05 May 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1913
Page
1
The House of Lords ruled today that secret divorce proceedings are ended in England. The decision applies to all legal proceedings across the country.
Judge Swayne instructed the grand jury in Fort Worth to broaden its probe of county officials resignations and bribery charges to pursue higher level figures.
The Exchange National Bank presents itself as a 32 year old institution with $750000 in assets and over 2500 regular customers. It emphasizes safety, neighborly officers, and a full range of services including deposits loans checks drafts vault security and collections to earn community trust.
A. J. Nance serves as President with R. Christal as Vice President C. Coit is Cashier and E. D. Curtis Assistant Cashier Ed. F. Bates H. Paine A. C. Owsley and Dr. J. M. Inge named as directors in the bank listing.
King Nicholas of Montenegro has decided to evacuate Scutari in response to a demand from the European Powers. The May 5 decision follows pressure from major nations. Scutari, a key port position, will be relinquished as part of the capitals’ diplomatic settlement.
In May at El Paso the mutinous troops who drove General Salazar and followers from Casas Grandes are urged to join the constitutionalists. The move would give the constitutionalists immediate possession of valuable military territory.
May 5 at the National Palace officials pledged the government would abandon defensive posture within days and crush any rebel organization within thirty days. President Huerta voiced confidence that Carranza and rebel forces in Sonora would be rendered harmless, though many residents doubt a swift outcome and fear a longer conflict.
Five people were riding in a car north of Waco when the driver tried to stop on a steep hill. Breaks failed as the vehicle rolled down the incline turning over and pinning the occupants beneath. John A. Green was killed and four others were injured in the May 5 incident.
On Monday May 5 2500 students from North Texas State Normal College of Industrial Arts and Denton city schools joined a formal parade viewed by thousands. The event included moving pictures before and after the procession and the day passed without incident under Mayor Bates’s leadership. Streets were cleared of vehicles, bunting lined the square, and the celebration showcased Denton’s strong school and college ties with orderly discipline and bright sunshine.
A violent windstorm in Saltillo Lamar County caused several buildings to be blown down awnings fences and shade trees uprooted J T Swinford's residence was completely wrecked with torrential rain and heavy thunder but no injuries reported at the time May 5.
Paris reports a May 5 storm causing damage in the countryside near Honey Grove with total losses estimated between 15000 and 29000 dollars. Local reports note the impact beyond the town limits. Authorities assess the extent as the storm moves through the region.
Reported from Dallas on May 5 describe widespread rain across Oklahoma and Texas since Saturday night. Four inch plus precipitations boosted crops, with Ballinger winds destroying five dwellings and injuring three, Honey Grove reporting $10,000 damage and one woman hurt. Southern Texas counties enjoyed beneficial showers.
Oklahoma City May 5 state health commissioner Dr J C Mah was indicted by a grand jury on charges of habitual drunkenness neglect of duty and corruption in office The case highlights ongoing concerns about the health department leadership and public integrity in Oklahoma.
Administration holds further action until Secretary returns. No steps taken now. Awaiting Bryan’s arrival to decide next move.
President Wilson received the California land bill by telegraph and said no action will be taken until Secretary of State Bryan returns. He indicated the federal government may express a view before May 13 on whether the bill contravenes the Japanese treaty.
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals exporting arms from the United States to aid the Mexican revolution may be arrested before arms leave U S soil. The decision overturns a Western Texas federal court ruling that cleared indictments against Arnulfo Chavez and Joseph E Mesa.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Simmons says no public hearings will be held on the tariff revision bill. He notes that those most interested will file briefs with their views as the bill moves forward. President Wilson does not expect the bill to be enacted soon.
He told callers he heard many arguments against the wool and sugar schedules but sees no reason to change his views.
The Supreme Court today extended from May 12 to July 1 the period in which Union Pacific may dispose of its 46 percent stake in Southern Pacific rail stock to comply with the merger decree dissolution.
The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia sustains contempt of court judgments against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the AFL The penalties are reduced to thirty days imprisonment for Gompers and fines of 500 each for Mitchell and Morrison with no imprisonment The lower court had imposed longer terms The case may go to the Supreme Court in the Bucks stove and range matter
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and into Tuesday with light winds and dry skies. Temperatures trend warm during the day and comfortable at night across the region.
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