Cursory Audit Proposed After Seven Year Review in Denton County
Denton County auditing committee named by District Judge Otter and Grand Jury urges a special auditor to balance the books in the County Treasurer's office. The five day limit hampered a full seven year examination. report covers county finances from 1903 to 1910 with notes on the County Clerk and Tax Collector's ledgers and sworn monthly reports.
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Messrs Ap, Duggan
Ed F. Bates
Hi G Allen
Otter
Commissioners’ Court
Poperly
Clem B. Potter
District Court
Denton County
Teas
Orr
Opening Exercises At North Texas State Normal Attract Big Crowd
The 1910 11 session opened with the largest enrollment day in history at North Texas State Normal. Attendance at noon stood 558 with expectations to exceed 575 by day's end, surpassing last year’s 724 high. Clergy and trustees welcomed new students as President Bizzell outlined programs and entrance procedures.
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State Normal
North Texas State Normal
Smith
W. T. Whiteside
F. L. McFadden
Bruce
A. D. Rogers
First Christian Church
Helt
Bizzell
College of Industrial Arts
Normal Opening Best in History Honors First Day Enrollment
The report notes a historic first day with total enrollment reaching 575, up from 553 the previous year. The tally marks a record opening as the institution reports strong freshman and transfer intake across multiple departments.
Bank robbers guilty in Harrold bank case
Vernon report states Allen Hindglass and H A Warner pleaded guilty in district court to three counts of complicity in the Harrold bank robbery last April. Hindglass drew eleven and a half years while Warner received eight years. Frank Holloway missed his appearance and remains on bond.
Republicans Alarmed as Maine Democrats Win Big
Maine swings to a Democratic majority with governor and state offices, giving Democrats control of the Legislature 92 to 88 in the House and 10 to 63 in the Senate. Hale succession and a prohibition vote loom as Plaisted cites high prices and party control as causes. Arizona follows with 36 of 42 delegates to the constitutional convention and recalls on the ballot. Tennessee mix shows independents poised to back Hooper while Patterson’s withdrawal sparks party power plays.
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Maine
Senate
Eugene Hale
House
Plaisted
Arizona
Sta
Tennessee
Helgq
Hooper
Patterson
Local Optionist Leads in South Carolina Governor Primary
With 92 0090 of 110 000 counted in the second primary Cole L Blease the local optionist leads C C Featherston the state wide prohibitionist for governor. The article notes the contrasting personalities of the two figures as the race tightens.
Arkansas Initiative Fails To Conclude As Returns Incomplete
In Arkansas incomplete returns show the initiative and referendum constitutional amendment appearing to carry, but final results are not yet available. The status remains provisional as counties continue tabulation.
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Arkansas
Bryan Pleased by Maine Result and Arkansas Referendum Move
W. J. Bryan expresses pleasure at the Maine result and gratification over the success of the initiative and referendum movement in Arkansas.
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Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Maine
Arkansas
First National Bank of Denton on Roll of Honor
Among 520 Texas banks only 77 earn the Roll of Honor and the First National Bank of Denton is the sole bank in Denton County to meet the standard. The article urges the public to bank with this strong, prudent institution noted for security of deposits and honest management.
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Texas
First National Bank of
Denton
Denton County
First National Bank
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