Moody Baptist Pastor Teaches Texas University Class
Governor elect Dan Moody leads a growing Dan Moody Class at University Methodist Church in Austin with about 150 members and many visitors. He briefly withdrew from the Baptist church to teach without violating vows, and members await his January decision on continuing after inauguration.
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Austin
Texas
Dan Moody
University Methodist Church
Moody
Methodist Church
Rotary Meeting to Feature Parker and Salvation Army
Rotarians will hear Captain ZH Parker and the Salvation Army corps of Mexia lead the program at the noon Thursday meeting. The Community Chest Campaign result will be announced, and Rotarians will vote on the member who has given the most service in the last year. L S Petterson will present the service cup, to be awarded the following week.
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ZH. Parker
Salvation Army Corps of Mexia
Rotary
L. S. Petterson
Nami seeks pardon by withdrawing appeal in Texas murder case
Otto G Nami of Cureo former University of Texas student convicted of murder of John Ross in Austin three years ago and sentenced to 15 years submitted to the Texas court of appeals a motion to withdraw his appeal If granted the motion would clear the way for gubernatorial pardon Cold wave halts many wildcat operations with plans to resume soon.
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Austin
U.P
Otto G. Nami
Cureo
University of Texas
John Ross
Travis County
Ross
Court of Appeals
Nami
Zeke Marvin Denies Providing Evidence In Pardon Inquiry
Zeke Marvin of Dallas testified before a House committee about Governor Ferguson’s pardon of Albert Rowan, who received a 50 year murder sentence. Rowan also faces a 25 year federal sentence. Marvin claimed no fee was paid for the pardon and described related attorney fees and petition efforts.
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Austin
U.P
Zeke Marvin
Dallas
Ku Klux Klan
Texas
Hous Committee
Miriam A. Ferguson
Albert Rowan
C&s
George Street
Rowan
Marvin
Ferguson
Albert
John E. Shelton
Travis
James
Goveror
Shelton
Cop Accused of Assault on Two Fellow Officers
Fort Worth news reports two assault to murder charges will be filed against Clarence Leslie, a policeman, after a street confrontation in a drug store. He allegedly attacked two fellow officers who were called to arrest him for disturbing the peace, and fired shots. Chief Henry Lee suspended him immediately.
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Fort Worth
Der
U.P
Clarence Leslie
Leslie
Henry Lee
Steam Heat To Be Ready For Service At Church
Rev. H. L. Munger announces that the First Methodist church will be steam heated by Wednesday night for the mid week prayer meeting. He urges a large attendance and notes his interest in Thomas from the New Testament.
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H. L. Munger
First Methodist Church
Thomas
Jury Deliberates in Doheny Fall Oil Conspiracy Case
The Ellis Hill oil conspiracy trial against E. L. Doheny and Albert B. Fall went to a 12 member jury in Washington. Defense attorneys urged acquittal while recounting wartime and personal histories. proceedings paused as jurors consider whether the defendants defrauded the government in Elk Hills and Pearl Harbor era contracts.
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Washington
Ellis Hill
Sop. Om
Meeling
E. L. Doheny
Albert B. Fall
Interior
Fils Hill Naval Oil Lease
Fears Harbor
Hawaii
Two Marine Planes Reach San Diego Area After Texas Flight
Two Marine planes took off from Fabens Texas and faced trouble while the Navy department reported no injuries but said the aircraft were unfit for further progress. Other Marines landed at Lordsburg New Mexico and safely reached Tucson. Preparations indicated they would reach San Diego later that afternoon.
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Washington
Fabens
Texas
Navy Department
Lordsburg
N. M
Tucson
San Dhreo
Dallas widow writes to charity seeks to meet mustached cane man
A 53 year old Dallas widow pens a letter to welfare worker Mrs. Walker claiming she is a talkative Bohemian singer and former mother of six who wants to contact an elderly charity case gentleman described in local reports. Mrs. Walker says Juliet will not receive the man's address as they would not be mutually suited.
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Dallas
Birs
Albert Walker
City Hall
Jarman
Former Kaiser Confined By Influenza At 87
Wilhelm Hohenzollern former Kaiser of Germany is reported sick with influenza in London at age 87. The illness began as a cold and follows a brief recent illness. family had feared complications.
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London
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Germany
Hospital Bash for Mrs. Rogers
Rebecca Bradley Rogers released on $5,000 bond. She was rushed to Seton hospital by her husband after an incident at the Buda bank Saturday. She denied harming her mother and said she would tell details later.
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Austin
Rebecca Bradley Rogers
Buda
Seten
S Rogers
United Rat
Canton murder trial links Pat McDermott to Mellett death
Canton Ohio December 15 United Press says the murder charge against Pat McDermott features the crime ring seen as plotting the killing of crusading editor Dana IR Mellett. Prosecution introduces witness Wm Betzler who ties McDermott to Canton liquor runners and boasts of protecting himself from arrest.
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United Press
Canton
Ohio
Dana IR
Mellett
McDermott
Pat
Pat McDermott
Don R. Mellett
Coolidge Voters Reject City Improvements Bond Plan
In Coolidge Texas on December 15 the measure to issue bonds for sewer and water improvements failed 155 to 29. The $40,000 proposal would have funded $20,000 for sewers and $20,000 for water works, with health department input cited.
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Coolidge
Texas
State Health Department
Democrats Attack House Tax Cut Move In Senate
Washington December 15 Democrats opened their senate campaign against the House Ways and Means committee action to kill tax reduction this session. Senator Pat Harrison Mississippi accused Republicans of defying President Coolidge by blocking any tax cut now. Senator Swanson Virginia charged Republicans are delaying until 1928 to use treasury surplus for a tax cut.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Coolidge
Swanson
Virginia
Treasury Department
Bryan Building Fine New Church Unanimously Approved
Plans and specifications for a $75,000 church were submitted by the building committee to the First Baptist Church in Bryan and unanimously accepted during the Sunday 11 o clock service.
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Bryan
First Baptist Church
Death sentence affirmed in Langhorn murder case
W H Langhorn, condemned for the murder of high school girl Valera Zapalec, had his death sentence upheld by the Court of Appeals. The crime occurred February 2, 1925, when Langhorn abducted Valera and her sister Minnie during a motor trip. Valera was killed when she tried to help her sister.
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Austin
U.P
W. H. Lang
Walhorn
Era Zapalec
Fn Weal- Fayette
Langhorn
Pel Hillan
Valera
Minnie
London man to receive aid amid harsh living conditions
A London man named John W. Bishop is linked to a difficult tale as he faces abandonment and squalid rooms. He learns aid may come from an unexpected source, highlighting hardship and the search for support.
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Iran
John W. Bishop
London
Les
Man in Conference Over Manslaughter Case
An attorney for a man linked to a manslaughter case in February 14 is in conference with the governor this morning. The text refers to a pardon for his son in law and mentions Collier’s recent activity.
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Pebmery
Cena Han
Le Five Tour Of Sou West Flyers In Early Cold Weather
A fragment describes a five man group touring the Southwest by air as temperatures hovered near freezing. The text notes the weather turning solid after reconnaissance and references arranging planes for a Sunday trip with limited details on participants or exact routes.
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Sou West
Rezence
Rica
The
Bonday
Gas Shortage Devastates Mexia Amid Cold Spell
Suffering grows as Lone Star Gas faces blame for two days of low pressure. Mexia residents sue for reliable supply while officials and the city manager demand immediate action. Weather promises continuing cold and tighter demand compels curtailment of service.
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S. L. Chase
Lone Star Company
Dallas
Mexia
West Texas
Headquard Star Gas Com Company
Ger
Lone Star Gas Company
Ron
J. G. McIntosh
City
Mgr
Mexia Daily News
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Liontarian Inn
Lions Club
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