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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
1
A group of inmates set a small blaze in the county jail on Monday afternoon by tossing a magazine into a window. The upper jail filled with smoke and water soaked the cells, especially in the negro section, while guards and firemen fought the fire. No one admitted responsibility, and inmates claimed ignorance as smoke flooded their cells.
J E Tucker of Sunset was arrested for the Sunday night assault on Dr J W Evans at Sunset. Evans was choked and shot but not fatally wounded. Bloodhounds were brought from Dallas to follow the trail to Tucker, who later admitted the attack.
Governor Campbell announced in Austin that he canceled a Crystal Lake fishing trip and will remain at the capital most of the summer with brief absences. Capitol flag at half mast due to the death of John D. McCall, former state comptroller and Austin mayor. Aransas Pass Channel and Dock Company chartered in Austin with $100,000 capital to build a deep water channel from the Gulf to Aransas Pass and operate coastal docks.
Fort Worth Texas June 22 reports $180,000 in bonuses proposed to attract the Fort Worth and Albuquerque railroad. Citizens of Lubbock wired $100,000 to secure the line, Haskell added $60,000 and Springtown $20,000. Directors are meeting that afternoon.
Exchange National Bank states it values small deposits as a policy to favor equal attention to small and age accounts. It notes multiple small accounts can develop into broader business and pledges faithful service to customers when entrusted.
The Wichita Falls Times challenges a Denton price claim for wheat citing Alliance Milling Co. that no price of 1.60 is paid. A telegram from Denton criticizes Wichita Falls market boosting and urges accuracy in market reports. A focus on price discrepancies prompts further official inquiry.
A fragment describes a conversation about costs and dates used to praise Wichita Falls while diminishing Denton. It notes $1.30 paid on a Saturday and nothing more, reflecting a partisan tilt in local reporting.
Rockwall residents withdraw invitations to Senators Thomas and Senter to speak on July 3 citing fear of a personal clash between the two men.
The Dallas jury hears final testimony in Walter West and accomplices Rubber Robberson and Genie Jones charged with the murder of Frank Wol ford last November. The trial concludes with jurors to begin deliberations tonight.
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