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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1913

Page

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Women Depositors Encouraged to Open Bank Accounts

Women are urged to open bank accounts. they often hesitate due to unfamiliar business practices. A government supervised plan invites women to deposit money and pay bills with personal checks, offering safeguards against loss by fire or burglary.

The Denton County National Bank Officers and Directors

W B McClurkan serves as president and J L Blewett as vice president. B H Deavenport is cashier with R M Barns as assistant cashier. D R Turner W J McCray J F Raley and G H Blewett are listed directors.

The Denton County National Bank W. B. McClurkan J. L. Blewett B. H. Deavenport R. M. Barns D. R. Turner W. J. McCray J. F. Raley G. H. Blewett

Mine explosion threatens fifty men trapped at Shamokin

Two bodies and six miners were rescued after an explosion and fire at the Susquehanna Coal Co. mine in Shamokin, Pa. Officials fear 25 to 50 more workers remain entombed as the burning slope rages.

Shamokin Associated Press Dispatch Susquehanna Coal Company

Denton County Development Earns Noted Prosperity

The 1881 establishment aims to aid the growth of Denton and Denton County and reports high satisfaction due to the prosperity it has fostered.

Denton Denton County

Wilson on lobbying charges tied to tariff bill

Senate committee members said they will not take up Townsend's charge that President Wilson was lobbying for the tariff bill unless specific charges are made. The White House asserted the President represents the people and may use influence to push Democratic platform promises.

Tneless Pirom¢ Isbos Associated Press Washington Senate Committee Wilson Townsend Htself White House

Woods Acquitted and Collins Convicted in Landmark Trial

In a high profile case, Woods is acquitted while Atteaux faces mistrial and Collins is convicted. A millionaire defendant charged with dynamite actions aimed at stirring public sentiment against law enforcement was discharged.

Woods Atteaux Collins Lawrengcs

Editor Hurst appointed to State Democratic Committee

Lockhart real Dispatch reports M. L. Hurst editor of the Lockhart Register named to the State Democratic Executive Committee replacing the late Hopkins. The appointment comes as the party reorganizes after Hopkins's death.

Iam Khart Associated Real Dispatch Lockhart

Ford Named Governor General of the Philippines

President Wilson is near approving Prof. Henry James Ford of Princeton for the post of Governor General of the Philippines. The decision is described as practically settled.

Ford Washington Henry James Ford Princeton The Philippines Wilson

Buffalo Bill Seriously Ill in Knoxville Dispatch

The Associated Press reports William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill was suddenly stricken with illness in Knoxville Tennessee. Doctors say his condition is grave and his life may be in danger.

Associated Press Dispatch Knoxville William F. Cody Buffalo Bill

Suffragette raid damages awarded to London shopkeepers

London June 7 shopkeepers whose windows were smashed during suffragette raids won 1849 damages each from Mr and Mrs Pethick Lawrence Emmeline Pankhurst Chris tabel Pankhurst and Mabel Tuke.

London West End Pethick Lawrence Emmeline Pankhurst Christabel Pankhurst Mabel Tuke

Taft makes first private White House visit since leaving office

Former President Taft visited the White House in Washington June 11 as a private citizen. He lunched with the Wilson family and commented that he is the happiest man in the United States. A bystander helped West find the correct door at the Capitol while seeking Speaker Clark.

White House Associated Press Dispatch Washington Taft Wilson West Capitol Clark United States

Weather Bureau workers reduced over alleged political activity

Thirty one Weather Bureau employees were reduced today in Washington amid allegations of political activity tied to the dismissal of Chief Willis Moore.

Wehrather Associated Press Dispatch Washington Weather Bureau Willis Moore

Graduated Tobacco Tax Plan Backed by Administration

Plan by Attorney General McReynolds to break up the tobacco trust involves a graduated excise tax on production and has the administration's support, announced yesterday.

Washington McReynolds Tobacco Trust

Republicans expose tariff pressure plan after Townsend attack

Washington reports say Republican Senators adopted a resolution to reveal how much pressure the President has used to sway wavering Democrats to back the free list in the tariff bill. Democratic leaders claim the move traps them and will allow testing of the President’s pledges.

Wilson Washington Townsend Massaugetts

Attorney Asks Investigation After Woolen President Acquitted

The jury acquitted William Wood of the American Woolen Company on dynamite charges tied to the Lawrence textile strike. Frederick Atteaux faced a hung jury, Dennis Collins, a state’s witness, was convicted on two counts and acquitted on four. Wood’s counsel called for probe into rumors of an offer to juror Morris Shumann, and the judge ordered a inquiry starting Wednesday.

Associated Press Dispatch Boston William Wood American Woolen Company Lawrence Frederick Atteaux Dennis Collins Atorney Hurlburt Wood Morris Shumann

Black Hand Letter Sent to President Wilson Arrest Made

Guiseppe Pomaro was arrested in Youngstown Ohio for sending a black hand letter to President Wilson demanding 5000 dollars. Pomaro confessed saying he just wanted the money.

Wilson Associated, Press Dispatch Youngstown, O Guiseppe Pomaro Pomaro

Bewley Mill Elevator Destroyed By Fire In Fort Worth

Fire today at the Bewley mill elevator in Fort Worth destroyed the structure and 50,090 bushels of wheat. Spontaneous combustion was listed as the cause with losses totaling $125,000.

Bewley Mill Fort Worth

Bewley Mills Fire Destroys Elevator and Wheat

Fire at Bewley mills Fort Worth destroyed the elevator and wheat tank with about 50 000 bushels of wheat, causing an estimated loss of 75 000 dollars. The blaze was discovered at 2 45 this morning.

Bewley Mills Fort Worth

New Gaswell At Mexia Feild Reported

Wexia June 7 The fourth big gas well was brought in in this field today.

Mexia Associated Press Dispatch WEXIA

Jailer’s Kindness Leads to Captured Murder Suspect

In Winchester Kentucky on June 7 a jailed man named Frank Bagley confessed he was Shade McIntosh, sought at Heidelburg for murder, after Jailer Mullins treated him kindly, allowing Mullins to claim a $25 reward for the capture.

Associated Press Dsnatc Winchester Ky Mullins Frank Bagley Shade” McIntosh Heidelburg

WEKATHER Foneasi Weather Update Unsettled Showers

The forecast warns of unsettled conditions with showers tonight into Sunday. Cooling temperatures may follow as a cold front approaches. Expect cloudy skies and possible gusty winds across the region.

Wekather Foneasi

Denton Sheriff Captures Men Near Denton Wise Line

Denton County Sheriff captures two men as Wise County deputies hunted near the Denton Wise line. Orr lands them after a pursuit with local officers.

Denton CO Denton-Wise Line Tarkrant Wise County Ofpprichers Wise County Orr

Capture in Day Pasture Ends Chase Near Rhome

Wise county Sheriff Faith and Denton deputies arrested two Fort Worth men, Jerome Johnson and Fitts, after a horseback pursuit across fields and into Jim Day’s pasture. Johnson threatened with an automatic shotgun but was captured within a few feet. no other weapon found. Johnson claimed the horses were his, while Ross Johnson later swore out a complaint for horse theft.

Wise Tarrant County Wilds Rhome Faith Wise County Orr Denton County Jerome Johnson Fitts Fort Worth Johnson Gallagher Ig County Justin John Brock Haslet Harve Wilson Drop Jim Day Mson Ross Johnson Decatur Krum Jerome

Steiner in Texarkana Investigating Epidemic

Texarkana June 7 Dr Ralph Steiner secretary of the Texas Board of Health arrived here to investigate the infantile paralysis epidemic. He has refused to comment. The situation is improving today.

Texarkana Ralph Steiner Texas Board of Health

Fire wipes out several Wichita businesses in two buildings

A blaze that started at 2 30 yesterday afternoon at Eighth and Ohio destroyed two business blocks in Wichita Texas and caused about 76000 in losses. The Miller drug store Thornberry Shaw drug store Metropolitan cafe City cafe Terminal rooming house linten rooming house J L Bond grocery Union Bar and Ben Williams barbershop suffered damage.

Wichita Wichita Falls Eighth Ohio Streets Miller Drug Store Thornberry & Shaw Drug Store Metropolitan Cafe City Cafe Terminal Rooming Linten J. L. Bond Grocery Union Bar Ben Williams

Fresh Kodak Supplies at local depot

An agent for Eastman Kodak Co. advertises a well stocked depot with Kodaks Brownie cameras film paper and photographic chemicals. The message highlights fresh reliable stock and invites readers to request a catalogue.

Eastman Kodak Co

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Williams Store Exchange National Bank Grace Strachan New York Buppalo Bill Knoxville, Tenn W B McClurkan & Co Scott Tailoring Co the First Guaranty State Bank N. Side Square Texas Guaranty Fund State of Steiner Folger’s Golden Gate Teas S. A. Gibson Nien Oxford Guans Dry Godse Dentons Greatest Store O. M. Curtis Alliance Mie B. H. Deavenport & CO Taliaferro Bros Shaw Studio West Side Square
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