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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
1
The document lists officers and directors including A. J. Nance as President J. Coit as Cashier J. R. Cristal as Vice-President E D Curtis as Assistant Cashier Ed Bates J H Paine A C Owley and Dr J M Inge as directors.
Recalls of Diaz to run as candidate appear unlikely. Huerta faction indicates Huerta will not run, yet rebels oppose Diaz as much as Huerta, dimming prospects for peace.
The recall of Felix Diaz to Mexico to lead the Huerta faction in the looming election alarms officials. They see Diaz as complicit in Madero's downfall and doubt U S recognition until he proves a capability to restore order despite a hoped for era of peace.
The message promotes prudent banking and saving to prepare for future storms. It urges readers to build financial security now with sound banking and money set aside for emergencies.
The Accommodating Bank lists officers and directors including President W B McClurkan Vice President J L Blewett Cashier B H Deavenport Assistant Cashier R M Barns D R Turner W J McCray J F Raley G H Blewett in a formal roster.
In Brownsville a clash between police and sheriff’s deputies left Police Lieutenant Puig dead and Policeman Havre Sheriff Ryan and Deputy Longoria wounded. Officials said the shooting began after police announced charges in the corporation court for discharging firearms within city limits.
Maeek Hurst a stone mason in Bloomington Indiana killed himself and one daughter with a stick of dynamite after gathering his family in his bedroom saying we will all die together. The blast fatally wounded another daughter and wounded two more. His wife escaped.
J D Beckham who says he represents Farmers Underwriters Insurance Co was arrested in Paris Texas after authorities said he could not present a Texas business permit. The firm reportedly carries 200000 in insurance for farmers and merchants in the area.
Professor A. M. Stewart of Beckville Panola county died in Carthage from blood poisoning after a tack pierced his foot. The prominent East Texas educator had taught for many years and his death is noted as a tragic accident in Panola county.
Just opened after a successful first year the business reports capacity strains in the cleaning department. It has installed the latest dry cleaning machinery to handle delicate fabrics without fading or shrinking. Offers cleaning dyeing repairing and pressing at high standards.
Mexico City report says the court investigating the deaths of former President Madero and Vice President Suarez concluded no punishable crime was involved. The six month inquiry examined hundreds of witnesses.
Juarez officials say Francesco Villa, head of the Constitutionalists in Chihuahua, will be publicly executed on an international bridge over the Rio Grande if he is imprisoned at Palomas. Americans would be invited to witness the hanging to show how a bandit and traitor are treated in Mexico.
Washington on September 19 says the administration expects Huerta will not run again and stands ready to renew negotiations with the Mexican government through John Lind at any time.
President Huerta has sent instructions to Gen. Felix Diaz in Europe to sail home within days. The move signals adherence to the February pact with the American embassy that Diaz may pursue the presidency without obstruction.
The body of the late Mayor Gaynor arrived this morning on the Lusitania and was moved to his Brooklyn home. It will lie in state at City Hall tomorrow ahead of the funeral Monday.
The jury has returned its verdict in a Hartford case on special issues, with the verdict said to favor the plaintiff. The judge will render the final verdict later based on the legal points involved.
Jury discharges in Sconce versus Sconce mistrial entered by Judge Spencer after thirteen days of deliberation. In Hutcherson versus Hartford Fire Insurance, verdict on special issues finds Woodward knew of extra policy and values burned house at 3750. further judgments issued in several related cases including First State Bank of Dallas foreclosure. Two juries remained out as Cramer versus First State Bank began in district court.
The North Texas Normal College enrollment reached 792 by noon Friday, nine above last year, with 8 or 10 more awaiting registration. By 6 o'clock Thursday the total stood at 777, and officials expect the 800 mark to be surpassed by night. If trends continue, the first week gain will be about 250 over last year.
Enrollment at C I A reached 412 by noon with 50 more girls awaiting registration and a projected 462 by night. Last year on this date 361 enrolled, a gain of 101. Week end total expected near 500, driven by many graduates from other colleges and junior class sectioning into eight divisions to handle registrations.
Weather outlook for Denton and vicinity shows generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Earlier forecast notes an odd temperature range from 571 percent to 85 percent, which appears garbled and not usable for specifics.
We offer superior laundry service and will make your washables look their best. Send your items next week and we will strive to do the work right hereafter, letting our quality speak for itself.
Senate expected to take action on the currency bill by October 6 as Chairman Owen predicts the measure will be ready. House leaders choose to keep the House in session to exert moral influence over the Senate.
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Owen said the currency bill would be ready for action by Oct. 6. House leaders rejected a recess to preserve a Democratic moral influence as the bill moves through Congress amid a slim Senate majority.
In Washington on September 19 three Democrats opposed the administration currency bill. Calloway of Texas joined Elder of Louisiana and Witherspoon of Mississippi in casting nay votes while many Republicans and progressives supported the measure as a clear improvement over prior law.
Democratic tariff conferees say a settlement on flour and wheat duties was reached last night. The agreement, not fully published, reportedly puts both wheat and flour on the free list with a 10 cent per bushel duty as a compromise measure.
Arguments by defense counsel against seating members of the Frawley committee occupy tribunal time and prevent testimony today. The impeachment trial proceeds with scheduled motions and potential witnesses pending further ruling.
Impeachment Court votes to keep Frawley committee Senators on the case. Governor William Sulzer loses bid to exclude the eight members and faces charges including false campaign receipts, perjury, witness interference, larceny in stock speculation, threats to influence public officials, and corrupt conduct affecting stock prices. The court proceeded with the trial, signaling possible limits on testimony this session.
Gov. Colquitt announced the appointment of Sidney J. Bass of Kaufman County and W. O. Stamps of Upshur County to the Texas Prison Commission. Bass replaces R. W. Brahan and Stamps replaces L. W. Tittle, with former Senator W. O. Murray as chair, already serving. Bass and Stamps will begin duties in mid October.
The article notes the House favored a 10c per bushel duty on wheat and free listing for flour, while a parallel proposal levied a duty on imported wheat and 45e per barrel on flour under similar terms. It contrasts this with a prior plan that taxed wheat at 10c per bushel and left flour duty-free.
Preston McGoodwin Oklahoma editor was confirmed as Minister to Venezuela at $10,000 annually. His confirmation, delayed over charges of being a Republican, was argued by supporters to reflect a Democrat record.
Detectives found complete death certificates tied to Hans Schmidt after his confession to Anna Aumuller's murder. The health department records suggest Schmidt planned additional killings. The search for Helen Green, who vanished a month after writing to Schmidt she could not live without him, began today.
New York police believe Hans Schmidt, killer of Anna Aumuhler, and Dr. Muret the dentist arrested are relatives, likely cousins. It may be the Schmidt in custody is an impostor and not the real Hans Schmidt whose Germany record has been traced. The head of the dismembered girl’s body remains unfound.
New York September 19. District Attorney Whitman opened an inquiry to determine if the death of Big Tim Sullivan on the railroad was accidental or a murder where the body was placed on the tracks by footpads.
Congress man Slayden announced he will not run for Texas governor next year, citing the high cost of campaigning. He had been discussed as a possible candidate.
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