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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1913
Page
1
Associated Press reports suffragette arson squads and bomb troops wrecked the Cactus House in Manchester destroying a $50,000 art collection, burned Beabrook near Bristol, and torched the Bowing and Tennis Clubs’ houses near London.
Mrs Mae Bell Cox a widow surrendered to police this morning admitting she killed W H Morrough a contractor claiming he beat her officers found Morrough dead with three chest bullets and a murder charge was filed against Cox
Meade Barr testified before the Dallas Grand Jury again. The panel, with County Attorney McCutcheon, decided not to extradite Barr to Indiana now, while additional investigations are planned. The testimony yielded no startling revelations but did suggest points meriting further inquiry.
Houston November 14 unofficial word says the executive committee of the fed erated engineers firemen conductors and trainmen of the Southern Pacific system authorized a strike when officials deem necessary.
The dispute between railroads and conductors ends as the wage increase takes effect Sunday. About 100,000 workers receive roughly six million dollars annually, roughly half the demanded raise. The average rise is seven percent and applies to eastern railroads.
New York November 11 outfit makers claim tariff reductions will not lower clothing prices. They say foreign price cuts have been offset by wage gains and any price drop would be temporary, with manufacturers anticipating only limited relief.
In Mexico City on November 11 the acute stage of the economic situation was shown by a prolonged bank run. Anxiety spread through legations and informed business circles as fears for stability intensified.
In Our New Home we are now occupying our new building and will be pleased to have our customers and friends call and inspect the conveniences we have arranged for the banking public. We are building in every way for the citizens of Denton county a substantial and serviceable bank equal to any banking institution in Texas. We are receiving every day kind words of encouragement which we appreciate heartily. Ladies invited especially.
Exchange National Bank lists officers A J Rance president J R Christal vice president J R Coit cashier E D Curtis assistant cashier and directors A J Nance J H Christal Ed F Bates Dr J M Inge Alvin C Ow sley John H Paine.
Demonstration agent Dr. T J Craddock urges Denton county farmers to build silos after Oklahoma Agricultural College tested silage for weaning calves. Seven breeds tested over 28 days, calves gaining about 2 pounds daily on a diet of silage alfalfa cottonseed meal and corn meal. Prices for ensilage rise, with a 1500 ton contract to feed 900 cattle at ten dollars a ton.
The advertiser claims reliable laundering with timely delivery and high quality work. It invites customers to send items next week as a trial and vows superior service, suggesting surprises if expectations are not met.
A Lake Huron lightship west of Buffalo remains missing after a Monday storm. The identity of the vessel that overturned is still unknown and feared to have sunk with all hands.
Port Huron reports a steel freighter capsized in yesterday's Lake Huron storm with 25 to 40 feared dead. Rescue boats cannot reach the wreck, and the exact time and location of the disaster remain unknown. Lifesavers fear another vessel may have sunk nearby.
Lightship No 82 with a six man crew is missing fifteen miles west of Buffalo and believed to have foundered in the storm. Wreckage from a lightship floated into Buffalo harbor today as search efforts continue.
U D C members and local volunteers collected 81.25 dollars for the Confederate monument fund during Pilot Point stray sale day. Tag day HQ were at Whiteside and McDonald’s, with Mesdames Ed Smith Gatewood Durbin and several daughters of veterans helping.
City School Board decided on a two day Thanksgiving holiday aligning with the weekend. The meeting, led by President Allison, also fixed Christmas break dates with two fewer days than last year. Administrative duties including accounts, the superintendent's report, and minutes were addressed.
A Breslau court sentenced a local business man to a fortnight in jail for staring at a policeman in what the court called a most grave insult to an official. The Associated Press dispatch cites the verdict dated November 11.
In Concord New Hampshire Bernard Jacobs attorney for New York State moved in U S district court to dismiss the habeas corpus proceedings brought by Harry K Thaw. The filing offered no reasons for the requested action.
The bank pledges careful attention to every account whether new or old, assuring depositors their business will receive the same high level of service regardless of volume.
Snow blankets three states with improving roads in Pennsylvania while communications restoration progresses. Cleveland and nearby areas show no improvement yet as crews work to resume services and clear essential links.
A foot of snow blankets Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia as cleanup continues. A Cleveland train finally reaches Pittsburg after a 28 hour stall leaving passengers in distress.
Cleveland faces continued isolation after a severest storm. Three fatalities reported and ten missing believed dead. Communication lines lose about 1.0 million dollars, other damages total around 1 million. One building burned with 100000 dollar loss amid food deliveries blocked.
Chicago November 11. Post Office Inspector Stuart reports a mail sack robbery valued at 5000 dollars. Suspect Albert Tardy, a mail wagon driver, is charged with the theft and has disappeared.
Muskogee county officials estimate the new Okleatoma law that sends subpoenas and summonses for jurors and witnesses by registered mail saves the county from about 85000 to 8000 dollars annually.
U S officials maintain a hands off policy toward Mexico while warning that any loans from the Huerta government will be deemed illegal. The stance is seen as pressure to force Huerta from power and sought to influence events in Mexico.
Washington officials disclosed a hands off U S approach to Mexico with expectations foreign governments would back the policy. A cabinet meeting centered on Huerta s fallout and a proposed arms embargo raise while officials refused comment.
Mexico City dispatch says Emiliano Zapata again nears surrender as government reports Huerta offers safe conduct to the capital to end the rebellion. Officials doubt Zapata will accept the proposal despite the potential peace move.
Premier Asquith told the Lord Mayor’s banquet that England is not seeking to thwart the United States in its handling of the Mexican situation. The address emphasized cooperation and non-obstruction in current policy discussions.
In Paris on November 41 Gen Porfirio Diaz advised Gen Victoriano Huerta to retire from the Mexican presidency. Diaz, in telegrams through two friends, framed the move as a matter of patriotism to spare Mexico from calamity amid US relations.
Washington reports the Wilson administration investigates the Mexican Constitutionalists to decide if recognizing them or arming them offers a path to intervention. Secretary Bryan notes William Bayard Hale is in Arizona probing the revolutionaries while officials debate between intervention and recognition. Congressional sentiment leans toward arming the revolutionists to topple Huerta without invasion.
Denton county Woodmen of the World committeemen meet Monday at 2 PM to finalize arrangements for the December 4 class initiation. A record-breaking turnout is expected with high officers including Head Consul H W Wiseman and Former Head Consul Louis Rogers.
Refugees arriving in San Francisco from Mazatlan report a clash near the port where Federal forces suffered 400 dead 120 wounded and two artillery pieces lost in the action.
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