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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
1
Eddie Hasha of Waco Texas died alongside five riders and 19 injured when his motorcycle plunged from the Motordrome at Newark. One more victim, William Sarnott of Newark, dies later, raising the death toll to seven with six others in critical condition.
Chicago September 9 Jules Vedrines, a French aviator, led the aviation meet by flying 124.8 miles at a speed of 105.5 miles per hour as the first contestant today.
Washington dispatches report Mexican border tensions as US troops stand ready on one hour notice. Salazar encamped near the border, with patrols led by Lieutenant Johnson. officials fear intervention leaning toward extra congressional session. A reported Federal victory at Nacazor is disputed. Further north, thirteen Federals repelled Yaqui attackers at Golonia Periqura, resulting in five soldiers and four citizens dead including a woman.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports arms and ammunition authorized by President Taft for Americans in Mexico are held at Douglas Arizona awaiting staff delivery to avoid rebel capture. General Steever confirms border patrol now has enough troops to repel raiders.
Associated Press dispatch from Austin says Governor Colquitt granted a respite for Jim Palmer, a Black man, delaying his execution until October 12 for the death of his wife in Hill County, with the original date set for September 15.
State Bank Examiner W L McFal checks in on First Guarantee State Bank officers and directors. First deposits expected this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Temporary fixtures used. bank occupies North Side quarters formerly of Fast National. Denton now has four banks with combined capital 250000 and surplus 120000.
Bank statement dated September 4, 1912 shows resources including loans and discounts and various assets. It lists bonds to secure circulation, due from reserves, notes of other banks, and redemption funds. The document details totals for assets and reserves in the banking report.
Capital stock paid in 1000000 of which 80000 is paid in. National Bank notes outstanding 25000. Amounts due to other National Banks 440. Deposits subject to check 368805. Time certificates 7500. Certified checks 500. Cashier's checks outstanding 5732. Notes and bills rediscounted 602159. Money borrowed certificates of deposit 25000. State of Texas records show bank official J. Colt sworn September 6 1912. Notary E L Brown Attest: J M Inge J R Cristal Alvin C Owley Directors.
Health officer asks parents to watch for children's diseases as the inspection period expands to ten schools.
The City Health Officer reports two contagious skin diseases prevalent among children and an eye infection on the North site. Teachers instructed to send home any child with symptoms such as a red spot or blister on the hand face or lip or nose. The head condition causes lumps at the hairline and requires precaution.
The census bureau releases its inaugural public report detailing ginning statistics. The document covers production figures, processing benchmarks, and regional outputs for the cotton season awaiting further breakdown.
The first Census Bureau ginning report for 1912 shows 729,926 bales ginned before Sept 1, with Texas contributing a large share. Compared with 1911, overall ginnings are down. Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and others show varied totals, while round bales and sea island cotton are included in the totals.
Washington reports wide debate over U.S. intervention and a possible special session of Congress to decide sending troops across the border. Government faces pressure while the army stands ready for emergency action, with officers fearing a protracted campaign against Mexican guerrillas could mirror old Philippines incursions.
Detectives report a post mortem exam shows Bugs Raymond died from a fractured skull rather than heart disease caused by heat as previously claimed. The Chicago case dated September 9 contrasts earlier Saturday reports. The probe seeks to clarify the pitcher’s sudden death.
Little Rock Ark Sept 9 The state election from governor down is in progress today and the weather is fine. Voters weigh important amendments including prohibition of liquor sale and manufacture and the grandfather clause.
Portland Maine reports a close gubernatorial race with Governor Plaistead a Democrat facing Republican William Haines. Separate dispatch notes a fraud probe panel meeting in Columbia South Dakota to start inquiry into irregularities. Wilson opposes Smith in Jes the Senate race while New York politics see Dix contested by a progressive faction.
Mrs John R McLean wife of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Washington Post publisher died at her summer home in Bar Harbor Maine this morning of pneumonia Associated Press dispatch. Pure Food workers will organize a country wide association to campaign for Gov Wilson by Associated Press Tignatch New York Sept 9
Weather report from New Orleans indicates generally fair skies for Tuesday following a period of unsettled conditions. Winds are light to moderate with temperatures mild and no significant precipitation expected.
An official bulletin notes the A and M building fire as incendiary in origin while other dispatches report Gov Colquitt's return to Austin and McLennan County's wet election majority. The agriculture department will issue a six month irrigation bulletin by W L Rockwell of San Antonio.
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