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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1913
Page
1
The notice urges choosing a strong safe bank with a successful record. It appeals to mercantile and farming businesses, claiming conservative banking and long term support, inviting customers to give the bank their business.
The Denton County National Bank presents its officers and directors led by President W B McClurkan and Vice President J L Blewett. Cashier B H Deavenport is listed with R M Barns Ags J Cashier D R Turner W J McCraw J F Raley and G H Blewett among the board.
Engineer Billy Mason of Commerce and Fireman Harry Sterling of Mt. Pleasant were fatally injured in a Cotton Belt derailment near Coppell. James Hawthorne of Dallas was seriously hurt as the engine left the track on a curve at about 35 miles per hour and several cars derailed and overturned.
One hundred thousand copies of a fake newspaper titled Sunday Telegram were printed in Philadelphia and promoted as detailing the Harry Thaw shooting. The hoax netted its promoters two thousand dollars before police halted circulation.
We offer foreign and domestic fabrics at reasonable prices. Our tailoring focuses on the better class with double assurance of satisfaction. A new dry cleaning plant adds to our complete North Texas facilities with expert cleaning and dyeing. Our Furnishings department completes the package for discerning customers.
Government forces captured Nanking today while rebel troops fled into the countryside as Shanghai reported the fall of the city. The dramatic advance marked the last stronghold of the rebel forces collapsing under government pressure.
The Young People's Federated Societies, after August union meetings, vote to invite delegates from each society to a September 9 gathering at Miss Susan Cobb's home to perfect the federation. Rev. Oscar T. Cooper says the central executive committee will guide quarterly cultural and recreative meetings. ministers Caldwell and Rogers support the plan.
John McDowell of near town was wounded by a 22 caliber bullet when a rifle he handled discharged before he could aim at a hawk. The injury to his right hand causes considerable pain but is not considered dangerous.
Residents of East Hickory Street report an effectual compromise reached Saturday with the city in the rock crusher injunction suit outlining terms and anticipated relief.
A Saturday compromise in the District Court between Fast Hickory Street residents and city aldermen ended a nuisance injunction over a rock crusher in the cotton yard. The city will move the crusher to another site, ending the dispute as the Denton Laundry complained of dust and noise. The judge set no injunction. The docket lists various civil actions and habeas corpus for Jim Crutchfield, charged with murder, who was granted bond.
Thaw’s lawyers outline steps for a legal battle aimed at securing release on habeas corpus. A court decision scheduled for tomorrow could trigger immediate transfer to immigration authorities for deportation from Canada.
A group of constitutionalists seeks government action to block Thai authorities from granting a permit to import rifles and ammunition for protection of American property, arguing concern over foreign access and security.
Reports from Mexico City describe a surge of patriotism with pledges of loyalty to Huerta and calls for military instructors in multiple cities. A large Independence Day parade with 20 000 marchers is planned, while a Morelos planter delegation offers a 3 000 000 peso subscription. In Washington no word is received from John Lind at Vera Cruz as the Mexican situation stalls.
In Calumet Michigan on September 1 the copper mine strike escalated after nine guards fatally shot Margaret Fazakas, a miner's daughter. Guards say they fired to protect property while strikers accuse them of firing without provocation.
R. J. Shelley, a prominent local citizen in Cleburne, died last night from internal hemorrhage. The obituary notes his standing in the community and the sudden nature of the illness.
Pegoud completes a safe loop the loop in a biplane at Juvisy France, flying at a height of about one thousand five hundred feet. The stunt showcased by the French aviator highlights early aerial acrobatics as crowds watched from the field this September leg.
William Philson a full blood Choctaw Indian of Tishomingo Oklahoma killed himself after learning by letter that a tract he once sold for a small sum had recently sold for 3 000 000 dollars due to oil discovery on the property in Pueblo Colo a report dated September 1.
Three hundred twenty civilians and forty five policemen were injured in Dublin yesterday amid rioting tied to the tramway strike. One civilian died of his injuries. In England both Union and Liberal parties seek political gain from the unrest. The Manchester Guardian accuses Dublin police of brutality and liquor-fueled violence.
In Sherbrooke Harry K. Thaw’s lawyers prepared for a court clash before Judge Hutchinson to halt Thaw’s release on a habeas corpus writ. Police Chief Doudreau of Coaticook had arrested Thaw, and release could trigger deportation by immigration officials.
Washington reports the Senate finance committee will present a plan to raise income tax only on fortunes above $250,000 to the Democratic caucus. Insurgent Democrats say they will fight the proposal.
Clyde Harris cut his foot at work near Krum. Six bales of cotton have been ginned at the Kelso gin and eighteen at the Leavert gin so far. School opens in Justin on Monday September 1.
Dublin reports fierce rioting connected to a tramway strike. Hundreds wounded including thirty constables. ambulance strains fill hospitals as police baton charges spark clashes near O Connell Street and Sackville Street. James Larkin arrested during the unrest.
The piece argues laundering at home may appear cheaper than professional services when factoring in the laundress’s wages meals soap starch fuel and related costs. It invites readers to do their own calculations and compare.
The final August union service gathered a large crowd at West Hickory street First Christian church. Rev. J W Caldwell preached, Rev Fred L McFadden assisted, and Rev Rogers led the order of worship as a four-church choir led the singing. The sermon urged life’s highest ideals and the Golden Age as the spirit age. Next Sunday churches resume regular schedules and plan fall work.
In Washington on Sept 1 Senator Clarke urged an amendment to the tax on cotton futures with no delivery. He called the New York Cotton Exchange and the New Orleans exchange gambling institutions and accused speculators of illegal, selfish business. He asserted the New York exchange controls world cotton prices and questioned its right to exist.
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