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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1912
Page
1
Details from Press Dispatch London report the P and O Oceana sinking in the British Channel after being struck by the German bark Pisagua. Seven passengers died, along with several crew members, as rescue operations followed Saturday incident.
The bank promises to explain every expense item by opening an account. Conducted by practical business men on sound intelligent principles. Motto SAFETY and SERVICE. New accounts solicited. Become a customer and be convinced of our efficiency and ability to serve.
Exchange National Bank announces its officers and directors including A J NANCE ED F BATES Dr J M INGE C OWSLEY J C G COI J H PAINE and CHRISTAL with J NANCE CHRISTAL and others serving as president vice president and cashier roles and board members.
President Taft declares support for preferential presidential primaries with conditions for fair notice and safeguards. He spoke before Massachusetts' general court in Boston, responding to Senator Dixon Roosevelt challenger pressure.
An AP report from Swatow dated March 19 says a detachment of U S marines was landed from a sunboat in the harbor in response to disturbances and the natives threatening stance.
A Hong Kong dispatch reports two hundred insurgents were executed in Canton following severe fighting near Swato, 225 miles away, as Hakkas and Cantonese troops engage in sustained combat.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Smith joins the Wilson camp, becoming the thirteenth Democrat to declare for him. Previously claimed by Clark and Underwood managers, Smith follows other key figures Newlands Oregon Chamberlain Montana Culberson Texas Williams Mississippi Bryan Florida Smith Georgia Overman North Carolina Gore Oklahoma Martine New Jersey O Gorman New York Gardner Maine.
A boiler in a San Antonio metal plant exploded causing about ninety workers to sustain injuries. Rescue teams arrived as authorities closed nearby shops and launched an investigation into the blast.
A boiler blast at the Southern Pacific round house in San Antonio at 8:50 this morning killed 25 and injured many, mostly strike-breakers. The blast wrecked three blocks, destroyed the round house and copper shops, and hurled parts of the engine across the area. Fourteen were dismembered, with bodies found in crevices and debris. Foreman Robert Lipscomb survived a severe throw. the engine stood outside the roundhouse.
President Fay of the Harriman lines said the San Antonio engine that exploded was among the company's best, had been inspected Saturday, and was used to pull the fast California express.
It is reported that the Italian fleet is off Mitylene and a Russian squadron has assembled ten miles from the entrance of the Strait of Constantinople according to a dispatch from the Russian capital.
Weather report from Ouile Anos predicts generally cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures and wind details are not provided in the readable text.
Authorities from Virginia and North Carolina close in on Devils Den where the Allen clan is said to be hiding. Developments were not expected until Tuesday night due to remoteness from communication.
A Pulaski Va dispatch says Sidna Edwards nephew of Sidna Allen is surrounded and capture is momentarily expected in news from Charleston North Carolina dated March 18. Edwards is linked to the Allen gang.
Floyd Allen, wounded leader of the Prayertuj clan, is jailed in Roanoke. He prayed in his cell last night and this morning requested to see a preacher.
Soldiers pursue raiders in Hillsville Virginia as detectives and posse fail to stop the Allen gang. Militia may be needed to bring the outlaws to justice for the Carroll county court officials killings and their contempt of law.
Report from Chihuahua says Pascual Orozoce issued a manifesto declaring Francisco de la Parra will be named president if the revolutionary movement wins. De la Barra, former provisional president after the Diaz regime, returned from Europe yesterday.
Local shop advertises country produce and a first class line of groceries. They offer poultry butter eggs and other items with grocery orders and invite customers to place a trial order using both phones West Oak S.
Fort Worth reports 16 000 people at the Fat Stock show opening at the Coliseum at 9 30. About 12 000 delegates attend the Cattle Raisers association gathering as the Texas Cattlemen's convention marks the week long events slated for the 19th to 21st.
The 49 year old son of T. B. Stockard, who contracted meningitis in Lewisville, died Sunday at 11 oclock from the disease. The Cotten child at Mingo remains reported about unchanged in condition.
The remainder of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co workers in Pottsville Pennsylvania totaling about 3500 men ended their strike and returned to work after last week’s walkout.
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