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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
1
Flood conditions cover the lower reaches of rivers with serious potential damage. Many thousands of acres of valuable farming land have already overflown and further rainfall is expected to worsen losses.
Four thousand Federals under General Castro captured Santa Rosalia, defeating 4000 constitutionalists under General Pancho Villa in a pivotal Chihuahua battle. Rebels also report control shifts in Piedras Negras as clashes with Gen Maas and forces under Colonel Herrera unfold amid conflicting rumors of engagement.
Thomas Tosheky, a miner in the Continental mine at Centralia Pennsylvania, was released early this morning after five days without food. Rescue engineers say the effort sets a record in the Pennsylvania anthracite region. Tosheky survived by chewing tobacco for hunger and received liquid food through a tube after five days. He wore a rope hammock to cope with cold and water on the chamber floor.
The piece urges embracing scientific management and systematic methods as true assets for a successful career. It notes a shift from old-fashioned practices to growth driven by modernization and orderly processes. A banking metaphor encourages starting a bank account today.
The Denton County National Bank featuring officers and directors including W. B. McClurkan as president J. L. Blewett as vice president B. H. Deavenport as cashier R. M. Barns as assistant cashier D. R. Turner W. J. McCrar J. F. Raley G. H. Blewett listed in the bank roster.
Herman Oelrichs, Yale century? No, Columbia law student and millionaire, was discharged today in police court after Lucile Singleton recanted her stabbing claim. She said wounds came from a car wreck during a collision in Dallas Texas.
Lucille Singleton of Dallas Texas said in an affidavit that her wounds came from glass points from an automobile windshield not from a stabbing by Herman Oelrichs. The change likely leads to dismissal of the felonious assault charge against Oelrichs when the case is next called.
Lieutenant Governor Will H. Mayes, candidate for Governor, tells Home and State he would prefer delaying his decision on entering a prohibition primary. He notes the other candidate has repeatedly declined to submit to any elimination plan.
Chicago report says Boss Roger Sullivan will announce his candidacy for U S Senator next week at the State Fair. The political veteran aims to challenge the incumbent and shape Illinois electoral politics.
The article notes an additional flood death in Houston as rains slowed the fall in overflowed streams. Lower Brazos Trinity and Guadaloupe rivers remain dangerous with widespread land inundation and heavy crop damage feared for thousands of acres.
Dallas report says Joseph Johns a Syrian drowned while fording Onion Creek east of Austin. Floods cause serious damage across Texas with only slight improvement. new flooded areas in several parts of the state increase total losses.
An all-day rally of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Societies of Denton county will be held at First Baptist Church on Monday Oct 6 with a regular monthly meeting of the Pastor and workers. Lunch will be served. Programs include mottoDevotional services and society reports with two-minute reports from each society and a discussion on community service.
Captain C V Cyrus, father of Mrs O T Cooper, died at his Cleburne home Saturday morning at 4 o clock. A Confederate veteran, he previously served in the Tennessee legislature and later supported Denton and Texas civic causes. He was an M E Church South official and a funeral will be held as Rev J R Atchley preaches in Denton.
Superior Judge Humphries ended the day with pardons and remissions for socialist contempt defendants after consulting with eight fellow judges. By nightfall more than twenty had been freed. in jail were over twenty, including five women, with fines from 50 to 100 dollars for talking back to the court.
Taylor reports daily water flow of 2,650,000 gallons from its artesian well now 3,260 feet deep. Drilling will continue to boost supply.
Weather forecast for Denton and vicinity calls for tonight and Sunday cloudy with likely showers and cooler temperatures. Friday saw high 77 and low 67 with 0.34 inch rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 6 p m Friday.
The Spokane sent a wireless report that all passengers aboard the La Touche are safe after going ashore at Cape Lazo. The message stated the ship was sinking fast and prompted a rescue by the Spokane.
Theodore Roosevelt departed New York for a long hunting expedition in South America after a farewell dinner by the Progressive committee. He addressed about 2,000 supporters at the Roof Garden urging ongoing unity and a renewed national campaign for the Progressive Party.
At Yarmouth England on October 4 the steamer Gardenia collided with the Cornwood in the North Sea causing the Gardenia to founder and resulting in the drowning of eighteen sailors.
St Petersburg October 4 1912 Russian government agrees to join other powers in recognizing the Chinese republic on October 4 1912.
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President receives scores of congratulatory telegrams as the tariff law passes. Treasury and related departments initiate active preparations to enforce the new law, signaling a shift in policy and administrative steps.
Oct 4. With the Democratic tariff bill now a law, Treasury Department preparations for enforcement begin. President Wilson and congressional framers call it a competitive tariff likely to invigorate business. Telegrams of congratulations pour in as Secretary Bryan endorses the measure and expects quick currency bill passage.
The Senate narrowly approved the urgent deficiency appropriation bill on October 4. It includes the House provision to abolish the commerce court, exempts deputy marshals and deputy internal revenue collectors from civil service rules, and carries about $5 million in appropriations including $100,000 to move Americans from Mexico.
Democratic Leader Underwood says shoppers chasing cut prices today due to the tariff act will be disappointed. He notes benefits will take several months to reach the public.
Washington reports the new tariff bill signed by President Wilson at 9:09 p m last night in the presence of united democracy leaders. telegrams were sent to customs officials nationwide activating the first democratic tariff revision since 1894. Wilson used two gold pens to sign his name and presented one to Representative Underwood and the other to Senator Simmons. He urged Congress to continue reforms toward currency change and pledged further legislative progress.
The London press, led by the Daily Chronicle, hails President Wilson as the most remarkable White House ruler since Abraham Lincoln, reflecting widespread praise across British outlets.
Washington October 4 The final move to test Oklahoma's grandfather clause in the state constitution was made in the Supreme Court when Solicitor General Davis filed a brief attacking the provision claiming it aimed to disfranchise illiterate negros though it affects few illiterate whites.
In Albany on October 4, D. Cady Herrick chief counsel denied rumors that Governor Sulzer and his attorney had part ways. Herrick stressed there was no truth to the reports and stated Sulzer would attend proceedings, with others present daily until the trial concludes.
In Seattle on October 4, passengers and crew of the Spokane were saved by the LaTouche. Authorities believe no lives were lost and the incident is being investigated.
Albany Oct 4 With the defense opening in the Sulzer impeachment trial only two days away Governor Sulzer has not agreed to testify. His lawyers warn that taking the stand could invite a harsh cross examination and a risky line of questioning.
John C. Henning testified to a plot to discredit Clarence Funk former Harvester head. He said higher up figures promised money to file his suit for alienation of affections after Funk testified before a Senate committee against former Senator Lorimer. The indictment linking top figures in the plot was promised by the State's Attorney's Office.
London reports militant suffragettes set a large unoccupied Hampton mansion ablaze today. Police arrested two suspects as investigators began examining the scene for motive and liability.
A fire at the Landa oil mill in New Braunfels destroyed cotton seed sheds, causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze with efforts continuing into the night on October 4.
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