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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
1
Twenty one people were killed and thirty injured when a double header freight train crashed into the rear of a passenger train on the Ligonier Valley line near Latrobe Pennsylvania. The passenger consist included one coach pushed by an engine and the coach lay between the locomotives. Passengers largely escaped.
The Interstate Commerce Commission completes an investigation revealing gross frauds and legal violations in milling in transit privileges. Railroads will be required to establish regulations to safeguard the operation of the privileges in the future.
Gov Woodrow Wilson argues the high cost of living centers on tariffs and says he may challenge Roosevelt on the tariff question. He reports receiving many campaign contributions from $5 to $100, describing small donations from unsolicited sources as his idea of proper funding.
Washington July 6 Senator Cummis of Iowa, a late progressive candidate for the presidency, declines to join Roosevelt's third party. He urges Republicans dissatisfied with Taft to back Woodrow Wilson, predicting a Wilson landslide in November and a Democratic Senate and House. Senator Bristow of Kansas shares the view. Bryan Gains Ovation at Home in Lincoln. Bryan is greeted by cheering crowds and delivers a brief address at his hotel after arriving yesterday.
The Lorimer case likely heads to a vote next week in Washington with several speeches planned including one by Lorimer himself.
A historical corporate notice lists capital at 50000 and a 50,000 surplus with directors including F. Schweer E. Ipp W. T. Johnson L. H. Schweer A. D. Turner A. C. Christal and Jno. H J. L. A. The brief entry preserves names and financial figures as part of the recorded filing.
The second day of the Denton Chautauqua drew a large audience for afternoon and evening programs. Highlights included the Venitian Troubadours and Ruth Bowers violin recital with Celia Fox and Grace Benett, plus Prion Pratt on morals. Gov Folk of Missouri and Everett Kemp were billed for Monday. Thaw case trial nears defense witness phase in White Plains.
In El Paso July 6 the Associated Press says only 8,500 rebels remain. Deser tions due to hunger and federal troops cut the force while the Sonora invasion begins. One thousand march from Casas Grandes toward Bavispo with Huerta keeping Horcasitas as headquarters.
Washington reports Gen. Orozco arrived in Juarez with a small rebel force, based on dispatches to the War Department from Col. Steever, acting Texas department commander. Consul Edwards confirms a few rebels reached Juarez this morning.
General Orozco directs most of the rebel forces west toward Sonora and Pacific coast towns aiming to secure ammunition from Japan to sustain the revolution. The Associated Press dispatch notes the move as part of broader rebel strategy amid ongoing conflict.
In Austin on July 6, Adjutant General Hutchings believes rebels aim to seize the port of Guaymas and operate from there. He thinks they intend to quit the border. Captains Hughes and Sandis remain at El Paso, and the Governor has notified the War department of his plan should developments worsen, though no reply is yet known.
Two Americans arriving from Frontera Mexico say the local customs house was looted on July 2. They claim $50,000 in cash and rifles and ammunition seized by the government were taken. They report no violence against Americans or other foreigners.
July 6 in Corpus Christi reports 12 year old Robert Schallert killed when an auto driven by Mrs Robert Schallert skidded into a ditch. His wife Mrs. Robert Schallert and Florence Schallert were slightly injured while Mrs Zack Dunn suffered a broken arm and Miss Schallert a broken shoulder as the group traveled home to Alice.
July 6 reports Eugenio Vaglio killed his brother John Vaglio the Central hotel proprietor his brother's wife and two children then killed himself. Police list the victims and note the suspect's death. Authorities continue inquiry into motive and sequence of events.
The New Orleans weather report notes unsettled conditions tonight with possible showers and continued unsettled skies into Sunday. Forecast calls for warm humidity and chances of isolated thunderstorms ahead of the workweek.
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