20 Apr 1934
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1934
Page
1
The White House disclosed that President Roosevelt backs a London conference proposal to fix global gold to silver reserves. Nations would hold silver reserves up to 25 percent of their gold supply to establish a worldwide fixed ratio. The move signals possible silver legislation this session.
Governor Futrell ordered the state penal board to halt convict labor on cotton planting at Rucker Estate farm replacing mules. The action followed newspaper reports alleging convicts replaced mule labor, benefiting four men and enabling a convict to operate a planter.
In Surfport on April 20, Robert Roberts faced two indictments for murder and assault after admitting to attacking Mair Girt nt days ago. Both charges carry potential death sentences under the indictment.
In CHREVEPORT La Aj Lockhart admits partial participation in the 1915 Leo Frank lynching. He states involvement in the mob that abducted Frank from Marietta and drove him to the lynching site. Authorities depict Lockhart as a participant on that violent day.
An elderly Black woman identified as Ann Lewis perishes in a Franklin Street blaze around 4 30 PM. Neighbors report hearing screams from Ora Ware as the house burns to ashes. Firefighters arrive late with the residence a total loss. funeral arrangements follow in the community.
The Dallas Steers, led by Whitehead, defeated Oklahoma 4 to 1 as Whitehead dominated the game. He allowed only one hit after the fifth inning and kept the opposition from scoring. The team announced Ector will be their pennant winner.
The P T A district assembly in Farmersville Texas selected Terrell as the 1935 conference city with 511 delegates in attendance. Mrs M A Taylor of Bonham was installed as vice president of the State Congress. An indoor tree planting honored Mrs Rog Carter of Sherman as president.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Hughes plans to open his campaign with an event on a Saturday in April. The text mentions Dallas and McKinney and references a state governor and Maury Huh, but details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Unclear notes describe opening of strawberry picking in Clarksville within days. Text mentions forecasted opening Friday or soon after and references local crews, acreage, and season expectations amid scattered garbled OCR data.
Thousands expected as Hon. Charles McDonald arrives to address the crowd in Bonham tomorrow about his bid for governor of Texas. Boy Scouts will assist and be on hand for support during the event.
Durant citizens discuss rebuilding the bridge with local leaders and visiting officials. The group aims to organize a committee from Texas and Oklahoma to advocate for funding and progress on the project.
Geneva April 20. It was understood today that Japan is preparing to repeat a warning to the League of Nations that the technical assistance to China may become political and hence harmful.
A 20 year old female inmate at the Central Oklahoma Hospital for the Insane resisted sterilization during a state board of affairs hearing. The proceedings noted objections from the inmate and an examining physician testified about the case. The report also mentions international reactions and comments on reconstruction plans for China.
Local cattle breeders are invited to enter Fannin Jersey cattle for the Greenville show with organizers urging participation. The invitation highlights the breed's pedigree and potential competition at the event.
A terse report notes that no NRA code violations have been turned into formal cases. The article mentions Washington and unspecified officials, with scattered garbled phrases indicating limited clarity on actions or filings.
Community aid efforts in Fannin area highlighted as the Works Progress Administration activity runs through a local site. The piece notes progress and community impact, with references to local workers and supervisors overseeing relief projects.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration warns about May 1 expiration for about 12 000 outstanding cotton option contracts tied to the 1932 acreage reduction plan. Holders risk losing their share of roughly 1 560 000 dollars in benefits if not exercised or extended. Immediate action advised to request extensions via the Cotton Option Office in Washington DC.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday. Saturday brings warmer temperatures across West Texas with a noted rise in daytime highs. Forecasters expect milder weather conditions and increasing sunshine into the weekend.
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