08 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1912
Page
1
Athena Underwear promises dainty satisfaction in a knit garment with warmth. Notable features include shoulder stay sloping shoulder and curved armhole. The design differs front and back to create a temporary fit with fuller seat and back. Let us demonstrate Athena.
Frosts in the Rhine valley destroy vines worth millions of dollars and devastate local winegrowers. In Topeka Kansas Senator Wam A Pfeffer, a populist politician from 1591 to 1896, dies at Gre Hola aged 41 after a leg injury.
Wayne Lind of Jefferson reported that an automobile owned by Mr. Cate of this city was destroyed yesterday in Terre ll. Lindsay was siphoning gasoline from his car to supply another when a fire started and burned him.
National Park Bank officials confirm a $200,000 package consigned to them by the National Bank of Havana disappeared. A Havana dispatch states the money never reached the post office. The amount consisted of twenty ten thousand dollar bills.
Fragmentary OCR shows numeric chart lines and codes with no readable names, places, or events. The text lacks identifiable people or actions and cannot determine a concrete news item.
Thousands, including women, spent the night at the baseball park awaiting entry. The crowd stretched long as gates opened, with many securing spots for opening day. Authorities prepared for orderly admission and scrutinized crowd numbers.
Opening game of the World Championship Series at Polo Grounds drew a massive crowd with four thousand lining up before the 2 PM start. Tesreau and Myers pitched for New York against Wood and Cady for Boston as Hooper Yerkes Speaker and Lewis posted outs in the first inning. Snodgrass singled and Murray walked before Merkle grounded out ending the frame.
A well developed yellow fever case was taken from the British steamer Chancer Whei on arrival at the mouth of the Mississippi. The patient is a Greek from Santos, Brazil.
In New York five Becker jurors were selected by noon. An anonymous letter threatening death arrived at Attorney McIntyre in court this morning. The writer accused the attorneys of plotting the murder of Jack Zeliz.
Former Attorney General McVeagh denies giving or discussing testimony regarding J P Morgan. The dispute centers on whether Morgan officials engaged in talks with McVeagh or if he was contacted about related matters.
Senate investigation heard Wayne MacVeagh say J P Morgan did not discuss political contributions with him. The most likely basis for Welliver’s story is that H M Twombly told MacVeagh Harriman would raise 240000 and that Twombley expected 40000 while Morgan might provide 50000. Archbold recalled for Thursday testimony as Depew recounts 1944 campaign gift.
Denton County Day on October 1 draws large expected crowds for the twelve chartered special cars. Denton State College students likely to fill many cars while Denton public school pupils may join as a holiday. The Denton Pilot Point band may attend in a body, boosting enthusiasm, with Chamber of Commerce coordinating. Managers urge those attending to inform the Chamber.
Charred bodies of twenty two victims recovered after last night's warehouse blast. Five hundred kegs of powder exploded. Believed fifty killed and several hundred hurt. Also reported Tony Scudelari, injured in the accident that caused Bruce Brown's death, died today. he was Brown's mechanic.
The Bear Sneed habeas corpus appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin is expected to be argued Wednesday if the large record is received in time.
Temple report says Dr. J. M. Murphy, chair of the State Dental Examining Board, refuses Gov. Colquitt’s demand to resign. The Oct 8 item notes the denial and continues to place Murphy in his post.
Excessively high temperatures marked a three day period with Monday reaching 93 degrees and similar measures on Tuesday. Farmers debate rain for fall crops while racing to finish cotton picking amid continuing dry weather as wheat planting continues across all sections.
The document lists officers and directors of First National Bank. W. T. Johnson serves as President with A. D. Turner as 1st Vice President and LH Schweer as Vice President. H. F. Schweer is Cashier, WF Woodward as Assistant Cashier, and Jack Christal as Assistant Cashier. Directors include W. T. Johnson LH Schweer H. F. Schweer L. Bailey A. D. Turner J. A. Hann Jack Christal Wilson.
A compact profile notes Charles M. Schwab started in a store earning two fifty weekly and rose to head a vast steel empire. His quip about driving stakes and urging duty frames a lesson on effort and success. The bank urges readers to open an account, promising safety and service from its officers and staff.
Cettinje dispatch says Montenegro declared war on Turkey. Heavy fighting reported along the frontier with a battle near Tusi lasting through the night and continuing into the morning. Parliament voted 8 900 for military purposes as intervention by powers yielded no result.
Reports from Belgrade say Montenegrin troops crossed the Turkish frontier. The Servian parliament approved an extra $3,900,000 for military purposes.
District Attorney Miller outlined in court yesterday that the Panama Canal destruction plot involved the McNamaras Ortie McManigal and Olaf Tveitmoe. He argued the trio acted as protectors of dynamiters on the Pacific coast as authorities pursued explosives.
Arraignment in Municipal Court of Harrison B. Riley president and Joseph M. Dall secretary of Chicago Title and Trust Co. on charges of renting property for immoral purposes led District Attorney raids against the segregated vice district. Over 400 resort inmates were arraigned in the crackdown.
In the Denton County Odd Fellows association event at Lewisville on Saturday, Mrs. Anna Baker of the Denton Rebekah lodge won a handsome gold pin for delivering the chaplain part.
Mrs. J. C. Brownlow sustained a broken arm Tuesday night after arising from bed she became dizzy and fell. The injury occurred to the left arm just above the elbow.
H. H. Laseter of Fort Worth married Eva Sigler Monday afternoon in Judge Hoskins office with a small group of courthouse staff present.
A Denton retailer touts a wide stock of knit goods and sweaters with a new aviation caps lineup. The ad emphasizes quality and appeals to locals with a claim of offering something better than what Denton folks are used to.
Judge Robt H Hopkins said he favors letting the Sixteenth Judicial district voters decide the appointment after Judge Potter's death. Judge Lee Zumwalt declined to comment but friends expect support for a vote. Judge B F Mitchell confirmed support and County Chairman Belew may join if conditions allow.
The Erb syndicate is not in control of the Katy Railway despite persistent reports. Edwin Hawley left no will and his heirs agreed to place their stock in trust.
Hollie Stephens died from a gunshot wound received in Sleburne on October 8. Authorities reported the incident as a fatal shooting with investigation pending.
Unsettled conditions with showers tonight or Wednesday. Cooler air moves in behind a passing front. Residents should expect breezy intervals and possible cooler overnight lows.
County Attorney Wilson filed a Jim Crow complaint in county court against E. O. Parker a conductor on the Lenton V Dallas line for failing to remove Black passengers from a white only car on the Denton Dallas train on September 14. He warned of a later civil action against Katy Railroad seeking penalties from 169 to 1900 dollars per offense.
Birmingham report states aviator Joseph Stevenson, Mineola resident, fell about fifty feet yesterday and died today from injuries. In Knoxville date notes October 85 and Hillsville conspiracy references appear in dispatches. no clear ties to Stevenson beyond the Birmingham incident.
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