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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
1
Associated Press dispatch from Omaha reports an all night search for hotel fire victims yielded one body. Authorities believe several others remain buried in the ruins.
Trenton March 1 Woodrow Wilson ceased to be governor of New Jersey today. In giving up the governorship he declared the people will be served by conscience not expediency, and that courage is the rarest thing in public life.
Associated Press dispatch from Athens reports 300 Turkish infantrymen fought Greek troops near Janina for six hours before surrendering after 112 were killed including eight officers. Four Greek soldiers were reported wounded, a figure viewed skeptically by officials.
London dispatch reports Turkey placing itself in the hands of the powers and asking for a swift, favorable peace settlement in the ongoing negotiations.
The bank announces its relocation to the old post office building just south of the bank site while construction of a new bank building is underway in Denton Texas.
Associated Press dispatch reports Congress, by 244 to 95 in the House and 65 to 21 in the Senate, passed the Webb dry state liquor bill over President Taft’s veto. The measure, aimed at prohibiting liquor shipments into dry states, was reapproved two hours after Taft’s veto message.
The garment workers' strike, active since early January, is officially ended. Workers accept the manufacturer's terms including higher wages, revised working conditions, arbitration on hours, and the open shop principle.
Washington March 1 Congress settled on James M. Reynolds as the probable Attorney General nominee under President Wilson. Reynolds had previously served as a trust-buster under Roosevelt and Taft.
President elect Wilson states he did not invite Cipriano Castro to attend the inauguration ceremonies.
General Heche Campos and a force of 1200 seasoned veterans will join General Al with a campaign against Governor Carranza, signaling a renewed effort in the conflict.
General Heche Campos with 1 200 seasoned troops and General Aubert with 5 600 troops march on Saltillo to confront Governor Carranza. In Washington Rear Admiral Fletcher denies a reported shelling death and injury during distant target practice. In Mexico City Huerta's regime faces grave Sonora unrest and a surrenders at Aguas Calientes. Madero's body is returned to San Pedro de Los Pinos for burial amid murder investigations involving Mariano Luque.
A Katy freight car pulled a drawhead early Saturday at Argyle and blocked the track. The Limited diverted around the scene via the Santa Fe, delaying Fort Worth’s last morning passenger. The Flyer was discontinued for the day.
American Consul J H Johnson at Matamoros endorses Gov Colquitt’s move to send troops to Brownsville stating protection was needed due to conditions there.
Fort Worth officials report a $10,000 Confederate monument contract let for erection in the courthouse yard in Tarrant County. Fundraising efforts to support the project will start immediately.
J K Diffle of Fort Worth arranges preliminaries for a lot auction in the Rippy and Schmitz addition near the C I A. The sale is scheduled for March 10.
Commander Curtis of Sul Ross camp No. 129 announced the annual election will be held Sunday at 3 p m at the courthouse. He urged full attendance of all camp members at the meeting.
The mercury rose to 21 degrees above zero Saturday morning marking the coldest spell in weeks as temperatures remained frigid across the area.
A Kruins fire started in the machine shop nearly wiped out the Rusk Penitentiary. All but three principal buildings burned, one prisoner escaped but was later captured.
A blaze at the Texas state penitentiary in Rusk destroyed the shops pattern shop chapel hospital dining room kitchen blacksmith carpentry laundry and foundry leaving only the cell building and box factory intact. About a dozen convicts were slightly injured and Pat Roberts of Dallas, aged about 60, died of heart failure after aiding firefighting efforts.
Austin reports the Texas House debates passing the Katy consolidation bill after Gov. Colquitt's veto. A vote was expected today as opposition grows to a proposed educational tax amendment affecting the University of Texas, A M, CIA, and state normals. The Senate also passes a stream pollution bill and rejects a joint initiative vote.
Washington story reports the Senate approving two battleships by 56 to 16 while the House voted for only one. The brief notes a split federal response to naval expansion as part of wartime defense efforts.
Judge Marcellus E. Kleberg, a leading Galveston attorney, collapsed and died of heart failure at his home on March 1. The Associated Press report notes his prominence in local legal circles.
A local store advertises remaining on hand men and boys winter suits by Hart Schaffner and Marx. The all wool, medium weight garments are described as quality, stylish and suitable for immediate wear at reduced prices.
A new spring hat selection arrives offering Stetson and Guyer styles in various shapes to suit any face. Visit now to choose a hat that complements your look and fit.
Friday's filings cover hundreds of acres in west and southwest lands in Denton Oil and Improvement Co. deals. Lessees include D. Bell R. P. Lomax Isaac Canfield and others with leases on surveys from B B C, Jno Bacon, Tompkins and more. Authorities note the Denton rig near completion drawing comment for area.
R Vermillion an old settler of Denton and the county died at his home near Aubrey at age 82. Heart trouble caused his death after months of illness. He lived in Denton county since youth and ran a blacksmith shop on East Hickory Street years ago. Survived by several children, names not available. Funeral at home and burial Saturday at Belew.
The Fifth brigade completed drills at Camp Crockett and expects to start maneuvers immediately. The Sixth brigade at Texas City is nearly complete and has shifted from the initial low ground to a higher camp position.
The agency notes twenty years in Denton and pledges to insure and settle claims for all loss claimants affected by the serious county fires. It asserts policies provide security and satisfaction in settlements.
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