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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1912
Page
1
Close Hadley friends in Jefferson City say the governor would accept the vice presidential nomination in place of the late J B Sherman. Eighteen of twenty four Republican executive committee members reportedly favor him, with an official announcement expected after the November 12 committee session.
Pork Lattimer a telephone lineman from Greenville fell from the Katy trestle over the Texas and Pacific tracks near Denison and died at the scene.
The Balkan states and Greece urge Turkey to negotiate terms directly without European powers. An Associated Press dispatch reports insistence on direct settlement and notes Turkey seeking interception from outside powers. The November 4 note emphasizes nonintervention unless requested by belligerents.
Exchange National Bank announces officers and directors led by President A J Nance and Vice President J R Christal. Cashier is J C Coit with E D Curtis as Assistant Cashier and Ed F Bates among the listed directors including J H Paine A C Owsley and Dr J M Inge.
Berlin reports both Germany and Austria will not join any Balkan war intervention unless directly requested by one of the belligerent powers. The stance emphasizes restraint and favors response only on explicit demand.
The Record and Chronicle will show national election returns Tuesday night at the public square with attendees invited. If weather delays, bullets will be shown in the District courtroom. no returns at the office. The service costs are covered by appreciation from citizens who rely on timely news.
Constantinople reports the Porte has applied to the major powers for mediation to cease fighting and negotiate peace. The Turkish army is retreating toward the capital’s fortifications as a bulletin confirms defeat by the allied forces.
London nov 4 It is believed Bulgaria will refuse any intervention until its army is at the gates of Constantinople and will require Turkey to appeal to the allies directly without interference from the Powers.
New York report notes intense partisanship and unusual effort to mobilize voters as the nation anticipates a record turnout tomorrow. Republicans dispute Col Roosevelt’s public guidance, saying they reject his followers’ conclusions.
Eye witness accounts report 40000 Turkish soldiers slain as Bulgarian artillery harasses the retreat from Lule Burgas. The rout reduces a 200000 strong army to scattered, panicked forces with thousands killed during the pursuit.
Denton County court completed the third and last week of its October term with no trials. One default judgment issued, several cases continued by agreement or for witnesses, and numerous civil docket entries including damages and debt actions. Probate and criminal dockets also noted, with guardianship reports and two aggravated assault pleas and $25 fines.
Cleburne reports Judge Cato Sells announced the Texas campaign fund was only about $3,000 short of the $66,000 promised to the National committee. He expressed hope to reach the full amount.
Associated Press dispatch from Oyster Bay reports Theodore Roosevelt accusing Republican leaders of advising their bosses to vote for Gov. Wilson if they cannot back President Taft. He says the bosses aim to defeat the progressives.
An explosion of heating apparatus rocked the basement of R. E. Lee school Monday morning triggering a fire alarm. The building was emptied of children for a few minutes but no injuries occurred and there was no fire. The basement houses the kindergarten class this year.
A storm west of the Rockies moves east bringing rains for the north and south states. The forecast shows the system lingering over the central valleys Tuesday and the eastern states by Wednesday. A second storm with widespread precipitation is expected in the Midwest by Friday or Saturday, followed by noticeably colder weather.
Gov Wilson plans final New Jersey campaign stops in Passaic and Paterson while reports say his injury from an auto accident is only a scalp wound. Texas ranger Capt Bill McDonald, slightly hurt, was checked for internal injuries with no findings.
Mrs Si las Hare widow of the late Texas judge died here suddenly yesterday. Her death was reported from Washington where she resided with her family. The obituary notes her late husband served as a judge in Texas and she lived in the capital city.
Pearl Forster the white woman jailed for assault with intent to kill sheriff candidate Lee Simmons denies knowledge of the shooting. Doctors report Simmons in serious danger but improving, as the case unfolds in Sherman.
Sherman reports Democratic Sheriff nominee Lee Simmons in dangerous condition after a Saturday night shooting at his home. Five bullets struck him including in the right shoulder left thigh and below the navel, fired by a white woman who answered a door call with a 32 caliber pistol. no motive given.
Weather forecast for Denton and vicinity notes generally fair conditions. No significant precipitation expected with mild temperatures through Tuesday.
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