30 May 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
1
Lot 1 lists Misses white canvas pumps valued at 1 to 2 dollars. Lot 2 offers Big Misses white canvas pumps valued at 3 dollars. Lot 3 features Big Misses white back pumps valued at 3.50 dollars. Lot 4 presents Woman’s Tan pumps valued at 3.50 dollars. Lot 5 shows Woman’s Tan pumps valued at 35 dollars. A total of 1.10 appears as a sum or note.
Lloyd Jackson was fatally shot four times by M Moody a city tax office employee as Jackson supposedly tried to enter Moody’s home. Moody is charged with murder. Jackson died after stating anger over Moody daughter and elopement plans. Chicago record cold follows heat wave with 48 degree minimum.
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President Taft telegraphed Ohio National Committeeman Vorys that he will not accept a compromise at the Ohio state convention to elect delegates at large next week. In Chicago for the Republican convention, preparations include a hospital squad of doctors and nurses as prominent officials. Houston Democratic convention adjourns naming a solid Wilson delegation to Baltimore amid potential contests. Atlanta reports Thomas E. Watson fails to control the Democratic delegation but wins a place bound to the rule and to vote for Oscar W. Underwood until nominated.
In Washington reports May 50 dispatches show Roosevelt gaining momentum to be the Republican nominee. Texas New Jersey and Minnesota believed to add eight more delegates bringing his total to 252 while Clark heads at 276 instructed delegates. McCreery defeats James for temporary chairmanship as Clark instructed delegation in Kentucky. Montanas eight votes urged for Champ Clark.
Associate Press dispatch from Dayton reports Wilbur Wright, famed aviator and inventor of the Wright monoplane, died early today of typhoid fever after illness starting May 4. The patient improved briefly at midnight but then worsened rapidly and succumbed.
Associated Press dispatch from Austin reports Texas birth registrations for April at 4 545, deaths 2 832. Meningitis is the leading cause of death with 270 deaths, compared with 28 in April 1911.
Dalhart May 30. It is announced that the Enid Ochiltree and Western railroad has been sold to a trunk line that will complete the road, a significant step in Northwest Texas development. Details including the successor line are not yet public.
A fire in College Station caused an estimated loss of 145000 dollars. Officials say the blaze started from defective wiring concealed in the upper floors.
Telegram from El Paso confirms Torreon fell to rebels. Train service to Chihuahua disrupted as federal forces burn bridges. Mexico City reports a 10 million dollar loan arranged in New York for rebuilding the army. Orozco leads protest against American stance and warns of possible violence. Guerrilla warfare to rise in Guantanamo province as authorities unify troops, with potential clash with American interests.
Copposition of the conservative element at rebel headquarters in Chihuahua has blocked protests to the American government. Rebels warned they could not restrain lawless elements amid alleged U S partiality for Madero. Federal advance does not yet threaten the city.
On the Gettysburg battlefield Col. Roosevelt addressed a large crowd, condemning corruption in all forms. He spoke without partisan references, recalling Lincoln as he outlined his reformist stance.
Fort Worth May 30. The Farmers Union Executive committee adopted a plan to handle the next Texas cotton crop. Six per cent loans to be made on cotton stored in local warehouses, enabling orderly marketing. The warehouse system is endorsed.
In Des Moines on May 30 the report of the Soha Services committee of the netro Baptist coalition stated that public dance halls of America are the greatest contributors to the downfall of young girls.
Norwood Massachusetts May 30 adopt a new city government plan placing a manager in charge of all city employees and the expending of city funds under the guidance of the board of selectmen. The system is described as new to America with a German precedent in some form.
Tonight and Friday forecast for New Orleans calls for fair conditions with calm winds and mild temperatures. No precipitation is expected as the region remains under clear skies.
In Indianapolis Indiana May 30 the world’s greatest auto race began before 5000 spectators with a 1560 mile course. The winner earns 20000 dollars. At mid race De Palma in a Mercedes led by a strong margin, beating the world record pace for 250 miles.
Twenty four giant motor cars lined up for the 500 mile race at the speedway for prizes totaling $50,000. About seventy five thousand spectators were on hand at the start.
Senator Kern of Indiana said the Lorimer matter would be brought to the Senate early next week. The report notes Kern’s view that corrupt practices influenced Lorimer’s election. In other items, the US gunboat Paducah arrived at Nipar Bay to monitor the situation in Cuba.
The Atlantic squadron's battleships reached Key West in the morning. In Minneapolis the General Conference of the Methodist Church closed with a commission authorized to revise church ritual and a report due in 1916. The convention approved the bishop of race clause amendment to the constitution.
Hong Kong reports daily plague cases averaging around thirty. Total cases reach 1,059 with 954 deaths since the outbreak began.
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