02 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1912
Page
1
A frost blanketed parts of Guerrero on Friday night and Saturday morning, killing susceptible vegetation but believed to help cotton. Earlier, heavy rains washed out Mochistla and Querochullenango, destroying towns and causing heavy casualties with reports of about a quarter of the population perishing.
Vienna dispatch reports a fierce engagement between Bulgarians and Turks along the Martiza river near Maras. Turks fight with stubborn resolve as Bulgarians bring fresh reserves, a step toward the capture of Adrianople.
London reports four days of fighting between Turkish and Bulgarian forces with Bulgarians claiming sweeping victory though final outcomes are unclear. Christian Turkish troops desert in large numbers while Turks burn and kill 200 Bulgarians at Bunarhissar before evacuation.
Reports from Sofia state Turkish forces retreating to Lulbrrgas massacred about 200 villagers including women children and the elderly at Atvan. Bulgarians later found the victims still writhing in the village.
London dispatch notes two remaining forts, named Tstha talan, guarding Turkey from invasion. Bulgarian forces retreat from Adrianople as they threaten Nazim Pasha’s withdrawal toward Constantinople. Reported Turkish casualties exceed twelve thousand wounded in Constantinople with Bulgarian losses unclear.
London reports detail days of fighting in Bulgaria with Bulgarian infantry praised for strong action and artillery effective. Turkish forces are said to sustain the defense by sending up reserves despite heavy losses leaving a trail of discarded weapons burnt villages and charred bodies along the retreat.
New York reports that about six detectives have been assigned to monitor all trains from Chicago to New York to intercept four gunmen allegedly headed to kill District Attorney Whitman.
Patrons are asked to display a flag indicating their preferred ice delivery day. Put the flag out early so the Alliance Ice Factory can better serve ice needs.
Telegram from W F McCombs, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, says Gore Wilson and Marshall victory is within reach and urges Southern press to emphasize polling a full Democratic vote to maximize the popular tally before election day. The message stresses a large electoral win and mobilizing support across states.
Nov 2 report from Norfolk describes the schooner John Maxwell stranded offshore with two crew lashed to the rigging and others missing. Lifesaving crews attempt rescue as hopes fade amid cold and perilous conditions near the life saving station.
Roosevelt accuses Gov Wilson of failing to act against New Jersey trust heads after promising to curb trusts and cites his twenty two months in office without lifting a finger. Also in Houston E Rush Finch found guilty of second degree murder with twenty year sentence for killing R H Boatner after jurors deliberated since Wednesday.
The steamer Celicia sank off Le Perrot today near Montr?
Mort H. Singer presented the musical comedy The Heartbreakers at Wrights Opera House with George Damerel as president of the Saxons. Miss Vail led the leading lady role, songs by Damerel and chorus drew encores as the new management praised the Denton audience size and the company’s strong debut.
The Cotton Palace opened today in Waco under ideal weather. Governor Colquitt attended the event, marking the start of the exposition with notable official presence.
Weather outlook for Denton and vicinity calls for frost Sunday morning with clear skies and light winds. Residents are advised to take precautions for sensitive vegetation and morning travel.
Washington reports the Controller of the Currency shows bank deposits across national state and private banks the highest they have ever been in history.
Testimony from the San Quentin dynamiter McNamara shows he plotted to harm detective Burns and Walter Drew who built the case against him. Herbert Hockin testified McNamara spoke of getting Burns and Drew and labor leaders echoed the wish. Separately Standard Oil sold Waters Pierce holdings for about 3 million dollars.
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