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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
1
Associated Press dispatch from Houston reports an acute strike involving 606 Union carpenters. The Master Builders say no union workers will be hired again and 306 strikebreakers head to the city. No violence reported.
The Exchange National Bank appears in a short financial notice referencing Hubbard. The readable text is limited and lacks details on action or dates.
A Cuban aviator completed the first aeroplane trip along the Key West to Havana route. The flight covered the distance in two hours and thirty five minutes, marking a historic aviation milestone.
Rosillo, a Cuban pilot, flew from Key West to Havana in a morning trip, first of its kind, arriving at 8 10 after leaving at 5 30. Augustin Parla planned to race but wire failures halted him and led to his arrest after an attempted suicide. A second prize of 5000 was offered by the Cuban government for another flight.
Inter class track meet held despite rain. Juniors win with 38 points, Freshmen second with 20, Sophomores third with 5. Winners include Graham in running high jump and Spikes in 106 yard dash. Dyer wins shot put. Goode wins 880 and 220 yard dashes. Moore wins mile.
Local authorities disclose the Negro’s name after a message from Fort Worth stated matters had quieted down there. The report notes the transport of an unnamed Black man to Denton identified as Tommie Lee of Fort Worth as part of the incident coverage.
Tommie Lee, Fort Worth Black accused of a double murder, was brought to Denton after gunshot wounds to the head left him in serious condition. He is under care of local physicians as officials report he made brief statements about the alleged killings while conscious.
In Fort Worth on May 17 the grand jury is to hear Judge Swayne charge and officers pursue suspects in the mob that wrecked negro houses after the killing of Policeman Ogletree and a negro by Thomas Lee, a Negro bootblack. Lee is missing as soldiers keep guard and order remains restored.
The Associated Press reports Washington expects the unsatisfactory U S Mexico relations to push the administration toward a definite stance on recognizing the Huerta government and naming a new ambassador to succeed Wilson. An aviator mass Masson plans to bomb enemy ships from a warplane over Guaymas Bay, marking a first in modern warfare.
J. W. Ashworth a cement contractor's employee with a load of cement materials was thrown from a wagon when the team ran away Friday morning. He was picked up by fellow workers and taken to 60 Sand Street and was reported doing well on Saturday.
Tonight and Friday remain unsettled with cooler conditions expected Friday. Winds shift as a trough moves through, bringing cooler air and light showers possible in the afternoon. Temperatures may dip briefly overnight and into Friday morning.
Violence erupts during a street car strike with missiles thrown at pedestrians. Militias are requested as workmen attempt an attempted run of cars amid uncontrollable clashes.
Violence marked a May 17 strike attempt in Cincinnati as workers attacked car operators and pedestrians. Four cars were wrecked and several bystanders were injured. Mayor Hunt sought militia from Gov. Cox, who refused, prompting a telegram to Adjutant General Wood.
Both the House and Senate were not in session. The tariff measure passed to the Senate Finance Committee and is expected to be considered over the next two weeks.
Washington May 17 Secretary McAdoo ruled that temporary bonds issued by municipalities may be accepted as security for national bank deposits marking a revolutionary change in treasury policy.
In Washington on May 17 the Senate rejected the Penrose motion for public hearings on tariff by a vote of 26 to 44. The Democratic majority stood solid against the resolution, with Ransdell and Thornton of Louisiana the exceptions.
Associated Press dispatch from Atlanta reports the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian church and the Presbyterian Church in the United States agreed to postpone the question of uniting until the 1914 assembly.
Local readers report strong sentiment in Nicaragua against selling canal rights and the gulf of Fonseca naval station. Prominent citizens urge Congress to oppose the sale amid U S negotiations.
Citizens phone complaints to the trouble department about horses feeding on young trees and limbs within chewing distance. One resident says it is hard enough to grow trees and pleads for the issue to be mentioned in the Record and Chronicle.
Bishop Wm C Doane of Albany died early this morning in New York. He was a nationally known ecclesiastical prelate whose influence extended across the country.
The advertisement touts a tea blend from J. A. Folger & Co designed for iced teas. It urges readers to try the product and be convinced it is “the best” as claimed.
London May 17 militants attack Cambridge home with fire and gunpowder. Changing tactics from burning unoccupied houses they damaged a tenanted dwelling. Earlier a canister of gunpowder was found at Boxmoor station in Hertfordshire.
Curtis' Candies announces Liggett's Butter and Milk Buttersweets at $1.00 per box Liggett's Fruit Cordials at $1.25 and Nunnally's Box Bountiful at $1.00 Fresh stock marketed as high quality artistic confections ideal for graduation gifts.
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