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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1910
Page
1
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In Newark Ohio a mob stormed a jail, dragged detective Etherington from his cell, shot and beat him. Etherington, 22, an Anti Saloon League raider, confessed to killing former Chief William Howard during a raid on a speakeasy. The jail was wrecked as the mob seized him. Local option law is in force but enforcement is disputed.
At the courthouse this afternoon County Chairman Rayzor spoke in support of Tyler candidate Cone Johnson. He said no challenge for a joint debate had been received and discussed that Poindexter backers might respond, though none had appeared by noon.
Texas counties show continued population growth with Runnels gaining 15,479 people to 20,858, Karnes rising from 8,681 to 14,942, a 72 percent increase. Twenty-five counties reported total 498,?16, up from 279,362 in 1900.
Richard McGuirk a St. Louis machinist was arrested after trying to force entry to Jack Johnsons home at 2244 Wabash avenue Chicago He was armed with a rifle and held pending investigation McGuirk admitted losing 25 from a Reno fight but denied intent to harm Johnson.
Manager Husbands of the Majestic Airdome in Denton says no fight pictures will be shown while he controls the venue. He cites city pastors and public opinion against exhibitions of prize fights and notes an expected council move to ban them by ordinance. He insists the best interests of Denton patrons guide his actions.
New Orleans forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with chances of showers. Local brief notes possible rain around the area.
Cone Johnson drew 2 500 supporters at Poindexter's home Friday greeted by Hon. MM. Crane. O B Colquitt addressed 400 at West while Judge Poindexter spoke to 200 at Nacogdoches. Campaign teams plan whirlwind finish with many events.
Captain J H Walker aged about 80 died Friday night at 10 45 at his daughter Mrs H F Browder’s home on North Locust street. He was a Louisiana native and had stayed with his daughter for months. The body will be shipped to Gibbsland Louisiana for interment, with Mr. and Mrs. Browder accompanying the remains.
Col. John S. Mosby, famed Confederate guerrilla leader, is dismissed by Attorney General Wickersham without known cause. Nearly 80, Mosby had been appointed by Roosevelt to prosecute cattlemen defying public land law, a dangerous post he held with approval. He was a Republican activist since the postwar era, with early federal service under Grant.
Joe Westmoreland an 18 year old inmate from State Shoals in jail at Paris Texas died after reaching through bars and grabbing a hanging drop light causing an electric shock. The turnkey was shocked while freeing him. Officials cite exposed insulation as the cause.
Congressman W. P. Brownlow of Tennessee died at his Johnson City home Friday at age 60. He served fourteen years in Congress and came from a prominent Tennessee Republican family.
Elks from across the country convene in Detroit for their big national reunion with the local committee preparing to host about 30,000 visitors.
Gainesville Texas faces a drought onset with many saloons dumping stock at cost or moving to other cities. Citizens prepare as midnight approaches and some expect sunlit days to continue for a time.
Secretary Ballinger spoke in Chicago saying a conspiracy controls the reclamation service and will transform conditions in three years. He accused officials of aiming to force him from office and claimed the plot was deliberate, though he said he did not blow worth a cent.
Addison Snow the Negro mayor of Hobson City Louisiana announces he will not permit any showing of fight pictures in his town saying they would augment racial feeling and cause unrest in the community.
Lewisville July 9 a fine rain fell over the southern part of Denton county Thursday afternoon. This assures a big corn crop and makes cotton prospects good.
A brief weather item notes light rain in Frisco lasting about an hour and a half on Thursday with additional good rainfall reported at Little Elm and Lebanon.
Western Union resumes telegraph service to bucket shops in New York state after a sudden suspension on Thursday. Wall Street notes the move as brokers call for the same supervision of telegraph companies as newspapers over advertising.
Fort Worth notes Ray, once a Denton pitcher who beat Gainesville, making good with the St. Louis Browns. He has won three straight starts against Detroit and could be kept by O'Connor to face the Tigers. Killifer, ex Buffalo, caught him yesterday.
An advertisement urges farmers and business owners to deposit money with a bank. It touts absolute safety, insured safeguards, and a total backing of $170,000 combining deposits, personal guarantees, and capital, claiming the bank is hedged against burglary and daylight holdups.
Grover Bates sends a Reno crowd report with a July 4 extra stating Johnson won easily and Jeffries had no chance. Bates notes Denton will have representation at the Reno bout and includes a reserved seat coupon from the arena.
Roanoke News reports a buzzing controversy in county exchanges as residents eye a potential new concrete or brick business room on Oak street. A recent incident left Rev. Silliman injured last Friday night, supplying him with food for the inner man.
The Lewisville Enterprise reports a large county picnic at Bethel on Saturday with attendees from across the area. The event, described as the best in years, featured excellent behavior and no disturbances marred the day.
Weather notes report a rainfall path around Pilot Point Thursday with heavy rain between here and Aubrey and toward Whitesboro. Rev. B F Logan from Missouri accepts the Cumberland Presbyterian church pastorate and will be joined by his family in a few days.
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