26 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
1
A Denton promotional notice asserts local merchants offer goods of quality as cheaply as any town in the southwest. It invites shoppers to compare prices with distant centers, noting traveling salesmen and returning residents frequent the area and that outgoing business with express companies reflects activity.
An Associated Press dispatch from McKinney reports Cullin county taxable values declined by more than 1 million dollars compared with last year due to the reassessment of 1911. Denton area weather forecast calls for tonight and Friday fair conditions.
A recently defeated candidate for the democratic county nomination paid $1 into the Wilson Marshall campaign fund on Thursday. The act is seen as a model for other defeated candidates and even successful nominees to contribute and support party funds.
Amarillo dispatch details former City Marshal John Blanton as a key witness in the Sneed case. Blanton testified he guarded Sneed from March to July, noting Sneed later released him then rehired via telegraph. The defense argues the homicide followed an affair with Mrs. Sneed and Boyce, while witnesses discuss letters and plotted threats amid the trial proceedings.
Washington dispatch reports Nicaraguan insurgent leader General Mena captured last night and to be moved to Panama under guard of American marines. The development is seen as signaling the end of the revolution.
Five U.S. customs officers in Big Bend county battled a Mexican rebel band attempting to round up cattle in Texas. The clash ended with the officers seizing 150 horses and steers from the rebels. No fatalities are reported.
In Juarez on September 26 the railway and telegraph link to Pearson mining camp were cut. Reported siege by about 600 rebels surrounds the town, raising fears for the camp and its workers.
Federal forces annihilated a seven member rebel band on a canyon edge near Orizaba, according to a dispatch from Mexico City dated September 26. The clash marked a decisive Federal victory in the region.
Frost swept across Oklahoma with a 36 degree low in Oklahoma City last night. The cold affected many areas as farmers and residents prepared for the early season chill.
Census Agent Baxter telegraphed his report on beginning statistics in Denton county for the Bureau report to be issued October 1. He visited the gin there on Wednesday.
A jury remained out late with no verdict in the Swearingen case. Reports indicate the jurors continued deliberation as a hung jury was declared again.
Seagraves pleads guilty to burglary in Roanoke, receiving a two year penitentiary term. Other criminal docket items resolved or continued include guilty pleas for assault and burglary. Jury deliberations in the Swearingen arson case extended into Thursday with no verdict at press time.
A Tex as Democratic drive reports donations totaling 26 contributors at 26 dollars each to the Wilson Marshall fund with a target of 50000 dollars for the National committee. Judge Odell says Texas can reach the goal but needs broader, larger contributions and statewide effort.
The bank names its officers including President W T Johnson and Vice President F H Sehnweer. Cahier H F Schweer and assistant cashiers WF Woodward and Jack Christal are listed, with directors W T Johnsen LH Schweer H Fchweer Bailey A J Turner J A Hann.
In 1902 municipal and county taxes totaled 917 million dollars. By 1912 it jumped to 2 082 million, averaging 200 dollars in taxes per US family and contributing to higher living costs.
In New Haven Connecticut on September 26 Wilson outlined support for initiative referendum and recall with the notable exception of judiciary recall. He paid a high tribute to Senator LaFollette in a well received speech detailing his positions.
The 6 am reading showed 46 degrees with frost in the Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma. A 52 degree drop from Tuesday was noted in the morning, reflecting a sharp cool spell.
A call to action promotes sending a photo of oneself to delight a mother and her children. It urges readers to participate now by sharing a picture to make an other mother happy.
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