29 May 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
1
A store advertises Athena Underwear offering comfortable well fitting knit underwear as a superior option. The message claims knit fabric halves laundry costs compared with muslin and lists prices of 15 cents 10 cents and 79 cents.
The Democratic convention in Washington split over a Baltimore delegation leading to 46 of 66 delegates walking out. Reports from Newark show Roosevelt leading Taft by 16,000 in a primary with most delegates accounted for. Temple fire caused about 75,000 dollars in damage to a three story brick block housing a dry goods store and nearby shops.
The Supreme Court today refused the motion for a rehearing filed by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce in the Galveston Houston differential case.
The ad touts footwear comfort and fit for travel with emphasis on John Kelly oxfords for women and just Wright shoes for men. It argues shoes feel alike in boxes but prove their weakness in use, promising comfort and style for summer wear.
A crowded exhibition day drew a large audience as locals and visitors filled the venue for several hours.
Delegates reaffirmed the Denver platform at the convention before adjourning at 12:30 this afternoon following a session with substantial dissent and calls for broader outreach.
The College of Industrial Arts hosted an all afternoon student and visitor exhibit across four floors. Third floor had strong interest in domestic arts and the Demonstration Cottage, with basement and first floor showing dairy products furniture fur niture and leather work, while second floor highlighted biology mathematics language and commercial arts. The event ran from 1 26 to 5 pm with curators guiding guests and a focus on detailed student craftsmanship.
Washington May 29 8 President Tafts friends admitted much depends on the National Committee They are confident the committee will be for Taft Talk of defections among Southern delegates revived but Taft men believe those delegates will stay with him It is stated the President's name will appear at the convention Regardless of who else attends.
E R Jones of Wells Fargo says rebels operate the Mexican National and take receipts from freight express and passengers totaling 575000 dollars per month, with funds diverted from the railroad to finance the revolt.
Washington May 7 29 The Cuban government may deploy 9000 troops in Oriente within days as President Gomez issues rifles to civilians for protection. Reports say the movement worsens in Oriente and there is no plan to enlarge American naval forces.
In Camagüey Cuba May 29 the United States Marines who arrived yesterday on the Prairie landed today at Deer Point. A few skirmishes between Cuban regulars and insurgents are reported in the vicinity with insignificant losses.
Gen Evaristo Estenez says the uprising in Oriente is aimed at asserting rights not race. He reports strict orders against white violence and notes a soldier was hanged for breaking them. He blames Gomez for intervention.
The local postoffice will observe Arbor Day on Thursday May 30 as a national holiday and Jefferson Davis birthday on Monday with a half holiday. Office hours 9 to 10 am with one mail collection around the square. rural carriers do not run on Arbor Day but will go out on Jefferson Davis birthday with one morning delivery.
In Washington on May 29 Associated Press reports Dixon Roosevelt’s manager predicts Roosevelt will exceed 600 delegates on the first ballot in Chicago excluding contests. McKinley Taft manager says Taft will have 570 delegates excluding Ohio and Texas and win on first ballot.
May 20 Tonight fair. Thursday expected to be fair and warmer with light to moderate breezes. Temperature trends point to rising overnight and daytime highs in the warm to hot range.
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