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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
1
While constructing the new bank building, the institution occupies the eastern portion of the old structure facing East Hickory Street and is ready to handle any business matters. Call and inspect the temporary location.
San Antonio May 7 Formal ratification by the Texas Woman's Press Association is expected tomorrow of the executive committee action endorsing the equal suffrage movement in Texas. At a noon luncheon tendered by the San Antonio Equal Franchise society W. P. Lane and Chester H. Terrell will speak and state their positions on woman suffrage as a Texas issue.
Associated Press dispatch from McKinney reports the death of H. Jackson aged 72, a widely known horse trainer, who collapsed and died this morning.
The notice highlights security for your money and prompt accurate service with a large resource base. It emphasizes willing staff, experienced officers and directors, and a 32 year history contributing to the Denton area. Your account will be welcomed and properly cared for.
Bowen asserts his innocence and is released by police. A man is arrested in Houston on a murder charge connected to the death of Mary Wp hagan in Atlanta, with authorities listing Ale as linked to the case.
Paul P. Bowen was released after being detained on suspicion in an Atlanta cage case. He argued he was not in Atlanta at the time and met detectives with a knife, saying he would shoot if approached with a gun. Police confirmed no white slave charge existed, clearing Bowen of the error.
A small but fiendishly powerful bomb was discovered beside the Bishop's throne in St Pauls church London. The device failed to operate at midnight as scheduled.
Sidney J. Thomas, former president of the Texas Press Association and longtime newspaper man, died Tuesday night in Austin. He had served as superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Institute during Gov Colquitt’s administrations and founded the Comanche Chief. His widow and two sons survive.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld an injunction preventing the transfer of International and Great Northern shops from Palestine to Houston. The court ruled the new I and GN company remains bound by obligations of its predecessor.
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures. Light winds accompany the warmer spell as conditions stay dry.
A Japanese representative in Kansas offered the services of many Japanese veterans to recruit a large number of Japanese soldiers for the present rebellion in Mexico.
A Japanese man named Keichi Susitani offered to recruit many former Japanese soldiers for Carranza yesterday. Carranza refused, stating he wanted only Mexican subjects.
The State department announced on May 7 that the United States will permit shipments of arms from the United States into Mexico for the Huerta government provided officials are sure the weapons will not reach rebel hands.
City of Mexico May 7 An army draft effective June 1 was authorized yesterday by President Huerta applying when voluntary enlistments fail to fill vacancies. It covers all Mexican males ages 18 to 45 regardless of social standing. Those drafted will serve three years in the colors and three years in the reserves.
From Nogales Arizona May 7 details of Tuesday fighting above Guaymas show rebel success. Federals were surprised by a rear attack and in retreat 209 men fell into rebel hands.
London May 7 The women's suffrage bill failed as Ireland's Nationalists joined against it. The measure to enfranchise six million British women was rejected 266 to 219 with a 47 vote margin. Debate suggested limited future prospects amid militant suffragette tactics.
In London on May 7 reports say militant suffragettes caused a fire at St Catharine's church in southeastern London as a newspaper extras warned of the burning during the Commons debate on the woman suffrage bill.
East Side gunmen killed a fifth man in four days. Antonio Scamering was the victim named in today’s shootings.
Rev Mr Boen of the First Christian church will deliver a sermon on Jerusalem and its people tonight. He spoke Tuesday night to a large audience with one conversion reported. The Sunbeams directed by Mr Moody will sing and Mrs C L Hilger will perform The Holy City with stereopticon views to illustrate the song.
All first class postmasters and other postal staff face civil service examinations. Fourth class offices are ordered now and second and third class posts are expected to be ordered next year.
Postmaster General Burleson says an executive order will require all fourth class postmasters and candidates to pass competitive examinations. He notes President Taft’s move to place many in the classified service is not enough and that Wilson plans to classify second and third class postmasters next year.
Washington May 7 Representative Stanley urges President Wilson to appoint B. S. Kaufman of Coatsville Pennsylvania to a federal post Kaufman says he was ruined by steel interests for voting against them in a government investigation Kaufman operates a printing office.
Washington May 7 The Democratic majority in the House cleared free list provisions including free wool and meats and sent the Underwood tariff bill to the Senate. The $199,000,000 income tax feature remains intact as Ways and Means approved. It is expected the House will finalize the measure Wednesday.
The May term of the commissioners court opens Monday as a board of equalization. Tax Assessor Gary presents lists for inspection and will start rolling after taxpayers are heard. He foresees no decrease in county values, likely increases due to improvements. He cites a layaway case with notes rejected as non taxable, now deemed taxable per Attorney General ruling.
Mrs Helen D Longstreet widow of a Confederate general writes the Senate from Washington on May 7 that she fears influences are working against her re appointment as postmistress of Gainesville. The Associated Press dispatch notes her concern and seeks confirmation of the appointment.
A promotional note announces a tea blend by J. A. Folger & Co made especially for ice teas. The copy invites readers to try the product and be convinced it is the best.
A. A. Green and Arthur Emory of Dallas along with A. A. Green Jr. and A. A. Green III visit on business tied to the Dallas Denton interurban line but offer no details. E. P. Turner and associates of Dallas hold a two mile wide franchise on the Katy line and continue outlining preliminary plan work. Cart er street railway and Denton County grants set start timelines within twelve months.
Bishop E. D. Morton of San Antonio is named presiding officer for the North Texas Conference meeting in Clarksville on December 3. The article notes the bishop’s assignment and locatie of the conference gathering.
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