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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1910
Page
1
The State of Texas vs Ray Stevens lists injuring property with a fine of unknown amount. The docket from Lipscomb Jr. automotive incident notes one arrest and two others implicated without formal charges yet. Stephens, age fourteen, may have his fine suspended pending juvenile court behavior.
The newly formed international Cotton Mills corporation with capital of 20 million dollars is buying numerous cotton mills in manufacturing districts and expects to acquire many more mills in the United States and Canada.
A Thursday night blaze at Valley View damaged the telephone exchange and scorched most of the south side of the square. Lacking a formal fire department, a bucket brigade battled the flames aided by a strong wind, but wire and fixtures were destroyed and total loss unsettled.
Leading House and Senate figures seek pledges to back submitting the prohibition amendment at the next regular session. If enough pledges are gathered the Governor will not submit a constitutional convention. if not, he will submit the convention question to force a vote on prohibition.
New Orleans La July 29 Tonight and Saturday generally fair cooler Saturday. The report notes pleasant conditions with a mild breeze and no rain expected.
Preparations for the Second Trades Day of the year in Denton are underway. The Cockrell building is ready for displays expected to arrive early. This seventh Denton trades day aims to showcase a strong farmer interest with a fine Denton county food products display for the Dallas Fair.
Rev. T. J. Simmons of this city announced Friday he will seek appointment as chaplain of the Thirty second Legislature. He has supporters among lawmakers and says prospects for the post are bright.
In Columbus Ohio troops have been sent to maintain order during a street car strike. In New York two men were killed and four seriously wounded in a riot near Williamsburg tied to the American Sugar Refining plant strike.
Minnesota Democrats nominated a full state ticket headed by John Lind. The county option plank failed, drawing strong reaction. Lind said he would not accept the nomination under any circumstances.
Houston July 29 An anti statewide prohibition group led by J P Wolters announces it will no longer oppose submitting a prohibition amendment to the Texas constitution. The statement signed by members from thirty one senate districts says the people wish to vote and the Democratic Party has instructed lawmakers to back submission. The group adds it will oppose the amendment when actually submitted.
Austin July 29 committee hearings on insurance bills show preference for anti discrimination provisions. W H Stay of Austin testifies on price seeking by large insurers and the need to combine best features from Terrell and Cureton bills. Senate reviews gubernatorial appointments in executive session and considers A&M dormitory funding.
Officials press on with charter issuance and use of the state seal in Oklahoma City office while clerical work remains in Guthrie. Attorneys say Guthrie won’t act further and Oklahoma City faces prosecution of the fight in the district court. Rumor of attempting to disqualify District Judge Huston due to Guthrie residency.
Georgia's bumper peach shipments exceed last year's totals with an estimated value of 3,000,000 dollars despite hundreds of carloads rotting for lack of sufficient cars to transport the crop.
Friday morning's papers report no material change in results with Colquitt's seat climbing toward 65,000. Governor race shows Pemberter leading 129,569 to 69,770 for Davidson. lieutenant governor shows Thomas about 6,000 behind Davidson, with submission ahead by more than 21,009.
Bryan, defeated in the county option prank by the Nebraska democratic convention, says he will neither bolt nor sulk in the state campaign. Lincoln reports growing evidence he will act as a free lance in Nebraska politics. He and Congressman Norris, an insurgent foe of Cannonism, held a long conference but voiced no details afterward.
Twenty five passengers crossing from Juarez to El Paso were injured when the street car plunged through the International bridge into the Rio Grande. Motorman A. T. Leonard and bridge worker O. H. Scott were in critical condition. Moody, a farmer northwest of the city, fell into a separator and died from fatal injuries. Burdett, 21, of Wharton was killed at a pumping plant nine miles south of Louise after being caught in machinery.
Consolidation of Continental and Commercial National banks of Chicago requires transferring 25 million in cash and 93 million in securities from the merged unit to the successor bank.
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