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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
4
George Clem Gray was executed in the electric chair in Huntsville at 12:04 a.m. for the two year old slaying of Otis Balland in Titus County. Witnesses reported blood and a safety razor blade caused effects as he died four minutes later while protesting innocence.
Paul Mcarson a 16 year old was killed when F R Knowles fired on intruders in a watermelon patch near Throckmorton Texas last night. The incident was reported by United Press with few additional details available at this time.
In Knoxville on August 7, John Neal chief defense counsel filed a federal suit seeking a court order to enjoin the Tennessee evolution law, arguing its unconstitutionality. The bill, brought for Robert Wilson a taxpayer, contends the law deprives his children of proper education.
About fifteen lodge members attended the county association meeting at Dodd City with an estimated two hundred from Papnin County. The banquet occurred downtown but the program and speeches were at the Methodist church with singing and talks. The gathering was described as interesting and instructive from start to finish.
A quake prophet in Faienza Italy reports a massive earthquake felt from 1500 kilometers away. He predicts further shocks on the 10th or 12th of the month, citing Rafael Bendanini's seismograph as evidence.
Bonham loses badly as Eddy County team dominates the field with strong hitting. Umpire Lev of Wisdom presided while fans jeered. Details show uneven play and requests for better performance in upcoming Dodd City clash. Separate note from United Press reports covers New York adoption cases and welfare actions affecting Brownings and related families.
Denison and Bonham crowds, mostly Rotary and Lions members, gathered in Bonham for a morning band concert on the courthouse lawn before heading to Mulberry for a banquet. John Scott spoke of the trip’s purpose as locals anticipated an evening program and promised more performances tomorrow.
United Press reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission declined to act on the Texas and Pacific Railway petition to abandon five miles of the Midland and Northwestern Railroad due to lack of jurisdiction. Texas authorities had already approved the ruling, allowing the abandonment to proceed.
Washington August 7. The MacMillan expedition air explorers plan short flights from their base. The Navy reports their main challenge is locating landing places from the air.
Warren Vanderworth, 17, a high school graduate, was taken into custody after he killed his father and wounded his mother in Parkerburg. Doctors say the mother was shot twice in the head and may die. Authorities note the youth was regarded as a scholastic prodigy and may have suffered mental derangement from intense study.
Detroit August 7 The Stout Metal Aircraft Co has become the property of the Ford Motor Co. The purchase aims to accelerate airplane development by leveraging Ford’s resources and experience.
Beaumont reports a man believed to be Sid Waters of Fipbyville died this morning after falling under the wheels of a Kansas City Southern freight train. He was seen riding in a car shortly before the accident.
A two to three foot snake with visible toes was found near Crums Packer Garage on Telephone Street. The curious feature shocked residents, drawing much interest and speculation about such a rare sight.
Earth tremors were recorded by the University of Chicago seismograph this morning. The first tremor occurred at 1 54 and more were logged until 4 o clock. The distance to the shacks was 1 840 miles, attendants said.
In Boulogne a Central News dispatch reports American swimmer Gertrude Ederle postponing her English Channel attempt for a week due to strong winds and shifting currents. Trainer says the delay follows the earlier postponement. London notes Lilyan Harrison Angle, an Argentine girl, will start tonight from Cape Gris Nez on a channel swim despite Ederle's postponement.
A plane crashed into a bathers' seaside resort at Ponte Rose near Rome killing two girls and injuring another. One of the deceased was not the daughter of former deputy Pitttoni.
The Rock Island railway has filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to construct a line from Liberal Kansas to Amarillo Texas. The feeder line will serve the Texas oil fields and support field development.
An explosion at a Lugo power plant near Rome caused mass panic as residents rushed into the streets. Nine people were killed and a number wounded, with details still emerging.
East Texas reports generally fair conditions while West Texas experiences partly cloudy skies with showers. Highs and lows not specified. No active warnings issued.
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