House Considers Penitentiary Bonds in Texas Legislature
Austin March 10 The House moved quickly engrossing the Burgess Glasscock Dill measure affecting irrigation development Then the chamber spent most of the morning debating Hill bill a 3000 dollar bond issue for the penitentiary system Hill defended Gov Colquitt for abolishing the contract plan comparing debt needs to past abuses Senator Wiley s Bill Passed The Senate sent to rules committee Townsend resolution for immediate criminal reform consideration indicating no rush on the legislation The Senate finally passed the Wiley bill liberalizing guardian and ward laws and the Brisford Hudspeth bill extending relief to Western settlers in default on land interest payments
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Austin
Texas
Hill
Gov. Colquitt
Wiley
Senate
Rules
Townsend
Guardian
Ward
Weather Forecast for Denton Area Tonight and Tuesday
Denton and vicinity expect fair skies tonight with a somewhat cold frost. Tuesday will be fair with continuing mild conditions.
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Denton and Vicinity
Federals Abandon Nacoza ri Town as Rebel Forces Advance
In northern Mexico the mutiny escalates with 10 rebel forces closing in while Carranza aligned troops press Huerta from the south. The crisis deepens as federal forces withdraw from Nacozi town amid mounting regional tension.
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Nacozari
Mexico
Carranza
Huerta
Refugees Reach Eagle Pass After Mexican Clash
250 Huerta soldiers defend Nacozari withdraw after two days of fighting with 800 Sonora state troops. Federals retreat toward Agua Prieta as refugees head for safety in Eagle Pass.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Douglas
Ariz
Huerta
Nacos
Nacozari
Sonora
Agua Prieta
Refugees Gather as Carranza Seizes Rail Line
Associated Press dispatch from Eagle Pass reports 3000 Mexican refugees in town as Venustiano Carranza takes control of the railroad from Piedras Negras. Railroad workers join the movement and Carranza plans a battle near Monclova expected today.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Eagle Pass
Mexico
Carranza
Piedras Negras
Monclova
Rebels gain ground as battles rage along Mexican frontier
Reports from Mexico say fierce fighting outside Orizaba leaves over 100 dead including rebel commander Camerino Mendoza. Federals retreat but unrest continues at Agua Prieta near the Arizona border with 809 rebels encamped nearby. Skirmishes near Nacozari and Saltillo shift control amid guerrilla tactics and revolts in Sonora as rebels threaten further advances. An insurgent appeal blames Madero’s killers and calls for revenge.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Orizaba
Camerino Mendoza
Agua Prieta
Arizona
Nacozari
Dousglas
Sonora
Nogales
Ariz
Saltillo
Carranzas
Naranjo
Republic
Madero
TG Rescues 116 From SIP Key West
One hundred sixteen Spanish immigrants bound for Cuba were rescued from the British steamer Lugano after it went ashore on the Ajax reef off the Florida coast. The tug Rescue saved the passengers Sunday afternoon.
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Key West
Cuba
Lugano
Ajax Y Reef
Florida
Rescue
President's Rule Not Applied to 10 Congress Members
A report notes that President's Rule does not apply to ten Congress members. It mentions hopes for accessibility to representatives and senators at all times and on all subjects, and the appointment of relatives is implied.
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Congress
Suffrage Parade Report and Presidential Appointment Hints
Washington notes that presidential rules on applicants do not bind Congress members. The question of appointing a relative to office arises as Captain Alfred Wilson of Portland, a second cousin of the President, is a candidate for the Philippine commission. Pressure may push the President toward favoritism.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Congress
Alfred Wilson
Portland
Ore
Philippine Commission
Suffragettes Indignant Over Hen Calumny At Parade
Washington March 10 Miss Jane Richards testified at the suffrage parade investigation that mob spirit appeared as men along the line shouted these are all nothing but hens we came to see chickens, deriding the suffragists.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Jane Richards
Texas Reporter Named Postmaster General Burleson’s Clerk
E. B. Smith of Texas, a veteran Washington and Baltimore newspaper man of twenty five years, has been appointed confidential clerk to Postmaster General Burleson.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
E. B. Smith
Texas
Baltimore
Burleson
Lewis Resigns as Assistant Attorney General
Washington reports William H. Lewis, the Black nominee whose appointment sparked an official row, resigned today from his position as an assistant United States Attorney General.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Wm. H. Lewis
United States Attorney General
Wilson Sets 11 A M Appointment Rule For Daytime
President Wilson announced a new schedule limiting meetings to after 11 o clock in the forenoon except for cabinet members and individuals he personally asks. He made the change after four days of conferences with democratic leaders marked by frequent handshakes.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Wilson
East
Wilson Aims Tariff Reform as Main Session Work
President plans to personally shape legislation with party leaders before introduction. Tariff is set as the primary item for the extra session, with currency reform possibly later. He will use personal persuasion to advance policies with party members and progressives.
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Washington
Terrific Explosion Damages Scottish Power Plant Area
An AP dispatch from Glasgow reports a massive explosion at Nobles power works in Arder twenty miles from the city. The blast leveled buildings in Irvine and nearby areas destroying houses churches schools and public structures. Many residents were injured.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
Scotland
Nobles Power Works
Arder
Irving
Irvine
District Court Begins Third Week of February Term
District court enters orders in several suits including Denton Trust Co versus Moses White and Moses White competing with Denton Trust Co et al, disposing of the matters.
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Denton Trust CO
Moses White
Denton Trust CO ET AL
Sixteenth District Court recesses amid settled suits and loaded docket
The week opens with two settlements in civil cases Moses White vs Denton Trust Co and Denton Trust Co vs Moses White both resolving for $600 and costs. Criminal docket set across weeks with multiple defendants for forgery cattle theft arson seduction and murder cases listed by date and judge.
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Sixteenth District Court
Moses White
Denton Trust Co
Mose White
Gambill
R. P. Lomax
A. P. Duggan
First National Bank
M. M. Davis
E. M. Perry
B. F. Peoples
M. J. Hays
John Hays
Texas ‘Underwaters Reciprocal Insurance Indemnity Exchange of
Fort Worth
Mills-Leverett
Carl Kinkaid
J.M. Barrow
A. E. Wilkerson
Gentile Price
W. H. Swearingen
Dee George
Elliott Madson
Oscar Blakburn
John Taylor
Will Swanks
J. E. McDaniel
Geo. Thomason
W. M. Peck
A. G. Gammons
Jim Barrow
Chas
Mason
Isaac S. Knight
W. B. Martin
Ed Bowman
Venice
Fannie Planary
Claude Cook
Tennie Wimberly
Houston Hammett
Tom Sisson
Seventy two 25 foot lots sold at Denton auction
Seventy two 25 foot lots in the Schmitz Rippy addition to Denton were sold to the highest bidders Monday morning. The sale featured band music and two auctioneers and was conducted by the Continental Realty and Auction Co. of Jackson Tennessee.
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Denton
Circus
College of Industrial Arts
Continental Realty and Auction Co
Ja Kson, Tenn
Sheriff’s Office Reports Large Wave of Indictment Arrests
The county sheriff reports most of nineteen felonies indicted by the recent grand jury have been arrested and jailed or remain out on bond. Seventeen misdemeanor indictments also have been served. a Saturday drag net led to arrests in eleven cases. Notable detainees include Sony McKinney in Sanger on five charges. Mel Marian and Newt Gadberry each on two and one gaming charges respectively. Gentle Price held on assault to murder. Lethea Flowers and Gentle Price tied by a recent divorce and remarriage. Additional prisoners include Hans Hammett in Fort Worth for rape and Barney Denton and J. B. Stout in Dallas for horse theft.
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Orr
Dallas
Fort Worth
Sanger
Sony McKinney
Mel Marian
Newt Gadberry
Bill Connelly
Sam Skinner
Pilot Point
Gentle Price
Price
Lethea Flowers
Lethea
Gentle
Hans Hammett
Barney Denton
J. B. Stout
Sheriff recaptures burglary suspect Derr after four years
Sheriff Orr announced the capture of W. D. Derr who had been at large since a 4 year-old jail escape. Derr was indicted for burglary, escaped from jail, and forfeited a $500 bond. He was arrested at Durant Saturday and the sheriff was notified.
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Orr
W. D. Derr
Derr
Durant
Fire destroys Masonic Temple in San Saba. losses near $50,000
San Saba March 10 The N R Sloan and Masonic Temple buildings burned down causing an estimated loss of 48 000 to 50 000 The blaze destroyed structures and contents prompting inquiries into a possible cause
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San Saba
N. R. Sloan
Masonic Temple
Good Weather Forecast For Week Across Nation
Weather Bureau predicts fair skies and normal temperatures for all sections this week providing steady conditions and calmer travel across the country.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Election Ordered for April 5 in Tenth District
Associate Press dispatch from Austin reports April 5 set as the election date in the Tenth district to choose a successor to A S Burleson in Congress. Local officials confirm scheduling and preliminary arrangements for the April vote.
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Associate Press Dispatch
Austin
Congress
A. S. Burleson
Seek pardon for Manley Austin
March 10 report states an application for a pardon was filed with Gov Colquitt for Sergeant J D Manley who received a ten year sentence. The filing seeks clemency and release.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
J. D. Manley
Gov
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Denton, Texas
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Neufchatel
S. A. Gibson
Sheriff's Office
Manley
B. H. Deavenport & Co
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