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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
1
A speaker argues that lucky wealth comes from perseverance. He urges readers to open a bank account, work hard, save, and over time luck will shape into a cozy balance. The message stresses discipline over chance and promotes banking as a path to prosperity.
The document lists officers and directors: W. B. McClurkan as President J. L. Blewett as Vice President B. H. Deavenport as Cashier R. M. Barns as Assistant Cashier D. R. Turner W. J. McCray J. F. Raley and G. H. Blewett as directors.
The Senate inquiry into the so called insidious lobby accused of threatening the tariff bill will start Monday. A committee of Senators Overman Walsh Cumming Reed and Nelson will lead public testimony and call witnesses in alphabetical order. Overman said the President is not asked to testify but may if he wishes.
The note credits the bank established in 1881 with aiding the growth of Denton and Denton County, praising its role and ongoing prosperity.
Federal forces clashed with constitutionalists near Monterrey during a riot. Reports say about 25 dead and numerous federal and rebel casualties as authorities cover the incident and investigate the uprising.
In Laredo on May 31 twenty two rebels and six Federals died with many wounded after a surprise morning attack on constitutionalists near Colombia. Gen Villareal departed Nuevo Laredo with the attacking force while Federals employed two machine guns. Twenty constitutionalists fled to the U.S. side and were captured by Sheriff Sanchez cavalry.
Mexico City May 31. Provisional President Huerta has not yet indicated when he will issue a decree calling for a presidential election. Felix Diaz supporters show waning popularity and offer little chance of his election.
Newett testified in Marquette on May 31 and admitted error asking nominal damages. Col Roosevelt was awarded six cents in the libel suit as direct evidence continued. The day's testimony argued Roosevelt has long been emiious.
City of Mexico reports a riot in Monterey where MOD forces fired on the Government palace. Authorities returned fire, leaving several dead or wounded according to private advices received.
Associated Press dispatch Waxahachie May 31. Elmer Cheatham, a farmer, and his baby died this morning from burns after a fire destroyed their homes last night. Cheatham was lighting the blaze with a five gallon oil can that exploded. Mrs. Cheatham was ill and is now in serious condition from the shock.
A stock company forms to build a $75,000 cotton oil mill in Lewisville. Work to begin in June with equipment orders placed. Local managers named W P Davis and J M Medlin of Roanoke. Largest stockholder is Mr Fitzhugh of Southern Texas and Louisiana. locals hold $256,000 in stock.
London May 31 The preliminary agreement signed by the Allies and Turkey ends the one month conflict in the Balkans. Montenegro voices protest that its sacrifice was not justly rewarded and hopes England will press compensation for its losses.
A Katy flyer collision severely injures Fred McCormick near Aubrey late Friday after striking an Alto occupied by McCormick and W. T. Wilson. The incident prompted medical attention and an investigation.
Fred McCormick and Deputy Sheriff W T Wilson were injured when a Katy Flyer train struck their car at the crossing north of Aubrey depot. McCormick suffered serious injuries while Wilson had cuts and bruises as the auto owned by Wilson was wrecked. The train was slowing to drop off a passenger helping avert a fatal outcome.
Secretary of State Bryan signs the formal announcement of the seventeenth amendment for direct election of U S Senators. Across town at Crossing a collision injures McCormick and Wilson as a train fails to stop in time. McCormick suffers serious injuries including a neck injury and possible internal damage. Wilson escapes with bruises and cuts.
Postmaster General Burle and son dispute claims of a self supporting post office in 161. The article notes a depiction of SBTSO.000, with emphasis on bookkeeping as the reason for Hitchcock's strong showing.
Washington May 31. Secretary Bryan announced a plan to honor national heroes and sought suggestions by June 4. Several nations accepted the plan without adverse reply. Britain France Brazil Sweden Norway Peru and Russia accepted it outright while others asked for more time.
May 4 report notes drastic anti lobby rules in prospect as a result of the resident s lobby message. Opposition aims to trap President Wilson in the matter while Republicans push a tie billing investigation. Democrats in the Senate advance the resolution along the lines they desired.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Light winds and no precipitation expected. Temperatures will be mild with no significant weather events on the horizon.
At the Texas Ginners convention a five member committee was named to study a Dallas cotton bagging factory using jute waste. Officials said farmers favored the project. The committee will meet in Waco on June 20. The Ginners Mutual Insurance Co of Tyler will relocate its headquarters to Dallas.
A roof caught from chimney sparks at A. J. Gant's Bernard street home early Saturday. Neighbors extinguished the fire before the Fire Department arrived. Family had just finished breakfast with very little damage reported.
A shopper who settles a bill with a check drawn on his banker signals a disciplined, businesslike approach to finances. Merchants see value in such customers and may extend extra attention, recognizing a tendency to protect and conserve earnings.
Local merchants report strong binder and harvesting gear sales as a favorable wheat crop outlook grows. About four car loads of binders have sold, surpassing last season by fifteen machines, while twine usage remains down due to light straw. Wheat yields expected to be average to slightly above oats, with harvest likely underway mid next week.
Washington May 31 The President accepted the pardon board recommendation and cut Dallas inmate 1 B Walker's prison term from five years to one year and one day. Satisfactory conduct may further reduce the sentence by three months.
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