Trades Do Exhibit Offers Cash for Prettiest Baby
An announcement invites parents to bring their baby to the Trades Do exhibit tomorrow with a $5.00 cash prize for the prettiest infant.
11 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
1
An announcement invites parents to bring their baby to the Trades Do exhibit tomorrow with a $5.00 cash prize for the prettiest infant.
Dallas October 11 detectives and Assistant County Attorney Bane conducted a secret inquiry into the Brown murder case detaining W Rh Styron and G W Swor, attaches of the office where the victim was found. After hours of questioning no evidence supported an arrest and both men were released by order of Judge Crawford and County Attorney McCutcheon.
Dallas jury imposes ten year penitentiary term on Raymond Drouilhet for the murder of his wife. Drouilhet was the sole defense witness and testified the shooting was accidental.
Washington reports deep concern as Provisional President Huerta arrests 110 deputies and five absentees and suspends both chambers after demanding the withdrawal of a warning resolution. Dominguez had attacked Huerta in the Senate and warned of worsening conditions, famine and currency depreciation.
Mrs Wimberly describes the day of her husband’s death claiming he pursued her as she threw a parasol at him. She says she did not see him alive again and that she did not shoot him.
Mrs. Tennie Wimberly testifies in District court that Lon Wimberly drank and quarreled before his October 16 1911 death at their Northeast Denton home. She recalled him entering, speaking about a phone, and a struggle that ended with his death as the case heads to the jury.
A mid ocean fire aboard the liner Volturno triggers emergency wireless SOS calls. Storms hindered crews but pilots and other liners aided in the perilous rescue, saving hundreds while casualties mount and distress spreads across the fleet.
In a raging storm off Fishguard England on October 11 the liner Volturno en route from Rotterdam to New York burned and sank. Wireless help from nearby ships and lifeboats saved 521 of about 657 aboard, leaving 136 confirmed dead with many rescued at dawn after hours of peril. No native born American on board.
After yesterday's arrest of 110 members of the Chamber of Deputies, Victoriano Huerta declares a virtual dictatorship and suspends both houses of the Mexican Congress. The move signals a grave political crisis in the country.
An advertisement touts expert laundering of women's waists and dainty garments. It invites customers to send items for trial, claiming outfits will look better than when new and promising ongoing service after showing results.
Adolphus Busch of St. Louis died in Vila Lily Langensehwalbach Germany last evening at 8:15. His wife and son August were at his side as he passed away peacefully. August Busch had traveled there after receiving word his father was sinking.
Albany October 11 Gov William Sulzer faces a verdict from the High Court of Impeachment as final arguments concluded. The court adjourned to Monday to decide ballot method and address constitutional objections before voting on guilt or innocence and possible removal or disqualification from office.
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Department is advised by the U S Department of Agriculture that the open season on ducks geese and other waterfowl and shore birds in Texas runs from November 1 to February 1. It had been set as October 16 to February 1.
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