Wheeler Denies Indictment as Defense Battles Key Witness
Senator Burton K Wheeler testified to deny government charges over oil permits. The defense targeted George B Hayes contending the letters show financing only for Campbell. Witnesses include Arthur Melzner and Henry Stern with corroborating testimony planned.
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Paul R. Mallgn
United Press
Great Falls
Mont
Burton K. Wheeler
George B. Hayes
Wheeler
Gordon Campbell
Montana
Hayes
New York
Campbell
Edwin S. Booth
Department of the Interior
Merchants Plan Meeting Next Tuesday Evening
Mexia retail merchants association secretary G L Crow announces a meeting for Tuesday night April 23 in the Topic Cafe dining room on Palestine Street. The session will set monthly meetings and cover business matters. Justice S H Flake will discuss the Texas Bogus Check Law and other new merchant laws. Delegates will be named for the state convention in May at Sas tin. All city merchants are invited.
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G. L. Crow
Mexia ‘Retail Merchants Association
Topic Cafe
Palestine Street
S. H. Flake
Texas
Scout Work Expands In Limestone County Effort
The April 20 meeting at Personville school urged community support for the Boy Scouts, outlining budgets, leadership needs, and the move toward forming Limestone County council. Leaders invited participation in the May 6 Mexia celebration and described nonsectarian, nonmilitary aims and the duty of troop committees.
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M. J. Paul
Cason
Chamber of Commerce
Personville
du Puy
Troop No. 1
Boy Scouts
Parent-Teachers Association
Vaughan
Limestone County Council
Mexia
Texas
J. K. Hughes
Ma. Cason
Paul
Personville Boy Scouts
Pergonville
Must Have Constructive Program For Posterity Declared
Grand Chancellor Charles E. Baughman of the K of P lodge of Texas urged a constructive program during San Jacinto Day observations before his departure on April 24. He called for building churches and schools, parks, roads, and better use of resources to bless the present and enrich posterity.
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K. P
San Jacinto
Charles E. Baughman
The
K. of BP. Lodge of
Texas
Here
Woman's Union Welcomes New Members at Teague
After a regular meeting of the Woman's Union of the First Presbyterian church a reception was held in the church basement to welcome ten new members added during a recent revival. President Mrs J D Marysin gave the welcome address, followed by comments from Mrs Geo Campbell. Refreshments of chicken salad sandwiches cake and lemonade were served. About fifty attended the reception.
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Teague
Woman's Union
First Presbyterian Church
J. D.marysin
Africans Vote to Boycott The Prince of Wales Visit
In Johannesburg the African Native Congress called for a boycott of the Prince of Wales visit after Bloemfontein shootings. A proclamation urged natives to refrain from welcoming H R H. Four workers were killed when police fired on strikers at Bloemfontein. Miss Teresa Ellis returns home from Mexia after a visit.
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Johannesburg
African Native Congress
Bloemfontein
Prince of Wales
H.R. H
Teresa Ellis
R. P. Ward
Denison
Mexia
Nation Debates 76 Verdict as Thorne Is Hanged
Norman Thorne, a Crowborough farmer, was hanged at Wandsworth for Elsie Cameron Thorne's murder despite Conan Doyle opposing capital punishment. Elsie’s body was found dismembered after his claim she died by hanging herself. Pathologist Sir Bernard Spilsbury supported circumstantial evidence against Thorne, while debate raged over the guilt and the use of capital punishment.
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United Press
London
Arthur Conan Doyle
Norman Thorne
Crowborough
Wandsworth
Elsie Cameron Thorne
All England
Thorne
Conan Doyle
Fixt
Miss Cameron
Elsie
Bernard Spilsbury
J. W. Hill
Young Slayers Of Bobby Franks Linked To New Murder
A headless torso of a young woman found on Chicago golf links is investigated as a possible copycat by police. Officials cite similarities to the Leopold Loeb Bobby Franks case and note the killers may still be at large.
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Bobby Franks
Chicago
Badlong
States Attorneys Office
Franks
Leopold
Dickie Loeb
Groesbeck Park Praised by Mexia Official visit
Mexia commissioner Blake Smith praised Groesbeck’s park during a visit Tuesday invited by Mayor L. L. Brown and Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce secretary Farrow. The park features an artesian spring fed lake, a 65 by 50 foot swimming pool, a smaller pool for children, a bathhouse with 50 rooms, a clubhouse, and extensive playground equipment. Brown oversees the improvements, aimed at making the park a regional beauty spot once completed.
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Groesbeck
L. L. Brown
Blake Smith
Smith
Mexia
Brown
Farrow
Grove Park
Mayer Brown
Hughes Pennants Are Distributed By Boy Scouts
Boy scouts distributed J. K. Hughes Day pennants by placing them on cars and trucks in Mexia to promote the May 6 celebration. The executive’s office marks a growing scout presence with exhibitions and signs, aided by Dick Wagner and the Mexia Daily News in compiling a scout scrapbook for Limestone County scouts.
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J. K. Hughes
Mexia
Dick Wagner
Mexia Daily News
Limestone County
Boy Scouts
Legion Endowment Fund appoints Field Secretary for Texas drive
Frank B. Strester is named Field Secretary to organize and push the American Legion Endowment Fund campaign in Texas. He plans visits to major communities to aid Legion committees and public spirited citizens in setting up endowment fundraising and ongoing work.
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Texas
The
American Legion Endowment Fund For Disabled Men and the Orphans of Veterans
American Legion Endowment Fund
Frank B. Strester
Legion
Mexia Business To Close For Gushers Cup Game
Mexia business houses will close Friday from 2:30 to 6:00 p m to support the city in the opening game of the season for the Gushers. Mayor J Sandford Smith urges firms to shut during the hours to back the team as it seeks the attendance cup again and pennant momentum after defeating Austin.
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Mexia
J. Sandford Smith
Gushers
Austin
T. A
Cameron Oil Mill Blaze Threatens City in Texas
A Tuesday afternoon fire at Cameron Oil Mill caused about 200000 dollars in damage and destroyed the mill, a church and a residence while injuring nearby structures. Fire units from Rockdale Temple and nearby towns aided, with several freight cars and fuel oil tanks lost.
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United Press
Cameron
Texas
Rockdale
Remple
Dallas Wins Right To Raise Utility Rates Without Vote
Dallas secured a Supreme Court ruling allowing public utilities to raise rates without voter approval. The decision held a traction company franchise is not a contract and can be altered by the legislative branch of municipal governments. The report from Austin notes fair weather in East and West Texas tonight with rising temperatures tomorrow.
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International News Service
Austin
Dallas Today
Supreme Court
Marion Thomas Denies Charge in Youth Death
Hollie Thomas, 19, a Lime Stone County farmer, died after a Friday night scuffle near New Hope. Marion Thomas, 21, neighbor, is free on 2500 bail on a murder charge, denies the accusation, and a county grand jury will probe the case after Justice of the Peace Williams Kennedy released him.
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Hollie Thomas
Limestone County
Marion Thomas
Liberty
New Hope
Justice of the Peace Band
Hollie
Marion
Groesbeck
White Popejoy
Scott Reed
Justice of the Peace
Williams Kennedy
Thomas
Thrilling Race Fails to Save Japanese Steamer Raisuko Maru
The White Star liner Homeric raced through mountainous seas to reach the sinking Japanese freighter Raisuko Maru but could not reach in time. Though it appeared certain rescue was possible, endless waves and poor positioning doomed the attempt leaving all hands lost. News story notes Homeric heads to New York as search boats set out from Nova Scotia.
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United Press
New York
Nova
Postal Clerk Death At San Angelo Office
Oscar Fartsch 44 a postal clerk killed himself at his San Angelo apartment after writing money orders claiming the task ruined him. He was found dead by fellow employees with a revolver in his hand.
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San Angelo
Oscar Fartsch
Fertsch
Dallas Fire Causes Fifty Thousand Dollar Loss
A fire of undetermined origin broke out in an annex of the Santa Fe building under construction in Dallas during the night. One firefighter, Captain C. C. Archer, was injured when he fell over debris as damage reached about $50,000.
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Dallas
Santa Fe
C. C.archer
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Henry Stern
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Washington, D. C
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Sastin
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Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Groesbeck Park
Hughes
McCormick
Herrin Herrin
Marshall P. McCormicck
Henrn
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Frank &. Streeter
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