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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
1
Report from Hong Kong cites seven hundred unarmed Yunnanese soldiers killed or beaten by Cantonese mobs after Cantonese forces entered Kunming and drove them to retreat. Atrocities include crucifixion and drowning with 100 bodies found in a single street.
PORT ARTHUR June 15 More than a score of nurses at the Mary Gates Memorial nurses home escaped death when a fire swept the upper story early Sunday Origin of the blaze is unknown and damage is estimated at 5000. HIKE PLANNED BY PIONEER BOYS TROOP The Pioneer Boys will hike Tuesday evening meeting at the Central Presbyterian church Rev Victor K Aubrey and the boys expect a pleasant outing. LOCKHART June 15 Hithert Crube 19 Maxwell was crushed to death when his automobile overturned in a ditch near p bae Sunday
In Austin on June 15 the attorney general ruled that all oil firms operating on University of Texas lands must pay one eighth royalty on all casing head gasoline produced. Previously many companies had not paid this royalty to UT President Splawn.
Los Angeles June 15 A murder complex led Dr Thomas C Young a dentist to stay with poison gas his wealthy wife whose body encased in cement was found in an abandoned well near his home Police say he confessed arrest followed months of detective work after Mrs Young disappeared last February She was daughter of the late Pat Grogan the olive king.
Mrs. Jodie Woods hosted an all day luncheon at her Teague home with former schoolmates including Mrs. Hawins Arneson of San Antonio and Mrs. Bell Chatham of Mexia. Guests enjoyed a three course meal, bridge, and evening country club entertainment with the visiting honorees staying overnight.
Fort Worth reports John O Bond aged 47 died from injuries after an altercation with city policeman G P Cronkite. The incident occurred last Wednesday with the death announced during the night. Bond’s funeral arrangements are being organized.
Isabelle Pope, the woman linked to Billy McClintock, is to testify for the state against William D. Shepherd in a high profile murder trial. Crowe, the state prosecutor, may call her today or later, with defense ready to challenge her testimony via letters to Billy.
The Currie area rapidly expands as seven existing derricks and four new ones rise near the Hillburn discovery. The Gulf and Sun Company drillers push tests, with a 220 barrel daily output from the discovery well now being standardized for lease storage.
State Railroad Commissioner C. V. Terrell has been appointed by the National Association of Railroad Utilities to serve on the car service and demurrage committee and the committee on prevention of grade crossings. He will conduct an exhaustive study of the grade crossing prevention work.
Premier Painleve told United Press France will launch a major drive to oust Rif chief Ebd E. Krim from the French zone in Morocco. He spoke on the front near Mara Gaziat and Quezzan and said the operation is not far off as he travels back to Paris after inspecting the lines.
In Mexico City on June 15 many American colonists predicted Kellogg's note would irritate the situation and push Ambassador Shefiel d toward resignation. Calles is seen as Mexico's strongest bulwark against radicalism and his calm stance gains approval from observers. Some Mexicans criticize Kellogg for suggesting a possible revolution.
Chicago police rounded up more than 800 foreign born gunmen and moonshine makers in the most extensive raids to date after two officers were killed and another wounded in a Saturday street fight.
Mexia police shakeup trims force to three, with Constable Willis and Deputy Lamb handling Sheriff Popejoy duties. Former chief deputies Burrough, Clark, and Manahan reassigned or moved, leaving no deputy constables and one regular deputy in the precinct. Chief Mace reduces staff to three as changes reflect policy shift and salary constraints under the fee system.
A man named Walter Kiaffaber died in Kansas City Kansas after a car he was cranking rolled forward pinning him against a tree. Authorities say he became a victim of a religious belief in divine healing and refused medical aid after the injury asserting faith would make him whole.
The Sanders 1 of Yoder et al wildcat deep oil test southwest of Mexia is drilling rapidly at about 1000 feet after spudding less than a week ago. Mexia residents hold acreage near the lease while larger companies guard protection acreage in the district. The test lies between the old pay district and Bains Creek Petroleum Company gasers.
Fire originated in O R Keiths dry goods store and spread to three nearby shops at Cedar Hill, causing about 29000 dollars in damage. A passing motorist alerted authorities. Mr and Mrs O R Bearden recently married two weeks ago returned from a two week honeymoon in New Orleans and Mississippi and reside at the Grayson apartments. Mrs Bearden was formerly Miss Zora Boyd, niece of W K Boyd. Mr Bearden is the local Western Union manager.
Mrs. Alice Lovella Ross, 72, longtime Mexia resident and prominent local figure, died at Harrisburg near Houston after a brief illness. She will be buried at Menia cemetery following funeral services at First Presbyterian Church in Mexia. Surviving children include William Phillip Ross, Lawrence E. Ross, James Hayden Ross, Vernon G. Ross, and Mrs. T. B. Chatham, with services conducted by John R. Corley Undertaking Co.
Mexico denounces Kellogg statement as a threat to sovereignty while insisting the United States must respect Mexican rights. The dispute centers on U S demands to protect foreigners and settle land expropriation and claims, with no immediate break in relations expected.
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