Prosecution of Stephenson and Oberholtzer Trial Developments
In Noblesville Indiana on October 31 the jury heard parts of Madge Oberholtzer s dying statement read by Prosecutor Remy. The statement accuses D C Stephenson and aides of forcing whiskey, assault, and Oberholtzer s death after a Pullman trip. The defense challenged admitting the confession as the prosecution s trump card.
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Noblesville
Ind
Madge Oberholtzer
Remy
D. C
Stephenson
Klenick
Gentry
Indianapolis
Hammond
William M. Sparks
Bill Moore Mexia’s Picturesque Hero Dies Silent in Home
Longtime Mexia resident Bill Moore died Saturday afternoon at his small house near Hughes Park. Once hailed as town savior for fending off outlaw raids, he lived as a recluse, earning a living as a rock smith and gun smith. Hampton Steele notes Moore’s famed 8 bore gun and his 60 years in Mexia while detailing Moore’s lonely burial planned by the Salvation Army.
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Bill Moore
Mexia
Hughes Park
Tom Hord
Bill
Moore
Uga
Salvation Army
Jim Henson
Bil Moore
Arrest 300 at Exclusive Club Raided by Cops
Philadelphia detectives raided the fashionable club Madrid early this morning. A dozen officers arrested 300 guests including stage stars and social leaders, charging the manager with keeping a disorderly place. Police seized 40 quarts.
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International
Philadelphia
Madrid
Churchmen Pleased by Second Federal Council Report
Washington October 31 church leaders who opposed the gentler gentler Gent they voiced relief as a second report affirmed the councils devotion to prohibition and claimed it already yielded results.
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International News Service
Washington
Regent
Federal Council ‘of Churches
Cement
Are
Ss Today
Mexia Black Cats Tame Mart Eleven 20 0
Mexia high school the Black Cats defeated Mart 20 to 0 in muddy windy conditions. Dick Buford scored two touchdowns Doyle Parkinson added one, Parkinson kicked two conversions, Beeson injured but not seriously. Mart nearly reached Mexia’s 15 yard line in the fourth quarter.
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Mexia High School
Black Cats
Mart
W. Y. Dabney
Heski
Perkinson
Beeson
Mexia
Marlin
Church Survey Launches in Mexia This Sunday
The interdenominational drive led by Rev. J W McKinney begins at 1 30 p m Sunday at First Christian Church. Over 60 workers are expected as all residents will be canvassed. volunteers urged to attend whether or not they joined earlier.
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Mexia
First Christian Church
J. W. McKinney
Sheriff Barber Killed In Texarkana Shooting
Texarkana report says Sheriff F F Barber of Miller County Arkansas is dead and Deputy Sheriff Bob Smith is seriously wounded. Henry Adams wounded. Two others held after a shooting in a hardware store on the Arkansas side.
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Sheriff Barber
Texarkana
International News Service
F. F. Barber
Miller County
Arkansas
Bob Smith
Henry Adams
Palestine Bears blank Teague 27 to 0 in Friday football
Palestine defeated Teague 27 to 0 on Friday. The Palestine Bears, the heavier team, outplayed Teague despite a spirited effort from Teague.
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Palestine
Teague
Star-Telegram Is Owner of Record Fort Worth
Fort Worth Oct 31 The Record passes into the control of Amon G Carter publisher of The Star Telegram The Sunday edition of the two papers will be combined It is said to be the first time Heart has ever sold two newspapers.
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International News Service
Fort Worth
Record
Amon G. Carter
The
Star-Telegram
Heart
McIntosh Named City Tax Assessor and Collector
J. G. McIntosh oilman engineer and accountant is named city tax assessor and collector by City Manager W. B. Kendrick. He will also be office manager in charge of city collections and records. The post has been vacant since James McElroy’s death. a proposed consolidation with the school district was not pursued.
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J. G. McIntosh
W. B. Kendrick
McIntosh
Texas Association of Baseball Clubs
Mexia Rotary Club
James McElroy
Dutch Anderson Gang Suspected in New York Bank Robbery
Syracuse police believe Dutch Anderson and his gang, suspected of killing two messengers and stealing $93,000 from a bank, may be in the area today.
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Dutch Anderson
International
Syracuse
N. Y
Desenberg Returns Home After North Trip
Julius Desenberg returns from a northern trip to New Orleans and Michigan. He arrives in Buchanan, Michigan, with a visit to Desenberg home and sister Miss Amelia Desenberg.
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Desenberg
Julius Desenberg
Morth
New Orleans
Michigan
Buchanan
Mich
Amelias Desenberg
Dream of Woodrow Wilson Presides Over League Session
Paris October 31 United Press reports President Briand opened the League of Nations Council closing session under a memorial presidency for Woodrow Wilson. In three weeks Greece and Bulgaria were urged to lay down arms and return troops home, settling the Greco Bulgarian conflict pacifically.
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United Press
Paris
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations Council
Briand
League
Wilson
Bulgary
Greece
McCormick Seen Behind Stillman Divorce Move
News from New York reports Harold Fowler McCormick heir to the McCormick fortune is tied to Anne A. Stillman’s bid to divorce James A. Stillman. The romance allegedly began when McCormick joined International Harvester as a laborer and worked from the bottom up.
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International News Service
New York
Harold Fowler McCormick
McCormick
Anne A. Stillman
James A. Siillman
International Harvester Company
Coolidge High School Triumph Over Lakeview 6-0
Coolidge won 6-0 against Lakeview Friday afternoon in ideal football weather. Lakeview's defense held, blocking Lakeview attempts as Coolidge scored the decisive touchdown. The Lakeview eleven provided sturdy resistance throughout the game.
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Coolidge
Cooidge
Lakeview High School
Lakeview
Gambrell Family Back From California Visit Tulsa
J. B. Gambrell of Tulsa and his family return to Tulsa from California where he was called in oil business. They are visiting at Mr. John R. Corley’s home and will depart for Tulsa in a few days.
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J. B. Gambrell
Tulsa
John R. Corley
Mr. Gambrell
California
Deny Texas WCTU Division in Big Season
The executive committee denied a petition for a separate Texas division of the W C T U amid disputes over leadership and state unity. West Texas seeks separation, Cleburne chosen as next year’s convention city, and a national review will occur at Detroit. Protests also target pardoning strokes of the Texas prison system, Jamaica Ginger sales, and motion pictures. Miss Caroline Patterson and Annabell Machen visit Waco for the Cotton Palace and Baylor A&M game.
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United Press
Claude de van Watts
National Organization
Texas
Detroit
West Texas
Cleburne
Waco
Caroline Patterson
Annabelle Machen
Virginia Craven
Cotton Palace
Baylor
Aggies Show Strength With Saturday Victory Over Baylor
A&M College dominated Baylor 13 to 0 in Waco highlighting the Southwestern Conference. Texas tied SMU 0 in Dallas, Rice beat Southwestern 19 to 0 in Houston, and TCU edged Abilene Christian 21 to 9 in Fort Worth. Baylor’s Jones booted field goals but failed to score.
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A. & M. College
Southwestern
Waco
Aggies
Baylor
Texas
SMU
Dallas
Rice
Houston
Owls
TCU
Abilene Christian College
Forth ‘Worth
Horned Frogs
Christians
Gope
Bridges
Fay Wilson
Aggie
Bob Berry
Joel Hont
Jones
Fort Worth
Abilene
Frogs
Powell
the Fair Park
Mustangs
Cortemeglin
Longhorn
Work Continues on Limestone County Roads
Despite an earlier announcement that the Limestone County high maintenance contract with Austin had been cancelled, work proceeds per I H Barter. Mr Parten declined to state whether action would restrain the county commission from cancelling the contract.
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Re. Austin
Limestone County
I. H. Barter
Parten
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W. J
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City Hall
McElroy
Stillman
McCormick Cash
Back
From
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Ma Ferguson
Abilene Christians
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