Central Choir Director Arrives For Nesting in Mexia Revival
Port Worth’s Charles Croxton arrives to lead the Central Presbyterian Church revival at North McKinney and Carthage in Mexia. A first rehearsal is called this evening. Croxton seeks children, youths, and adults to join. He hails from a noted musical family and has a strong baritone solo voice. Dr. L. B. Young will conduct the opening service Wednesday night.
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Charles Croxton
Port Worth
Central Presbyterian Church
North McKinney
Carthage
Mexia
P.m
Croxton
Mr. Croxton
Fort Worth
Frank Croxton
New York
Brick Presbyterian Church
Victor
Lexington
Blue Grass
Dr. L. &. Young
Weather Testimony in Damages Suit Tied to Grass Fire
Houston reports show a weather man testifying in a damage suit about wind direction on January 10, 1983 as part of a grass fire related cult incident. San Marcos notes a three year old boy, Joe Dickens, amputates a thumb after finger enters an electric clothes wringer and the machine is turned on. El Paso covers J C Frazier’s fake mummy display in Alamogordo jail, Frazier fined for selling fake goods, mummy made of papier mache and eggshells. the event tied to a prior departure with the mummy.
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Houston
Texas
San Marcos
Joe Dickens
EL Paso
J. C. Frazier
Organ Mountains
Alemiogordo
Frazi
Alamogordo Po
Washerwoman Sues E.R. For Damages
Lee Fortson of Houston sues the G S & A railroad for 80 dollars for damages to her yard base and clothes from soot and grease believed to come from a locomotive on nearby track. She seeks 160 dollars for the washing business losses tied to hotel loads and stained garments. The suit claims a hotel line caused the problem and complaint widens to effect on her work.
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Houston
Texas
Tune 17
G4 & S.A
Lee Fortson
Meeting Called On Cotton Mill Friday Morning
K Hughes president of the Mexia Cotton Mills board announced a meeting of the other mill and Hurdleston at 10 o'clock Friday morning. He urges all stockholders and others to attend the important business session in the hall formerly used for banquet purposes.
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W. K. Hughes
Mexia Cotton Mills
Newsboy Injured in Peculiar Streetcar Accident
Dallas Texas June 17 Marvin Puett nine year old news dealer severely lacerated on the left leg when a street car split the switch and pinned the boy between the car and a light pole. Bystanders say he endured ten minutes before rescue.
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Dallas
Tesas
Marvin Puett
Paris Accepts Dawes Plan Unreservedly
Paris reports France accepts the Dawes plan for reparations, but cannot evacuate the Ruhr until Germany provides full guarantees. Premier Herriot stated to the Chamber of Deputies the new government opposes hostile policy of force and occupation of former enemy territory.
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Paris
France
Germany
Ruhr
Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
Nety
Ford Loses Valuables in Burglary at Detroit Home
Burglars broke into Edsel Ford’s Detroit residence while the Fords were away, escaping with about one hundred thousand dollars in jewelry. The theft occurred during a temporary vacancy of the home.
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Ford
Detroit
Edsel Ford
Fords
Merchants to Exhibit at Angelo Water Pageant
In Angelo Texas on June 17 fifteen business houses announced plans to enter barges in the water pageant tied to the Sheep and Goats Raisers association meeting set for June 22 to 26.
Magnus Johnson Farm Labor Choice for Senator
In St Paul Minnesota on June 17 Magnus Johnson emerged as the former labor nominee for United States Senator after fending off Campounist opposition. He will face Republican candidate Oscar Hallum or Ole Sageng with early returns showing Hallum leading Sageng by over 10 000 votes, while Thomas D Seholt also leads Sageng in early figures. Early tabulations favor Twin City and Duluth areas where Hallam and Sehalt perform strongly. Theodore Christianson leads the Republican governor field with Curtis M Johnson and Mayor George M Leach close behind.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Magnus Johnson
United States
Johnson
Ole
Sageng
Oscar Hallum
Hallum
Thomas D. Sehalt
Twin City
Duluth
Hallam
Seitall
Theodore Christianson
Carson
Curtis M. Johnson
George M. Leach
Minneapolis
Communists Threaten Third Party Convention At St Paul
United Press report from St. Paul dated June 17 describes Communists threatening to disrupt the third party convention. A bloc of ten delegates aligned with Moscow International blocked preconvention work, prompting clashes over union versus Communist party representation and leaving three committees deadlocked on action and leadership.
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Gonventon Hall
ST. Paul
Minn
Robert M. LaFollette
Moscow International
Jeaders
Northwest
Committtee
LaFollette
Johnson Fights Off Invasion with Technical Knockout
Floyd Johnson stopped Andreas Balsa, Spanish heavyweight, with a third round technical knockout at the Queensboro Athletic Club. Dave Shade, now based in New York, defeated Warnie Smith in an 11 round main event in Chicago.
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New York
Floyd Johnson
Andreas Balsa
Queensboro A. C
Chicago
Dave Shade
California
Warnie Smith
Oklahoma Cowboy
Leset Chicsgo
Inmate escape nets captured after bloodhounds trail him
San Antonio reports inmates escaped from the asylum were tracked by bloodhounds into a timbered area and captured. The pursuit followed the fugitives through streets until authorities recaptured them.
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San Antonio
Teas
Bloodhound
M Here
Fire damages Dallas business district. hotel threatened
Fire in downtown Dallas early morning caused over 0,000 in damage and threatened the Scotiland hotel. Several buildings burned. Fireman C B Arthur injured by falling brick. Miss Mary Lussey of the Aurora hotel overcome by smoke.
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Dallas
Texas
Scotiland
C. B. Arthur
Mary Lussey
Aurora
Waco City Manager Resigns Over Policy Disputes
Waco Texas June 17 J B Mc Cauley resigns as the city manager after six weeks in a $6000 a year post stating that the city manager plan is efficient but his ideas do not align with the city commission as a whole.
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Waco
Texas
J. B. McCauley
Poison mistaken for flour at prison farm
Jefferson City Missouri June 17 a new cook at the prison farm mistook a sack of poison for flour and mixed it into biscuits. Superintendent H C Smith and ten trusty prisoners fell ill and are treated at the prison hospital. Officials say the poisoning was accidental with the cook sickest after eating the biscuits.
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Jefferson City
Here
H. C. Smith
Britain and Mexico Move Toward Peaceful Settlement
In Mexico City on June 17 a peaceful settlement seemed possible as British diplomat agent Cummins and the Mexican government held a lengthy discussion at the British legation. A report said London will likely advise Cummins to request his passports and depart in compliance with President Obregon's demand.
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Mexico
City
Cummins
Foreign Office
London
Obregan
Rangers to Denton Watch Negro Trial
By order of the governor a detachment of State Rangers will be at Denton tomorrow to watch during the trial of a negro charged with criminal assault on a white woman. Sheriff Swinney of Denton county telegraphed that feelings are high and threats of lynching have been made.
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Austin
Texas
Denton
Swinney
Denton County
Smuts Back To Lead In South Africa Polls
London June 47 General Jan C Smuts who recently lost government in South Africa campaigns to regain national office. Capetown dispatches predicted a small plurality against him, though the outcome remains in doubt.
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London
Jan C. Smuts
South Africa
Capetown
Veterans Hooper Delivers Bases Clearing Home Run
Yesterday Harry Hooper hit a bases clearing homer and his team won by one run. The Giants beat St Louis 7 to 2 to widen NL lead. Lil Stoner pitched Detroit to a 3 0 win over Boston. Heis man failed to hit. Ernie Johnson drove in one as Indians beat Yankees 2 1. Rosten led 9 4 over Pirates. Robins 5 2 over Reds in circu s game. Alexander left the mound as Phillies beat Cubs 8 3. St Louis took two straight from Athletics. Collins homered with bases full as Browns won 10 2. Hopper homered with bases loaded to lift White Sox over Senators 9 2.
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Giants
St. Louis
Lil Stoner
Tigers
Red Sox
Detroit
Heisman
Ernie Johnson
Indians
Yanks
Rosten
Pirate
Brooklyn Robins
Rixey
Reds
Alexander
Phillies
Cubs
Athletics
Collins
Browns
Hopper
White Sox
Senators
Mexia Daily News Leads Drive for Hughes Park Arch Entrance
W K Boyd president of the News Publishing Company announced a subscription fund to finance an arch at Hughes Park entrance. The Civic League women will advise on design and placement, with ideas for bronze inscriptions and electric lighting. Local business leaders back the plan and seek contributions.
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Mexia Daily News Beaind
Hughes Park
W. K. Boyd
News Publishing Company
Today
The
Civic League
Freestone Citizens Plan Development of County Roads
About 200 road enthusiasts met in Fairfield to discuss the county long range plan funded by a million dollar bond issue voted last year. A committee was chosen to travel to Austin to consult with the State Highway Department on improvements. The bond provides for about 80 miles of new roads to spur county development by the wildcatter.
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Fairfield
Austin
State Highway Department
Lufkin Extends Light Service Developments
Lufkin Texas June 17 Extensive improvements to its electric system are underway by the Texas Power and Light Company. The firm has recently acquired light plants in Crockett and is building high pressure transmission lines between Corsicana Tyler and Palestine to expand service.
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Lupkin
Texas
East
Texas Power and Light Company
In and Crockett Light
Corsicana
Tyler
Palestine
Legion to Meet at Nowlin Seals Legion Hall
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting tonight at the Legion Hall. New members will be received and other business attended to. A very interesting session is promised and a fall attendance is urged.
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The
American Legion
Legion Hall
Limestone Has Proposition At Democratic Polls
Limestone voters face a long ballot in the upcoming Democratic primaries with spirited contests in most offices. Observers warn of bootlegger and lawless element influence aiming to place their men in office, reviving the prohibition issue in Limestone and neighboring counties.
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Limestone County
Burglar Dog Sought After Texas Heist
Police hunt a so called burglar dog after a June theft at the Citizens Transfer office in San Antonio. The animal’s tracks were found with three boys footprints as the dog allegedly guarded the trio during the robbery.
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San Antonio
Texas
Citizens Transfer Company
Ashile
Wortham man hopes to attend Democratic National Convention
eX LEMLA H. O. Tatum alternate delegate to the National Democratic Convention in New York City was in Wortham today. He says he does not expect to go but would like to attend. He has been receiving letters predicting New York will use political tricks such as dinners and free rides to secure the nomination.
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H. O. Tatum
New York City
Wortham
Peatite
New York
Smith
Democratic Party
Funeral at sea for Mississippi sailors in San Pedro
A large silent gathering witnessed the solemn funeral rites for the battleship Mississippi’s dead off San Pedro California on June 17 Flowers from across the nation covered the coffins as chaplains led services Vice Admiral Wilson delivered a stirring tribute to the fallen sailors who died at the post of duty.
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San Pedro
Calif
Pacific
Mississippi
Wilson
Man Falls Eight Floors in Dallas Elevator Shaft Death
Raymond Owsley forty, an Otis Elevator worker, fell eight floors into an elevator shaft at the Sanger Brothers building in Dallas on Monday while tearing out an old elevator for replacement. He died soon after reaching the hospital.
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Dallas
Texas
Raymond Owsley
Sanger Brothers
Owsley
Otis Elevator
Prisoners Murder Officer During Escape Near Fort Worth
Two escaped prisoners killed Deputy Sheriff Joe Dorgai of Muskogee and bound another officer John Barger to a tree during a transporting incident as Bill and Babe Lawrence were indicted for Morgan’s murder. A statewide search and police alert followed as the fugitives traveled in a blue car with officials notified.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Joe—Dtorgai
Musckogee
John Barger
Morgan
Bend Barger
Bill
Babe Lawrence
Buble Cay
Hurley boomed as possible vice presidential candidate
E N Hurley longtime shipping board chairman is quietly groomed by state delegations as a potential vice presidential candidate and a rival to Dawes He is a former railroad engineer and prominent Midwestern manufacturer with labor support potential. The item notes market coverage in New York with stock movements and quotes from the same date.
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New York
E. N. Hurley
Shipping Board
Dawes
Hurley
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