06 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
1
A south bound Illinois Central train derailed north of Mounds injuring and killing multiple passengers as a pipe obstruction and crew misrouting were reported. Early counts varied with ten killed and over thirty injured cited later.
Eldorado, August. Red Kahee, 45, river pilot, drowned four miles above Oro Bay after his motorboat overturned in swells while racing Ouachita River with four passengers. Kahee was unable to reach safety while others swam to shore. Captain Ws. Cauley assisted the steamer. The missing parties were not found by nightfall.
A fragmented Bonham report notes a Texan knocked out and hopeful about prospects in New York while heat overwhelms in Phoenix and a midsummer chill contrasts the weather. The piece hints at political exchanges and local social scenes.
In New York on August, Al Smith schedules conferences at Albany with Democratic aspirants who opposed him at the Houston convention. Smith has met with Governor Smith of Maryland and Senator Reed of Missouri, and will confer with Walsh of Montana Hull of Tennessee George of Indiana and Pomerene of Ohio within ten days.
Reports from Fannin County indicate crops look good and abundant, while Chicago governance faces a noted crackdown on racketeering. Attorney General Pollard pursues nearly 1 million for the University of Texas, as McDonald case moves toward trial in Lamar County. Philadelphia-area political dynamics not specified.
The Democratic party leaders under Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt plan outreach to stay-at-home women this fall. The meeting in New York was chaired by Mrs Roosevelt as party leaders discussed strategies to mobilize female voters. Also reported Sen William Vare remains in critical condition with his recovery still doubtful in Atlantic City.
In Brussels an open discussion shows socialists favoring KE 680 antewar moves with calls for global unity. A British statement is noted as encouraging while figures like W L Parr of Wace visit, amid campaign chatter and unsettled Senate cues in Fort Worth.
The Treasury Department requests all Third Liberty loan funds be sent promptly to ensure timely maturity payments. Banks will forward unregistered coupons without formal reissue. registered bond owners must present for assignment to the Treasury. Delays are discouraged to speed payments.
The Democrats of Fannin endorse the Democratic platform adopted at the Houston convention. Delegates to the State Convention are instructed to support Lipscomb as a member of the State Executive Committee from this Senatorial District.
An inquiry by the Board of Control into costs is described as informative with no ulterior motive. The discussion mentions bids and upkeep costs around 1,300,000 dollars for equipment and purchase information to be coordinated with recommendations. A formal call for bids appears connected to state purchases.
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