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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
1
Reports say the Michaleopolis government was defeated and General Pagalos named president of the Greek republic as infantry and navy supported the revolution. Salonika dispatch notes all Greece under martial law with a military government and mutinied navy involved.
In Austin on June 25, Louis M. Rangel former Mexican general faced a pardon request before Governor Ferguson. Two delegations, including Dimmitt county officers and a Mexican official with Rangel’s daughter, appeared amid protests and support. Five other men involved in the 1913 killing of a Dimmitt county deputy sheriff may be affected.
The chamber of commerce formed an agricultural committee with John I. McElroy J Nussbaum W R Tidwell A H Eubanks P G Haines and J H Cason. Trades Day committee members include Noel Hollingsworth L S Patterson J S Riddle Don Caldwell Carl Davis John Phillips and J H Cason. Finance committee comprises Noel Hollingsworth Weaver W Barnett and J H Cason. Executive committee lists N Hollingsworth W W Barnett and Don S Caldwell. Directors present: N Hollingsworth W W Barnett D S Caldwell J E Hughes W K Boyd A H Eubanks Phil Karner J W Prickett J G Phillips B S Lo Relle L S Patterson and F P Huchingson.
The Texas Association second half schedule, announced by league officials, shows Mexia opening at Temple, June 26 27 28, then home games against Terrell June 29 30 July 1. Austin opens at Corsicana June 26 27 28, then hosts Temple June 29 30 July 1. Palestine opens at Terrell June 26 27 28 and hosts Corsicana June 29 30 July 1.
The Mexia Rotary Club reports its attendance at a recent meeting the largest in weeks. Absent members included Mayor J. Sandford Smith and several others listed with travel or attendances planned in Europe Abilene Longview Ballinger Crookesbeck Colorado Dallas and more. A. Hardy Eubanks return from Rotary International and a Palestine Rotary invitation to July 10 were noted. Dr. J. B. Tidwell and Dr. Phipps spoke on youth and education.
W. C. McCormick, SP general passenger agent, proposes a two way schedule for Mexia local Nos. 31 and 32 with Mexia to Dallas at 9:40 am and Dallas to Mexia at 4:00 pm arriving 6:40 pm. Change date not set. aim to boost business travel and Corsicana traffic with a 30 day discontinuation if unprofitable.
North Sydney date June 25 Captain Donald MacMillan has agreed to install navy radio on his ships. The expedition will proceed tomorrow with the new apparatus in place.
A local figure named Tidwell proposed a name change to his spouse proposing to alter the initial from T to D, forming D-LD-W-E-L-L. Dr Tidwell addressed concerns on Religion in Business and was recognized for his Baptist encampment duties.
The Daily Vacation Bible School will begin Monday at Central Presbyterian Church at 8 30 morning sessions run to 11 00 for two weeks excluding Saturday The closing exercises are Friday night July 10 A picnic for the primary department and faithful attendees is planned Older boys will go on a hike Courses include sewing art work music and Bible study led by Rev W K Aubrey and listed teachers Students should bring sewing materials or a rope for the boys.
Maupin, longtime supervisor of the T and B V shops in Teague and director of the defunct First State Bank of Teague, files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in a Waco federal court. Liabilities total 385 000 dollars with assets at 3 750 dollars including 3 500 exemptions. A large item shows surety on a Freestone county depository bond worth about 300 000 dollars. The county deposited road bond money with the bank and faces possible delays to the road program due to the failure.
In Paris on June 25 Premier Painlevé led a unanimous cabinet vote to accelerate parliamentary finance reforms at Finance Minister Calliaux's request. Plan includes temporary currency inflation to meet payments, tax-based revenue raises, and immediate funding of international debts to lower interest costs.
Paris reports say French forces in Morocco won a great victory today repulsing Riffian tribesmen with heavy losses. Many tribesmen are said to desert Abed el Krim’s leadership and join the French.
Rain spread from the Panhandle to the South Plains and into Oklahoma and New Mexico. Totals ranged from light showers to over two inches, with Amarillo receiving three quarters of an inch and Muleshoe Hereford recording about two and a half inches. Officials say the rainfall will greatly aid growing crops and help early yields.
Shanghai news reports call on the American government to take an active role in ending disorders tied to a general strike. Chinese troops are being rushed to Shanghai to prevent an anti foreign demonstration from proceeding.
Insurance companies in Texas ask the fire insurance commission to liberalize oil property policies to lower rates. Proposals include easier dyke and cancellation standards. A hearing on this and eight other insurance matters, all seeking rate reductions, is set for July 7.
Mexia will send an exhibit to the Texas Industrial Exposition in Dallas from October 10 to 25. The Mexia Chamber of Commerce directors approved the plan by request of the Texas State Manufacturers Association. A committee to arrange the exhibit was named: Walter Anderson, J. G. Coman, J. B. Baxter, C. C. Yowell, and J. H. Cason.
Fort Worth report says a motorcycle officer shot and killed W V Ramos after a driver refused to stop. two other men were in the car, one jailed, another escaped. Beer found in the vehicle.
The Mexia Daily News will not publish a Sunday edition next Sunday due to moving to a new plant. Friday’s issue will be the last before relocation, with publication expected to resume Monday from the new modern building on Railroad Avenue. An official opening date will be announced for July with public tours planned.
The Mexia Chamber of Commerce votes to boost agriculture in 1925 26. Aimed actions include trades days a fall agricultural exhibit dairying and poultry promotion a city market for farmers and farm education programs.
El Paso report states Mrs. Elaina Wheaton, a young divorcee, sentenced to two years for forgery, has four additional indictments and may stand trial again next week. She faces forgery charges in Houston.
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