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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
1
Sun Press reports heavy rains across western Texas from Odessa to Colorado with a two hour shower and overall soaking. Rain extended east to Abilene with east Texas shower activity and five inches measured near Altus Oklahoma.
Two men died from heat prostration in Cleveland as an 81 degree reading at 8 pm set a 39 year city record. The stifling ozone and motionless air compounded the heat. United Press reports the fatalities amid the heat wave.
Toronto April 24 United Press reports actor Carl Lynn leading man of the Dream Girl company died after a party the previous Wednesday. He was found unconscious with a fractured skull and did not regain consciousness.
New York City railways running 750 miles of surface lines will shift from receivership to private ownership after May 1, ending a six year period under receivership. United Press reports the move comes as the system transitions from public control to private operation.
An apparent quake of short duration rattled Buzzard's Bay and the southern Massachusetts coast. The tremor was recorded at police headquarters as it rocked briefly. no property damage was reported.
Ex Bonhamite writes from Sapulpa to congratulate W. Newton on his election as mayor of Bonham Texas. The letter lauds the town and asserts Bonham could not find a better man praising the new leader and admonishing against wicked rule.
The Savoy Star reports a tale of unusually persistent hail found in a field near Leslie, preserved for weeks after a storm. The article recalls a 1905 illustration of hail reaching several feet in depth, with locals noting a distant memory of hail lasting into mid May as the community debated the event.
The twenty third annual meeting of the Woman's Presbyterial Auxiliary of the Paris Presbytery met at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville from Monday to Wednesday. Dr W S Carroll of Marshall led Bible study and preached the Presbyterial sermon. Visitors included Rev J W Ivey Sulphur Springs Rev C L Engle Greenville and Rev J G M Ramsey Commerce. Mrs J L Brock state synodical president urged women to aid the church and recounted the missionary conferences in Atlanta and Washington. New president Mt Pleasant M J W Smiley Tyler will host next year.
By United Press. Paris on April 24 reports three dead and several wounded after a pistol battle on Montmartre streets. Police arrested two communists who admitted firing at a recruit of the league of young patriots during efforts to disperse a nationalist meeting.
Bonhamcity awards contracts to Roy Goodman of Clarksville for excavations and construction of a 150 100 gallon settling tank to improve water supply. Concrete work set at 6000 dollars and excavation at 675 dollars, total 5675 dollars. The project aims for a permanent concrete storage tank alongside the existing standpipe to ensure reliable mains pressure.
The dirigible Los Angeles arrived in Lakenhurst New Jersey after six and a half hours overdue due to a stormy return from Bermuda. The craft completed a 24 hour 43 minute home trip and plans a 1300 mile voyage to Porto Rico next week, the longest since its arrival from Germany.
New York report says heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey has fully recovered after ptomaine poisoning upon arrival from the coast. Also notes the birth of Betty Jean to Mr and Mrs KB Roberts, who live east of the city.
Our meat department is managed by a man with Ng experience in meat. All meat bought killed and dressed under personal supervision, ensuring no side is up. You get only the choicest meat. Our Grocery department is complete in every detail handled by experienced men for first class food and service.
Reports from Athens say 20 000 communists are imprisoned in Bulgaria under the Zankeli regime. The situation is described as unprecedented and intolerable due to government repression. Greece is reinforcing its border patrols with Bulgaria.
San Antonio on April 24 reports Jaanita Ayalla killed in a highway collision. His younger brother is expected to die and five others injured when two automobiles collided during the night.
Fourteen miners trapped by a mine fire at the Heela land and silver mine in Burke near Wallace Idaho are believed safe as officials report air pumps functioning. Communication was cut just before noon and the men are thought to be near the 1 00 foot level where they were hemmed in after a blaze started overnight likely from wiring. Thirty three men were in the workings at the time of the accident.
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