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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
1
A sentimental call urges parents to save for a child’s college future highlighting the risk of losing opportunities if funds are not set aside. The message emphasizes the boy’s eventual entrance to college and the emotional value of preparation.
The Denton County National Bank lists its officers and directors including President W B McClurkan Vice President J L Blewett Cashier B H Deavenport and Aust Cashier R M Barns D R Turner W J McCray J F Raley and G H Blewett as governing officials. The bank is also known as The Accommodating Bank.
Judge Emory Speer of the Southern District of Georgia condemned the Justice Department’s “arbitrary espionage” of federal judges at the Iowa State Bar association meeting in Sioux City. He argued the system is new and improper as the department also tries cases before the judges who are spied on.
Associated Press reports New York June 26 the State Comptroller's Department estimated the late financier J Pierpont Morgan's fortune at 1.09 billion dollars. The figure underscores Morgan's vast holdings across finance and industry.
About a thousand miners walked off the job this morning in the Cabin Creek district halting operations and signaling a major labor action. Union leaders said the strike was to press wage and safety demands as stores and mills reported slowdowns.
A public message urges forming a definite plan for old age through steady savings. It advises opening a savings account at The Exchange National Bank and contributing regularly. The notice lists A. J. Nance as president and other bank officers and directors.
Department requests at least 600 dollars for July Fourth celebrations to guarantee success of the event. Cash prizes will be offered to participants as part of the planned festivities.
Denton fire department committee led by P. J. Benett J. O. Bell and O. M. King pushed a fundraising drive to raise 600 dollars for a full day celebration. They propose cash prizes for decorations autombile and vehicle contests, singing society prizes, baseball games, and classic events like tugs of war and a greased pole. A balloon ascent is set for the afternoon and a nighttime illuminated fire drill on the square. If funds fall short the plan may be abandoned but $377 was already raised.
A 4 year old son of O. V. Roach living near Old Alton is sick with infantile paralysis. This is the third or fourth case reported in the county so far.
In San Angelo on June 26 a temporary Texarkana to San Francisco Highway association was organized to build a road from Texarkana to El Paso via Fort Worth and San Angelo.
Vendor promotes Bull's Eye and Folding Pocket Kodaks along with Special Kodaks Speed Kodaks Graflex and Brownie cameras. Encourages customers to visit showroom for demonstrations and asks to send a catalogue.
Edward Lauterbach a New York lawyer implicated by Judge Lovett and Congressman Dan Ricard are asked to appear before the committee.
The committee prepared to hear Judge Lovett who testified impersonators pressed New York financiers and aimed to use Edward Lauterbach to hinder Union Pacific and Southern Pacific dissolution. Lauterbach denied Lovett's charges and said he would discuss a talk with Otto H. Kahn on the witness stand. Representative Daniel Riordan also sought a hearing regarding the impersonation case.
Denton and vicinity forecast sees variable tonight and Friday with generally fair skies. Wednesday's observed temperature ranged from seven to ninety five and a half degrees.
President Wilson names James W. Gerard a New York state supreme court justice as the United States ambassador to Germany. The appointment, announced in Washington, places a prominent legal figure in the diplomatic post during a tense period.
A new lunacy trial law, effective July 1, shifts proceedings to a six person commission with four physicians and ten days to hear testimony. Costs rise as commissioners are paid 2.50 per day, attorneys fees are added, and county officials' fees may double or triple, potentially reaching hundreds in long cases.
Clarksville Texas June 26 Hiram Rogers was acquitted on his second trial of murdering Ed Murphy here a year ago.
New York banks prepare to distribute 266 million dollars in dividends on June 5th marking the largest single monthly payout in Wall Street history. The move signals a major cash return to investors as financial markets anticipate continued liquidity and investor demand.
New York banks move to distribute a record 266 million dollars in annual semi annual and quarterly dividends for the period ending June 30 from railroads and industrial firms.
The Denton Oil and Development Co drill at Highland Park progressed quickly with the bit reaching 55 feet since midnight. Oil indications drew a crowd as specks of oil soot appeared on water, and earlier reports claimed actual oil. The drill operates in blue shale and moved 5 to 6 feet in half an hour during Thursday forenoon observations.
Springfield June 26. Governor Dunne signed the Woman's Suffrage Bill after it passed the Illinois legislature. The Associated Press reports the measure grants women voting rights in state elections.
Mrs. A L Tabor a listed heir to Uncle Aired asks whether her share of a Georgia marble fortune may be 50 or 850000. She received a brief notice from Georgia lawyers about settlement, unaware of the estate size or number of heirs.
Local office receives rulings and orders with special instructions to end COD mail. The directive specifies July first for suspension of COD parcel post in the area.
The U S Postal Service announces July 4 1943 amendments adding insured prepayment and collect on delivery C O D options to parcel post. Collectors may receive up to 100 dollars with ten cent fee and insured value equal to article value. Parcels to money order offices require mail order office designation and postmasters handle remittance setups.
Eugene Harris thrashing on the Ewan place northwest of the city reports wheat yields around 28 bushels with the lowest yield he has seen this year at 18 bushels. Most wheat is yielding toward per acre, indicating wide variation in crop output.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an order to investigate freight rate increases by about fifty eastern railroads. The commission stressed it does not imply rates are too high or too low and said the inquiry will likely start in the fall.
Buffalo New York June 25 a public appeal will be sent out for 100 square inches of skin for grafting on injured victims of the Huested elevator explosion. The grafting will be necessary to save many lives.
Miss Carrie Klepper daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Klepper of West Hickory street married Aldrich Wilson of Alvord Wednesday afternoon at 4 at the home of Rev R A Fitzgerald Baptist County Missionary. Only a few close relatives attended. The couple will reside in Sunnydale where Wilson will teach next year.
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