Normal Basketball Team to Play Pilot Point
The Normal college basketball team will play Pilot Point here Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Pilot Point has most of its old men back, and a hard game is expected. Lineups include Strong and Strong for Normal, Peters and Nance for Pilot Point, with Turner and Rogers at centers. Substitutes are Neely Shankle and Reese for Normal and Hassell Jones for Pilot Point. The schedule lists two games at Decatur on Nov 27 and a game with Polytechnic here on December 8.
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Nance
Turner
Rogers
Neely
Shankle
Reese
Hassell
Jones
Decatur
Polytechnic
New Denton County Bank Opens Doors to Public
In Our New Home we occupy our new building and invite customers and friends to inspect the conveniences arranged for the banking public. The bank aims to serve Denton County with substantial and serviceable facilities equal to any Texas bank. Ladies invited especially.
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Denton County
Texas
Exchange National Bank Officers and Directors
A. J. Bance serves as President with J. R. Christal as Vice-President and J. C. Coit as Cashier. E. D. Curtis acts as Assistant Cashier. Directors include A. J. Nance, J. C. Coit, J. R. Christal, Ed F. Bates, Dr. J. M. Inge, Alvin C. Owsley, and John H. Paine.
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A. J. Bance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
E. D. Curtis
A. J. Nance
ED F. Bates
DR. J. M. Inge
Alvin C. Owsley
John H. Paine
No Recess Between Sessions Urged For Currency Debate
Associated Press reports hours set for currency bill debate prevent any recess between the special and regular sessions. The three day debate will run Monday through Wednesday with a Friday follow up and a recess to the following Monday. The dispute over mileage is settled as a result. Also noted is President Wilson’s decision not to host a New Year’s reception, planning a vacation during the congressional holiday recess.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Associated Press Dispatch
White House
Wilson
No New Scarlet Fever And Whooping Cough Prevails
A child previously ill with scarlet fever was removed from Lee school for closer check but later found to have only iodine blister and will return Monday. No new scarlet fever cases. Quarantined are the Bristol, McKee, and Rosborough households. all convalescing awaiting desquamation. Whooping cough is the dominant illness, especially on the north side, hindering school quarantines.
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Lee
L. Bristol
Sawyer Avenue
McKee
Carmen Rosborough
Rainfall at The Experiment Farm Station
The Experiment Farm station reported .11 inch of rain during Tuesday night.
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Experiment Farm
Denton Fort Worth Interurban Now Assured Fact
Announcement at Fort Worth end of line ratification meeting confirms the interurban project is assured. Friday night celebration is planned to mark the culmination of the idea first suggested on September 21.
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Denton-Fort Worth
Fort Worth
IDEA
Denton
Westbrook
Old Guard
Tarrant County
Denton Fort Worth interurban bid write up promotes meeting
A 7 50 pm district court room meeting is urged for Denton citizens to hear the interurban report linking Fort Worth and Denton. Denton organizers list members and early donors while Fort Worth coverage applauds rapid subscription growth and plans for a Westbrook hotel ratification event.
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Fort Worth
Denton and
R. Christal
H. F. Schneer
B. H. Deavenport
W. E. Smoot
Disorder in Mexican rebel talks sparks constitutional fears
Report notes strains between Carranza and Villa Carranza may disrupt rebel cohesion. Authorities question willingness to follow civilized rules of war, raising concerns about future operations in the region.
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Carranza
Villa
Denton Fire Bells Call City to Mass Celebration
The announcement tonight will be made with maximum noise from Denton plants. At 7:45 the fire bells and whistles will proclaim that residents are expected to assemble for a major event in the city's history.
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Denton
Rivalry Fomented by Arms Import Assurance Failure
An authoritative source says the Hale Carranza talks collapsed as Carranza could not promise the United States that rebels would observe civilized warfare if arms were imported. He reportedly cannot control his generals. Rumors speak of a possible rift between Carranza and Villa that could disrupt the Constitutionalists.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Wim. B. Hale
Gov. Carranza
Carranza
Villa
Mex Reform No Immediate U.S. Action Foreseen
Washington reports the Mexican congress is seen as advancing the situation without triggering U S intervention. Officials expect Mexico may legislate freely under an understood international agreement, and Huerta's eventual removal is not anticipated to affect affairs.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Mexican Congress
United States
Huerta
Foreign firms ordered to fund Monterey army drive
Mexican federal authorities demand payment from foreign business concerns in Monterey to support the army in the district. Waters-Pierce Oil Co. declines to pay its 15,000 peso assessment.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Monterey
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
Maderos Sought Surrender Amid Naval Standoff at Vera Cruz
Federal district authorities requested Evavisto and Daniel Madero surrender in Vera Cruz. Consul Canada refused after the pair, released on bail, sought asylum in the U S consulate. They were moved aboard a U S battleship with armed marines ready to land if force was used.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Evavisto
Daniel Madero
United States
Canada
Maderos
War Department denies Victoria captured by rebels
The War Department stated that Victoria has not fallen to rebel forces and that heavy fighting continues in the city, as of Tuesday. The denial comes amid ongoing clashes and military action in the area involving Navy and army units.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Mexico City
Navy
War Department
Victoria
Progressive plan campaign of the state in Kansas
Kansans from forty counties gathered at a state conference in Topeka. They backed former governor W. R. Stubbs who said Theodore Roosevelt is the only man who could defeat President Wilson for reelection. A resolution passed urges contests for all state district county and township offices in 1914.
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Topeka
W. R. Stubbs
Theodore Roosevelt
President Wilson
Kansas
Judge backs curfew law for Dallas youth control
Dallas County Judge D. Corley, after a year as ex officio juvenile court judge, urges a Dallas curfew ordinance saying too many boys and girls roam the streets at night and a curfew would be of great benefit.
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Dallas
Or. D. Corley
Fire Rips East Side of Joaquin Town
S50,000 fire devastates almost the entire east side of Joaquin overnight. The blaze caused extensive property damage with estimates around 8500, but many structures were destroyed or damaged beyond repair. Fire crews battled the flames through the night.
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Joaquin
Thanksgiving Millinery Specials at Half Price
All millinery at half price for Thanksgiving. Many trimmed hats and styles to fit every face, first choice best, take your pick at half price.
San Marcos Mexicans apologize for letter
In a letter to Governor Colquitt dated November 21, Mexicans from San Marcos condemn countrymen who threatened to call Texas before the Mexican community to stop a trial of ammunition smugglers. They say the threat does not reflect true Mexican sentiment.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
Colquitt
San Marcos
Texas
Baptists Pledge Quarter Million For Churches
Dallas, Nov 24. The opening session of the Baptist state convention featured a pledge of 250000 for a church building and loan fund, one quarter of the 8100000 desired by the church. A constitutional amendment was referred to a 21 member committee led by S J Porter.
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Dallas
Baptist State Convention
S. J. Porter
San Antonio
M. H. Wolfe
Ireland
S. J. Reid
Belfast
Texas Baptist Standard
Baylor Female College
Belton
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