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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1913
Page
1
A promotional notice urges opening a bank account to build capital for a son’s future business. It stresses父 fatherly ambition, bank credit, and sound banking as the path to fund a boy’s eventual enterprise.
Eastern railroads announce they will arbitrate the wage controversy with trainmen and conductors under the Newlands bill now before Congress. The move aims to avert a strike and settle the disagreement through federal action.
New York July 13 The status of a possible strike by over 80 000 conductors and trainmen on forty five eastern rail roads hinges on whether railroads back down from their stance and agree to arbitration over wages and other diversions.
A Kodak photo would show few violations of the sanitary code on the north side of the square after Dr. Piner urged action. He said the palm for filthy conditions should go to that side, but most stores cleaned up by Monday, showing vast improvement over Friday.
Associated Press dispatch reports numerous army officers in Texas City growing weary of maneuvers and seeking transfers. Some officers fear the town will be inundated by a hurricane, prompting their requests.
A vintage editorial extols pluck application and tenacity as keys to success. It promotes opening an account with Exchange National Bank, founded 1881, promising growth, safety and service as these traits attract prosperity and opportunity.
Rebels publish a pass requirement halting Mexican entry into Texas, while anti American demonstrations on Sunday failed to materialize aiding destitute American citizens.
On July 14 federal powers barred Mexican entry into Texas without a pass, reflecting tight control at the border during the era.
From Eagle Pass on July 13 reports say General Maas’s forces seized Monclova, the rebel stronghold, as the rebels plan a counterattack to recapture the town.
A July 13 report details a thwarted plot to kill President Huerta, General Diaz, and War Minister Blanquet. Authorities arrested a deputy and ten other prominent figures linked to Zapata, with some confessing after discovery of documents linking them to the rebellion.
In Mexico City on July 13 the planned anti American demonstration failed to gain traction. About 40 marchers completed a brief procession while 150 students attempted a hostile rally but were dispersed by police. Shouts of death to the Gringoes and Viva Japan were heard during the day.
Destitute Americans are arriving on boats from Mexican ports amid Mexican revolutions. Consuls may draw on the State Department for funds to evacuate citizens from danger zones. Ambassador Wilson has sent money for hunger relief at Torreon. In the past month 400 to 500 Americans have been brought out of Mexico at Federal expense.
Angleton police authorities announced that Mrs Seitz of Post died from strangulation after being found with four stab wounds in an alley. Her husband, who arrived late the night of the murder, is held pending further investigation but is not believed to be detained.
Wilmer Johns, infant of Mr. and Mrs. J O Johns, died Sunday morning after a brief illness. Interment followed Sunday afternoon in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Washington reports warm and generally fair weather with local thunder showers. Swathes of the Southwest will remain warm through the week as forecast by the Weather Bureau.
Fort Worth reports former County Clerk R L Rogers was acquitted Saturday afternoon of offering a bribe to former County Judge Bratton after trial.
Oran Rea son, 17, drowned in the Natatorium in Fort Worth yesterday. An hour of labor with a pulmotor failed to restore life.
Minnesota Senator Mcumber rails against a tariff plan, with Crocodile Tears in defense of farmers, accusing Democrats of a deliberate crime against rim.
Senator McCumber opened the Republican attack on the Democratic tariff bill declaring the Democrats were deliberately kicking the farmer into the gutter and about to commit a greater crime against the American farmer than ever before by a political party.
Senator Smoot introduced a substitute for the wool schedule of the Democratic tariff bill offering the lowest wool duties ever proposed by a Republican senator.
Senate lobby committee hears Martin Mulhall recounts 1905 Philadelphia printers strike tactics. He says employers used Southern workers as strike buyers to drain the Typographical Union funds. He notes Gompers met Roosevelt in 1906 to push labor friendly legislation and cites money-driven persuasion in defeating Maryland congressman Pearce. Mulhall says he declined $150,000 from manufacturers for his letters.
Washington telegraphed Fort McIntosh to notify the Mexican rebels leader that the Hazelrige family held at Hidalgo must be freed within 24 hours. Five Americans were imprisoned and 350 cattle seized. Laredo reported two Hazelrige boys freed. others and cattle still held. Secretary Bryan said U S troops would be addressed in the next chapter.
Moderating weather drew crowds at Chautauqua on Saturday night and Sunday but contributions remained short of the $1,500 target. Organizers noted the pleasant conditions increased turnout, yet the appeal failed to meet the needed amount.
Monday night concert by Neapolitan Grand Opera Singers opens the official program. Mrs. General Pickett recalls Pickett's charge. Tuesday features Gretchen Myers Co and Nels Darling. An afternoon prelud e by Gretchen Myers Co with Senor Fabrizio and Prof. W D Lewis discusses The School and the Citizen.
Associated Press reports Serres was sacked and burned by defeated Bulgarians. They shelled the town, looted, set fires, and committed brutal outrages including executions and mutilations. The American Tobacco Company plant sustained severe damage and consuls faced ransom payments.
The Balkans remain in flux with no armistice. Greece and Servia refuse peace terms as Turkey advances from Chatalia and Bulair aiming to recapture Adrianople and Thrace. Roumania may seize more Bulgarian lands while Greece seeks revenge for massacres. King Ferdinand denies Bulgarian atrocities.
Prof. L. H. Weir of the American Playaround Association and Senator Frank J. Cannon spoke at the Denton Chautauqua on Saturday about the playground movement. Weir traced origins to Greece and urged cities to build recreation centers with grounds, pools, and sports to curb juvenile crime and improve health among children.
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