04 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
1
A local shop announces yard wide Bleached Domestic at eight and a half cents per yard. They highlight light weight for night gowns and summer undergarments and note deep discounts on white goods, with many items cut to half their former price.
A brief note urges young savers to start with small coins today to build future financial security, inviting participation in Sound Banking programs.
The defense for Frederick Atteaux, a defendant in the Lawrence strike dynamite case, says they will try to prove he was a victim of blackmail by John Breen who claimed he was hired to plant explosives.
The Denton County National Bank listed as The Accommodating Bank in historical records appears in a brief notice. It references a bank designation and its role in local commerce, noting its presence in Denton County without detailing actions or dates.
Associated Press dispatch from EPSOM reports no American horse ran in the English Derby. Graganour, the favorite from Co. Bower Ismay, initially won before disqualification for bumping in the straights. Aboyour finished second and was awarded the race.
Wills Point reports Senator W J Greer died at 1 am after a long illness since the recent legislature. He was 60 years old and had served in the state Senate.
The 1881 established institution assists in the development of Denton and Denton County and notes its prosperity stems from the progress it has helped create.
Markets show heightened activity with large volume trading as fears of a downturn emerge. Traders report heavy selling pressure and a volatile day at the New York Stock Exchange amid speculation and rapid price swings.
Excitement on the New York stock exchange opened with unprecedented volume for the year. Fifty standard issues hit new low records as traders dumped shares amid broad declines. Over 500000 shares changed hands in the first hour, with analysts citing the administrations stance on American Tobacco and Standard Oil as one of several factors.
Corsicana June 4 Examinations of the defendant companies books in the oil ouster and penalty suit by state attorneys were argued today and it is expected witness examination will be reached late today.
London reports say suffragettes burned a newly constructed mansion at Westwood today causing about 75 000 dollars in damage. In epsom a derby incident injured an unidentified woman when a suffragette grabbed King George s horse Ammon s reins and the animal fell, fatally injuring Emily Widling Davidson.
Attendance at the CIA summer session rose sharply with 1606 students registered by 2 p m Wednesday, compared with last year when total attendance did not reach 100 and many entered in the second week.
Park Board reports that about 392 of 785 trees planted last spring on school campuses and cemeteries have died despite watering on Tuesday and Wednesday. Officials fear the loss rate will rise and a total loss is possible. A Park Board meeting is set for Wednesday to discuss A A Green Jr. of Dallas proposal to buy the old Carroll homestead for a city park at 17 500 for forty acres.
Washington June 4 Attorney General McReynolds called the Supreme Court decree dissolving the tobacco trust an obvious subterfuge and miscarriage of justice He proposes to Congress a graduated excise on tobacco manufacturers to cure trust evils.
Washington June 4 The Senate Finance sub committee reversed a prior move and voted to place livestock wheat and oats on the free list to align with the President and administration leaders who disapproved taxing meats. The panel previously proposed a 10 percent tax on meats with a compensatory duty on cattle and on flour and meal.
The forecast calls for generally cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with light winds. No significant precipitation is mentioned and temperatures are expected to remain mild.
Petition from Flower Mound requests a voter election to lift the tax rate from 25 to 5dc, aiming to fund unspecified municipal needs. Community group backs the move while opponents call for clarity on how funds would be used.
Rebels seized the Mexican border town of Matamoros after a day and night engagement. A loyalist garrison capitulated amid heavy fighting with many reported killed or wounded.
Mexico City dispatch reports the War Department will send a gunboat and force to retake Matamoros after its fall to constitutionalists led by General Blanco. The battle raged all day, 80 bodies counted, Federals in trenches fought bravely, and 93 surrendered to U S troops.
City of Mexico June 4 A decree issued by President Huerta orders a presidential election for October 26. The directive was announced yesterday outlining the upcoming electoral date and official procedures.
June 4 El Paso reports that 150 mutineers burned forty trestles on the Mexico North Western Railroad south of Medanods after chiefs of the American Canadian owned line refused a $10,000 payment.
The five month old child of Mr and Mrs Daniel Ogle of Fulton street died Tuesday afternoon after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon with burial in City cemetery.
Former Postmaster General Hitchcock defends his administration against Postmaster General Burleson’s review. He says the investigation was carried out by a committee of novices in Silver City New Mexico.
A shopper paying by check signals a businesslike approach to finances. Merchants note that customers using bank accounts tend to value extra attention and careful handling of their purchases.
At 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon the second day of the summer Normal session saw 700 students registered for the two months term, a record compared with last year's over 600. More students are expected this week and next, with attendance forecast at about 1 900 for the term.
Report to the City Health Officer states six year old John Carlisle Beaty, son of Supt W Beaty, has scarlet fever and has been ill since last Wednesday. The home is placarded and precautions taken. Mary Margaret Blewett and Crystal Pool, both ill earlier, have been discharged and homes fumigated.
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