23 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
1
If you have a checking account with this bank and settle Store bills with a check, your merchant will seldom fail to give proper credit. In case of any error the cancelled check returned to you will furnish evidence as to date payee endorsers and amount, leaving no room for dispute or loss of friendship.
The notice invites customers to open accounts emphasizing prudent financial practices. It stresses reliability and trust in daily banking services. No further actions or names are provided in the readable text.
The Denton County National Bank announces its officers and directors including W. B. McClurkan as President J. L. Blewett as Vice President B. H. Deavenport as Cashier R. M. Barns as Assistant Cashier W. F. McCray J. F. Raley and G. H. Blewett as directors.
Associated Press dispatch notes the Senate began considering the tariff bill section by section. The report adds that Martin Mulhall sought a meeting with Tammany leader Charles Murphy in 1909 to advocate George Gordon Battle for New York governor, but Murphy was not seen. Mulhall’s letters are expected to be introduced by tomorrow.
Martin M Mulhall withdrew the strongest allegation he had made to the Senate lobby investigation. He had previously testified that Representative Watson of Indiana worked for private interests in 1909 to aid a tariff commission, but he now says that claim was wrong.
News from Buckholts reports the death of State Senator J B Kauffman, longtime collector of internal revenue for Texas under the Cleveland administration, occurring last night.
A dated ad extols pluck, application, and tenacity as keys to success. It asserts that with sincerity and backed by Exchange National Bank, a person can open an account in 1881 and grow it till opportunity yields a strong investment, ensuring a win.
congressional leaders say removing neutrality restrictions will allow free arms export to all warring factions in Mexico and end current trouble.
Washington July 23 the repeal of the neutrality proclamation prohibiting export of arms into Mexico is under consideration by the administration and many congressional leaders have approved the plan. The administration believes free export to all factions will hasten resolving the Mexican question.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt directs Rear Admiral Cowles at Guaymas to investigate a report that Thomas Hind, assistant general superintendent of the Southern Pacific railroad, is held for ransom by federal authorities.
The Senate discussed the Mexican problem with implications for U S policy. Senators Fall Williams Lodge O Gorman Works and others spoke as the Taft and Wilson administrations faced criticism. A belligerent mood emerged with calls for action and warnings of potential U S military involvement.
Fire officials list forty one of the 125 workers known to be in the factory as safe. The death toll may exceed fifty as investigators continue to account for missing staff.
Fire at the Binghampton Clothing Company plant started by a cigarette fire yesterday on Wall Street burned rapidly. Of 12 workers known to be inside, only 41 escaped. death toll feared to reach as high as 60 as flames trapped employees on stairs and fire escapes.
Sofia reports that Servia and Greece agreed negotiations for peace will be held at Bucharest. An armistice is being arranged at Nish, likely to be concluded in two days. Roumania has refused Turkey's request to participate in the peace conference.
In Geilenkirchen Germany fourteen miners were found dead in a pit where they were entombed yesterday. The disaster occurred after a collapse trapping the workers in the shaft during standard mining operations.
New Orleans July cotton futures collapsed yesterday afternoon as heavy selling pushed prices down 45 points to 11.92, erasing gains from the preceding day. The decline reflects intensified liquidation pressure in the market.
Texarkana report from July 23 states the first district senatorial result is not settled until canvass. Dr. Oliver of Cass county claims victory by 19 votes and A. C. Wheeler of Texarkana claims it by 40.
The appropriations outlook for Denton colleges appears bright as the Appropriations Committee endorses full requests. Dr. Bruce reports a telegram from Alvin M. Owsley confirming approval, with Denton seeking 160000 for year one and 120000 for year two plus three buildings. C L A’s President Bizzell in Austin awaits action as the committee also recommends 215000 for improvements, excluding maintenance.
In New Orleans on July 23 the July cotton price rose sharply by seventy five points to break near four dollars per bale, with gains exceeding six dollars per bale over the last two days as the market surged.
Grapevine reports Dr. Jerome Duncan presiding elder of the M E church South in this district was stricken by apoplexy while preaching at Minter's chapel Monday night and died yesterday.
Attorney General Looney says negotiations are under way to settle the case against Katy with a $15,000 penalty and the ouster suit likely to be resolved by a compromise.
Associated Press dispatch from Austin reports Attorney General Looney noting a possible compromise in the state's ouster and penalty suit against the Katy railroad. If Katy proposals are accepted the suit would be torn down. negotiations under way but details undisclosed. Senate received two favorable reports on US senator election bills with amendments. Senate voted to adjourn Friday in respect to Senator Kauffman.
The education section of the appropriation bill outlines large sums for institutions. The University receives 750000 annually for two years, A and M gets 878000 then 419000, and Denton College of Industrial Arts requests 215000 for new dormitory and facilities. Normal schools allotted 125000 each for improvements with 500000 for a new model school building.
Austin reports discuss an oil ouster suit investigation with Rep Jordan of McLennan proposing a resolution. Rumors mention a Katy compromise on the $15,000,000 dispute and Texas Central extension with official sanction of Katy of Kansas contracts. Other items note Kennedy and Taylor senatorial bills, Simmons declining A&M regents post, and University endowment mortgage proposals.
Fort Worth reports Texas's senior senator, already improving, will resume senatorial duties soon. His sister, Mrs. Chas Culberson, writes Cromwell, New Hampshire, denying Bright's disease and retirement rumors.
A Florida man named Hersey Mitchell, condemned for murder, was hanged and declared dead by doctors. He revived in his coffin and lived three hours after the trap was sprung and his body was cut down.
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