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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
1
Four men attempted to rob the Katy passenger train No 9 southbound near Coffeyville Kansas this morning. After eight unsuccessful dynamite attempts the robbers were driven off and passengers were kept in the coaches under guard for two hours. no passengers were robbed.
Gov. Wilson invites Speaker Clark and Minority Leader Underwood to Sea Girt New Jersey for talks on the political situation and both will attend. Odds on Wilson are reported as 1 to 100. Taggart resigns from a national committee post in Washington.
An Associated Press dispatch from Juarez says rebels desperate for funds robbed the German Consul Max Weber’s home, and demanded 11,000 from the American Smelting and Refining Company tied to export taxes on ore shipments. Congressman Smith forecasts the rebel leader may travel to Casa Grandes as outrages increase.
A meeting of Judge Wm F Ramsey supporters in Judge Lee Zumwalt's office arranged his address Friday night in the district court room at 8 15 pm. He will be introduced by Emory C Smith. Committees will meet him on the way from Decatur and receive him on arrival. A 200 member committee will organize campaign efforts through the July 27 primary.
Juarez dispatch says General Pas cual Orozco Jr did not arrive today as expected. It is believed he will ride across the countryside horseback to Casas Grandes without stopping here.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports Senator Mark Smith of Arizona warning that outrages in Mexico are increasing and the United States cannot tolerate them much longer. He predicts significant developments in the Mexican situation within a few days.
The heat wave sickens and kills in Denton and major cities. Pittsburg reports three deaths and many prostrations, Milwaukee records prostrations and heat related injuries, Chicago logs six deaths and numerous cases, New York notes five deaths and many prostrations, Philadelphia cites two crisis reports.
American athletes dominated events in Stockholm led by J. P. McDonald of New York winning the 16‑pound shot put with a new world record just over 14 feet 4 inches. An Englishman named Jackson captured the 1500 meters while Americans Kivat and Taber finished second and third.
Washington July 10. President Taft and the Republican leaders conferred on whether electors chosen on the Republican ticket can vote for Don Roosevelt in the electoral college if he appears on a third party ballot. Kansas Taft men argue that Roosevelt electors could vote for Roosevelt with no remedy. Similar possibilities may exist in other states.
The National Prohibition Convention opened in Atlantic City with a sensational attack on President Taft and Col. Roosevelt and the two old parties. They charged the parties are boss ridden and liquor controlled.
Washington July 16 report says Senate may start Archbold impeachment trial or Congress could adjourn by August 1 per House leaders. Arch bald referenced as judge Archibald. Senate decision dictates session length and end date.
Counsel for Judge Robert W. Archbald asked the public to suspend judgment until the accused can present his side of the case. The statement emphatically denies the charges and disputes the truth of the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment articles.
The anti Taft effort to force both him and Roosevelt to withdraw in favor of a compromise candidate has been dropped. Officials cite premature publicity as a key reason for abandoning the plan.
Congressman Randell is confined to his home with a fever and returned Sunday. His condition is not serious and he plans to resume his campaign soon.
Hon. George C. Pendleton former lieutenant governor of Texas is critically ill. Amputation of a leg was performed yesterday in an effort to save his life. He is suffering from blood poisoning and recovery hopes have faded.
Three people die and thirty seven people are poisoned after consuming tainted food at the Mac Cannady residence near Garfield Georgia. Several victims have only slim chances of recovery as the incident is investigated.
Associated Press dispatch from Austin reports that every Texas railroad has been asked to provide a full statement of its weighing facilities. The drive follows widespread complaints of fraudulent weighing. The investigation is expected to be extensive and thorough.
The list of directors includes W. T. Johnson, H F Schweer, L. H. Schweer, J. E. Wilson, A D Turner, Y Bailey, J C Christal, and Jno Hann.
Senator Johnson of Alabama favored Lorimer while Senator Jones of Washington spoke against him. Jones, who previously supported Lorimer, said his views changed after hearing witnesses against Lorimer.
Tuesday featured Sibyl Sammi MacDermid and accompanist James G. McDermid in a chautauqua program. The Rawes Company of New Zealand presented a colorful illustrated travel lecture, while Delle Keny spoke on her Russia travels. Organizers sought audience pledges to fund a return next year if ticket sales suffice.
New Orleans Louisiana notes generally fair conditions for tonight and Thursday with likely calm winds and warm temperatures. No precipitation expected.
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