06 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1913
Page
1
A modern finance note urges adopting streamlined twenty first century methods in business. It highlights the shift from old practices to growth oriented systems and stresses the value of disciplined management and organized processes for success. A call to action encourages starting a bank account today to begin these practices.
The Accommodating Bank lists W. B. McClurkan as President and J. L. Blewett as Vice President. B. H. Deavenport serves as Cashier with R. M. Barns and D. R. Turner also named as cashiers. Other directors include W. J. McCra J. F. Raley and G. H. Blewett.
Chicago police investigate Henry Spencer after his confession claiming sixteen killings including Mrs Mildred Rexroat. They recover the revolver and blood stained suitcase tied to Rexroat and list further alleged victims across Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. Authorities pursue confirmation of the broader murder tally.
Dr Blount condemns the administration currency measure as prejudicial to producers and biased toward mercantile and speculative interests, outlining concerns about impact and fairness.
Dr J P Blount of Guaranty State Bank argues against discriminatory rediscount features in the currency bill while supporting core currency reform. He warns the plan restricts farmers holding crops for better prices and could aid middlemen over producers, urging fairness in bank credit tied to stored commodities.
In Denton County Texas the seventh week of the Sixteenth District court opens with the Tom Sisson murder case against J M Deskin’s son in law. Two key Collin county witnesses are delayed as subpoenas are served. Defense argues a 33rd Legislature change to murder law voids indictments under the old degree structure. Jury selection begins from a special 100 man venire. four jurors are seated by 1:50 pm. Civil docket includes disability removal for Juanita Hayes divorce for Elisha Williams and partition of about 400 acres near Krum.
Judge Hoskins presided as Jess Tatum pleaded guilty to theft with a £10 fine and 3 days in jail. Thomas Bask admitted theft with a $5 fine and 2 days in jail. Manuel Argilea pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol with a $100 fine.
Houston October 6 Sixteen of twenty one convicts who escaped Imperial prison farm by sawing a bar remain at large. A rigid investigation of the wholesale delivery is planned. The escape occurred Saturday night through a small hole made by removing one bar. Guards found the break yesterday morning and patrols were sent out. A file or saw was smuggled in and used. Five men were captured Sunday afternoon.
Defense files a novel motion seeking to quash the Sissons indictment arguing the repeal of an old law by a new murder statute abolishing degrees leaves him free of any charge. The court overrules the motion, confirming the indictment remains valid under the existing law.
Weather data shows Saturdays relative humidity from 671 percent to 78 percent and Sundays from 71 to 89 percent, indicating fluctuating humidity levels across the weekend.
President Wilson discussed the five percent rebate for imports in American vessels with several interpretations. He believes discounts may not apply where special treaties with other nations are in force.
Betting on the world championship is light and even money bets are common. Snodgras will be out, and no announcement was made today about the opening game pitchers.
Police and detectives arrested militant suffragette leader Annie Kenney at a London theater as she prepared to speak, marking the start of the group's fall campaign. The action disrupted the event and removed a principal organizer from public demonstrations.
A laundry ad urges patrons to test services by checking for correctly finished garments, free from frayed edges, torn button holes, or smashed buttons, claiming better finish and longer life for linen.
The record outlines the bill path from January to September including committee hearings in early months and final conference actions. Key steps show introduction by Mr Underwood, passage in the House with 132 nays, Senate finance committee work, Senate passage with 44 to 37, and conference adjustment.
After nearly six months in Congress the tariff bill becomes law, the first Democratic tariff in a quarter century. Known as the Underwood-Simmons bill, it aims to raise ample revenue with a projected surplus of at least 16 million dollars yearly. The Senate trimmed the general rate from the House, settling the final average ad valorem duty at about 27 percent, down from the present 35 percent. Key compromises include wool duties, rotton cloths and yarns, and hat industry protections in Connecticut, with wool duties taking effect January 1 and free raw wool on December 1.
Francis Burton Harrison arrival as Governor General in Manila signals a push for island independence. He pledges immediate tribal citizen control by granting natives a majority on appointive commissions and on the Philippine legislature, marking a first step toward self rule.
State Department solicitor Folke ruled that Canadian immigration forces did not violate Harry K. Thaw's treaty rights when deporting him weeks earlier. The decision centers on Thaw’s status as an American citizen and the legality of the deportation under treaty protections.
Fourteen passengers were killed and twenty eight injured when the Kiev to St. Petersburg express collided with a stalled locomotive near Dvinsk Russia. The accident occurred October 6 and involved an express rail service from Kiev to St. Petersburg.
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