08 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
1
A bank advertises strict confidence and individualized service to protect customers finances. It emphasizes safety, privacy, and safeguards while soliciting new accounts from men and women seeking careful handling of financial transactions.
The Denton County National Bank, known as The Accommodating Bank, announces its officers and directors. President W. B. MecClurkan, Vice President J. L. Blewett, Cashier B. H. Deavenport, Assistant Cashier R. M. Barns, with D. R. Turner, W. J. McCray, J. F. Raley, and G. H. Blewett as directors.
The article notes a 105 degree Monday high, 104 at 1 pm Tuesday, and forecasts for a possible 107. It describes a widespread heat surge from the Middle West to the Southwest, with no relief or prostrations reported and the Weather Bureau warning of continuing high temperatures.
Pluck application and tenacity of purpose make a man strong bank account growth with the Exchange National Bank. With these essentials and the bank’s backing, he is a sure winner. Bank established 1881. Motto Sa fety and Servicer.
Pittsburg reports show little evidence of Monday’s crash, with solid conditions at other financial institutions and preparedness for the First Second National closing reflected in quiet conditions.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Williams said the defunct Pittsburg bank was seriously mismanaged and the Department of Justice will thoroughly investigate its affairs. The First Second National Bank of Pittsburg and the First National Bank of McKeesport failed, with receivers appointed for the American Waterworks Co. and Kuhn banking interests.
The Treasury announced that at least one third of the First Second Bank of Pittsburgh’s capital stock was impaired. The bank closed at directors’ request to protect depositors, described as a sporadic case of unsound banking. A nearly $2,000,000 statement discrepancy drew scrutiny. Receivership relieves a long standing sore spot in Pittsburgh. No New York impact. the Pittsburg Savings run ended with depositors paid up to 50.
Wall Street operator David Lamar testifies at his own request, addressing relations with Edward Lauterbach during a Senate committee hearing. He makes a formal statement outlining his side of the matter and discusses alleged connections in the ongoing inquiry.
David Lamar, Wall Street operator, testifies at his own request in the senate lobby investigation. He says the object is to expose the situation and labels himself the "one villain in Wall Street," while asserting others have the highest motives. His voice quakes as he defends his actions and faces interruptions from Senators.
Washington July 8 The Commissioner of Internal Revenue estimated yearly revenue from the income tax section of the new tariff law at 69 625 000 and from the corporation tax section at 37 000 000.
In Washington on July 8 the Senate caucus endorsed the pending tariff bill as a Democratic party measure and urged full support by all Democrats. Only Newlands of Nevada and Thornton and Ransdell of Louisiana voted against. The move strengthens President Wilson’s tariff downward revision plan and signals likely final passage with Democratic votes. The wool provisions were deferred, raw wool to be free Dec and woolen goods to Jan 1.
Militants set fire to the country house of Sir William Lever in Lancashire destroying many valuable paintings valued over 100000 dollars. The attack targets Lever’s home and art collection with significant property loss reported.
Lieut. Lorena P. iil of the Army Air Forces was killed when his aeroplane collapsed during a landing approach at 500 feet north of Texas City. Surgeons reported all bones broken. The 25 year old Missouri native and tenth aviation fatality in government service.
Associated Press dispatch from Vienna reports that after routing several Servian units, Bulgarian forces pushed to Vranya reaching the Servian war commissary station.
London July 8 report confirms from Sofia that a large Bulgarian force appeared at Vrania threatening the Servian retreat. Both Turkey and Romania show signs they will not remain idle spectators of the present troubles.
Greenville July 8 Rev C L Bounds steps down as pastor of West Lee Street Methodist Church to serve as commissioner of Education for Wesley college. His mission is to raise $100000 for the college endowment.
Governor Colquitt said he would later submit a measure to cure the defect in the civil early closing law, which he had vetoed, in addition to subjects named in the extra session call.
The governor warns that without Issue 18, no new buildings will be approved for state schools and eleemosynary institutions. He argues relief is necessary to improve facilities if the amendment fails.
Governor Colquitt tells a Bryan and South Texas delegation that defeating Senate Joint Resolution No. 18 blocks public building appropriations for state schools and charitable institutions next year. He links the outcome to a cash basis treasury and threatens cuts to A and M and University programs, including new dormitories and a model school building.
Colonel R. T. Milner speaking at an east courtyard rally urged voters to reject Senate Joint Resolution 18 he calls a seven headed monstrosity. He criticised bonds for the University and state institutions, defended the University of Texas and A and M College, and warned against letting the Legislature issue broad borrowing powers.
Col Milner urged voters to oppose the proposed constitutional amendment known as No 18. Addressing a sympathetic audience, the retiring president of A and M pressed for a strong rejection of the measure.
Col. R. L. Milner addressed the faculty and about a thousand students at Normal College on Tuesday morning. He spoke against Senate Joint Resolution No. 18 and presented arguments similar to those from his Monday courthouse address, plus a few new points.
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