28 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1912
Page
1
The article invites readers to compare locally with other towns, arguing Denton offers goods of quality at equal or better prices. It cites traveling salesmen, residents returning from fashion and bargain centers, and outgoing business through express companies as proof of local competitiveness.
The U S Senate subcommittee finished its inquiry into Mexican revolutions and will likely submit a formal report to Washington within weeks. It urges intervention to protect American citizens, citing testimony from 500 interrogated persons and 75 witnesses. The panel says free weapon shipments favored Madero over Orozco and notes 16 million rounds entered Mexico via El Paso, with American funds backing Madero, not Orozco.
Jim Robinson, a switchman at Port Worth, was badly wounded last night. He stated he did not know when or where he was shot, and the bullet passed through his body just above the heart.
Belfast observes Ulster Day with a calm start as anti home rule forces gather in Ulster hall and many noted men sign the covenant to resist home rule. Women also sign the covenant while riders on horseback carry messages across North Ireland. No trouble had occurred by late hour.
Reports from travelers returning to Harbin describe widespread massacres by Chinese forces in northwestern Manchuria. A messenger says at least 5,000 people were butchered in a single district, including men women and children.
Rice Institute in Houston opened with formal ceremonies and President Lovett delivering the principal address. The school was founded by the late William Marsh Rice and celebrated its inauguration yesterday.
Texas National banks in non-reserve cities increased deposits by 16.996 million dollars between Sept 1, 1911 and Sept 4, 1912, according to the Comptroller's department figures.
In Janesville Wisconsin on September 28 Edward L Dyer once a street cleaner in Chicago and later a multimillionaire gave his last cents to a tramp and then committed suicide ending a meteoric rise and fall The story notes his penniless state at the end and dramatic life arc with no further detail.
A critique urges shoppers to avoid wasteful purchases and to rely on reason. It argues small add ons and frills inflate cost, urging consumers to pay only for what they buy and to save the difference in the Exchange National Bank. It frames prudent spending as self interest and suggests reforms to boost personal bank balances.
The Chamber of Commerce selects a planning panel for Trades Day with directors finalizing setup for October 5 events. committee members include local business leaders and civic volunteers coordinating vendor booths and activities.
Denton Chamber of Commerce directors meet to finalize a Denton special train on October 21 to Dallas Fair events. Plans include recruiting 500 riders, reserving 2–3 coaches for students, and inviting Geo. C. Courtney of a major broom factory for talks. Reports show Old Settlers' reunion costs total $613.91 with a $54 balance.
First National Bank names officers including W T Johnson president and A D Turner first vice president. L H Schweer is vice president with H F Schweer and W F Woodward as assistant cashier. Directors include W T Johnson L H Schweer H F Schweer L Bailey A D Turner J A Hann and Jack Christal.
In Amarillo on Sept 28 District Judge J N Browning remanded J Beal Sneed to jail without bail. He read a twenty minute opinion denying bail and signaling an appeal by Sneed's defense. The courtroom reaction showed strong feeling as the decision was announced.
Gov Brown declares martial law in Augusta after state militia shot three citizens who crossed a military dead line. Alfred Dorn was killed, Robert Christie gravely wounded, Ben F Baker lightly wounded. Militia captains face court martial. Georgiy Hussars ordered to assist.
Austin reports taxable values across 166 counties show a large drop instead of a rise. With 82 counties still to report, total anticipated decrease reaches about 31.5 million dollars, based on current data.
The reported poisoning of Dora Gilbert, former wife of Herman Rosenthal the murdered gambler, was officially confirmed and the District Attorney's office is investigating. She is an important witness in the Becker case.
New York news reports J F Strickland of Southern Traction near agreement to buy the Waxahachie Dallas interurban for about 1 million dollars. The Strickland interests propose paralleling the Stone & Webster line and extending south to Corsicana and Waco.
Lawrence Massachusetts September 28 strike persists despite operatives voting last night to resume work. No trouble reported up to noon as the stoppage extends into today with no incidents noted.
Tonight fair in F Denton and vicinity. Sunday fair and clear. Light winds. No precipitation expected. Temperatures near seasonal norms. Public weather report notes mild conditions ahead.
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