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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1912
Page
1
Severe wind and rainstorms caused heavy damage across Salina area. Smoky river town Gypsum, with about 100 residents, was about half under water. Many barns and houses near Mcpherton were blown down.
In Hartford on October 12 a verdict of 80000 dollars plus costs was awarded to D. E. Loewe & Co of Duxbury against members of the United Hatters Union in the Federal District Court. The ruling cites Sherman anti trust law implications.
A famous suit seeks treble damages totaling 240000 dollars against the Hatmakers Union. Plaintiffs allege a conspiracy to ruin their business due to the factory’s refusal to unionize.
Miss Lee Barrett, 22, was dragged from her buggy by a mulatto assailant and assaulted one mile from the City hospital as she returned to Union hospital. Morris Sheppard to speak on Christian Citizenship in Dallas on November 3.
The record notes today s score 2 et B76 SO Total as part of the world championship standings with a close result affecting competitors.
In Boston a misty scene as the Giants face the Red Sox in game five. Mathewson and Myers duel against Bedient and Carrigan with Boston taking a 2 0 lead after Yerkes' two base hit and Doyle miscue. Merkle later doubles for New York and scores on Gardner fumble.
New York October 12 The Giants trail after four games with two losses and a tie amid sliding results. The Sox lead 3-1 needing two more wins to clinch while the Giants must win three. Yesterday marked the last receipts share for players totaling 147,572.28 with 88,543.57 to winners and 59,028.90 to losers.
Associated Press dispatch from Fort Worth reports Howard Geers, a motorcyclist, died today from injuries suffered after colliding with a woman on Thursday. The incident occurred near Fort Worth and details of the collision are under investigation by local authorities.
Chicago, Oct. 12. President Roosevelt labeled Governor Deneen of Illinois a friend and ally of Lorimer. He accused Deneen of deliberate and windy perversion of the truth.
A Dallas Alumni association notice, routed through the secretary of the Dallas group, urged all North Texas alumni to attend the Texas Oklahoma football game at the ball grounds during the Dallas fair on October 19. The message came from H. B. Seay, secretary, requesting a joint alumni turnout.
In New York Oct 12 Jack Rose testified he would reveal every detail of the alleged plot to kill Rosenthal. Rose said Becker urged murder and framed the gunmen if they failed, naming a partnership dispute over a gambling house and a $2,500 mortgage as the motive. Witness Maurice Luban identified two gunmen and the murder car driver.
Constantinople Oct. 12 140000 Turkish troops from Asia Minor concentrate to push total European and Turkish forces to about 400000. Ottoman authorities strengthened defenses south of the Bulgarian frontier and Turkish officers warn Bulgarians against expecting a quick advantage from mobilization.
Harry N. Snow of California, a New England Conservatory alumnus, has been chosen by the Normal board as teacher of music to fill the vacancy caused by Miss M. Manora Boylan's resignation. Snow comes recommended from the Conservatory and has two years in the Normal department plus prior experience as a music supervisor in public schools.
A cooler trend for Denton and surrounding area with lower temperatures tonight and again Sunday. Winds light, skies mostly clear, no rain expected.
The letter quotes Robert Burns urging a young friend to gather money by honorable means to secure independence in old age. It endorses starting a fund now and keeping it at Exchange National Bank as a prudent step toward financial stability and steady growth.
Fire in Lewisville on Saturday morning caused the death of Emory Hines, about 20, and produced losses estimated over 26 thousand dollars. The blaze started downstairs at the Commercial hotel and spread westward threatening the business district before a bucket brigade and extinguishers contained it.
The warm spell ended as a low front arrived Friday night dropping temperatures to near freezing by Saturday morning. The Weather Bureau issued a frost advisory for Saturday night as birds headed southward indicating colder weather ahead.
Subdued search ends with discovery of the burned body of Emory Hines on Saturday forenoon. An undertaking was arranged awaiting relatives. Reports of a second body in the ruins were later deemed a misidentification by physicians. E K Aly lists losses around 500 with 1500 insurance, bringing the total loss to nearly 25000.
The Daughter of the Confederacy will stage a benefit performance Monday at the Majestic Theater both afternoon and night. Proceeds fund a Thanksgiving box for Old Soldiers at Austin, with Manager Moorman donating the theater. film use is the only expense.
Marshall Reid and Navy Lieutenant Commander Austin were rescued by an oyster boat after their hydroplane caught fire at 150 feet near Cape May and fell into the Delaware Bay. They drifted for hours on pontoon buoyancy before bumping a stake and being saved. No injuries reported.
Fire at Al Wilcoxons residence on North Locust street Saturday morning, caused by an oil stove explosion. The department responded quickly and chemical apparatus doused the flames with minor damage, mostly from water. High winds aided the risk, but swift action likely prevented a larger blaze.
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