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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
1
A court sentenced Privates Walter all and Paul Crouch to 40 and 26 years respectively in an alleged communist propaganda case. General Edward Lewis reports a department review will speed up the process and may discharge some men, with a broader war department survey to follow.
United Press reports Washington April 10 that Rep Martin Madden of Illinois, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, after a White House conference, predicted next year’s income taxes will be cut by 350 million dollars. The outlook follows the presidential discussion.
L. C. White told renters to plant cotton early with reimbursement if killed. Cotton is now up and off to a good start. Early frost is hardly probable but likely to threaten new cotton, which may become the county’s earliest. The Favorite watches the experiment with interest.
United Press reports the comptroller of currency issued a call for the condition of National banks at close of business on April 6. The notice directs banks to submit financial data and standings as of that date.
United Press dispatch from Merzon reports Mrs. Jack Richardson aged 55 was shot by her husband who then killed himself after a failed attempt to murder their son. George Richardson, 17, wrestled the father as he attacked him while asleep, escaping. Financial troubles and loss of ranch control are cited as possible motives.
Eighteen people died and fifty injured when a train derailed at Serria near Barcelona. Three coaches left the tracks, overturned and burst into flames this morning, United Press reports.
The kindergarten children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt this morning. Mr and Mrs Jon Irdhicka supplied and prepared the eggs for the event. The little tots had a great time and were reported to be hugely pleased.
Austin April 10 The State Banking Commissioner has issued a call for the condition of the State banks at the relevant locations. The notice seeks detailed reports on capital, reserves, loans, deposits and overall solvency to be submitted promptly.
Nathan and Joseph Parris were found guilty on six counts in federal court for using the mails to defraud as part of the Nate Parris Smackover syndicate. Homer Parris was acquitted. The scheme allegedly tied up about $600,000 from investors in the past three years. Bond set at $15,000 pending April 20 sentencing.
A Bonham revival reports strong attendance at First Christian and Clark Memorial churches. The night featured old time hymns, a sermon on Acts and Peter’s deliverance, and multiple conversions amid passionate prayer and sustained worship led by Ben Hassell, Mrs. Bland Smith, and Rev. Pritchett Sportstrenn.
Clark Memorial Methodist reports rising interest as each service draws larger crowds. Last night’s attendance surpassed expectations, reflecting the power of God in the community gathering.
A large audience attended the Thursday night service at First Presbyterian. Mr and Mrs Fraser sang a duet The Prine of Glory with Ms Elizabeth Anderson on piano. Mr Fraser offered a solo I Sat Alone. The couple contributed greatly to the service's success and their voices were praised as strong and sympathetic.
Chicago, April 10. William D. Shepherd already indicted for killing Bill McClintock now faces a second murder charge in the death of Billy McClintock. Mercury found in Billy’s mother Ella McClintock’s body sixteens years after her death supports homicide, coroner Oscar Wolff says, rejecting accidental poisoning or suicide.
Springfield April 10 William D Shepherd lost his desperate fight for freedom on bail as the Illinois supreme court denied his petition for a writ of habeas corpus Shepherd is indicted on a charge of killing Billy McClintock his millionaire ward to secure his fortune
New York report says Babe Rat! recovered after a night at St Vincent hospital following a head injury when he fell faint on a train Thursday. The incident occurred prior to morning.
An unclear local dispatch notes a rabies suspicion linked to a canine incident in a neighborhood with five people reportedly involved and a mention of Pratts Report. The exact disposition of the dog remains undetermined at the office.
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