Court martial ordered for Col. Mitchell
Groesbeck as foreman Claud Garrett leads a large Groesbeck grand jury hearing witnesses and aiming to report indictments in deaths and other crimes. Judge A M Blackmon presides. no indictments yet but several are said to be agreed upon. Members include Garrett Barnett Martin Sadier Welch Masset Suttle Rhobins Prichard Rinehart.
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Groesbeck
Claud Garrett
New County
Grand Jury
A. M. Blackmon
W. M. Barnett
R. M. Martin
Oletha
Joe Suttle
Kosse
Jobnill
Coolidge
J. H. Rhobins
Mexia
C. B. Sadier
Ebner Rinehart
P. K. Prichard
Will Welch
J. W. Masset
Hardest Worker on Squad Will Get Loving Cup
Mexia high school football announces a loving cup for the hardest worker who stays out for the entire season. Marvin Bennett led the petition with 21 signers including local businesses and supporters. The team will choose the winner, honoring dedication over most valuable player for the Black Cat squad.
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Mexia
Marvin Bennett
Bennett
College Station
A. & M. College
Black Cat
R. A. Wagner
Anderson-Horn
Stuart Auto Supply
American Dry Cleaners
Tidwell’s
E. M. Hitt
Wilbur V. Hoelzel
Dollarhide-Stephens
C. J. Keeling
Figely Wigely
Fred A. Guy
L. F. Meister
Wayne Thompson
Harris & Jacobs
J. Steinmetz
the Qasis
N. R. Preston
A. M. Wesson
John R. Corley
Mexia Battery and Tire Co
Cox-Forrest
Daily Almanac and Weather Keys for East and West Texas
East Texas cooler tonight and Thursday. West Texas cooler tonight and Thursday in the Panhandle. Grand jury in session. Dr J A Held to lecture at First Baptist Church at p m. Football candidates called for 8 30 a m Thursday at High School gym. Rotary Club Thursday noon. Juniors register Thursday 10 a m at High School. Cotton Market New York close 23 28 to 23 35.
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West Texas
Panhandle
J. A
First Baptist Church
P.m
New York
Cotton Belt to Lease Steplenville North South Texas Railroad
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Cotton Belt lines of Texas to lease the Steplenville North and South Texas railroad, announced from Washington on September 9. The action transfers operation of the line under Cotton Belt control.
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Cotton Belt
Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cotton Belt Lines of Texas
Steplenville North and
South Texas Railroad
Father backs son in trial for girl death
Dix W. Noel father and attorney plans to confer with lawyers on the defense as Harrison Noel 20 prepares for a trial he may face for the murder of 6 year old Mary Daly. Noel blames hospital authorities for the boy leaving and police pursue the theory of an accomplice in the killing.
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New York
Harrison Noel
Mary Daly
Leopold-Loeb
Dix W. Noel
Noel
Dallas Chosen For Next Postmasters Meeting
Dallas was selected as the next meeting place and Roy B. Nichols was reelected president at the Texas Postmasters Association convention closing. Over 250 postmasters registered. next convention set for May. In Corsicana Felix Wilson 16 died at Navarro County Hospital and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. E W Potter officiating.
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International News Service
Houston
Dallas
Roy B. Nichols
Texas Postmasters Association
Robert Wilson
Navarro County
Oakwood Cemetery
E. W. Potter
First Methodist Church
No Charge Filed After Gunfire on Shamrock Farm
Amarillo Sept 9 Perry Koonz farmer near Shamrock is jailed at Wheeler Cecil Rock Mattie Emler and Manuel Emler are hospitalized here dangerously wounded and two others Hic’s and Mary Emler are at Shamrock with injuries described as not serious Koonz reportedly fired on them claiming they had been a general nuisance on his property No charges filed
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Amarillo
Perry Koonz
Shamrock
Wheeler
Cecil Rock
Mattie
Manuel Emler
Hic’ S
Mary Emler
Shamroc’s
Koonz
Tragic Train Death in Henderson County
A white man about 45 known as Red was killed near Trinidad in Henderson County when struck by an eastbound Cotton Belt passenger train. His body was mangled with arms and legs severed. no relatives are known.
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Corsicana
Trinidad
Henderson County
Frost Store Burglary In Frost Causes $2000 Loss
Burglars broke in to the Bonnet Dry Goods store in Frost on Monday night and carried away goods valued at about $2,000. A rear door was forced to gain entry and a large truck is thought to have been used for the theft. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Bonnet Dry Goods
Parade of Bathing Beauties Opens at Atlantic City
Atlantic City New Jersey hosts a mammoth beauty pageant with 67 cities represented. King Neptune and Triton lead a sea pageant as informal displays begin and a naval parade unfolds on the beach. Judging for Miss America starts tomorrow with contestants including Miss St Paul Miss Milwaukee and Miss Seattle among others.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Neptune
Triton
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Seattle
Minneapolis
Little Rock
Sioux City
Elgin
San Francisco
Arrests Reach Across Germany In Ku Klux Case
German police uncover a Klan cell named the Knights of the Fiery Cross led by three Americans. Dozens of arrests have been reported as authorities crack down on the organization.
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The
Knights of the Fiery Cross
Trades Union Congress rejects plan to merge unions
In Scarborough the Trades Union Congress defeated a proposal to unify all unions into one large body. The article notes fear in London over communist influence and reports Scotland Yard warned police nationwide of possible communist outbreaks within ten days amid sensational press coverage.
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Lone Ae
Trades Union Congress
Scarborough
Scotland Yards
Water Diet Proponent Loses 35 Pounds In Fast
Alexander Varga, 36, of Cleveland, is in a prolonged fast begun June 28 to reach a sign of hunger. He aims to fast sixty days, exercises with 12 pound dumbbells, walks, and drinks water every half hour as he narrows to a skeleton stage while seeking a health cure. Miss Alma Brooks visits nearby.
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Alexander Varga Cleveland
Alexander Varga
Varga
Crop Outlook Brighter In Limestone County This Year
Limestone county crop outlook improves with estimates near half of last year. By September 1 the county earned 11,500 bales, far surpassing early projections. Department of Agriculture forecasts 13.74 million 500-pound bales nationally. Texas reports heavy leaf worm damage and farmlands facing unpicked acreage amid drought conditions.
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Limestone County
Limestone
Tom Cox
Federal Census Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Maeonians Enjoy Swim and Picnic
About fifty people attended a Maeonian Sunday school class swim and picnic at Magnolia pool Tuesday evening hosted by Central Presbyterian Church members. Guests included husbands and friends. readings by Mrs. C. H. Graft and Mrs. V. K. Aubrey. Cecile Keith presented a birthday gift to Mrs. Aubrey for her work in building the class. B. Ward and T. P. Brewer of Corsicana were Mexia visitors Tuesday.
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Maeonian
Central Tresbyterian Church
Magnolia Pool
C. H. Graft
V. K. Aubrey
Cecile Keith
Aubrey
All Football Men Called To Meet Thursday
W Y Dabney and Heskil Johnson Mexia high school coaches call all eligible football students to meet at 8 30 a m Thursday in the high school gym to elect a captain and receive equipment. Marvin Bennett last year’s captain has entered A M College. Daily workouts set for 1 p m starting Monday will run until dark.
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W. Y. Dabney
Heskil Johnson
Mexia High School
Tay
Marvin Bennett
Ast
A. & M. College
Dabrey
Johnson
Magee Must Appear in Court for Fatal Lobby Shooting
EAST LAS VEGAS N M Sept 9 District Attorney Honker orders Carl C Magee Albuquerque editor and political figure to appear in person to waive preliminary hearing for the fatal shooting of John B Lassiter in a hotel lobby last month Magee's lawyers say poor health prevents travel but he will appear later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
N. M
Honker
Carl C. Magee
Albuquerque
New Mexico
John B. Lassiter
Magee
Portrait Evening for Miss Virginia Craven in Waco
Tuesday afternoon a gay matinee honor for Miss Virginia Craven of Waco guest of Miss Anna Belle Machen. After the picture guests enjoyed refreshments at the Chocolate Shoppe and then a merrymaking gathering at the hostess home with chaperone Mrs C H Machen. Also listed attending were Huberta Kerry Frances Chatham Eileen Hickman Louise Maddox Martha Mitchell Martha Riddle Carolyn Patterson and Anna Belle Machen. Rodney Tidwell and Mrs Tidwell joined a weekend Temple visit with Drs J M Simmonds.
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Virginia Craven
Waco
Anna Belle Machen
Huberta Kerry
Frances Chatham
Eileen Hickman
Louise Maddox
Martha Mitchell
Martha Riddle
Carolyn Patterson
C. H. Machen
Lions District Governor to Speak at Mexia Club Dinner
FE Cravens district governor of Lions International will be principal speaker at a Mexia Lions Club open session on Tuesday September 22. W W B Landrum says the club will reopen after summer vacation with an elaborate program and aims for a strong season of work. Other entertainment features are planned and membership is expected to grow.
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LIONS
Mexia Club
FE. P. Cravens
Austin
Lions International
Lions Club
W.W. B. Landrum
Officer Sent to Texas for Investigation
War Department moves toward court martial for Colonel William Mitchell over remarks. Colonel George A. Nugent travels to San Antonio to gather evidence and the likely outcome is a military trial within ten days. Mitchell reacts pleased that Washington will review the case. President Coolidge faces aircraft controversy upon return to office.
Trial May Surpass the Scopes Case in Public Interest
Washington reports a trial may exceed the Scopes evolution case in public interest as the War Department investigates Col. William Mitchell over charges of incompetence criminal negligence and almost treason against the War and Navy Departments. Mitchell, demoted after earlier criticisms before a House committee, is said to reaffirm his charges made to the press. General Staff orders Col. George Nugent to San Antonio to obtain his statement as a court martial is expected to follow.
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Washington
War Department
Col
Wm. Mitchell
War and Navy Departments
Mitchell
Air Service
House
General Staff
George A. Nugent
Inspector General
San Antonio
Welcome News subscription offer for students in Mexia
The notice promotes THE Y NEWS with a 9 month student rate of 3.50 dollars. It describes college students receiving hometown paper mail to ease homesickness and encourages prompt subscriptions paid in advance.
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Mexia
Y News
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East Texas
Gresheek
Rotary Club
Felix Wilson
L. O. Ireson
C. P. McKenzie
Mile Buna Lofland
Mrs. JE. L. Crow
Charles Key of
Wortham
Ross F. Walker
Akron
Canada
Ku Klux
London
Alma Brooks
Ely
B. Ward and
T. P. Brewer
William Mitchell
Miss Craven
Rodney Tidwell
Temple
Drs
J. M. Simmonds
Wlashington
Col. Mitchell Happy
Eighth Corps
Congress
Army
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