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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1910
Page
1
A bank urges readers to prepare for illness, accident, or old age by opening an account with the Exchange National Bank. It asks if the wife or daughters could earn in the future and promotes the savings habit as prudent, highlighting opportunity for those with ready money.
Newly elected county and precinct officers filed bonds and took oaths at the commissioners court. Officials sworn in include John Sparks, E. C. Barton, R. H. Ezell, W. T. Wilton, EF. A. Webb, D. M. Reeve, J. R. McNabb, J. T. Tatum. County Judge named purchasing agent for county stationery. Sparks began duties Tuesday, Kristal Christi on Wednesday.
The bank emphasizes its role in banking for business and people, inviting potential customers to learn from satisfied clients and to call for service. It stresses adherence to sound banking principles and offers direct contact for inquiries.
Heavy fighting is reported at Santa Isabelle amid a revolution. Many killed or captured as unrest spreads.
Madero leads revolutionists as Torreón falls and rebels capture San Luis Potosí. Reports say numerous smaller towns are seized by insurgents, signaling a large forthcoming confrontation in the region.
Eagle Pass reports Francisco I. Madero has proclaimed himself president of Mexico and says he will march on Mexico City. The cryptic dispatch confirms a shift in leadership during a period of political upheaval in Mexico.
Reports from government wires say Diaz will spare no mercy in stamping out the revolution. Orders go to military leaders to show no mercy and funds are being moved to Mexico City as fifteen thousand troops head for northern Mexico.
EL PASO reports the fiercest clash yet between revolutionists and federal troops at Terreon with heavy losses and repeated attacks. Torreon sees shifting control as rebels pursue retreating federal forces toward San Pedro. Chiuhuhua Ciuad Bienegas and Cuatro Cienegas see actions with deaths. Madero leads 2000 toward the latter city.
Eagle Pass reports a Mexican official predicts Diaz will fall after three more days if Madero and the revolutionaries persist. Rebels capture San Luis Potosí and hold its governor. rurales reassigned to Cuatro Cienegas join insurgents. Guides captured near Carrizo Springs return to Eagle Pass and refuse to talk. Madero's forces gain control of Guerra.
Nov 23 report from Eagle Pass states a company of Federal troops at Monclova joined the revolutionists this morning after being sent from Monterey to quell disturbances. Four more companies are reportedly en route. Train officials say Gen Célifo, minister of war and navy, has been dismissed by Diaz.
Reports from unAREDO dated November 23 say revolutionaries control multiple small towns in Coahui including San Pedro Caporia Maza Letonia and Corezon along the National railway. Desultory fighting continues with no pitched battles and about fifty reported killed or wounded on both sides.
El Paso reports a spreading revolution in Mexico with General Madero issuing a proclamation outlining a new government and pledging protection for Americans. Diaz supporters fear his flight within a month as soldiers desert to join the rebels and U.S. papers face restrictions on outbreak references.
Washington reports the Mexican revolution has not involved the United States and no complaints reached the State Department. American interests are protected as troops from Fort Sill and other points prepare for a border trip if ordered. Secretary Knox met with Mexican ambassador De La Barra, who said Diaz would crush the revolt in three days.
Thanksgiving in Denton will be more general with most businesses closed all day and grocers closing at 11. Union services at M E church south feature Rev McFadden delivering the sermon. Schools close for the day and a Denton High versus Waxahachie game at Hiland Park is anticipated. Hunters head afield and turkeys are prepared for the holiday feast.
Navy weather bulletin for New Orleans gives tonight generally fair and colder conditions with Thursday expected to be generally fair and warmer.
The article notes the post office will operate as usual with no mail deliveries in rural or city areas. General delivery, register and carrier windows will be open 9 to 10 am while Alliance and Denton Mills close for the day and lumber yards remain shut.
A morning blaze in Slidell destroyed two general merchandise stores, one owned by A. P. Balthrop and the other by Christian Brothers. The fire was first found in the Balthrop shop, origin unknown. A few articles were saved from both stores. Christian Brothers carried $1,000 fire insurance. Balthrop insurance amount is unclear.
Waco November 23 The legislative committee of the Young Men's Business League adopted resolutions to petition the Legislature to fund and build a more up to date executive mansion in Austin for future Texas governors.
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