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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
1
Escalate Press Dispatch reports in McCurtain Oklahoma that a large volunteer labor force began digging graves for miners killed in a disaster. The tragedy leaves sixty five widows and two hundred fifty fatherless children, prompting broad public aid and support as workers respond to the demand.
At least twenty two bodies were recovered from the McCurtain mine near Smith Arkansas by 10 pm with twenty five rescued alive from more than a hundred trapped after the explosion. Afterdamp hindered rescuers and seven men remain unaccounted for, with no hope they survived.
Associated Press dispatch from Fort Smith Arkansas reports 61 bodies recovered by midday with more expected in the afternoon. Twenty five workers were rescued alive as the death list likely approaches one hundred.
One man dead and two injured as a tornado devastates fifty homes across Southwest Comanche and Southeast Tillman counties. Farm resident Jim Logsden died near Grandfield while J N Hatfield’s children were among the injured and many buildings were wrecked.
Sidna Edwards, nephew of Floyd Allen linked to the courthouse case, was arrested in Samsburg by detectives Felts and Phants after mountain pursuit. He is expected to arrive later in the day as Governor Mann increases the reward to 1000 dollars, matching the award for Sidna Allen.
Reports from Presidio and Brewster counties allege large cattle herds were driven into Mexico in the past ten days, likely by revolutionists. Rangers report general stealing and say much of the region lacks adequate protection.
Cleveland dispatch reports a Berea Ohio bank twelve miles west of Cleveland was robbed last night of $25,000 by expert cracksmen. Authorities pursue clues as details unfold.
The ad urges starting a bank account to protect reputation and finances during hard times. It promises convenience and pleasure, highlighting service and safety as key benefits and inviting readers to become customers without delay.
Republicans on the ways and means committee introduced a substitute wool bill to revise the tariff law. It would cut wool duties by about 40 percent and reduce ad valorem duties on raw wool to around 25 percent versus 6 percent under the Underwood bill introduced yesterday.
On March 22 in Washington Roosevelt and Taft headquarters traded charges over alleged coercion of Texas federal officeholders. Roosevelt managers accuse Taft workers of using a patronage club to press Texas Republicans toward Taft delegates. Taft officials say Cecil Lyon sought to force federal officeholders to back Roosevelt and to collect funds for Roosevelt campaign aims.
Washington March 22 The House Democrats plan to reintroduce the same wool tariff revision bill Taft vetoed last year.
Longview reports a Gary bank 50 miles south of herd robbed yesterday at 3 0. The cashier J A Knight was locked in as someone sealed the vault door and fled with the money. He was rescued in time and saved by physicians say he would have died soon. No clue beyond tracks near the rear door exist.
No new developments reported on the post office building matter. Telegram has been received providing explanation, but no action or dates are specified.
Telegraphs report Senator Bailey and Denton supporters push a $75 000 post office appropriation. New York congressmen reportedly oppose the Denton building bill, with confusion over a telegram from New York headquarters and ongoing attempts to confirm the story. Senator Bailey sought guidance from the Exchange Bank official. No reply by Friday afternoon.
Boston March 22 Efforts to save C V Richeson the confessed murderer of Avis Linnell from the electric chair began yesterday as his attorney conferred with Gov Foss The date set for the execution is May 19 Richeson's attorneys and friends hope to obtain a reprieve or sentence lighter than death
Slow rain in the East Texas district yesterday and last night averted about 1.5 million dollars in fruit industry losses. Freezing temperatures did not reach the far south and east areas, according to growers gathering in Jacksonville.
Rain arrived in Columbus yesterday improving fields and crops after a dry spell. Local observers note steady showers will aid growth and help futures prices.
Associated Press dispatch from Marshall reports fruit in the region remained safe this morning as temperatures did not reach freezing.
Associated Press dispatch from Waxahachie reports ice and sleet cut telephone service south of Ellis. Poles were found across the Katy tracks between Ellis and Hillsboro, blocking railway communication and travel today.
An Associated Press dispatch from Abilene reports rain and melting sleet in the past day, with crops benefiting aside from small garden plants. The late fruit crop appears unharmed.
The norther was moderated by rain before temperatures hit freezing. There was no damage to crops reported in Brenham.
In Fall River on March 22, the Cotton Manufacturers Association offered an advance of 10 percent in wages to begin March 25 to the operatives union. Officials assure the raise will be accepted and no general strike is planned, affecting about 000 workers.
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