20 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1928
Page
1
United Press reports a united nationalist offensive sweeping through Shantung province toward Peking. Casualties on both sides are estimated at 50 000. The American Legation in Peking orders evacuation of Shantung and Japan orders 5000 troops to the region to safeguard interests.
High winds in New York state trigger forest fires across eastern regions. Estimates show hundreds of thousands in damage and about 000 acres of valuable land destroyed. Several residents report injuries from falling debris as fires burn through several areas.
A brief earthquake shook structures near Corsicana on April 20, with houses rattling as tremors disturbed the area. No injuries reported.
A thunderous hailstorm struck Sulphur Springs on Thursday with hailstones the size of eggs to baseballs. Roofs damaged and one poultry unit killed. no injuries reported and the incident was logged by United Press.
Trans-Atlantic pilots Floyd Bennett and Bert Balchen flew a Ford plane from Detroit to Greenly Island to deliver supplies to the stranded Bremen crew. The rescue effort underscores ongoing dangers of early long-range flight and the reliance on air support for emergency survival.
In London a postal question arises over delivering mail to The Queen, London, or to The Queen magazine. The Queen editor received a Marseilles telegram signed George meant for Queen Mary. Another case: Princess Mary sent a telegram to The Queen London en route to Cairo, returned for address insufficient.
The new order prohibits showing kissing and emotional love scenes to anyone under 17, with authorities pledging to close offending theaters. Some drivers ignore stop signs, a point noted by the Corsicana Sun as a separate issue.
A bank notes its wide network and information resources, stating its officers can provide constructive suggestions to customers seeking business expansion. The text expresses willingness to offer services and facilities to customers in the trade territory.
Savannah Tenn April 20 Seven men were drowned when a bridge construction company boat capsized late yesterday. The bodies have not been recovered.
A child named Robert grows anxious to read and questions staying in school after weeks without learning to read. The piece then shifts to Washington where Congress delays the Jones-Reid flood bill to pursue changes acceptable to President Coolidge.
Montreal dispatch notes a relief plane sighting over Peterborough, 109 miles northeast of Toronto, at 7:40 p.m. The brief item mentions the aircraft and a reference to reading this paper’s advertisements.
The Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations hears R L Marquis of North Texas Teachers College condemn hiring bans that bar married women and college-trained newcomers from teaching. He urges qualifications based on ability and training, not marital status or rural “experience.”
April 20 Texas rangers dispatched to Fairfield to aid in a fatal shooting investigation. Four men captured during raids with three sons of a suspect detained as authorities seek motive and connections. Local residents describe a tense search with hounds near the scene.
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The Agriculture Department announces a quarantine extension effective April 20. Counties affected include Winkler Andrew crane Ector Midland Dawson Glasscock and the southwest quadrant of Borden plus Howard except its southeast corner. Cotton must be fumigated and seed movement restricted. shipments face prohibition across the area.
Despite showers the meeting drew several attendees as the organization reported a $3 endowment fund goal and ongoing donations from parents and Dallas groups. The program proceeded with a community turnout and a brief fundraising report led by Mrs Culberson.
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