31 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
1
Our ready to wear trade has been larger than expected and caused some delays. The rush is easing and we will stock fresh goods so customers need not take the leaving items unless they want them, ensuring access to new arrivals before Christmas.
The Court of Criminal Appeals issued the first ruling on the new murder law abolishing degrees in the Claude Cook case from Denton County. The opinion discusses the law's effect on earlier trials including the Tom Sissons case and details the legal rationale that offenses under old murder statutes remain punishable under the new framework with a substituted penalty.
Crayton Stevens and his wife, wealthy residents, died in a Chicago fire while attempting to rescue their pet dog. The blaze trapped them in their home, according to early reports from Oct 31.
In Our New Home we occupy a new building and invite customers and friends to inspect the conveniences provided for the banking public. The bank aims to serve Denton County with substantial, serviceable facilities equal to any Texas bank. Encouraging words from the community are gratefully received, and ladies are especially invited.
A. J. Nance serves as President with J. R. Christal as Vice President. J. G. Coit is Cashier and ER. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier. Directors include A. J. Nance, J. G. Cout, J. R. Christal, Ed F. Bates, Dr. J. M. Inge, Alvin C. Owsley and John H. Paine.
Associated Press dispatch from Dallas reports no confirmation that Meade Barr, charged in Florence Brown’s murder, will be brought to Texas via New Orleans. Police Chief Ryan and Barr’s whereabouts remain unknown in Dallas.
Troops moved into Ludlow to seize weapons during the West Virginia miners strike and the surrounding trouble. They planned to disarm more than 1,000 strikers in the heart of the strike zone as patrols clashed with demonstrators.
Associated Press dispatch from Trinidad Colorado reports Adjutant General Chase ordering entry of the Ludlow strikers colony and the disarming of over 1000 miners. Strikes around Ludlow swarm the hills as arms are surrendered.
The House debated a resolution by Rep. Hensley of Missouri endorsing England's Naval Holiday proposal. Republican Leader Mann and Speaker Clark favored approval, but action was deferred indefinitely due to few members present.
In a Senate joint resolution Senator Overman of North Carolina proposes constitutional change to curb an old abuse. The plan would let the President veto parts of an appropriation bill and allow a majority vote in each house to override a veto, instead of a two thirds requirement.
Chief John W. Ryan County Attorney Currie McCutcheon and Detective Dewitt of Dallas led Mead Barr from Memphis in connection with the Florence Brown case. They hurried to Union Depot and were lost among crowds with unclear plan. Indiana officials David Peyton and Dr J H Walker may be traveling with Texas officers.
Enrollment at the High School, ward schools, and colleges Friday reached 2,957, about 43 short of 3,000. City school totals include 1,486 at CRE Oren Wis bee and 1,468 at other institutions, with variations across listed schools and wards.
Atlanta on October 31 Leo M. Frank, sentenced to hang for the Mary Phagan murder, was denied a new trial today. His only remaining option is an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Washington officials held an all day discussion on how many regional banks the proposed currency bill should create. Proposals ranged from three to fifteen with Senator Owen pushing to cut from twelve to ten. The administration signaled this as the most significant concession the President was willing to offer.
Judge Hoskins ordered the clerk to issue citations to guardians and bondsmen in several probate estates to show cause why reports have not been filed. Estates named include Wm A Blage minors J M Blage guardian Thomas D Wharton Jr minor J D Wharton guardian Hallie McKamy minors Elizabeth McKamy guardian Howard Dunbar alias Charlie Aldridge minor J T Lively guardian Mary A Farris minors Lizzie C Farris guardian. In Eli Gee estate temporary admin J T Smith final report approved with funds to Pilot Point National Bank after deducting 120 for services and costs. Smith named permanent admin with 1900 bond. appraisers J R Jones W F E Mountain Tom Jones named.
Materials for the Denton County Confederate monument are arriving from the supplier. Katie Daf fan Chapter U D C plans to meet Sul Ross Camp U C V to plan districting of the city for tag sales on Monday November 3rd. Committees led by Mrs Gatewood and others will run the district campaigns and aim for a substantial increase in the monument fund.
Fragment shows loans and discounts 0.5 280 336.42 and overdrafts 8539.80 secured and unsecured. Securities U S Bonds 6192.76 and banking house 25245.00. Due from national banks 10749.38 cash items 9282.92 and legal tender notes 1100.00. Redemption fund 1695.85 and total assets around 8428 600.29 9228.92.
A rash of burglaries hit Sadler in this county last night with seven businesses broken into and minor sums taken. Only one store remained untouched as police investigate the coordinated surge.
A bank pledges careful attention to every account regardless of volume, welcoming new depositors and assuring they will receive the same high level of service as established customers.
An advertisement urges customers to send items for professional cleaning and restoration. It emphasizes careful handling, no home repairs, and returning objects in original beauty through skilled, manmade restoration.
Washington October 31 There was no cabinet session to discuss the Mexican situation as the President will travel to Princeton to vote Tuesday and no official plan of action will be discussed until late next week.
Vera Cruz October 31 Gen Felix Diaz and companions sailed today aboard the American battleship Michigan en route to Havana. Diaz friends ashore were unaware he had departed.
Associated Press reports Diaz will be transferred to a New York and Cuba mail steamer at Progreso Yucatan per a message from Rear Admiral Fletcher.
Reports from private and railroad telegrams say the rebel force besieging Monterey has been driven from the outskirts. Generals Teller and Maas arrived with 700 federal reinforcements after a nine day march from Laredo. The Mexican National railway reports say rebels burned 650 freight cars, three passenger cars, seventeen locomotives and parts of the old Mexican Central railway during the siege.
The French miners at San Ignacio, Sinaloa, are under potential danger. The Navy department instructed Admiral Cowles to act as needed to prevent killings, leaving the method to his discretion and hoping marines would not be landed unless no other option exists.
El Paso reports says Villa's advance guard nears Chihuahua city causing desertion by Federal troops. Citizens panic while Federal troops tear up rail lines on retreat, leaving thousands of Mexican and American residents with limited escape options.
In mid ocean off Hamburg on October 31 the liner Kron Prinzessin saved twenty two of the twenty five crew members of the bark Patrick after three were washed overboard before rescue.
In Versailles on October 31 Victor Sloeffler a German aviator and his mechanician fell 400 feet when their aeroplane capsized The pilot suffered only severe bruises while the mechanic sustained a broken leg The machine's canvas wings broke the impact cushioning the fall
In Indianapolis on October 31 the national convention of Methodist men adopted a resolution backing national prohibition and supporting the Anti-Saloon League efforts to end the manufacture and sale of intoxicants.
Wellington reports Oct 31 that a general coal miners and checkers strike has halted nearly all work in most port cities. Food is scarce for the poor as efforts to resume shipments stall.
Associated Press dispatch from London reports speed ace Percey Lambert was killed when a tire burst during a bid to beat the one hour and other world records. He was traveling off the rate of 114 miles per hour when the accident occurred this morning.
James J. Witt and Frank A. Vanderlip spoke at the Investment Bankers Association of America banquet warning business leaders. Hilly warned railroad financing is waterlogged with bonds and needs a restored bond standard. Vanderlip cautioned Congress about a ruinous flat money policy and Senate fear of opposing the public wishes.
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