Judge Potter in District Court Refuses New Trials
Monday's docket adjourned with orders in multiple cases. Day and Jerome Day appeals noted for assault to murder. Delos Bradford burglary case granted no new trial. sentences suspended pending appeal. Divorce granted Jones. lien correction and foreclosure actions resolved. Florence Phillips et al. vs Fannie Stanley et al. heard regarding bay sale commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos Bradford
Jim Champion
Parilee Clayton
W. C. Orr
Isabel Griffin
R. J. Wilson
State
J. W. Day
J. T. Day
T. J Brcek
Suretlee
Jerome Day
J. T Day
Ang
Brock
George Jones
Sallie Jones
Tom Lovell
J. S. Crawford
Orra C. Moore
I. J. Copp
Florence Phillips
Fannie Stanley
Forest fires in Minnesota and Canada leave 100 dead
News wires report fires across Minnesota and Rainy River district in Ontario have killed over 100 people with estimates up to 400. About 5,000 are homeless as investigators cannot assess the damage because the ground remains too hot to walk on.
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Winnipeg
Man
Minnesota
Canada
Rainy River
Ont
Fatal Runaway Crash In Clarksville Claims J. K. Daugherty
In Clarksville on October 11 J. K. Daugherty, 36, was fatally injured when his horses bolted after a passing locomotive. He was thrown from the carriage his head struck a rock and suffered a deep cut. Daugherty was a well known local resident.
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Clarksville
J. K. Daugherty
Daugherty
Mrs Streight Case Fallout in Texas Murder Hearing
In Waco on Oct 11 Mrs Minnie Lee Streight charged with murder of husband T E Streight faced a habeas corpus dispute. The court overruled a motion to delay the trial and the indictment against Streight was not quashed. Separate action against alleged accomplice Mrs Patsey Neff was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Counsel disputes over grand jury partisan influence continued. In Abilene Dallas won the 60th IOOF encampment with Paris and San Antonio involvement. Dallas officer H J Embers led, and a gold medal was presented to retiring Chief Patriarch Harry D Johnson. A postponement due to rain reduced parade activities. In Dallas a civil appeals court urged a rehearing in the Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph case challenging a ten percent prepayment discount ordinance. the company will seek a Supreme Court ruling, while other cities plan similar laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Minnie Lee Streight
T. E. Streight
McGregor Mirror
Fifty—fourth District
Munroe
Neff
Streight
Abilene
Dallas
Texag 1. O. O. F
Paris
San Antonio
H. J. Embers
C. A. Keller
Harry D. Johnson
Corsicana
Johnson
Texas
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Cincinnati
Keller
Special Court of Civil Appeals
Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company
Supreme Court
Denton Pays $15 000 A Day For Cotton In Past Month
Denton merchants estimate daily cotton payments have averaged 15000 for thirty days. Friday and Saturday last week likely brought about 20000 over four days. The heaviest receipts of the year came in Friday and Saturday, with most cotton sold in seed at up to 5 22 per cwt and lint at 14 30 cents. Strong money flow spurred activity, drawing cotton from Cooke and Wise counties as prices remained high.
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Denton
Cooke and
Wise Counties
Pecan Grove Trespass Complaints Spark County Warning
County reports a record pecan crop but owners see increased trespass and nut theft. Officers warned trespassers will be prosecuted. many groves posted. Vandals have damaged trees and green nuts, risking severe penalties under the posted protections.
Appeal of Oklahoma Railroads Dismissed
Oklahoma State Supreme Court dismisses the railroads appeal from a corporation commission order requiring reports on physical valuation of their lines. The court says the order is final and the constitution allows no appeal.
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Guthrie, OK
State Supreme Court
The
Corporation Commission
Lawyer on Trial in Embezzlement Case in San Antonio
Judge Dwyer overruled a continuance in the case of W. M. Clark an attorney formerly of San Antonio now in Houston charged with embezzling 1500 dollars from Mrs Marion Pillsberry. The funds relate to a compromise with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe connected to her husband s death in a wreck.
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San Antonio
Tex
Dwyer
Thirty-seventh District Court
W. M. Clark
Houston
Clark
Marion Pillsberry
Atcheson
Topeka
Santa Fe
Agents Elect Officers Dallas Meeting Sees Florida Convention
The American Passenger Agents elected Charles W. Humphrey of St. Paul as president and Arthur W. Hall of Dallas as vice president. Cordon Noble of Philadelphia was re elected secretary treasurer. The next convention was set for Florida with Jacksonville listed as the likely site. Delegates planned a trip to San Antonio after the session using the M K and T line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Charles W. Humphrey
St. Paul
Arthur W. Hall
Dalas
Cordon Noble
Philadelphia
Florida
Jacksonville
Ikey
San Antonio
Mexican spies target Madero after home attempt in San Antonio
Mexican spies are said to be pursuing Francisco Madero, Diaz opponent, after an overnight break in attempt at Ernesto Fernandez's home in San Antonio. Madero is reportedly staying at a hotel now for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Francisco Madero
Diaz
Mexico
Ernesto Fernandez
Madero
First Orthodox Greek Church to Rise in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas hosts a preliminary meeting to establish the first Orthodox Greek church in the Southwest. Funds for the building were subscribed and Rev. Chris Angelopoulos of New Orleans will lead the new parish amid a local Greek population of several hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Chris Angelopoulos
New Orleans
J L Beaty Dies at Home of Son in County Supt’s Family
J L Beaty died at 3 pm today at his son J W Beaty the County Superintendent. Death caused by tuberculosis. Funeral arrangements not announced at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Beaty
J. W. Beaty
Henders on Corsets Promise Satisfaction and Loyalty
Advertisement asserts confidence in Hender son Corsets claiming they will satisfy customers and make buyers never want another corset or to shop elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
New Line of Fire Proof Earthenware
Local shop promotes mottled earthen ware for kitchen use. The new sanitary, fire proof line is priced affordably. Window displays invite customers to view the offerings.
Three Fires Yesterday Hit Denton Homes and Grass Lot
Denton Fire Department fought three fires Monday in quick succession. At 5 p.m. a residence on South Myrtle Street owned by Mrs. H C Somers escaped major damage as a flue burned out. A 6:15 p.m. grass and debris fire in the Second district caused little damage. At 10 p.m. a fifth district blaze destroyed a small house owned by W D Lacy on North Elm Street, with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Seventh District
H. C. Somers
South Myrtle Street
W. D. Lacy
North Elm Street
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Williams Store
Royal Society
Thomas
Taylor Hardware Co
Denton County National Bank
J. P. Blount
B.H. Deavenport
A. E. Graham
V.pres
R.M. Barns
Asst
the Alliance Milling CO
Ben Key
Record
Chronicle
Office
W. S. Yeagley
Record and Chronicle Office
Terial
Lyon-Gray Lumber Co
N. Elm St
the Exchange National Bank
A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
Weather Report
Potter
J. W
First National Bank
Denton, Texas
Jarrell Evans Dry Goods Co
Oklahoma Railroads
J. L. Beaty Dead
Long & Wilson
Evers Hardware Co
H. Somers
Miayesti Theater
Airdome
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