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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
2
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A collage of historic allusions and local booster content. Mentions dates and figures, from Sheridan and Aguinaldo to Henry VI, then details DentonTexas civic and business efforts including immigration links, a teachers college, and a push to develop a hog market with real estate support.
The passage accuses the Governor of desiring to appoint all state officials, control boards for institutions and textbooks, and even push constitutional changes to abolish elections. It argues Texans disagree with his concentrated power and questions his honesty and judgment.
Two Black men were released from jail after the two white boys who witnessed the assault near Roanoke failed to appear. One victim was seriously stabbed and lingered for weeks, and details say the youths had temporary work in Denton before disappearing.
The report notes two individuals left Fort Worth with intent to drop the case and cites inability to pay travel and attendance costs. If those two black suspects are guilty of a felonious assault, justice may fail due to prosecutors lacking funds to remain in the county a year or more. The remark critiques legal delays, not specific persons.
Ceremonies in New York mark Grover Cleveland's 72nd birth anniversary. The piece notes his presidencies in 1880s and 1890s, the gold standard and tariff debates, his enduring reputation as a strong leader misunderstood by some at the time. Democrats increasingly praise his relevance and resolve.
The Dallas Times reports on editorials and rival papers debating Roman chairs for Democrats and cane bottom or tug bottom chairs for Republicans. Figures like Colonel Lyon Green Hunt Atwell and others are cited amid jests on luxury and political identity in a 1910 campaign context.
The council held a calm meeting with several petitions addressed during the session. Officials reviewed local issues and heard community concerns before adjourning.
The Denton Texas city council met quietly with most aldermen present. They approved accounts and a sewer system contract with Trunhart & Jackson, authorized filing suit to clear land title for a sewer disposal site, and discussed extending water mains to a resident. The meeting also addressed a tax continuation request and urged local colleges to require sewer connections for boarding houses.
The council authorized preparation of the official ballot for the city election and printing needed tickets. A $1000 general fund warrant was approved for the purchase of 1070 feet of material by the fire department. Wiring of new public school buildings was referred to the waterworks commission for action. The council adjourned to April 13 for canvassing election returns.
Congress proceeding notes a quick committee setup after caucus work by Republicans and Democrats. Many bills were sent to committees but expected action remains limited to tariff and census measures, with the Senate adjourning at 1 05 and resuming Thursday.
Washington March 23 The tariff bill holds full sway in the House with a large turnout as Mr Payne of New York outlines the measure in a four hour ten minute speech. He faces cross fire of questions while predicting European duty adjustments in response to the proposed minimum rates. The House adjourns at 4 19 until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
An advertisement touts the Dandelion mixture as a safe remedy for aging adults with kidney and bladder trouble and rheumatism. It lists ingredients Compound Karyon fluid extract dandelion and compound syrup sarsaparilla, advising teaspoonful doses after meals and at night with ample water. It promises to cleanse toxins and relieve urinary difficulties.
A sale of compoting Kargon is offered by C. M. Curtis. The notice lists the item for sale and the seller’s contact details for interested buyers.
Gainesville March 23. Three prisoners tunneled four feet deep and three feet wide under the jail walls. The escape planned for Monday was stopped when Jailer Compton found dirt under a mattress in a cell.
Ada Hilton a waitress in Brooklyn may lose the sight of her right eye after a bottle of tabasco sauce was uncorked too hastily a drop sprayed into her eye physicians fear permanent damage pending further treatment in New York.
Do not suffer. No use suffering from itching piles when one box of Hunt's Cure is guaranteed to cure any case. One application will convince you of its merits.
Santa Fe, N M March 23 Gov Curry telegraphed President Tafth s resignation as governor of New Mexico state rapidly unfolding political move following the governor s action in telegraphing his resignation to the nation s capital.
The advertisement claims Hick's Capa chine relieves aching feverishness cures the cold and restores normal conditions. It is sold in liquid form with immediate effects at drug stores in 19¢ 25¢ and 50¢ sizes.
Baled shoes selling at four dollars per ton or fifteen cents per two bale unit. The notice claims equal food value to prairie hay. Reads as an agricultural posting from Alliance Milling Co located in Alliance.
William Whitla’s son Willie Whitla was recovered at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland after kidnapping suspects arranged a ransom. The boy appeared healthy and uninjured, having been kept indoors until his return. Police tracked the case as the kidnapper demanded payment at Flatiron Park and a confectionery store before signaling the handoff.
Austin March 23 The validity challenge to the Second District senatorial election to replace Senator Thomas is proving difficult for the Attorney General's department. The issue, brought by the Senate elections committee, centers on whether failure to post required local notices can invalidate the election.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a preventive cure for appendicitis and related ailments. It claims gentle stimulation of the stomach liver and bowels and lists symptoms such as constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Sold for 25 cents at J F Raley Co.
Cattle deals totaling 131000 were closed this morning as Willis H. Johnson sold 2000 steers to William Watson of Goldthwaite at 28 per head and C M Pulliam sold 3000 head to Ed Snyder of Fairfax Oklahoma at 25. All cattle will be shipped to Oklahoma in April.
It saved my life claims J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin after ten years of eczema defeated by Buekilen’s Arnica salve. The product is described as infallible for eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles and is sold for 25c at J F Raley Co.
McKINNEY Texas March 23 Judge Weeb delays inquest verdict on J J Cryele who shot himself in the head with a .22 rifle last night. Despondent for a long time, the case raises questions whether death was self inflicted or accidental with public verdict to be announced tomorrow.
An advertisement touts Hunt’s Lightning Oil as instantly relieving aches pains burns cuts sprains and similar afflictions. It urges immediate use and promises near total recovery without delay.
Massachusetts village Deacon Jones, elderly and outwardly pious, lay gravely ill as his fellow deacons issued hospital bulletins. Midnight reports claimed a relapse, a departure for heaven, then a new dawn revealed a different scene and growing public curiosity about his fate.
The crude hair tonic Cu-Cura is marketed as specially prepared for women and is guaranteed by J C Guy.
In a tense nocturnal moment, a trader is restrained as a wounded man pleads for mercy. Stark and Burrell confront the danger while murder suspicion and fear rise, and a decision to delay execution hovers amid calls for a doctor.
The climactic brawl ends with Bennett Stark defeated and bleeding as he admits to a crime and reveals his daughter Necia is safe up river aboard a freighter heading toward Skagway. Poleon and Burrell overpower Stark as Gale and Barrett carry the wounded to safety. Stark vows vengeance even as he dies.
A woman aboard a small boat pleads to be landed after hours of vigil as a stranger rows toward town. She discovers the rower is not who she expected and demands return to shore while the current carries them on. The man remains quiet, warning her not to disrupt the uneasy voyage.
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