24 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
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The store highlights a wide range of children fashion and wear including ready-made dresses in white and color up to size sixteen. Boys receive dress wear suits in double breasted and Norfolk styles along with khaki knickerbockers over alls and jumpers. Also offered are rompers hats caps shoes shirts hosiery and ties with a strong emphasis on fit and value.
Mattie Jane White, fifteen months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. White, died Monday near noon after a short hopeful improvement from a bone illness. Remains to be sent to Dallas County Tuesday for interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Athens June 24 An estimated five thousand people gathered for the Wolters Sheppard tariff debate. Yan tis urged Democrats to set aside differences for the national opportunity to win the election.
The national committee plans talks with Bryan Parker and other leaders to avert a floor fight over temporary chairmanship. Charman Mack and committeeman Hal TuFer are involved in the discussions aiming for a peaceful agreement before the convention.
Bryan supporters warn the Democratic National Committee they will nominate William Jennings Bryan on the convention floor if Judge Alton B Parker is chosen for temporary chairman. They plan a delegate poll on Progressive versus conservative stances as a party fight looms.
Denton adds three new passenger trains and a fast Kansas City service effective Sunday next. The Denton north and south routes replace two morning and afternoon trains with a six train cycle, and the Kansas City bound run will stop only at Denison Atoka Muskogee and McAlester after leaving Denton. Arrival in Kansas City is about thirteen hours after departure with Chicago reachable in roughly twenty seven and a half hours.
As the Democratic National Committee opened at noon today the Bryan and Wilson factions discussed offering Bryan’s home to host the meeting. Wilson supporters urged New Jersey’s committeeman to back Ollie James for temporary chairman, opposing A B Parker.
W J Bryan said he would not pursue the temporary chairmanship fight before the national committee but would stand as a candidate on the convention floor if progressives fail to unite on a rival to Judge Parker.
At Kasle Park on Grand Island Niagara River a dock collapse sent 2,500 people into twelve feet of water. The disaster left between fifteen and twenty dead and many missing as rescue operations began in Buffalo New York.
June 24 report notes Judge Parker prepared his keynote speech as temporary chairman despite forecasts of a clash over his selection. The dispatch highlights tensions within the party and Parker's poised stance for the pivotal address in Baltimore.
El Paso June 24 The indications point to the largest battle of the present revolution around Chihuahua and Juarez in the coming days. The combined forces may total 25 000 men and heavy fighting could cause great slaughter. A decisive outcome could end the northern phase of the revolution with a Madero victory or end the Madero administration if Orozco wins.
June 24 Baltimore reports a split in support for the temporary chairmanship with Judge Parker’s subcommittee choice favored by one side and Bryan’s backers claiming even division. Bryan asserts the contest mirrors a battle between progressivism and conservatism as delegates, including Texas and Louisiana, line up behind his program.
The document shows overdrafts and securities including U S Bonds to secure circulation and notes from National banks. It lists due from reserve agents and various banks, checks and other cash items, fractional currency, and a total around 460.90. H J Schweer, cashier, swears the statement is true.
Secretary Gibbs of the Texas Grain Dealers Association places the Texas wheat crop at 14,000,000 bushels, up 2,000,000 from his prior forecast.
Athens June 24 AP dispatch reports the Sheppard Wolters debate set for the afternoon. Sheppard will give Wolters the opening and closing, with equal time for rejoinder and a fifteen minute closing for Wolters.
Masked robber boarded the mail car of train No. 4 bound for Texarkana near Longview at 2 38 this morning. He pistol whipped three mail clerks, kicked a mail sack from the door, and escaped as the train slowed near Bolivar crossing.
Fouts delivered a large potato to the Rec ord and Chronicle office on Monday. A thick Johnson grass stem grew through the tuber center, the eight inch plant rising four inches above ground with two blades reaching sunlight.
Seventeen Americans in Valardena near Torreon were lined up by six drink fueled rebels who wielded six shooters and demanded one million dollars. The group allegedly paid $500 in gold to secure their release, with the incident only made public today.
Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrson were found guilty of contempt of court by the District of Columbia Supreme Court for violating the injunction in The Buck's store and range case. They plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court which reversed their former connection.
Washington reports that normal temperatures are forecast for the coming week by the Weather Bureau, with localized rain in the southern states.
Dr Parks of T C U Fort Worth will preach morning and evening at Central Christ Church. Miss Ballard of Denton will sing at 11 am with choir anthems. Mrs Robert Knight soloist performs Peace Leave with You and Vesper Prayer by Sudds. A mixed quartet performs Evening Hymn by Conconne.
Tonight and Tuesday generally cloudy with light winds. Forecast emphasizes overcast skies and possible cooling trends in the area around New Orleans Louisiana.
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