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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
1
Five men held since yesterday face no indictments by the Travis county grand jury by 1 PM as investigations into highway flogging incidents continue. Victims described as spooners include a young man beaten with a pistol after resisting leaving a car.
Barkley and Meadows report Hillburn No 1 a wildcat discovery one mile north of Currie and 15 miles northeast of Mexia, spraying an estimated 250 barrels of oil and 3,000,000 cubic feet of gas. The test marks a key development along the Balcones Mexia fault, with water from Sun Company and ongoing drilling efforts across Currie Richland and Hillburn areas.
President Coolidge receives the first U S Mint coin from Hallis Randolph of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association. The silver half dollar commemorates Confederate valor and is set in Georgia gold with an inscription. Subsequent coins will go to Treasury, State, and Mint leaders.
Premier Painleve travels from Paris to Morocco as France and Spain mobilize 130 air and hydroplanes to push on Alhucemas. He aims to Fez then front Friday seeking a peace in Morocco for France Spain and the natives.
Boyd Brown, 85, state manager for an Eastern advertising agency, died from an accidental shotgun discharge near the city limits Tuesday. His body was found late Wednesday after a car on the Duncanville pike drew investigators, with Brown believed to have been crossing a fence when the weapon discharged.
Speech extols how gray clad men forged a shared heritage for all Americans and praises the coin metals symbolizing national fusion. The speaker greets the president and lauds the South's pride that his name is linked to a grand monument and its enduring story of American valor.
The Junior section of the Chautauqua drew about 75 Mexia children for two hours of daily recreation and entertainment. Miss Dana Batey led the program with local helpers Mrs. W. S. Landrum Mrs. Sam Werner and Misses Jessie Mae Sherrer Margie Parten and Marianna Murphy. Thursday a play A Modern Health Crusade featured Pauline Parker as mother with King Health and his Crusaders aided by Sunshine ies Rainy Day Girls Rainbow Girls the Trees and Fresh Air. Proceeds of 9.10 from the show were donated to the Mexia Public Library Book Fund.
Mexia precinct deputy constable P. R. Clark has recovered from injuries after a speedster ran off a bridge between Wortham and Corsicana two weeks ago. Clark will visit Waco to have four broken ribs set. he suffered a left arm fracture and heavy bruising. Constable M. P. Willis escaped with Clark and was uninjured as the car rolled over several times.
Roy Pitts a Mexia High School class of 1922 alumnus married Erma Dean Tapp Tuesday May 9 at the bride’s home in Hubbard Texas They will reside in Hubbard where Pitts runs a garage business An old fashioned picnic for T E L members of Mexia Baptist church is scheduled for Friday June 12 at reunion grounds with attendees urged to meet at the church and depart at 7 p.m.
Chicago June 11 United Press reports William D Shepherd goes to trial amid high drama over claims he poisoned Billy McClintock with typhoid germs to gain a 1 million inheritance. State’s Attorney Crowe leads opening. Judge Olson to testify as possible first witness. defense aims to limit evidence on Billy’s death and related matters.
A U S gunboat Pampanga engaged Chinese forces near Whienipon in the Canton area. No American casualties reported as the ship returned fire and escorted a college launch. The clash follows prior incidents amid Yunnanese Cantonese factional fighting threatening foreigners.
The Poco Club hosted a Wednesday evening dance featuring Pop Neals orchestra from Marlin and the event drew wide enjoyment from attendees.
Western Union, an early local business, reports an uptick in messages as a new oil field north of Currie near Mexia attracts field workers and scouts. lingering activity continues with practitioners and observers from the area monitoring developments at the field site.
Former Governor James E Ferguson praised President W M Splawn and UT Austin at the university commencement saying UT should receive 2 500 000 yearly for maintenance while public schools would get 25 000 000 yearly He pledged effort to build Texas into the nation s greatest educational system Governor Miriam A Ferguson opened the program with praise for the university
June 11 a couple was found shot in a hotel room. A woman who gave the name Babe Williams was found in critical condition with a gunshot to the abdomen and elbow, while J B Hammond, in an adjoining room, had a pistol wound to the leg. A special deputy sheriff is detained for the investigation.
W. K. Boyd president of News Publishing company received a telegram confirming the death of his step mother Mrs. J. Boyd Sr. at Enterprise Mississippi. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Bearden are there. Mrs. Bearden was formerly Miss Zora Boyd, sister of Mr. Boyd. Relatives have the sympathy of many friends.
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