Roanoke Tag Day Raises Twenty Five Dollars
Mesdames Gatewood Bushey and Nora Jones returned from Roanoke where they held a tag day sale with trades day. The $25 realized was small versus Denton and Pilot Point but deemed good given local needs including a school debt cement walk and a new church building. Assistants included Miss Pickett Clary Davis Gillespie and J M Medlin.
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Mesdames
Charles Gatewood
Roanoke
Gatewood
Misses Pickett
Clary Davis
Gillespie
J. M. Medlin
Banking on new Den ton County building opens to public
In Our New Home we announce occupancy of a new building and invite customers and friends to inspect the conveniences provided for the banking public. The note emphasizes building a substantial bank for the citizens of Denton county and extends a special invitation to ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Texas
Exchange National Bank Officers and Directors Names
Exchange National Bank lists officers including A J Mance as President and J KR Christal as Vice President. Cashier J C Coit and Assistant Cashier KE Db Curtis are named with a board including A J Nance J G Coir J KR Christal Ed F Bates Dr J M Inge Alvin C Owsley John H Paine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mance
J. KR. Christal
J. C. Coit
Db. Curtis
A. J. Nance
J. G. Coir
ED F. Bates
J. M. Inge
Alvin C. Owsley
John H. Paine
Denton County Cotton Yield Seen at 46 000 Bales for Year
A federal report via County Statistician G. W. Saunders shows Denton county with 24,199 bales on November 1, well ahead of 1912 figures. The projection suggests the county may reach about 46,000 bales for the year despite being behind last year’s total.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
G. W. Saunders
Denton County
Wilson firm on Huerta removal despite Mexico turmoil
President Wilson says the Mexican crisis is not serious enough to close the embassy and that OShaughnessy has not been ordered home. He notes Huerta's stance may shift but U S aims to eliminate him, remains convinced peaceful means may prevail and denies plans for Pan American mediation. Severance of relations with Mexico seen as inevitable in Mexico City with foreigners preparing to leave. Blanquet to resign.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Navy
Wilson
O'Shaughnessy
Huerta
U. S
Mexico
Blanoquet
Huerta Dismissal Sparks Mexico City Tension
Reports claim President Huerta plans to resign after Congress convenes on Thursday United States reactions lag amid talk of breaking ties as Huerta reconstitutes the chamber Blanquet may quit and Interior Minister Aldape’s resignation stirs concern Foreign observers warn of serious consequences as the embassy question remains unresolved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
War Blanquet
Huerta
Interior Aldape
Congress
Lind
Change in Cabinet is Anti American
City of Mexico reports indicate Mexico and United States talks near closure with a climax expected within twenty four hours. Charge d Affaires O Shaughnessy may depart for Vera Cruz tonight as Red Cross surgeon arrives from Vera Cruz seeking to evacuate American women and children. Public unease noted but denied by many.
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City
Mexico
United States
O'Shaughnessy
Vera Cruz
Red Cross
Lind
Sixteen Acts Take Effect From Texas Special Session
Austin reports sixteen enactments from the special session go into effect at midnight led by the 9 30 closing law and the Allison interstate shipment law. Also becoming effective are the blue sky law new building and loan company law and the act prohibiting deficiencies by boards of regents of educational and eleemosynary institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Boards of Regents
Balmes Fire Towed to Bermuda Harbor After Rescue
The Spanish steamer Balmes carrying cotton was towed into St George harbor Bermuda by tugs from the liner Pannonia. One hundred thirty passengers were saved Friday morning in mid ocean as heavy seas raged. Fire teams flooded holds and extinguished the blaze. cargo damaged but ship in good condition.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
St. George Harbor
Pannonia
Texas Presbyterian Synod Keeps Austin College at Sherman
On November 17 the Synod rejected Houston’s offer of 500000 in money and land for Austin college, deciding the college will stay in Sherman. Sherman contributed 50000 for a new building, and the Synod plans to spend 150009 more on additional structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Palestine
Texas Presbyterian Synod
Houston
Austin College
Sherman
Synod
Delaware Governor Vows To Keep Whipping Post
Gov C R Miller states Delaware will continue the whipping post until the law is repealed despite interference from a member of Congress or residents of other states. The remark was issued from Wilmington on November 17.
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Wilmington
Del
Pocketbook carried since Civil War by Fort Worth man
E S Rector of Fort Worth recounts carrying an 1863 pocketbook made from boot-top by Archer Chandler for Ninth Texas Infantry. He notes six or seven of Company I remain alive, listing captains and comrades from McKinney Fort Worth and Collin County.
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E. S. Rector
Fort Worth
Nat H. Rector
Ninth Texas Infantry
Archer Chandler
Collin County
Chandler
Rector
Benton Whisenent
Allen
Carey Gates
Coke County
Baptist Convention Opens in Dallas with Women Mission Workers
The Baptist Women Mission Workers conference begins at First Baptist Church in Dallas as the series of meetings leading to the 65th annual Baptist General Convention of Texas unfolds. Key topic includes possible constitutional amendment or new constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Convention
Dallas
Conference of
Baptist Women Mission Workers
First Baptist Church
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Dallas Man Sentenced to Three Years for Axobicide
In Dallas on Nov. 147 a jury sentenced R. L. Brooks to three years' imprisonment for the murder of his wife Sophia Brooks last October. Brooks lured her to the door and shot her dead.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
Sophia Brooks
R. L. Brooks
Brooks
Rebels Claim Executing Federals Near Juarez
Rebel officials admit eleven Federal officers executed after Juarez capture while Americans report twenty three executed. A Federal soldier forced to dig graves was shot dead after attempting to escape.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Nce
Juarez
Texans confront San Marcos telegram threat over smugglers
Governor Colquitt received a telegram signed by 127 Mexicans in San Marcos threatening retaliation if Mexican smugglers held since last September are prosecuted after a Posse man Ortiz was killed near Carrizo Springs. Colquitt vowed to uphold Texas law and hold every signer responsible if Americans are harmed.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
Texas
Carrizo Springs
Posseman Ortiz
Colquitt
San Marcos
Aviator Robert Fowler Hired to Patrol Power Lines
San Francisco November 17 Robert Fowler the aviator reports signing a contract to patrol a power company's lines by airplane. The firm believes aerial patrol is more feasible than a ground repair man for line supervision.
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San Francisco
Robert Fowler
Lecture on Health by Mrs Milbourne at City Hall
Mrs Milbourne of Dallas will give a lecture on Health at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon in City Hall under the auspices of the Ladies of the Modern Maccabees. A general invitation is extended.
Weather forecast for Denton and Vicinity
Tonight and Tuesday Denton and vicinity expect generally cloudy skies with no precipitation mentioned. Temperatures not specified. Winds light.
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Denton and Vicinity
Mule Kills Man In Mule Saddle Incident
In Lockhart on November 17 George Corber died after attempting to saddle a wild mule. The animal struggled, pulled up its post, and the swinging post struck Corber on the head.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Lockhart
George Corber
Corber
Huerta Says He Will Not Resign
It is learned that President Huerta told the American Charge he would not resign and would listen only to proposals compatible with his dignity and that of Mexico. The report, said to be from Mr. O'Shaughnessy to Washington, summarizes the stance.
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City OF
Mexico
Huerta
O'Shaughnessy
Washington
Embassy denies recall of Charge d Affaires OShaughnessy
The American Embassy stated late last night that reports of the Recall of Charge d Affaires Mr. OShaughnessy are untrue. The denial comes amid diplomatic rumors in Mexico City on November 17.
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City OF
Mexico
O'Shaughnessy
Huerta dismisses Interior Minister Aldape in Mexico
In Cuernavaca on November 17 Huerta fired Interior Minister Garza Aldape the cabinet leader open to yielding to some American demands. Aldape was named as special European envoy on an undetermined mission and critics accuse him of aiming for the presidency.
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Civy
Mexico
Huerta
Senor Garza Aldape
Aldape
Europe
Mrs. Kirkpatrick Injured in Basement Fall
Mrs. John Kirkpatrick, visiting Mrs. N. E. Kowsky on East Oak Street, tripped while descending basement stairs Monday afternoon and struck her head, rendering her unconscious. At 3 o clock her husband, son, and a physician were notified. fears of a serious head injury remained.
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John Kirkpatrick
N. E. Kowsky
East Oak Street
Thanksgiving union service set at First Methodist church
At a United Charities meeting held at the Baptist church the group agreed to hold the Thanksgiving union service at the First Methodist church with Rev. Dr. J. N. McFarlane delivering the sermon. A finance committee was appointed to organize fund solicitation for the Charities winter drive. Old officers were re-elected: A. D. Rogers as chairman, O. T. Cooper secretary, and S. C. Beall treasurer.
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United Charities
The
Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
J. N. McFarlane
First Presbyterian Church
S. O. Beall
J. N. Rayzor
C. C. Yancey
D. R. Turner
Get Ready For Thanksgiving Table Linen Sale Ad
Seasonal sale notice urges readers to ensure ample table linen supply for Thanksgiving. Highlights pure linens and mercerized cotton damask options with prices from 25 cents to 2 dollars per yard. Offers stylish patterns and quality pieces for home use.
Dresses and Suits On Sale For Comfort And Style
A local ad touts suits priced from 10 to 50 dollars and dresses from 5 to 25 dollars promising added pleasure and comfort for shoppers seeking wardrobe upgrades. The inclusive tone targets cost and fit for everyday wear.
Hart Schaffner and Marx Suits and Overcoats Sale
Men and boys suits and overcoats offered in Hart Schaffner and Marx line with styles for all walks of life. Prices range from $20 to $25 and Spero Michael & Sons suits from $7.50 to $17.50.
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Hart Schaffner
Marx
Spero
Michael ‘& Sons
Sunset strike off as employes win traffic resumes
The Southern Pacific strike ended as the company agreed to meet the employes committee and act on disputed matters. Traffic between New Orleans and El Paso resumes with a general resumption ordered for 1 PM. Federated unions achieved their aim via Federal Mediation Board action, while President Wilson followed troop transportation along the Mexican border.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Houston
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
el Paseo
United Adjustment of Differences
Washington
Federal Mediation Board
Federated Unions
Wilson
Waco Cotton Palace Closes After Busy 1913 Run
The Waco Cotton Palace in Waco closed yesterday after a 1913 season that drew an estimated 300000 attendees. Local organizers credited strong crowds and favorable weather for a successful fair period.
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Waco
Election Date Set for Local Option in Coryell County
Gatesville reports a local option election is scheduled for December 13. The vote will determine whether certain local measures pass in Coryell County.
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Coryell County
Gatesville
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Athena Underwear
Onyx
Mil
W.B.M Clurkan & Co
Good Dresser
Denton
Scctt Tailoring Company
Equare
U. 5
Mexico City
Hutata
New
Ascape
Annory
Denton Steam Laundry
OUR
T.C. Sample
the First Guaranty State Bank
North Side Square
Guaranty Fund Bank
VA Voval
Mfarlane
First National Bank
South Side Square
Oak St
Hickory Street
West Denton
Ice
B. H. Deavenport & CO
Long & King
Sporting Goodg
Taliaferro Brothers
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West Side
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