10 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
1
The bank emphasizes its close ties to the community and its adherence to proven banking principles. It aims to serve customers with surplus funds in both large and small accounts and pledges full service from its officers and directors.
The Accommodating Bank lists officers J L Blewett vice president B H Deavenport cashier R M Barnes assistant cashier and directors W B McClurkan president R Turner W J McCray J F Raley G H Blewett among its leadership.
Fire roars across Mt. Tamalpais opposite San Francisco as troops and forest rangers fight back. Nine soldiers are dead, and nearby communities face danger from advancing flames despite strenuous firefighting efforts.
San Francisco dispatch reports five soldiers killed and towns still endangered by a three day forest fire on Mount Tamalpais. Six thousand men including all Presidio troops battle flares toward vineyards and Muir National Park. Captain Plunkett refused to risk more men, hoping calmer winds end the blaze this afternoon.
An old advertisement extols pluck application and tenacity as keys to success with the Exchange National Bank. It claims a person with these traits, backed by the bank, can open an account and grow it into solid investments when opportunity arises. The bank, established 1881, upholds motto safety and service.
Supt Johnson heads the first group of 10 aid ladies in a civic clean up campaign covering the open drain and renovation of the passenger station, finished at a cost exceeding 33 000 dollars, undertaken by the joint track superintendent.
Work crews have cleaned the old east Denton ditch west of the T and P depot, lined and covered it with timber, enlarged the culvert, and removed stagnant water and waste. The depot interior has also been renovated as part of a near three thousand dollar project praised by City Health Officer Piner.
The remains of Mrs. R Bass will arrive on the Flyer Friday morning at 9 40 o clock and be taken to Dr M McBride s West Oak street home for funeral services followed by interment at the O O F cemetery Pallbearers are Robert Burns James Burns Ben Paschall Sam Allison R A Sledge and B W Blewett
Manager F E Gordon and crew arrived on Thursday to erect tents for the Chautauqua opening set for Friday afternoon. Everything is in readiness for the event with preparations complete.
Manager F E Gordon and a crew arrived to erect the big tent and ready the grounds for tomorrow’s opening at 2 30. Denton’s seven day program includes Tahan the Indian with What I Did and Saw While a Savage and a series of musical and educational programs through Friday and Saturday.
Miss Annie Webb Blanton of the North Texas Normal faculty posted $100 bond with J. W. Smith and P. E. McDonald as sureties for a Friday morning trial before Mayor Bates. The obstructing a waterway case has become a local cause celebre drawing a large crowd to City Hall.
Jack Johnson the negro pugilist arrived in Paris today and said he would not return to the United States. He is under conviction for violating the white slave law and is under a £15,000 bond.
Mayor Bates received a Thursday morning letter from the University of Texas announcing a Bureau of Municipal Research and Reference to be established for the coming session. A league of Texas municipalities is to be organized in Austin this fall to aid better conditions and understanding of municipal government. Bates will send copies of ordinances and related materials to the bureau.
Athens July 10. The Greek naval force occupied the important seaport of Kavala and expelled the Bulgarians from the port, signaling a strategic advance in the campaign.
The record shows Wednesday highs from 94 to 108 degrees with a late afternoon reading of 108 degrees at 3 PM on Thursday.
A stark report shows the federal government directing millions to cattle needs while only a few thousand are allocated for children. The Children’s Bureau notes this disparity, highlighting policy priorities and limits in aid distribution.
Lewis Meriam of the Federal Children's Bureau told the National Conference of Charities and Correction that Agriculture Department funding for the Bureau of Animal Industry far exceeds child welfare spending. He urged more library resources and staff for the Children's Bureau to advance research on infant mortality birth rates orphanages juvenile courts and related child welfare issues.
Denton High School graduates at the University of Texas during 1912 13 earned high honors and left strong marks in academics athletics and literary work. Notable figures include Homer Bruce William Tanner Luther Hoffman Eugene Tanner and others who held leadership roles on debate tracks and college publications while maintaining solid grades.
Denton boys win high honors at the state university in multiple fields. records show top grades plus achievements in athletics debate and newspaper work, reflecting strong classroom performance and campus leadership.
A Mexican envoy reports 300 rebels drowned while attempting to swim the bay after a federal repulse. The same message says 800 federals ambushed state troops, who fled with many killed or wounded.
Edith Rigby, famed suffragette, confessed in Liverpool to burning Sir William Lever's country residence last Tuesday, admitting a hundred thousand dollar loss. She also claimed responsibility for placing the July 5 Liverpool cotton exchange bomb, praising her actions.
London reports Bulgaria officially asks the powers to end the Balkan war. Vienna notes France will negotiate with Greece and Servia for Bulgaria and warns against seeking large indemnity or risk continuation of the conflict.
Bulgarians flee Redovitch after Serbs drove them from the town. They leave behind dead and wounded and abandon arms and ammunition during the panicked retreat.
Austin July 10 Governor Colquitt has difficulty filling the Insurance and Banking Commissioner post after several candidates refuse the low salary. Gill's replacement remains unsettled as inquiries continue.
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