28 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
1
In Our New Home we announce occupancy of a new building and invite customers and friends to inspect the conveniences arranged for the banking public. The bank pledges to serve citizens of Denton County with substantial, serviceable facilities equal to any Texas bank, with warm encouragement from the community. Ladies are especially invited.
J Mance serves as President with R Christal as Vice President and Coit as Cashier assisted by D Curtis. Directors include A J Nance J Sort J R Christal Ed F Bates Dr J Mange Alvin Owsey John H Paine and others.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report released today notes 2 535 deaths and 49 911 injuries in railroad accidents for the quarter ending June 30th. It cites averages of 28 deaths and 550 injuries per day across the United States.
The American Society in London hosted 350 guests including British figures as Viscount Haldane the Lord High Chancellor endorsed the Monroe Doctrine. Robert N. Fairbanks led the toast to The King and Lord Haldane toasted The President of the United States.
District Attorney Whitman received lists of contributions to the Progressive and Republican campaigns as he investigates alleged extortion. He says requests to the Secretary of State were ignored and grand jury subpoenas were needed to obtain them.
The Southern Railway system halted all operations for five minutes today as the funeral services for the late President Finley proceeded. The pause occurred at 1:41 o clock as the body was carried into the church, marking a solemn moment across the 7,000 miles of the network.
An advertisement touts the Denton laundry as the solution for clean shirts collars and cuffs with perfect edges, intact buttonholes and superior color and finish, claiming unalloyed satisfaction for customers undecided where to launder.
Georgia lawmakers demand formal outlines for proposed regional bank districts within a currency bill. They expect swift, orderly consideration of the plan amid ongoing debates on banking structure and regional interests.
In Washington on November 28 the location of regional reserve banks under the currency bill grew crucial as Georgia Senators insist Atlanta area tributary territory will not deal with a New Orleans bank. The dispute could push a formal outline of districts. Republicans plan to support the bill with limited Democratic opposition and swift Senate action set for Monday.
Washington November 28 Navy estimates sent to the House Appropriations committee request 145 million dollars for the naval establishment for the next fiscal year. The plan is 85 million below last year yet includes the construction of two battleships at 15 million dollars each.
Washington Nov 28 The lure of Thanksgiving turkey slowed the democratic Senate program to push the currency bill before the holidays. After a day of work with slim attendance the conference of Senate Democrats declined to hold last night’s scheduled session.
Details emerge of capture of Victoria in Tamaulipas as rebels claim assault leading to multiple deaths. The incident is tied to rebel leader Caballero's command and signals a swift, deadly vengeance following the seizure.
Reports from Mexico City detail the rebel seizure of Victoria, Tamaulipas, with immediate pillaging and numerous deaths. A young civilian cousin of rebel leader Enrique Caballero, who aided the Federals, was killed before his mother, the aunt of the chieftain, who pleaded for his life.
Secretary Daniels ordered Rear Admiral Badger to shift the battleships Connecticut Kansas and Ohio from the Mediterranean to Mexican waters to relieve the Louisiana Michigan and New Hampshire now cruising there.
Government forces and operators reach a settlement as miners reject the basis of a proposed settlement. The dispute prompts unions to abandon conciliatory measures and accept hardline actions. Leaders from miners and operators remain at odds over terms and enforcement.
Report of coyotes disturbing graves of soldiers buried on a battlefield. Readers say a number of animals damaged markers and dug at the site while visitors yesterday found two wounded soldiers among the field remains and were sent to hospitals.
The First Methodist Church of Denton reports full collection of all claims and conference funds. A unanimous vote asks Rev. Oscar T. Cooper to return by the Clarksville annual conference. New stewards chosen for the coming year include E F Bates and J D Bates among others. Services this Sunday mark two years of Pastor Cooper’s tenure with noted unity between pastor and congregation.
Acceptance by operators and rejection by miners of Governor Ammons statement of facts led to the withdrawal of conciliatory measures. An executive order directed Adjutant General Chase to enforce martial law in the strike zone.
The Twentieth United States Infantry prepared to depart for El Paso to relieve the cavalry there and help prevent disorders feared if fighting resumes south of Juarez.
The British cruiser Suffolk flagship of the West Indian squadron arrived at Vera Cruz on November 28, reported by Associated Press.
Sam Haymer living about two miles east of Hebron shot and killed his wife Wednesday evening before taking his own life. The couple had been separated for three years and three grown children survive them.
Denison plans to push a new interurban project northward from Fort Worth toward Denton. A Denison Chamber of Commerce delegation will visit Fort Worth and Denton to study the proposal and determine steps to secure the line. The route would run from Denison to Durant Milburn Sulphur Oklahoma City, connecting with the Texas line, with promoter John R. Cullinance of St. Louis guiding the plan.
Gen. Villa declares he is preparing to advance his victorious army toward Chihuahua and expects to move south this week unless the Federals return to assault Juarez. He expresses confidence in capturing Chihuahua.
In Tlaxcal a yesterday more than fifty rebels were killed in combat with Federals. Federal losses were described as insignificant. A second Federal victory was reported near Santa Cruz.
New York creditors push the New York Real Estate Security Company into bankruptcy claiming balances due on bend purchases. The firm held capital around 4 million dollars with realty assets exceeding 20 million.
In Mobile Alabama a record long drought for 43 years at the local weather station has lowered river stages and sparked forest fires. No rainfall has occurred in South Alabama for thirty three days.
El Paso dated dispatch reports Federals and Constitutionalists each executed prisoners after the Tierra Blanca clash. Rebels claim victory at La Cruz Tamaulipas and that 9 000 Constitutionalists demand Tampico surrender Col Trevino heads to Juarez to confer with Gen Villa and Carranza plans possible move into Chihuahua not along Sinaloa Tepic coast.
Washington remains patient and without announced actions on the Mexican situation as of November 28, with no immediate plans or initiatives expected.
Otis L Fowler Dudley Cox and Holland Neely returned from Austin after Notre Dame defeated Texas 30 to 7 on Thanksgiving day. They praised Eichenlaub and Dorais for Notre Dame and noted Texas line was hammered. L H Schmeer and Fred Bottorff stayed over. The University field drew an estimated 7 500 spectators.
Former President Zelaya of Nicaragua, detained in New York, plans to file for a writ of habeas corpus to win release. He argues the murder charge is political and not extraditable.
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