Disgraceful Treatment of Suffrage Parade Reported
Dr. Mary D. Mark of Maryland testified in Washington on March 15 about indignities faced by women paraders. She described police inaction as crowds spat on participants, a woman was pinched until her arm bled, and one man attempted to force a kiss while tearing a sash. Mark struck a man with her baton, and another man had teeth knocked out after a crude remark.
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Washington
Mary D. Mark
Maryland
Mark
New Attorney General Rulings Spark Local Interest
Two rulings issued Friday limit local government power. One says the Commissioners' Court cannot pay a jailer’s salary, and the other forbids a city from using a bank as depository if a mayor serves as a director or stockholder.
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Commissioners’ Court
Sioux Chief Hollow Horn Bear Dies in Washington
Sioux chief Hollow Horn Bear of South Dakota died in Washington today from pneumonia. He had come to attend the inauguration but the city climate proved too much for him.
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Washington
Hollow Horn Bear
South Dakota
Denton and Vicinity Weather Forecast Tonight and Sunday
Tonight fair and somewhat colder with freezing temperatures. Sunday remains fair across Denton and nearby areas.
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Denton and
Vicinity
Officers and Directors Listed for Bank
The document lists A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President J. C. Coit as Cashier E. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier and includes J. H. Paine Ed F. Bates Dr. J. M. Inge and A. C. Owsley as directors.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
E. D. Curtis
J. H. Paine
F. Bates
J. M. Inge
A. C. Owsley
Trade Excursion draws Denton business leaders toward March 25 start
Otis L. Fowler reports forty one Denton area businessmen have signed for the first Trade Excursion set to begin March 25. He aims to reach the planned one hundred participants. the trip will promote Denton and local business ties. Readers may leave names at his office or with the Record and Chronicle. Arrangements are progressing with inquiries from other towns for planned stops.
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Otis L. Fowler
Denton
Denton County
Storm Death Toll Tops Ninety Across Six States
A cyclonic storm and electrical tornadoes Thursday night crippled Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Calhoun in Gordon County bore the highest toll in Georgia with twenty nine dead, while Tennessee reports twenty seven deaths and Alabama thirteen across several towns. Texas and Mississippi also list fatalities, with multiple counties affected.
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Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Calhoun
Gordon County
Tucker
Eaglesville
Clarkston
Columbus
McNairy
Henderson, Chester
Hardeman
Maury, Marshall
Rutherford
New Decatur
Calera
Hokes Biluf
Gayesville
Duke
Little girl burned by near wash-pot fire in Denton yard
A two year old Denton child of Lew Phillips living on Congress avenue was badly burned when her dress caught fire from live coals after a wash-pot blaze. Neighbors intervened but could not prevent serious injuries.
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Lewis Phillips
Denton
Congress Avenue
Denton Coach Horse Wins Prizes at Fort Worth
Macmahon the German Coach stallion owned by W. E. and C. H. Smoot won the special prize in his class at the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth for the best stallion three years old and over and also for the best of the class.
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Denton Coach Horse
Fort Worth
Macmahon
W. E
C. H. Smoot
Kern Proposes New Method of Naming Senate Committees
A proposal suggests the Senate shall be democratic in reality as it names and submits measures of steering committees. The plan outlines a new naming method and committee structure to reflect true Senate control.
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Senate
Senate Reform Aims to Democratize Committees
Senator Kern outlines a new method to select committees so the Senate acts as a true democracy. Plans allow a majority of Democrats on any committee to convene, let each committee elect its own chairman, and require approval of steering committee recommendations. Richard Olney of Boston declined the offer of the ambassador to Great Britain.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Kern
Senate Democratic Caucus
Senate
Associate Press Dispatch
Richard Olney
Boston
Great Britain
Free List Discussed in House Tariff Bill
Washington reports from the Committee on Ways and Means show boots and shoes will be on the free list in the House tariff bill with hides remaining. Other free list items include sugar wood pulp and print paper. Lemons and citrus fruits duties are set to be lowered.
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Washington
Committee On Ways and Means of the
House
Tillman to Appeal Steering Panel Ruling Over Chairmanship
Washington March 15 Senator Tillman loses bid for the chairmanship of the Appropriations committee and says he will appeal the steering committee’s decision to the Democratic Senate caucus.
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Tillman
Washington
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Paintings by Mrs Wilson Unsold After Sale in Philadelphia
Twenty six paintings by Mrs Woodrow Wilson, offered in Philadelphia for a Georgia girls school, were sent to Washington today unsold. Original prices ranged from 100 to 500 dollars. after reductions none were bought.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Man From Denton Killed Struck by Train in Dallas
Harry C. Smith aged 19 said to be from Denton was struck by a southbound Katy train in Dallas Friday night and died within an hour. Authorities reported no relatives located after the incident.
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Harry C. Smith
Denton
Katy
Dallas
Books for penitentiary at Rusk to be donated
The Denton Pastors Association backs J J Matthews call for library books to aid the Rusk penitentiary. Revs A D Rogers and O T Cooper Friday urge donations by March 20 with a goal of biographies travels education and religion. Each church plans a book shower at Wednesday night prayer meeting.
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Pastors’ Association of
Denton
J. J. Matthews
Rusk
A. D. Rogers
O. T. Cooper
Turkey Trot and Bunny Hug Barred by Law
Article notes prohibition of two dances titled Turkey Trot and Bunny Hug amid debate on enforcement of liquor laws and a congressional redistricting bill. Morris advocates strict law enforcement. Other details unclear due to fragmented text.
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Morris
Redistricting debates and dance ban bills in Texas House
Texas lawmakers push redistricting measures with a committee appointing members to draft a districting bill by Tuesday. A bill to criminalize dances like the bunny hug and turkey trot passes House committee stage, with other measures addressing liquor enforcement and parcel post benefits for official documents and libraries.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Alswing Magen
Assery
House
Morris
Victoria
Congress
Senate
Senatorial Districts Committee
Nugent
Morrow
Taylor
Weinert
Watson
Ojeda Abandons City to Face Double Enemies
Amit Naco reports that General Ojeda fled the town this afternoon to confront an enemy twice his strength. In Chihuahua, rebels clash with Federals as expeditions move toward Huerta forces. Porfirio Diaz urges supporters in Naples to back the Huerta government.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Naco, Amit
Ojeda
Chihuahua
EL Paso
Huerta
Hearta
Naples
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Union Pacific abandons merger plan amid regulatory opposition
Union Pacific withdraws its proposed separation from Southern Pacific after the California Railroad Commission opposes leasing the Central Pacific to Union Pacific. The move jeopardizes a $59,000,000 French loan tied to the lease. A new dissolution plan will be devised.
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Associated Press Dispatch
ST. Louis
Union Pacific Today
Southern Pacific
California Railroad Commission
Central Pacific
Union Pacific
Cold Arrives As North Wind Sweeps In
The Weather Bureau forecasted a cold wave and it arrived on time. Saturday morning showed 20 degrees, three below freezing, with a sudden gusty norther. Snow fell briefly in spots, leaving a faint trace on the ground as damage to tender vegetation remains uncertain.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
Winter weather slows spring oats safety
Flurries of snow persisted through the forenoon as temperatures hovered around or below freezing. Unease grows over the potential impact on spring oats and crop readiness.
Freeze Extends Deep South Touches Waco and San Angelo
A light snow fell along the Texas Oklahoma line and extended to Waco and San Angelo, but the dry conditions likely prevented serious damage. Stockmen near San Angelo worry about the cold affecting lambs.
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Associated Press’ Dispatch
Dallas
Waco
San Angelo
Insurance Firms Promise Customer Focus and Reach
A business note emphasizes pleasing partner companies to ensure customer satisfaction. It urges customers to write, wire, or phone for service, highlighting expertise in properly written insurance. The message centers on reliability and accessibility in handling insurance needs.
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