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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
1
A vintage banking pitch urges fathers to fund their sons business dreams by saving and building bank credit. It promotes opening an account now to enable a future business venture and frames sound banking as the path to financial security for a son.
Terrifying storms lash Italy causing crop damage and widespread disruption. A rare cold snap marks a six hundred year low in temperatures as officials report severe weather effects across multiple regions.
Italy shivers under a terrific storm with unusually low temperatures. Rome reports the coolest July weather in years as crops suffer widespread damage across the country.
A short piece extols pluck application and tenacity as keys to success with the Exchange National Bank. It asserts such traits, paired with the bank, can turn ambition into growth and opportunity into investment, noting the bank was established in 1881.
City attorney drops obstruction charge in a Sudden Ending 10 county court case on Friday afternoon after postponement from the morning session. Annie Webb Blanton was named in the case.
The Romanian forces crossed into Bulgarian territory prompting the Bulgarian government to seek a peaceful resolution as the Romanian minister in Sofia resigns after notifying authorities of the start of hostilities.
Roumanian troops occupy Silistria without opposition in Silistria as reported from Bucharest Roumania on July 11. The Roumanian minister to Bulgaria resigns after notifying Sofia that the army crossed the frontier.
Torrents of water mixed with mud and ashes from Vesuvius flood nearby villages near Naples. The AP dispatch notes widespread inundation from the eruption and urges residents to seek higher ground as authorities monitor damage.
London dispatch reports Greek troops occupied Demi Hissar today following a brilliant victory over Bulgarian forces who had captured the city from the Turks.
The State filed an amendment naming the parent Kansas company and other foreign railroads as parties in the Katy consolidation suit. It seeks about 15 million dollars in penalties for alleged violations of Texas anti trust statutes.
Roumania plans to occupy about 2 500 square miles claimed as compensation for neutrality in the late war. The strip runs from Turtukai to Paltchik and includes Silistria. Roumania declared war on Bulgaria last night and troops have crossed the border.
J W Pierson of Dallas will address the court house at 3 30 Saturday afternoon in support of S J R No 18. Pierson is among the state's leading advocates of the amendment.
The Alliance Milling Company's corn elevator north of the mill caught fire Friday afternoon at 0120 and was reported to be a total loss. Local authorities reported the blaze as a major incident with structural damage and extensive smoke.
Galveston July 1414 The end of the Houston cotton differential is apparently in sight. Railroads have reached an agreement and plan to inaugurate cotton rates on a mileage basis.
The City of Denton dropped its case against Miss Annie Webb Blanton after City Attorney Key failed to secure a continuance. Judge Bates overruled the motion and the prosecution dismissed the criminal matter citing absence of key witness Parvin Kittrell.
After nearly two years of agitation a Dallas promoter says the interurban line between Denton and Dallas will begin construction soon. The company is organized with directors including J. P. Blount N. Rayzor J. C. Coit of Denton and A. H. Knox and D. S. Don Ald of Krum.
Dallas Northwestern Traction company forms with Denton county directors as ground breaking nears for a Dallas to Denton interurban. E P Turner heads the project and outlines stockholder lists and financing steps, promising citywide support and broad rights of way.
In spite of very hot weather a good crowd gathered for the opening of the Chautauqua program featuring The Stroleers this afternoon. Local organizers report strong interest and anticipate varied performances and lectures across the series.
The Denton Chautauqua opened Friday afternoon with a large crowd despite heat. The Strollers, a renowned male quartet, delighted attendees. Facilities were prepared with a completed big tent and enhanced grounds, plus a watchman to guard autos and prevent vandalism. The grounds lie on the Schweer lot and Carroll property near Oak Street, with easy streetcar access and a special service planned.
Finance Committee voted to endorse the tariff bill as it emerged from caucus plans. President's proposals were incorporated into the measure and now proceed to Senate discussion after three months of preparation.
Three months and four days after the special session began, Chairman Simmons of the Senate Finance committee was authorized to report the Underwood-Simmons tariff bill. The measure passed the committee by a strict party vote with Republicans opposing. The bill heads to the Senate with key House provisions and free raw wool and free sugar after three years as urged by the President.
In Washington on July 11, Speaker Clark filed a statement in the Senate lobby investigation denying any ties to David Lamar Edward Lauterbach or others named by them. He said he once met J Pierpont Morgan years ago at a gridiron club banquet but no other contact occurred. Lamar admitted the claim of contact with Clark through Senator Stone was a fabrication to push Morgan and company to rehire Lauterbach. Martin Mulhall testified about Congressional influence concerns but was not called as a witness.
President Wilson announces James W. Gerard of New York as ambassador to Germany and Joseph E. Willard of Virginia as minister to Spain.
Senate lobby committee votes to investigate all past clashes between labor and capital and the efforts for favorable legislation. Samuel Gompers will testify on July 26. a subpoena is issued for John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers leader.
Washington July 44 The pros meet is now that the currency bill will be ready for presentation next week. Committeemen show a disposition to get together and no material changes have been made.
Laredo July 11 Texas figures Robert Hazelrngz Arthur Ashton Hazelrngz Isaac Cade William Randolph held by the Constitutionalists in Hidalgo Mexico. release refused except by Governor Carranza orders. Texans threaten to form a rough rider regiment to secure their release.
Reports from Eagle Pass say Federals captured Monclova, but rebels who brought prisoners from Candela refuse to confirm the event.
American refugees arriving in El Paso report Chihuahua besieged by rebels and cut off from supplies. A bread line has been established to feed the poor of the city amid the famine threat.
London July 11 a pistol fired in the strangers gallery of parliament caused consternation. It was learned later that the pistol was a toy fired by suffragettes two of whom were detained.
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