23 May 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
1
A bank states that its business rose over 30 percent in the past year, attributing the gain to more depositors, satisfactory service and facilities, and increased accommodations that meet patron demands. The notice invites new customers to cooperate and be served.
Denton County National Bank releases its roster of officers and directors. President W. B. McClurkan, Vice President J. T. Blewett, Cashier B. H. Deavenport, Assistant Cashier T. M. Barns, with D. R. Turner, W. J. McCray and G. H. Blewet among the board.
Associated Press dispatch from Athens says King Constantine with Prince Alexander and the army staff left for Saloniki to observe the resumption of hostilities between Greece and Bulgaria amid tensions in the region.
A large brick garage to be erected on West Oak Street for Fox Brothers will begin soon. It will sit on H. F. Schweer and the Stout estate property, measure 76 feet on Oak with a 166 foot depth, and cost about $3,500 with M. B. Whitlock & Co. as contractors.
Vesuvius shows renewed eruption signs near Naples with a new fissure around the crater following a quake. Authorities monitor tremors and potential ash fallout as residents brace for possible activity.
The Exchange National Bank is noted in relation to a financial notice or listing. Hubbard is mentioned as a person connected to the context. The item presents a brief bank reference with no additional details.
Crutchfield surrender to officers after death of Arthur Epps led to his transport to the jail Thursday night. The Crutchfield suspect, described as a Black man, faces a murder charge in connection with the case.
A jury in Lawrence hears details from the Woods trial with two checks cited. One for 8505 marked ex pense and another for 82100 described in fu for all claims. The notes reference a millionar il trial context and related financial actions.
The state introduced checks from the American Woolen Co to Frederik Atteaux in the William Wood case. One payment was 543.5 for strike expenses and another 2106 for all claims, showing alleged authorization by President Wood to link the wool magnate to bomb plots.
Jim Crutchfield 49 known as Preacher Jim surrendered to Deputy Wilson at Aubrey and was jailed after a noon killing near Gibbs place. The victim Arthur Epps challenged a $1.50 debt, drew a knife, and was shot once in the left shoulder. Crutchfield’s wife and Bud Williams witnessed the event. Crutchfield’s bond set at 4000.
The Texas Grain Dealers Association estimates the states corn crop at about 200 million bushels with recent rains also hinting at a huge yield of wheat and oats.
John An hut, a New York lawyer, convicted of trying to bribe to secure the horse of Harry Thaw, was sentenced to serve from two to four years in Sing Sing.
Austin May 23. A new system of purchasing all supplies for prisons through the state purchasing agent was made effective today.
Mrs. Nancy J. Daugherty aged 79 years 56 months and 20 days widow of C. C. Daugherty and member of the Love rey family longtime Denton county settlers died Friday afternoon after weeks of illness. Survived by four sons J. L. Daugherty George Daugherty John Daugherty and Charles L. Daugherty Oklahoma City State Labor Commissioner funeral at the family home 136 West Hickory Street at 3 p.m. Sunday with burial in I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Charleston May 23 A board was appointed to investigate the Fort Moultrie gun explosion that occurred last night killing four men. Three artillerymen were killed, Capt Hanna was fatally wounded and nine privates were injured. Capt Hanna died this morning.
Paris May 23 caretaker and his son admitted stealing priceless Gobelin tapestries from the museum at Pau. They said they took the tapestries to line trousers, deeming them valueless.
Fort Worth May 23. Indictment against former judge Bratton centers on accepting a bribe for saving a saloon license, not tied to a gaming case.
A man who pays his bill with a bank check shows he handles finances in a businesslike way. Merchants notice such customers value careful transactions and may deserve extra attention and service.
New move by M N and T plans to extend service from McKinney Street along West Denton to improve transit coverage. Officials say the Old East Line project reappears in encouraging light and momentum builds for the future extension.
Greenville Banner reports General Manager W A Webb of the M E C promised the Katy west extension to Denton once a Texas business suit is settled. Chamber of Commerce proposed a 59000 bonus for expanding shops and track, but Webb declined. News revived hope for the project after years of doubt.
Fire of unknown origin this morning destroyed the business section of Charlie Clay county. Five buildings were burned causing a loss of several thousand dollars with no insurance.
City Assessor Ledbetter said he would finish the Denton scholastic census canvassing in the next few days. He predicted a very considerable rise from last year but could not provide figures yet. He noted there were no vacant rent houses in Denton at present.
In Forio on May 23 the emperor's fever reached 103 degrees but later eased and officials reported improved condition. Hope for recovery grows as physicians monitor his health and stability returns.
A global meat war pits American packers led by Chicago Kansas City and Omaha against Australia and Argentina with a $5 million Los Angeles plant as a catalyst. The American big four enter British markets while Australia floods California with dressed meat.
Austin May 23 Gov Colquitt ordered a special election for July 19 in the First Senatorial district to replace Senator Horace W Vaughan. The move outlines a swift statewide contest as parties prepare candidates and voters for the upcoming ballot.
A Mississippi representative declines to accept federal treaty rights that would supersede state authority over low3making rights. The action signals tension between state sovereignty and federal legal prerogatives in comparative governance.
In a May speech to the House Representative Sissin of Mississippi challenged the idea that the government’s treaty making powers override state law. He warned that allowing nations to dictate U S land laws would render the nation unworthy of existence.
Washington May 23 State Senator Ross of Massachusetts representing the United Textile Workers asked the Senate finance sub committee for a small tariff reduction on cotton manufactories. He said the proposed bill would not reduce wages and that the time has passed for wage cuts.
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