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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
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June notes announce a summer long Chaviavonua session starting July and urge readers to remember dates. The page includes a Fort Worth Record paragraph misattributed to the Waco Tribune, arguing anti machine sentiment in Texas and broad support for Judge Ramsey as governor.
The Denton paper notes a Bohemian anti prohibition leader supporting Judge Ramsey and warns this anti element of democracy could elect him. Ramsey says he adheres to rule by the people and will execute the will of those who meet him, raising questions about aligning with prohibition foes if elected.
Baton Rouge June 20 Senate approves recall of office holders under certain conditions in a bill passed yesterday by the Louisiana Senate.
Fort Worth and Cleburne will be linked by a new interurban line to start operation by September 1. A car is planned to depart hourly from both ends.
June notes from Aubrey list visitors and locals. Mentions Mrs Sam Dran in Spokane visiting son L Holmes, Miss Verna McKnight in Pilot Point visiting Miss Allie Crawford, Nina McCormick of Denton visiting, and many residents in Pilot Point, Denton, and Krum. A singing event noted with Mr and Mrs Jim Romack.
Associate Press dispatch from Santa Rosaka Mexico dated June 20 reports Gen. Huerta ordered a northward move on Bachimba with 1,800 cavalry in the vanguard, expected to clash in frequent skirmishes with the enemy.
Federal scouting parties lie within eight miles below Ortiz and heavy fighting is expected before night as of June 20. The Associated Press dispatch reports a sharp engagement anticipated at the rebel front.
Miss Lena Maud McCarter visits Garland as guests. Wil Boyd returns from Red Oak Francis O'Brien from Dallas for university events. Edna Cowan heads to Fort Worth. Gladys Fox attends Denton Normal, visits in town. A baby girl born June 13 to Mr and Mrs Jim Ratiff. Several locals visit Leonard and Denton relatives, others travel to Fort Worth Dallas Bellevue Mich Monte Ne Ark Nashville Temple and Valley View. Prolific list of visitors, returns, and attendance spanning multiple towns.
A light rain boosts corn prospects while residents report illnesses and social visits. Mr Sanders is seriously ill with dropsy Ed Holford suffered a spider bite and missed work. Mrs M Green Miss Lula Green and Annie Long traveled to Sanger. Mayo Bates returned to Dallas after visiting Mrs M M Mann. Bessie Brand visited John Mann in Dallas. Mrs Ida Gillmore of Collinsville visited Mrs J Davidson. Walter Scroggins of Bloomfield visited Mrs Ed Stoup. Mrs W G Langley of Dallas, a guest here, returned home today.
Senator Dixon announced Roosevelt has released delegates but later said the statement was mistaken. The post quotes Dixon and notes 78 Roosevelt delegates seated, reflecting confusion over the national convention alignment amid Roosevelt supporters.
A spirited contest unfolds in Baltimore over the election of a temporary chairman for the convention. The unresolved vote centers on leadership role, with party members watching closely for a clear outcome.
At 10 o clock this morning a majority of the arrangements committee in Baltimore favored Judge Alton B. Parker for temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention, despite W J Bryan's opposition. The committee met to fix the slate of temporary officers.
The Taft forces secured a decisive victory by tabling the Hadley motion and referring contests to the Credentials committee by a 664 to 510 vote. The committee elected pro Taft T H Devine as chairman, signaling continued Taft control and Roosevelt’s narrowing path to nomination.
Roosevelt supporters in Chicago stormed out of the Credentials Committee room after a walkout ordered by Col Roosevelt. J J Sullivan urged all Roosevelt men to leave while others followed, protesting the committee’s denial of full evidence and hearings in contested seat cases.
Chicago June 20. Statement from W B McKinley of the Administration campaign says the race is over but for shouting Taft will be renominated. Roosevelt has been eliminated as a candidate after two test votes and delegates repudiated his third term bid. party managers failed to gain traction.
A four minute session at noon and swift adjournment sparked a day of rumors in Chicago. Reports linked Roosevelt delegates, California withdrawal, and a proposed compromise as Dixon warned of contested delegates or a bolt if the Credentials Committee acts against Roosevelt forces.
Associated Press dispatch from Baltimore reports Judge Alton B. Parker was named temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention today. Bryan is not opposed to the choice.
Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports William J. Bryan denying he opposes Judge Parker as temporary chairman at the Baltimore gathering.
W Bryan signals opposition to Judge Alton B Parker as temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention. He argues four fifths of delegates favor a progressive for chairman and plans to oppose Parker on the convention floor if Parker is chosen. Bryan is slated for chairman of the resolutions committee.
Judge Cato Sells arrives in Baltimore as a new National committeeman from Texas and backs an anti third term plank. Col. Thomas H. Ball of Houston heads toward the capital after a telegram from Manager McCombs of the National Wilson headquarters.
Rev J H Larkin and his daughter visited Denton while Mrs Pete Switzer and children stayed with J L Daugherty family. J C Broad and son Virmel were in Corinth. Larkin preached at Alton. A good rain fell here and the early cotton began to bloom. Oscar Bryan of Corinth was here.
June 18 Bolivar section reports heavy rainfall in the area and notes the death of Mrs. Frank Koiner from heart trouble. Burial occurred at Bolivar cemetery. Rain halted thrashing. W. J. Lamberth hosted friends for Mrs. Lamberth’s sister Mrs. E. S. Lain of Oklahoma City. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crouch.
An old health warning notes millions of germs spread by flies during summer. It urges keeping flies away from children and food to prevent illness and possible death.
Public health note urges screening doors and windows and even screened food to control vermin. Emphasizes kitchen dining pantry areas and milk as priority targets for pest prevention measures.
A courier delivers a brief note to the Governor who reads it without reaction. The Marquis rushes in and reads the same message as they confront the demand for a prisoner exchange and a three day deadline to consent.
A band of riders gathers near a weathered cross on a marshy coast as the Marquis escorts a prisoner. The prisoner learns the captors include his own men and the Governor’s daughter is present. The Bastille has fallen and Paris trembles as plans for a secret exchange unfold.
A scene of Dickie the canary in a bay window cage prompts family musings on dreamland for birds. Daddy explains the birds’ imagined world of endless summer, fruit trees, and guardians who aid them, while the children wonder about the waking world and a rooster’s sleepy crow. The tale blends bedtime fantasy with playful kitchen-table dialogue.
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