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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1912
Page
1
In March the store highlights Onyx Hosiery and Athena Knit Underwear for women. The ads claim superior fit and value, noting prices at 50 cents to a dollar per suit and praising curved arm holes and tailored backs for better staying power. Stockings are marketed as fitting properly when bought at the counter and lasting until worn out.
A woman striker allegedly carrying a pistol was arrested in Lawrence Massachusetts this morning. Hundreds followed her to the police station and tried to rescue her as police rounded up leaders of the mob. Several more women were arrested as order was restored.
Bowie county also votes for prohibition with a pro majority for the first time in years. Montague shows a largely increased dry majority while the county totals lean pro, reflecting a significant shift in the local option election.
San Angelo March 11 In an election held in Concho county on Saturday the voters chose to keep the county dry despite prior contests. The result reflects local sentiment on prohibition with official tallies recorded by county authorities.
Gov Colquitt refused to commute the death sentence of J B Compton for the murder of G J Levytansky a wealthy Laredo jeweler. Compton is to hang at Laredo Friday with the fate to be sealed by Friday’s execution.
Seismographs in Washington and nationwide logged a severe quake this morning about 2000 miles away. Indications suggest the shock originated in the West Indies with reports from the Associated Press.
Fort Worth minister Rev. J Frack Norris faces a perjury charge. The Associated Press reports his trial was scheduled today for April first, with jury selection to begin in Fort Worth.
Farmers are urged to test seed corn due to a serious seed shortage and widespread poor germination. Tests show many supposedly good lots are unsafe, making it essential to verify seed before planting to avoid a failed crop.
New York March 11 The coal trade fears a world wide miners strike if current negotiations collapse. Anthracite operators plan to present a wage demand reply Wednesday on a proposed 20 percent increase, with expectations of an unfavorable response.
London dispatch reports the coal strike has closed practically every factory in North Wales. Coal prices have almost doubled since the strike began and manufacturing across Great Britain is being curtailed.
Fort Worth March 11 The Tarrant County grand jury opened work on the white slave charge against Al Boyce tied to his elopement with Mrs Sneed. Sanitarium officials and other witnesses testified as the panel heard the case and related allegations.
President Taft passed through Pittsburg on his way to Washington, carrying more congratulatory telegrams than on any recent speaking tour. The stop marks a notable show of support as he continues his national itinerary.
Mrs. Grace in Atlanta asserts a rival woman may have shot her husband but refuses to name the person. The statement injects a new theory into the ongoing Grace shooting mystery.
The dispatch from New Orleans reports unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with possible changes in precipitation and temperatures. Strong winds and showers are anticipated across the area as the system moves through.
Rebels report a serious setback after an engagement near Gomez Palacio about 150 km from the coast. Casualties include soldiers reported in the clash as authorities seek to restore order and assess losses.
An Associated Press dispatch from Culiacan reports 200 Federals routed about 800 rebels in a street battle. Federals used machine guns. rebel losses were listed as 200 killed, wounded or captured.
Mexican rebels suffered heavy losses in a battle near Gomez Palacio as forces under General Aubert moved from Torreon to strike the rebels on the plains of San Ignacio. Cavalry infantry and artillery engaged, with rapid fire guns causing severe casualties and routing the rebels.
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Wilson Ha has made no request for American Marines to guard the Mexican legation. The claim that marines were asked is denied by officials.
Two hundred twenty five refugees passed through Laredo Texas this morning as part of a refugee movement.
The lake steamer Flora M. Hill was sinking two miles from the Chicago avenue pier. Captain and a crew of thirty two including one woman escaped to ice floes and after several narrow escapes reached safety on shore.
Secretary of State Knox visited San Salvador on a Pan American tour. The band played the Star Spangled Banner and all but one man removed his hat. A policeman ordered the man to remove his hat and then knocked it off after the man claimed to be American.
Associated Press dispatch from Dallas reports general sunshine over North Texas marking an end to days of gloom and signaling the coming of spring.
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