11 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
1
The piece notes a rise in soft hat popularity for fall with both imported and Stetson styles. Fashion leaders wore them last year, but this season they appeal to a broader audience among the conservative set, spanning older and younger buyers.
Edward T. Stotesbury testified before the Clapp committee that he raised over 165000 for the 1904 Republican campaign and more than 100000 in 1908. He said several steel companies were among the 1904 contributors.
Cleburne October 1 National Committeeman Sells says Texas has contributed ten thousand dollars to the Wilson Marshall campaign fund and that more donations are arriving faster than before.
Navy department advices confirm the dead marine from the Leon Nicaragua engagement is Harry Bourcois. His father resides in Boerne Texas.
New York and Boston battled in the fourth game of the world championship. The score details show L 220354 8. 67 SS Total with Tesreau and Myers Batteries, Woods and Cady contributing as listed in the AP report.
New York opens the World Series game amid light rain with 10 000 fans in attendance. Boston pitcher Wood and Cady and Gardner produce early scoring plays including a three bagger by Gardner. The struggle continues as New York and Boston exchange chances and a wild pitch creates risk.
Express Messenger Burgett thwarted a northbound Kansas City Southern train robbery between Hatfield and Potter at 2 am. While fighting the four masked robbers at thirty miles per hour, he was beaten and wounded but refused to reveal vault locations. A wounded bandit was later found by a posse as the others fled.
Baseball game at Polo Grounds New York shows Boston leading early with six runs in the first, one in the second and sixth innings, and New York posting a 4 run third, six in the sixth and final ninth inning. Gardner and Stahl notable on offense for Boston and New York respectively with multiple hits and RBI.
Rebels in El Paso warn Mexican Northwestern Railway officers not to reconstruct the line after Oct 15, threatening to shoot operators. In LiREDO a force of 1,800 rebels under Gen Campos defeated 159 Federals near Yerma, with only 17 Federals surviving.
New York October 11 The Jackson-Mack Manufacturing Company one of New Yorks largest silk petticoat makers filed for bankruptcy as demand collapsed due to the popularity of tight fitting dresses.
Associated Press dispatch from Muskogee reports three robbers looted the Oklahoma State Bank at Council Hill last night. A running fight with citizens followed the escape. the amount stolen remains unknown.
The settings cover Waco Dallas and Oklahoma City with short dispatches. Wilson leads betting at 4 to 1 in New Work. Alex Johnson convicted of murder and sentenced to five years. The City Federation of Women’s Clubs seeks trailer segregation for smokers on street cars. Twenty infantile paralysis cases reported in Oklahoma. H J Brunig elected president of the State Photographers’ Association. C W Taylor resigns as elector candidate to run for the vacancy caused by Senator Mayfield’s resignation.
Weather forecast notes unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with fair skies and cooler temperatures. Strong winds are not mentioned.
The text cites Robert Burns advising a young friend to gather money by honorable means and to save for old age. It promotes starting a fund now and keeping it at the Exchange National Bank, encouraging readers to share the joy of its steady growth.
Podgoritza dispatch reports Montenegrin troops seizing the Turkish fort dominating Tushir as Balkan tensions rise. The advance comes amid Balkan conflagration fears and Athens pivot toward war readiness.
Athens October 11 All indications point to a forthcoming war Princess Alice wife of Prince Andrew will depart for the frontier with a number of nurses aiding the troops and civilians in the conflict nearby.
Montenegrin forces captured Deutch mountain after thirty hours of battle under direct royal command. The Turkish commander and many troops were involved and the first shot was fired by Prince Peter.
In Indianapolis 1914, government attorneys questioned whether Samuel Gompers attended November union meetings. A hotel employee testified he was present nearby. The defense objected, but the court ruled the mention irrelevant to the case.
Dallas October 11 1912 The Texas State fair opens its 1912 session tomorrow at 11 oclock with repairs complete and most exhibits in place Officials expect record attendance due to regional prosperity Major days include Labor Day October 13 A M vs Arkansas football October 26 and many theme days such as Press day Confederate day and Texas Cotton Growers day
In the country several aims are shut down due to no bagging and ties. Lloyd gin used baling wire to secure bales. Taylor Brothers report dwindling supplies and a Houston car en route. Gins have closed temporarily as shortages push prices up and suppliers scramble for materials.
A dated list outlines several local observances and college days across Austin and surrounding counties. October 24 marks Stationary Engineers and Woodmen events with Austin College and Texas Christian University. October 25 features Southwestern University and Trinity College. October 26 lists A and M College and University of Arkansas events. October 27 concludes with a closing day.
Cotton ginning reports from three local gins indicate 3 079 bales by Thursday night up to the current season. This year shows a larger yield than last with an increase over Oct 9 1911 by 1 028 bales. The season outlook suggests a notably bigger total yield than the previous year.
New York chauffeur Thomas Ryan, an eye witness to the Rosenthal murder, showed fright and said he knew one of the killers but could not identify him amid the dispute over the gunmen.
The P. P. A. of T. will hold its convention in Dallas on October 9, 10, and 11. The Shaw Studio will close during those dates so the staff can attend. The event aims to share ideas with top photographers in the state for community benefit.
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