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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
1
A local ad touts Eagle shirts as best value with plaited designs from 50c to 3.00 and notes features like no waist bulge. It also promotes ARROW collars in white and correct shapes, urging readers to consider lighter weight suits.
Latocinted Press reports a deadly Missouri storm Saturday left numerous fatalities and injuries across Central West Missouri. Homes were wrecked, buildings demolished, and power lines down, with seventeen confirmed dead in scattered towns including Adlan Merwin Montgomery and Crezhton.
Two people died in Oklahoma near Claremore when a severe storm with wind and lightning struck Saturday night. The fatalities were linked to a train incident and local electrical hazards. Identified victims include Barnes Gree and Ekobert Lemon.
A June 17 tornado in Zanesville left two dead and about twenty injured as it shattered St Thomas Catholic church. The storm caused over 1 000 800 dollars in damage across central Ohio, with many buildings damaged while services were underway.
June 17 in Whitewright Mrs D Burnaugh aged 7 was thrown from a buggy when a horse ran away and killed. The incident details a fatal rural crash and the deceased is named Mrs D Burnaugh.
DP Rogers representing Fort Worth Mian outlined a definite interurban plan to Denton with a 90 day start. He sought $160000 of 7 percent preferred stock and right of way to the county line, endorsing the project via the Chamber of Commerce and forming a Denton committee to secure subscriptions. Rogers will survey routes then return for strong Denton backing and proceed after Baltimore convention.
Denton County Democratic Executive Committee chaired by L G Belew met at the courthouse to arrange the July 27 primary ticket and finance division among candidates. Saturday was the final day to file for ballot spots with assessments levied: all county officers $20, county clerk $50, tax collector $25, precinct officers $5.
Three Mexican residents were executed today by the rebels in Mavera after one was alleged to have attacked a member of the insurrecto garrison. The incident underscores ongoing tensions as authorities report swift punishment in the rebel-held area.
Heavy rains from New Mexico to the Panhandle improve crop prospects with reports of a fine downpour in Childress and Wichita Falls. Amarillo to Abilene record > inch precipitation saving corn, while Texas fields enter a favorable growing period. Roosevelt temporary chairman battle dominates national coverage with Borah as chosen and party strategists counting on Southern defections.
Several Republican delegates from Georgia were injured in a railroad accident near Union Station this morning. The injuries were reported as light and no other details are provided.
President Taft vetoed the army appropriation bill and sent a message to Congress disapproving of the provision to remove Major General Leonard Wood from the office of chief of staff.
Chicago dispatch reports daylong rumors of Southern delegates switching support from Taft to Roosevelt. Letters from five Georgia and five Mississippi delegates claimed defection, later denied by Taft headquarters citing telegrams from delegates refuting the report. Roosevelt planned to speak tonight in Chicago outlining keynote Republican platform points if nominated.
The Beaumont Chamber of Commerce asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to cancel milling in transit privileges on rough rice between Texas and Louisiana. They argue the practice is unjust discrimination against ports not receiving the benefit enjoyed by Galveston and Houston and involve three railroads I and G N Texas Midland and Texas and Pacific.
Report from Philadelphia says John Wanamaker the merchant and former postmaster general has been approached by financiers of the party as their choice for a compromise Republican candidate in Chicago discussions on June 17.
Chicago June 17. Fighting is expected from the start as Roosevelt supporters pledge to obstruct to seat delegations from Texas California and Washington. They plan to reverse the National committee ruling and block convention business until contested Roosevelt delegates are seated or the temporary roll is amended.
The battleship Nebraska departed at 9 this morning bound for Guantanamo. Hart and rain damaged Dalhart with thousands of dollars in losses from rain hail and wind. Plate glass and awnings were wrecked and crops at the experiment station suffered significant damage. Ranchers report the rain was nearly a cloudburst.
In Santiago on June 17 insurgent leader Antomarchi warned that any person suggesting surrender would be hanged. A report from Oriente province notes rebel forces are disorganized and struggling to maintain control.
New Orleans Louisiana forecast calls for local showers and unsettled conditions. Temperatures appear mildly cooler with a breezy regional outlook through midweek.
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