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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
1
Supporters for both Taft and Roosevelt express confidence after favorable weather conditions. They anticipate decisive outcomes in key contests and predict strong turnout across major cities. Confidence centers on organized campaigns and early polling signals.
Taft campaign aides in Columbus say bright morning sun signals victory as many Roosevelt supporters stay in fields. Roosevelt backers insist he will win a majority of delegates and supporters will vote despite weather. Large city turnout noted as Taft and Harmon vote in Cincinnati. Root named temporary Republican Convention chairman in Chicago. Roosevelt taps William A Pendergast to nominate him in Chicago.
Federals and rebels are reported to be in close proximity near Rellano, though opposing troops have not yet met. The developing situation centers on potential engagement as lines remain tense and near-standstill.
Early reports say no fighting near Bellano as Federals and rebels mass. Guadalupe captured by Federals after yesterday’s siege. fear of U S complications may deter attacks on Juarez. Arrests linked to exiles shake Magdelena and Nogales in border unrest. A Madison dispatch notes Michael Olbrich may present Lafollette’s name in Chicago.
Temple reports Wil Hunt killed last night after marrying 16 year old Dora Chambers yesterday. He was waylaid and shot. a divorced wife lives at Lometa. In Xenia Ohio Fred J Southard, Minneapolis amateur aviator, fell 100 feet at Wight aviation field and died after being warned about inexperience. Weather forecast for New Orleans calls for generally fair tonight and Wednesday.
Houston authorities launched a rigid inquiry into a $1,000,000 fee on Sunday morning. The investigation, started May 21, aims to determine the origins and legitimacy of the large payment and any possible misconduct.
Unrest spreads across Cuba amid reports of bands in Santiago and tensions linked to actions by violent groups, prompting government concerns over public safety and order.
Associated Press report from Santiago notes unrest as armed bands are reported in Matanga. Government dispatches more troops while rumors spread of armed groups crossing through the area and horse theft from American citizens.
The Cuban government denied further knowledge of a negro uprising and said two armed forces were operating in Mantanzas province. Orders were issued for additional troops to be sent.
Detroit team members were fined $100 each by the American League for refusing to play in Detroit on Saturday and Monday. The strike ended yesterday with players agreeing to stand by President Navin who promised to pay any fines. Ty Cobb's case had not yet been decided.
The 124th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S voted to grant annuities up to 500 dollars annually for every disabled minister. The meeting was in Louisville on May 24 and Atlanta was chosen as the next meeting site.
Harry Mills, a state convict jailed for murder six years ago and who escaped, was pardoned by Gov. Brewer in Jackson Mississippi. During the flood he braved peril by swimming a swirling eddy to carry a life line to refugees. He was married and living happily before his pardon.
New Orleans reports show the river falling south of St. Louis with favorable levee conditions. Despite progress, many people remain in danger and gasoline boats were sent yesterday to Woods de ll take off those families cut off. A larger boat also departed to assist.
In Bristol Tennessee on May 21 the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church decided to raise more than $500 000 for foreign missions. It set targets of $190 000 for education and ministerial support $129 000 for Sabbath school expenses $30 000 and $10 006 for the American Bible Society.
The misshapen body of Clarence V. Richeson, executed for Avis Linnell’s murder in Charlestown, was claimed by his brother Doug Richeson of Chicago and will likely be taken to Amherst Virginia for burial. The brain will not be sent to medical experts. Richeson faced the electric chair at 12:10:02 a.m. and remained outwardly calm during the procedure.
May 21 report from Lockhart notes estimated ten percent of early cotton planted in the area has been destroyed by cut worms and will require replanting.
W Ballard starts concrete walk and curb contract for 210 feet in front of his Bolivar street residence. The project is the first individual concrete work in the area and is expected to prompt others to follow this example.
Olive Hamby age 5 from near Longview and Walton Crossley age 4 from San Antonio died at the Pasteur Institute yesterday from hydrophobia after being attacked and bitten by bulldogs.
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