20 May 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
1
The bank invites corporations firms and individuals with regular money flows to open accounts. It highlights its reputation for conservative banking and high business standing under United States government supervision.
Denton County National Bank lists officers and directors including President W B McClurkan Vice President J le Blewett Cashier B H Deavenport and cashiers R M Barns Aig t D R Turner W J McCray and J F Raley in an official roster.
Trieste reports from Vienna say Essaad Pasha, a Turkish commander at Scutari during the siege, was murdered in Tirana after Scutari's surrender. The murder is believed to be a blood vendetta by relatives of Hassi Iria Pasha who was blamed for Essaad's prior acts.
M IL Littleton, formerly of Weatherford, reports organization of a new National bank in Krum with $25,000 capital. Bank to open about June 1. Directors likely include C. C. Littleton of Fort Worth, E. M. Rucker, Wm. H. Dobbs, J. O. McCilst er, Dr. W. G. Kimbrough and R. H. Rhine of Krum. Littleton is brother of Congressman Martin Littleton and ally of T A Robinson.
A brief notice from The Exchange National Bank regarding Hubbard outlines banking actions or remarks. The readable text confirms the institution name and the surname Hubbard as a referenced party or client in the item.
Interest in tests and confidence in final results continue to increase as drilling work reaches deeper strata around the Denton area.
Thousands of acres in Denton County are already leased by local firms as work continues on multiple wells. The Farmers' company on Griffith place and the Denton Oil and Development Company on Highland park tract make progress with depths around 800 to 900 feet. A new strike near Princston Collin county has residents alert, and plans for tests near Justin and Pilot Point indicate broad regional interest.
Forecast shows unsettled conditions with possible rain tonight and into Wednesday. cooler temperatures expected tonight as systems move through, bringing likely showers across the area.
United States normal reply to Japan filed with the ambassador. Japan may appeal to the United States Supreme Court. The land bill is in effect and projected to influence the next legal step. The action indicates ongoing diplomatic and legal maneuvering between the two nations.
Grover Vaughn and Miss Irma Bruce awarded university scholarships as Alvin M. Owsl ey delivers the commencement address at Lee Auditorium Monday evening.
Tokyo reports regret at signing and calls for pacifying public opinion while Washington notes U S response to Japanese protest. Graduating class of 1913 held exercises at Lee auditorium with 32 graduates and multiple speeches. many plan college study next year at Texas University A&M Baylor Tulane and other institutions.
Secretary Bryan delivered the U S government reply on California alien land law to Ambassador Chinda and sent it to Tokyo. Governor Johnson signed the bill, prompting Bryan to seek the ambassador for the official note. Officials foresee days before the next step and stress treaty protections for Japan.
Austin May 26. The Attorney General ruled that railroads cannot accept liquor for delivery into local option districts in wet areas and that handling C. O. D. shipments subjects all involved to an annual occupation tax of 5000 dollars.
May 20 General Mario Menocal was sworn in as president and Dr. Jose Varona as vice president of Cuba. In his inaugural address Menocal pledged to welcome foreign capital and keep Cuba on friendly terms with all nations, especially the United States with which Cuba shares closely tied interests.
Boston May 20 In the trial of William Wood head of the American Woolen company and others charged with planting dynamite during the Lawrence textile strike Dennis Collins a dog handler of Cambridge testified he helped John Breen an undertaker place dynamite packages in Lawrence for which he was paid 100 dollars Breen has been convicted of placing explosives.
Street car service resumed on all lines in Cincinnati after a ten day strike was settled last night.
Gov. Foss signed a bill banning flags in parades except national state and allied foreign flags. The measure prohibits red flags in socialist demonstrations and processions in Massachusetts.
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