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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
3
The House considers the Pure Food bill as lawmakers also move a bill codifying insurance laws. The Senate sends to third reading a House measure allowing wholesale druggists in local option territory to sell alcohol. The De Zavalla chapter of the Daughters of the Republic retain control of a local center in the Alamo area.
The House advanced several measures including eminent domain for water and light companies, a 10000 purchase of Reagan pasts, pension law liberalization, district realignments around Garner, a contributory negligence bill, earlier tax roll and rate declarations, and commission form for small towns. It also passed Senate bills for a tuberculosis sanitarium and railroad fireman experience requirements.
Both houses adopted conference reports on bills authorizing levee districts and the Ray bill setting maximum permit fees for foreign building and loan and other foreign corporations. Fees tied to Texas capital. effect lowers charges and aims to keep big firms from withdrawing.
Representative Gaines says the Senate action on his agricultural and mechanical high school bill did not kill the measure it is only sleeping. The remark frames the bill as paused awaiting further action.
The Galveston charter bill along with the saloon districting measure passed the Senate last night and now awaits the Governor's signature.
Major Joe G Booth of Travis has been named to the board of managers of the Confederate Home after J I Davis resigned. Booth is well known in Denton where he has often visited, signaling a regional appointment with local recognition.
The Senate accepted an invitation from Fort Worth to spend Wednesday in the city. The trip underscores relations with local officials and highlights Fort Worth as a host for future events.
In the Senate the Hill Ray pure food bill was called up. The report eliminating caffeine, theme, physiologically potent and other amendments was adopted after discussion and the bill passed finally. It will go now to a conference.
In the House the free conference report on the Ray bill fixing permit fees of building and loan companies was adopted. The amendments set a minimum fee of 250 dollars and a maximum of 1000 dollars for all loan companies operating in Texas based on the capital they have invested in Texas.
The Hudspeth measure to bring all judicial districts under district attorney law passed finally along with the Stokes tuberculosis sanitarium bill, consolidating oversight and health facility regulation across the state.
The bill to take and perpetuate records of Confederate veterans for pension eligibility passed. Amendments broaden pension rights to widows after oath of their husbands’ Confederate service and after search cannot determine unit. Additional changes allow Ranger pensioners to receive Confederate pensions, while Mexican War pensions were also debated.
Chairman Hill announced in the House that the committee will present the remainder of the testimony this morning. The move completes a key phase in the Kennedy inquiry as lawmakers await further statements and documents.
Avery Bernstein is dead and J. J. Mack wounded after a early morning shooting at a Santa Rosa avenue resort. City detective J. E. Stowe is suspected of the shooting. three men—William Morris, George Gleason, and William Ward—were arrested as police raid the premises, believed to be a crooks’ headquarters.
The House passed the Senate bill concerning reform of troubled schools. Debate focused on accountability measures and funding implications. No further details provided.
The Ridgway school certificate bill passed finally allowing graduates of colleges outside Texas, recognized by the State Board of Education, to receive teaching certificates in Texas without examination.
The text promotes Hunt's Cure as the quickest and most reliable remedy for itching ailments. It guarantees relief after one application and claims to cure with each box.
The general merchandise store of McCormick & Russell in Dublin Texas was damaged by fire yesterday. Loss on stock totaled $9,500 and the building $500, all fully insured.
Waxahachie Texas March 11 District Judge Hawkins denies bail reduction for W H Farrow charged with the murder of Lee Shackleford at Britton from 1900.
The letter from O. M Curtis of Denton Texas touts D D D Prescription as a cure for eczema arguing skin disease is not blood related. It claims the liquid mix penetrates the skin to reach germs and stops itching within a minute, with D D D Soap recommended as a companion product.
Mary Ellis aged ten was burned to death in her home five miles east of Houston Texas this morning. She was sweeping in front of the fireplace when flames shot from the hearth igniting her clothing. Her aged grandfather attempted to save her but failed.
An old advertisement touts Mi o Na tablets as a cure for indigestion and nervous irritability. It claims rapid relief within hours, with full cures in days to weeks, and offers a money back guarantee at 50 cents a large box through O M Curts.
Lewisville updates list residents visiting Dallas Denton and Waxahachie with travel and social notes. A detailed accounts list from the commissioners’ court at the latest term records numerous expenditures for lumber groceries hardware and labor across county services and facilities.
A promotional note invites women to send name and address to receive a package of Mother Gray's Australian Leaf. The product is touted as a reliable regulator for women’s ills and urinary or kidney troubles. Sold by druggists for 50 cents, contact Gray Co., Le Roy, New York.
Do Not Suffer. No use suffering from itching Piles when one box of Hunt's Cure is absolutely guaranteed to cure any case. One application will convince you of its merits.
A laundry service touts a guarantee of good work and the best obtainable outcomes through perfect equipment and intelligent operation. It pledges careful attention to every detail and aims to ensure customer satisfaction after a trial.
Cotton prices ease in Liverpool New York and New Orleans markets with declines from May to June and July to August. Local eggs expected lower while Fort Worth livestock report shows cattle and hogs with steady steers and rising hog prices.
Washington report notes Cecil Lyon's influence as President Taft makes a recess appointment. R. D. Creager is named collector of customs at Brownsville, Texas, after Roosevelt era nomination was blocked by Texas senators. Creager previously faced confirmation hurdles under Roosevelt.
The Baylor University Glee Club performs Saturday night March 13 at the opera house. A splendid organization, admission 25 and 35 cents.
An Interior Department order opens about 3,000,000 acres along Wyoming's eastern border to homesteaders. The arid land cannot be irrigated, so it is suitable only for dry farming.
An old advertisement describes Capudine as a liquid remedy for sick headaches nervous headaches travelers headaches and stomach or female troubles. It claims immediate effects and lists druggists as sellers.
The engagement of Miss Helen Gladys Emery daughter of Rev John A Emery archdeacon of the Episcopal diocese of California to Cungrie Aoki son of the late General Aoki of Japan has been announced in San Francisco California on March 11.
Creditors of the Denton Interurban and Power Plant company must file verified claims with the district court clerk and present them for allowance within sixty days from February 22 1909. Claims not filed will be barred. ED F Bates Receiver.
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