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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
1
Twenty alleged rum runners jailed after a border patrol raid in El Paso. A Mexican man was badly wounded during the action and two cases of canned alcohol were seized. Several vice dens were raided and suspects rounded up as the United States pledged full cooperation with Mexican forces to clean up Juarez and environs.
Pikeville Kentucky June 10 Congressman John Langley Republican completed a 10 hour jail term for contempt of court after proclaiming a warrant sworn by a woman to be a lie. He was fined $10 and faces further penalties including a six year sentence and $10,000 fine in a liquor conspiracy appeal.
Patrons and residents in Mexia press for a citywide delivery system to serve all merchants. Local officials note Mexia lacks a community delivery, while many firms already run independent deliveries. At a recent Austin retail meeting, delivery service was discussed as a key benefit for residents and businesses.
Robert McCartey received a 47 year penitentiary term after a district court jury found him guilty of killing G. M. Rogers and his estranged wife Pat Rogers on the Dallas Fort Worth Pike April 13.
The Weatherford Crump firm will loan $200000 to the Texas prison system to run operations until this year’s crop sale is ready for delivery to the prison commission. The loan awaits approval from the attorney general and is expected to be issued once clearance is received.
In Austin on June 10 the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed two years for perjury against Rev. A A Davis linked to Klan trial testimony after the floggings. The court also affirmed the death penalty for Joe Brown of Harris County and a life sentence for another prisoner.
United Press reports from Dallas that the Texas State Medical Association moved to suppress unlicensed medical practitioners under the state act. At a 300-member meeting, Dr. C. M. Rosser urged that healing science is not confined to one school and the law protects the public. efforts aim to curb unlicensed practice across the state.
J. M. Whorton of St Louis and H. G. Prickett arrived in Mexia praising The Mexia Daily News. They lauded local institutions and the publishing company as signs of prosperity and expressed high regard for the new newspaper building under construction. They noted the building's purpose impressed them upon arrival.
Brussels June 10 Bel gian Aero Club asks all marine craft near the English Channel to watch for the Belgium balloon entry Prince Leopold. Two men aboard the missing craft lack life belts. Ernest Demuyter piloted the Belgica, declared the winner.
President Coolidge arrives in Washington from Minnesota on schedule at 8 a m and proceeds to the White House to begin a usual day of work in his office.
By Randall Gould United Press staff correspondent forty thousand demonstrators in Pekin vote to fund one million for Shanghai strikers and demand reclamation of foreign concessions while clashes erupt in Canton with Yunnanese forces. American gunboat evacuations and injuries at the Christian College accompany the unrest.
Premier Painleve flies from Toulouse toward Morocco to observe the front with his military advisers. He will confer with General Count De Chambrun Col. Freydenberg and Col. Colombat and gather first hand impressions for shaping future policy. General Jacquemot and M. Laurentegnac accompany the party in two planes.
The Fifth night of the Chautauqua drew Mexia citizens with daily feature programs. Judge George D. Alden headlined with humor. The National Marimba Band from La Joya Guatemala performed. Shannon boys entertained Wednesday afternoon. Father's and Son's Day capped the final day with a strong program.
Clinton Mass June 10 twenty six men were brought into district court after a riot between Ku Klux Klan members and antis. Klansmen in cars clashed with foes on foot and cars were stoned. Many were hurt but all were sent home. total injuries unknown.
Lubbock Texas records show approximately half an inch added to the year’s precipitation as rain and hail fell steadily for several hours today. Local officials noted the event increased totals and marked a notable weather moment in June.
A Houston coroner's jury found death by own action as the cause for August Rosen quiet, 72, whose weighted body was found in Brays Bayou. The report notes a heavy wrench near his neck, with details from an investigation of the scene and related local context.
In Chicago on June 10, William D. Shepherd faces trial for murdering his foster son Billy McClintock by germs. Ten jurors are tentatively accepted. the trial may begin tomorrow after motions. Defense aims to limit testimony. prosecutors plan to prove additional killings of Emma McClintock.
Four new men join the Mexia Fire Department to fill vacancies from resignations. New members are W. L. Huggins M. B. Griffin formerly of Corsicana H. C. Stewart and J. F. Flint of Mexia. Remaining staff includes J. Payne G. L. Speer D. O'Neal and R. L. Gorton. L. R. Robertson recently resigned. A coincidence shows a resigning and a new hire share the same initials and name but are not related.
Robert Phillips colored is jailed on charges after two Tuesday night fights. Willie Calloway colored is wanted for aggravated assault for allegedly cutting Frankie Rosebud with an axe. Calloway is at large. A woman says she was brought from Wortham by her assailant and lived as his wife.
The Summer school opened Monday with 52 pupils present. Forty are in the high school and 12 in the grades. Miss Hattie Quifluh teaches the high school and Miss Simpson teaches the grades. The school will close July 17.
Fifteen year old Priscilla Amidon and her schoolboy sweetheart Sterling Mills died in a pact to death rather than end their plans for marriage. Parental objection is believed to have spurred the couple to self inflicted deaths, found in a wooded spot near Wellesley, Mass.
Mexia Retail Merchants Association officers met Tuesday afternoon to finalize a banquet for June 16 at Lion-Tarian Inn. John McElroy president invites members and friends and L.8 Patterson will act as toastmaster. The 8:15 start features orchestral music and a nationally prominent speaker discussing merchant concerns.
An outburst of shouting and laughter greeted the acquittal of Abraham Feldman of Lockport in the fatal shooting of his father Morris Feldman, a wealthy real estate dealer. Feldman was freed after Justice Crosby ordered his release as relatives surrounded him outside the courtroom. The elder Feldman was killed after denying a loan and reportedly threatening his son.
The city of Mexia expects a 3,000,000 gallon three day supply reservoir completed by Monday night. Water Superintendent R D Morgan says digging for the 104ndh line to the Nel y place between Mexia and Tehuacana and three additional wells began today. Seven more wells will join the system as the new main is laid. Material for the line is on site, and an earthen 5,900,000 gallon reservoir is being built near the wells gifted by Humble Company. A pump station near the city reservoir will be ready early next week with the pump arriving soon.
Deputy sheriff Gene Lamb of Mexia moved to Waco with a warrant for Robert Kelley a white man alleged army deserter held in Waco on auto theft charges Kelley allegedly stole a car owned by J C Randall of Teague on June 5 He slept in a Ford touring car near Tours Monday night and woke in custody of two deputies who brought him to Waco He reportedly confessed to the Mexia theft and desertion A $60 reward for desertion and $25 rewards for theft and recovery are offered
Yesterday's games highlighted Sammy Hale driving in the decisive ninth inning run for a 5 4 win over the Tigers. Bill Terry homered with two on to fuel a 7 7 tie beating the Cubs. Caveney's seventh inning homer helped the Reds top the Phillies 3 1. Jess Barnes pitched the Braves to a 7 4 win over the Pirates with an eleventh inning run scoring hit. Rogers Hornsby drove in three and scored nine as the Cardinals beat the Robins 6 1. McNulty doubled in the eighth to lift the Indians 3 2 past the Red Sox.
Mexia Rotary club schedules a Thursday luncheon at the Lion Tarian Inn with E L Crow as principal speaker. He will discuss business methods as attendance figures show improvement for May and optimism grows for June. Harry Moss reports weekly Rotary visits from Colorado.
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