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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
1
A. Carden, chairman of the State Executive, issued a letter to chairmen of county committees urging the importance of the May 2 primary elections. He notes many Democrats, including some officials, do not understand that lacking a May 2 primary in a precinct removes its voice on delegates and alternates to the National Convention.
Texas party officials outline procedures for county conventions and the state convention to elect district delegates and alternates to the national level. They urge county chairmen to ensure fair primaries in every precinct on May 2 under State Democratic Executive Committee rules. The notice is signed by George A. Carden, Chairman. A separate optician ad promotes Dr Seay of Niveth’s Optical Department with 30 years of experience.
A Mississippi River Valley Texas storm damaged Deport and Oak Grove areas with twenty five homes destroyed. W R Isbell the druggist died in Deport from the collapse of his residence. Injured include Capt G I Terrell and wife G G Baughn I R Sullivan and family. Oak Grove suffered multiple homes destroyed with injuries but no fatalities. Rice and Clifton reports include deaths and injuries as the storm crossed the region.
Pittsburg April 22 Four bodies were taken out of Mine No 1 at Ellsworth Colliery after an explosion. The full extent of the disaster is unknown. The mine had been idle during a regional wage dispute and resumed operations recently. About sixty men were believed present when the blast occurred.
National League results list Pittsburg 1 over St. Louis 0 in Pittsburgh, Boston 9 over Philadelphia 0, Chicago 2 over Cincinnati 1, New York 1 over Brooklyn 4, Detroit 5 over St. Louis, Washington 6 over Boston 4, New York 5 over Philadelphia 3, Cleveland 65 over Chicago 0, Dallas 5 over Austin 4 in Austin, Shreveport 8 over San Antonio 0, Fort Worth 3 over Houston 0, Galveston 2 over Waco 4.
Haywood Lodge will hold anniversary exercises at their hall on the north side of the square next Sunday the 26th at 4 oclock p m. A one hour program has been arranged for the public and members with both ladies and gentlemen invited.
Texas pitchers and hitters made strong showings in major league games. Bill Lattimore of Roxton shut out Chicago for Cleveland. Owen Wilson of Austin delivered the only home run as Pittsburgh beat St Louis. Harry Ables of Terrell pitched for Birmingham to defeat Atlanta.
Dick Foraker Jersey bull reg ister No. 76177 solid color will stand in Bonham's northwest part at W. W. Clutter's place for $2.00 with priviteze of return Corn for sale at my bin in Bonham at 60 cents a bushel Richard 8 Semple
The Bonham Amusement Co shows new titles tonight including Servant Hypnotist Mexican Love Story Policeman's Boots The Sandwich Man and Playing Truant There is a matinee Saturday afternoon at 3 30 with another special showing at the same time in the afternoon.
Warning to fishermen to secure fishing permits from City Assessor and Collector Arthur P. Stephens before going to the city pool. The notice includes a biblical remark about marriage in heaven by a married man.
In Fort Worth Texas the Trinity River surged through the night and day, rising four feet then another foot and a half in forty minutes. By noon it stood six feet above midnight, alarming residents as homes flood and families flee.
The repair department will be in charge of a current watch maker who has served as an official inspector for Texas and New Orleans for several years. Dame Rumor is described as the mother of my fortune by Niveth.
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