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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
1
TSH LIMP GOT LOOSE IS NOW OVER THE WIDE ATLANTIC. Minter Press reports the giant Brit dirigible R-38 broke from its moorings at an air dome and was blown out to sea in a terrific gale. Twenty men worked to control engines as R-38 outran pursuing boats and maintained wireless contact at times.
Indianapolis April 16 David Stephenson former Indiana party leader pleaded not guilty to indictments charging kidnapping and assaulting Miss Madge Oberholtzer 28 who died after the alleged act by poison. Trial state not yet set.
Mrs. Anna Cunningham 50 plans to plead guilty to murder after confessing she gave poison to three of her children causing two deaths and injuring a fourth son in a six year span. She denies harming her husband and elder son Harry.
Chicago April 16 William D shepherd pleads not guilty to the murder of his wealthy ward McClintock in an alleged bid to obtain the ward s fortune.
Representative William Oldfield Democrat of Arkansas is described as critically ill but hopeful after an appendectomy operation. Oldfield chairs the House Democratic congressional campaign committee.
A plea for residents of Bonham to keep dollars local and buy at home to boost town life and business. The piece argues mutual dependence, benefits to churches and schools, and the need for community cooperation while acknowledging individual choice.
Paris reports Joseph Caillaux accepted the finance minister portfolio as the radical government forms its cabinet. The chamber factions and reformists push for stability while Paul Painlevé’s role and cabinet timing are noted.
The Greenville Texas Parent Teachers Association hosts a gathering with Mrs C S Tatum Mr M A Taylor and other local members. Reporters from The Favorite promise coverage of the Greenville event and Bonham participants in Friday’s issue.
In Great Falls Montana Senator Burton K Wheeler faced trial this morning for his political life as Judge Frank Dietrich ordered jury selection. About 120 veniremen were present when Wheeler's counsel including Senator Thomas J Walsh announced readiness for trial.
In Paragould Arkansas on April 16 six officers and two citizens connected to a dry raiders group are jailed on assault to kill charges after fatally shooting two boys who did not halt when commanded. The incident stemmed from a refused halt order and follows a tense confrontation.
The Presbytery of Paris met to hear Dr Brooks I Dickey of Dallas present a missions report showing a $2300 rise in receipts over the past year. He urged focus on the conference for missions to be held at Kerrville Texas on August 26.
The Presbytery reports $1 600 paid for aged ministers and widows and notes women's auxiliaries raised over $12 000. Dr. Hall preached a helples sermon and the communion was administered. An adjourned meeting in Greenville May 5 will receive Rev. Engle for installation. The group praises attendance and offerings via every member canvas.
The notice emphasizes that the meat department is personally supervised by an experienced man. It states all meat is bought, killed and dressed under direct oversight, ensuring only choicest meat. It also highlights a complete grocery department run by seasoned staff offering first class food and service.
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