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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Federal Census Bureau director W. J. Harris declaring the department will be dry after a new order. He cites discomfort for young women workers caused by liquor odors and states an alcohol ban will be enforced.
Jackson attorney general files suit charging the American Cotton Oil company is effectively owned by Standard Oil and controls about 90 percent of Mississippi cotton oil business, naming nearly every local mill as a defendant.
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 stand especially.
Tonight is generally cloudy and cold. Friday will be generally fair and colder. Wednesday’s high low range recorded as 61 to 78 percent.
A train on the Georgia Central line fell from a high trestle near Clayton Alabama. The disaster left about 20 dead and 250 injured as the crowded train derailed after running behind schedule.
Twenty people died and about 250 were injured when a Georgia Central train carrying excursionists to the County Fair at Eufaula fell through a trestle near Clayton Alabama. The rear carriages dropped into the gap as the train raced to regain lost time.
Exchange National Bank lists officers with A. J. Nance as President and J. R. Christal as Vice-President. J. R. Coit serves as Cashier, E. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier. Directors include A. J. Nance, J. R. Coit, J. R. Christal, Ed F. Bates, Dr. J. M. Inge, Alvin C. Owsley, John H. Paine.
Cleveland reports a compiled tally from November shows at least eleven ships lost from Sunday to Tuesday with 73 drowned and a $3,000,000 loss. Port Huron notes the steamer John A. McGean of Cleveland lost in the weekend gale and two sailors’ bodies washing ashore amid dense fog delaying exact tallies.
Houston officials report the Federated Trainmen of the Southern Pacific system will strike at seven tonight. No reply yet from railroad leaders to mediation requests over wages and other disputes, and union representatives warn the strike could go ahead even if mediation is offered.
Mexico City on November 13 faced high tension as citizens awaited a decisive American action within 24 hours amid rumors and the fear that U S representatives had been given passports. The day marked one of the tensest since the revolutions began.
Promises snowy whiteness and perfect ironing to ensure flawless laundry. Claims guests will marvel at the result and urges sending items now for how to achieve pristine textiles.
Washington November 13 The Administration currency bill’s push in the Senate by Democratic caucus was abandoned with the Banking and Currency Committee to continue study. Six Democratic senators report a practical agreement aligned with President Wilson, while Senator Hitchcock stands firm for public ownership of regional banks. Further conference action is expected in five to six days.
Mrs Martha Simmons widow of Dr C S Simmons of Kansas City chose death by slow poisoning after a broken engagement. The Excelsior Springs woman, described as a millionaire, was the second wife of the medicine maker Whom she married after his divorce from her sister.
The bank pledges careful attention to every account holder regardless of deposit size, inviting new customers and assuring that new accounts will receive the same thorough service as established ones.
President planned message for delivery today but issuance withheld after long messages from O Saughnessy and Hale. Next step may be parleys with constitutionalists.
General Victoriano Huerta declined to accept the demands sent by John Lind representing President Wilson. Lind, unable to secure a reply by 6 pm, prepared to depart for Vera Cruz while Huerta had a last chance to act by midnight. Nelson O Shaughnessy delivered the ultimatum, with palace officials saying Huerta did not receive it in time to decide.
Officials report Huerta shows no sign of weakening as radicals press for 10 demands. Carranza rejects mediation by the United States or any power and insists on the right to import arms. President Wilson prepares a statement outlining U S policy while discussions on breaking relations with Huerta surface.
Mexico City reports no response from President Huerta to American demands conveyed by John Lind. He cannot be located and may not have received the notice ordering him to prevent the newly elected congress from convening.
A radiogram from the battleship Louisiana carried by the Portsmouth wireless station predicts the rebel capture of Tuxpam today. All Americans in Tuxpam have taken refuge aboard the Louisiana, per the wireless message.
Vera Cruz November 13John Lind has moved from his hotel to the American consulate in the port city signaling a shift in his stay during the diplomatic visit.
New York November 13 suspension of H. B. Hollins & Co. a leading banking and brokerage house was announced on the stock exchange. The firm reports liabilities of five million dollars and assets of three hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Secretary of State Bryan said a formal statement on U S policy toward Mexico would be issued within a few days. Diplomats expect a communication to Congress and a document that clearly sets forth the United States stance after days of consideration.
Financial World argues markets expect Huerta to resist and bow to pressure. It predicts a naval blockade of Mexican ports and a quick, cost-efficient outcome rather than a full-scale conflict. The piece portrays Huerta as weak, with treasury strained and Europe absent as a backer.
A Cham ber of Commerce mass meeting on interurban plans drew business leaders. The fundraising tally reached 4 500 in subscriptions, bringing the total to 37 500 with hope for further increases. promoters ask for no publicity yet as plans develop.
Elm Lodge No. 30 Knights of Pythias will close a long membership campaign with a banquet for winners captained by George Harris. The losing side led by P. J. Bevett will serve the banquet. Thursday night also hosts a regular meeting with a new class of thirty candidates to be initiated into the first degree.
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