Heat Wave Toll Rises Across States On Longest Day
Reports from Dallas to Philadelphia recount a brutal heat wave. Deaths mount in Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania while Chicago Boston and Washington see rising casualties and prostrations.
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Dallas
United States
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Ohio
Michigan
Ilinois
New York
Massachusets
Pennsylvania
Middle West
Chicago
United Press praises Mexia Daily News progress
Frank H. Bartholomew United Press Southwest Division representative spent a day in Mexia with The Mexia Daily News. He praised the paper and Mexia's growth noting rapid development since the News moved from Commerce street and that press service needs are being met with top service under current conditions.
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United Press
Frank H. Bartholomew
Mexia
Mexia Dailyews
Commerce Street
Kansas City
Bartholomew
Mexia Daily News
Texas
Wisconsin Senate kills prohibition repeal bill
In Madison on June 21 the Tucker bill to repeal Wisconsin prohibition laws failed in the Senate by a 19 to 12 vote. The measure aimed to end state liquor prohibitions and loosen dry laws.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Mexia Daily News circulation campaign endorsed by chamber
A Texas circulation drive for the Mexia Daily News gains backing from the Mexia Chamber of Commerce. Ben F Stollenwerck notes strong support and calls for broad, universal circulation to knit Mexia and surrounding areas. Pittsburg steel mills halt in heat heavy losses, one death reported.
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Mexia Daily News
Texas
Ben Stollenwerck
Mexia Chamber of ‘Commerce
Mexia
W. K. Boyd
Persident
News Publishing Co
Boyd
Sweatt
Chamber of Commerce
Mexia Chamber of Commerce
Ben F. Stollenwerck
Pittsburgh Steel Mills
Pittsburgh
Pioneer Dies Of Heart Failure In Groesbeck
M J Adair 76 prominent farmer and longtime county resident died of heart failure at his Big Hill country home west of Groesbeck. A charter Big Hill Methodist member, he was active in education and moral uplift. Interment followed Wednesday at Big Hill cemetery with Rev Vinsant officiating and address by District Attorney James Kimbell.
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Big Hill
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Vinsant
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James Kimbell
Adair
Big Hill Methodist Church
Rail line opens package car service from Mexia to Corsicana Navarre Mildred
The Trinity and Brazos Valley railroad announced via the Chamber of Commerce the establishment of two daily package car services from Mexia except Sunday. One goes to Corsicana, the other to Navarre or Mildred Team Track. Loading hours are 8 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. Cars depart Mexia around 5 p.m. and reach destinations in seven hours, with goods available there early the next morning. This eases shipments for oil and supply firms, eliminating transfers at Teague and ensuring direct service.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mexia
Corsicana
Navarr
Mildred
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Navarre
Teague
Curran Named Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island
Henry H. Curran a Republican mayoral hopeful in New York City for 1921 is named by President Harding to head the Ellis Island immigration station succeeding Robert E Tod who resigned to leave the post vacant in the national administration.
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Henry H. Curran
New York City
President Harding
Ellis Island, New York Station
Robert E. Tod
Jury Near Completion in Lubbock Murder Trial
In Lubbock Texas on June 21 the jury to try Tom Ross for the murder of Dave Allison is nearly complete with two men still to be chosen. Testimony is to begin today as the case attracts statewide attention. Spectators are searched for weapons and Ross remains indifferent.
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Lubbock
Texas
Tom Ross
Dave Allison
Ross
Booze ship off Galveston mocked by customs officers
Galveston customs officers could not verify rumors of a rum runner anchored off the coast eight miles out. They call the report a huge joke as vessels observed nothing since Monday. The piece also notes appearances by John J. Beckham and his brother Jim, with other local business mentions.
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Galveston
Texas
John J. Beckham
San Antonio
Jim Beckham
Algo
Lava Streams Pour From Mount Etna After Eruption
CATINA June 21 streams of lava pour from Mount Etna for a hundred hours since the eruption began. Hot cinders fall over a wide area as relief work is directed by King Victor Emmanuel.
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Catina
Mount Etna
Victor Emmanuel
Bergdoll Free On Bond En Route Home From Jail
Erwin Bergdoll, free on bonds after arrest on conspiracy to evade the draft, heads to Philadelphia. Federal officials hope Grover Cleveland Bergdoll can be returned for trial in a civil court. judge assures fair proceedings.
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Kans
Erwin Bergdoll
Leavenworth
Vilson
Hi Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland Bergell
Germany
J. D. Shewalter
Bergen
van Valkenberg
Ben Erwin
Grover
Salesmanship Lions Club Ball Game Set For Monday
Managers set a final date for the Lions versus Salesmanship ball game on Monday June 25 at 4 30 p m at the ball park. Both teams boast strong form and expect a fast contest with at least a thousand in attendance. Merchants are urged to close early or release workers to attend. Indies civic Teague will run ticket sales Friday Saturday and Monday to boost gate receipts for playground equipment.
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Indies
Harding Speaks In St Louis Tonight On World Peace Plan
President Harding on his western trip will outline a broader international program in his St Louis address. He aims to push a more active U S role in world problem settlement, though details of the plan are not yet disclosed.
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Harding
Chamber of Commerce appoints standing committees
President John Sweatt names committees for Finance Streets and Roads Traffic Agricultural Legal Matters Athletics Membership with chairmen Blake Smith J K Hughes Phil Karner Roy Stokes Glen Kahle W Trelford Jr A H Berry Roy H Stokes etc The aim is active chamber involvement across areas with some committees already functioning.
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Chamber'‘of Commerce
John H. Sweatt
Mexia Chamber of Commerce
Blake Smith
J. W. McLendon
N. Hollingsworth
Patterson Streets
Roads
Col. A. E. Humphreys
Phil Karner
J. M. Kennedy
Glen Kahle
W. Trelford, Jr
Ben F. Stollenwerck
W. Brodnex
Roy HL Stokes
Wee ‘Stabenrauch
Frank C. Bolter Ash
Eybanks
Gene Sinclair
B-W. Simmons
BR. B. Jackson L. S. Patterson
Chamber of Commerce
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