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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
1
Mining men arriving from Durango claim Federal forces act with ruthlessness, killing all wounded rebels in their hands. They report a hospital patient shot after amputation beneath the hospital door.
Frank Stumpf the Stillwater postmaster awoke to an explosion at the post office and fired through a window. He fatally shot an unidentified man attempting to rob the safe as two others escaped. The event occurred near Troy on October 7.
General Li Yuen Heng was elected vice president of the Chinese republic for five years by both Houses of Parliament in Peking. The provisional vice-president's selection confirms the leadership transition as of October 7.
Floods in the Bosphorus kill about six hundred people in Constantinople as cholera and threats of war compound distress. Property damage ranges from 10 to 15 million dollars.
A large crowd is expected Saturday for annual Trades Day. Exhibits from the county fairs may be housed at the Pegden store or Chamber of Commerce rooms if space is needed. Secretary Roark hopes notable Denton displays match or surpass other towns. Entries close at 1:30, baby show starts 2:30, with prize-winning works slated for the Dallas fair.
In Chicago on October 7 the police, after reviewing Spencer's claimed murders, could confirm only one or two killings. Four confessed slayings occurred during his penitentiary term, and a dozen other alleged crimes lack city records.
The Exchange National Bank of Denton Texas lists A J Nance as President J C Coit as Cashier J Br Cristal as Vice President E D Curtis as Assistant Cashier and ED Bates J H Paine A C Owsley Dr J M Inge as directors and officers.
State vs Tom Sissons opened in the Sixteenth District court with jurors selected after Monday's lengthy process. Sissons pleads not guilty to killing his father in law J M Deskin near Lewisville on January 28 1918. witnesses include E J Farrington and deputy Burgess with two defense witnesses Emma Patterson and Dave Patterson.
The Sulzer impeachment court in executive session voted to reconsider and keep in the record Allan Ryan’s testimony that Gov Sulzer asked him to seek Root’s help to influence Republican Senators to halt the proceedings. Testimony showed Sulzer asked Delancey Nicoll to urge Charles Murphy to stop the trial and alleged a $25,000 campaign contribution was refused.
President Wilson chose Dr. Arthur Yeager of Georgetown Kentucky for governor of Porto Rico. The announcement came from Washington on October 7. The selection elevates a Kentucky native to the Caribbean territory’s top post.
The steamship Spokane arrived in port at Seattle safely with all passengers unharmed after issuing a distress call off Vancouver Island. The vessel did not run aground but almost capsized as water flooded the hold due to clogged discharge valves.
Cullen F. Thomas and his bride return from a four month Europe wedding tour. He supports settling conflicting ambitions and defending elimination primaries to unite like minded Republicans, but he declines to say if he will run, promising a formal statement soon.
Announcement Tuesday afternoon that Cashier H F Scheer bought the interest of W T Johnson President in the First National Bank Johnson retiring No successor elected yet Johnson also sold his West Oak street home to W W McKinney formerly of Pilot Point for 7500
Refugees flood across the international bridges at Eagle Pass after U S military authorities abandon local quarantine efforts. Quarantine camps have been set up to examine arrivals as fear of armed warfare drives crossing to the United States. Government officials say the measure balances safety with the refugees’ fears.
Cleveland wins over Pittsburg by 3 to 0 in the interleague series opener played in Cleveland Ohio on October 7. The American League club dominated early and held the National League squad scoreless.
Washington reports expect major rulings on freight rates as the Supreme Court’s first decision day on Oct 20 approaches. Anticipated are the Kentucky rate case the Indiana rate case and the intermountain rate case. National bank stockholders seek to overturn a New York tax on shares. commercial rating firms challenge Kentucky occupation tax reporting.
Advices report General Maas, the Federal commander, forced his way through rebel lines at Peyrotes and is marching to take possession of Piedras Negras. The city faces danger as Federal forces advance to seize control.
Rebels in El Paso issued a statement claiming Gen. Villa was not in Santa Rosalia but en route to Torreon where he aided in capture. They say Villa helped seize Torreon, as federal forces gain ground in Chihuahua and Coahuila, while rebel pay shortages weaken rebel interest after two weeks of reversals.
Forty thousand fans packed the stands at noon for the opening world championship game. Chief Bender arrived in uniform for the Athletics as Marquard and Meyers started for New York. No scoring through two innings. Merkle drove in the first run in the third as Tesreau relieved Marquard in the eighth after Philadelphia scored.
New York on October 7 reports 5,000 fans queued for Polo grounds tickets as gates opened. The line formed from 4 pm yesterday with hundreds camping overnight and the crowd continuing to swell. Marquard Myers Bender and Schang named as the opening game battery. rain threatened as clouds gathered by 11 am.
Chicago reports the National American City series opener postponed due to rain on October 7. No reschedule announced. teams unnamed.
Maxwell Evarts, general counsel for the Southern Pacific railroad, died in Windsor Ontario on October 7.
Miss Nellie Radagan of St. Elmo Virginia loses her nose in an accident and is in a local hospital where doctors plan a historic graft. The left index finger is used as the nasal bridge with skin grafts to be completed in about two weeks before finger amputation to form a new nose.
Dallas County Attorney McCutcheon says he will immediately file suits to restrain disorderly and bawdy houses on the reservation. The actions target property owners and agents responsible for renting these premises.
Houston dispatch reports five of the twenty one convicts who escaped from Imperial farm are back in custody. Five were recaptured and one returned voluntarily, keeping the escape incident actively unresolved.
Unsettled weather continues tonight and Wednesday with probable showers. Monday's temperatures ranged from 62 to 85 degrees.
A pamphlet extols a laundry service promising well finished shirts and garments free from frayed edges or torn button holes. It urges patrons to test the service to see improved durability and a longer life for their linen.
The 1913 World Series opener features the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Giants at Polo Grounds in New York tomorrow. Connie Mack and John J McGraw manage. pitchers Bender and Secan for the Athletics and Mathewson and Meyers for the Giants are listed as likely. Play starts at 2 pm Eastern. receipts are shared among players, with last year’s split at 60 percent to the Red Sox and 40 percent to the Giants.
The 1913 World Series begins with the Giants led by John McGraw hosting Connie Mack's Athletics at the Polo Grounds. Thousands rush the gates as bands play and fans bring lunches, while venues swap between New York and Philadelphia for the ensuing games.
We offer a range of goods and prices for trade. Maple wheat flakes maple corn flakes olives sour pickles tiny peas pork pack pickles gal breakfast bacon rutabaga white turnips sweet potatoes. Call for fresh vegetables.
Complete unofficial averages place Ty Cobb highest in the American League at .388 with Jackson at .368 and Speaker at .364. In the National League Brooklyn's team leads with a .400 mark in 37 games, while Jake Daubert shines as team leader at .359.
Nome Alaska Det. 7 reports the storm abating today after partial city destruction. Unidentified bodies washed ashore and about 500 persons rendered homeless by the disaster.
Nome Alaska reports a near total destruction along two miles of waterfront after a fierce storm on October 7. A nearby fire endangers the cold storage plant housing the main winter food supply, amid urgent outside assistance requests.
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