Deadly Capitol hotel fire claims unknown victims in Houston
An early morning blaze at the Capitol Hotel in Houston destroyed seven downtown businesses and killed three unidentified victims. Firefighters rescued guests in night clothes as heavy flames and collapsed floors endangered occupants and nearby stores. Fire origin undetermined. Jim Davis was badly burned while aiding women and children.
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Houston
Toxy
Capitol Hotel
C. C. Priday
Munn Dry Goods Company
Ms. A
Jim Davis
Crice May Be a Republic Crackdown Rumors
Fragmentary OCR text hints at political faction claims and potential leadership changes. Mentions various names and a public drive increasing an army quota amid community chest efforts.
Methodist Ladies Elect Officers For Next Year
The Methodist Church Missionary Society of Mexia elected officers for the ensuing year. Appointments include President A H Berry and Vice President H B Stevens, with several secretaries and treasurers, reflecting optimism for cooperative work in the coming year.
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Missionary Society of the First
Methodist Church of Mexia
A. H. Berry
H. B. Stevens
Spikes
Ernestslgrange
Gane Sinclair
Ben Smith
Alexander
Kruger
McFillan
W. 3. Landrum
Allen Etchinson
Mary Mayo
George Peyton
Roy. Bass
The
Missionary Society
Rebels encircle Mexican capital near Veracruz
Dec 18 report from the De La Huerta press bureau says rebel troops are completing a circle around Mexico City. Headquarters are reported to be less than fifty miles from the city.
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Vera Cruz
de la Huerta
Mexico City
Alleged Auto Thieves Are Arrested Here
Constable Joe P. Felz and deputies arrested two men Monday afternoon on auto theft charges linked to a Ford in Houston. The suspects dismantled the car and sold parts to three people in Mexia before recovery. Suspects are named Robert Pounds and Dials, first name uncertain, held awaiting Houston officers.
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Joe P. Felz
Sheriff
Houston
Felz
Mexia
Robert Pounds
Dials
Mexia High School Honors Buildin g Program Draws Community
A Mexia school program showcased pride in the new high school building. Superintendent Puckett introduced Judge W. M. White of the school board who recalled local schooling history. Ben Smith lauded the district, Principal R. M. Andrews spoke on ideals, and Miss Anne Earle led physical education features including animal imitations calisthenics witch dance and jingle bells.
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Hirsamita Ledbetter
Puckett
Jude W. M. White
Mexia
Toy
Ben Smith
Moxia
R. M. Andrews
Department of Physical Education
Anne Earle
Desenberg Proposes Memorial Auditorium For Mexia
In an interview a Mexia resident submits a plan to build a Memorial Building for World War veterans on former hotel lots. He proposes funding from M C A and Hotel Company assets, managed by the American Legion, to create a three story public auditorium and support youth groups.
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Monnday
Desenberg
Mexico
Mexia
Opinon
Young’ Mens Christian . Association
Public Library
American Legion of Mexia
Ycome
Limestone County
American Legion
Lesgion
Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Mexicc
Lota
Mexia High School Opening Draws Large Attendance
The auditorium of the new Mexia high school was packed Monday night for the opening and presentation of the building. Attendees toured the facility and praised the modern equipment and furniture, noting the high standards set by the school board for educating children and urging others to visit soon.
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Mexia
A Leaguers Meet Here as Trial of Klansman editor Proceedes
The trial of Klansman editor Caburn King continues in Atlanta with testimony from Phil F. Cox who says a mysterious "voice" directed the killings and purchases of weapons. Experts discuss sanity examinations of Fox and paranoid traits shown by physical tests. Defense rests and rebuttal claims are expected to reveal sensational angles.
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Atlanta
Phil F. Cox
Caburn
J.C. King
Cad
Fox
King
Vox Wa
Meeting of T A league moguls to settle future in Mexia
In Mexia on Friday the T A league moguls will decide the next president or re elect W R Davidson as head. Rumors name Dallas men Joe Gardner and Doak Roberts as possible nominees but neither seems likely to win. Temple seeks sixth Texas League city inclusion as Waco Abilene football title chatter swirls. Brazos side Abilene favored to win the state clash.
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T. A. League
Mexia
W. R. Davidson
Joe Gardner
Doak Roberts
Dallas
Texas League
Roberts
A. B. Johnson
Marlin
Star Navy
Davidson
Eubanks
Sherman
T. A. ‘Teague
Max Gibbs
Chicago
National Association
Temple
Joop
Hetup
Waco
Abilene
Tigers
Brazos
Hotel owner shot in Oklahoma afray in Duncan
Albert Berell a 45 year old hotel owner is dead after a night time shooting in Duncan Oklahoma. Robert Jernigan a Negro porter is in critical condition at Maylow hospital following a mob incident over a discharge order amid allegations of improper conduct with waitresses.
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Jernigan
Berch
Hughes Developments Add Alexander 3 Producer.
The J. K. Hughes Developing Company reports Alexander 3 came in Monday and is today credited with a flow of 2 100 barrels daily. This puts three producers on the Alexander tract. Hughes Developing Company’s Morrow 1 in the Curie field is also reported as having production.
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J. K. Hughes
Dai
Eleiton
Hughes
W R Wright Accepts Day Clerk Post at Majestic Hotel
R N Wright of Celeste has accepted a position as day clerk at the Majestic Hotel in Abilene Texas. Local Baptists raise over 100000 for endowment fund at Simmons College with five gifts of 10000 each and a drive to reach 200000 by January to match Newark General Education.
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R. N. Wright
Celeste
Hestic
Abilene
Texas
Fand Simmons College
Pkign
L T of
Newark
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Hicks
Henry Mathis
Jack Bradley
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Rob Reese Hutchinson
Congress Today
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Interstate Commerce Committee
Foreign Relations
House—Ways and Means
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James M. Collins
Marion County Criminal Court
Indianapolis
Ind
Warren T. McCray
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J. Desenberg
Larlie Betts
T. A. Leaguers
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R. E. Sparkman
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