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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
5
United Press dispatch from Dover reports Gertrude Ederle making steady progress but facing southeasterly winds and fog as she nears the halfway point. After about ten and a half hours in the water she is nine miles from the starting point with improving strokes under challenging sea conditions.
Washington August 18 The secretary of the navy sent a radio to Lieutenant Commander Byrd, leader of the McMillen expedition, asking whether the planned Arctic exploration flights seeking an undiscovered continent should be abandoned.
Gertrude Ederle collapsed and abandoned her English Channel attempt this afternoon. Unforeseen wind and a slow sea thwarted her, leaving her within about seven miles of the goal after eight hours and forty eight minutes in the water.
Charles Hays of South Side becomes messenger at Western Union Telegraph office. Arlie Fisher, former messenger, is promoted to clerk. News item, United Press, Boston date August 18.
A local district asks state rail regulators to lower freight charges amid drought and crop losses. Officials say a hearing next week will determine if reduced rates can aid farmers and stabilize feed and seed costs.
Dil Oayes man warns of attack by a negro in Guthrie Oklahoma as War Chantry, a filling station operator near Goodnight, is saved by his collie dog who leaps to aid during an assault with a car spring. Chantry narrowly escapes with injuries to his back and hands.
In Muncie Indiana police shield witnesses from possible Chapman retaliation at the Be Hance and wife murder inquest. The event will be kept secret while authorities pursue George Anderson, identified as Chapman's avenger and linked to the killings.
A Houston man was attacked by an alligator and rescued with serious injuries. Dunk Campbell described fighting the animal as it dragged him toward the water, leaving him badly hurt but alive.
Washington August 18 The White House says President Coolidge will decide Monday in Plymouth Vermont on how far to go in negotiating Belgian debt refunds with Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot. Belgian proposals sought 171 million dollars aid linked to German obligations, while the U S press notes no final acceptance.
Indianapolis detective Harry Webster received a letter claiming to be from George Anderson, linked to the Chapman gang. The note mentions murder suspects Ben and wife near Muncie and warns to make peace with God, signed Dutch. The King referred to is detective W. J. King of Columbus who also received threats.
The article notes a July 4 next year heavyweight title showdown sought between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills, with promoter Tex Rickard and Jack Dempsey’s backer posting $25,000 forfeits to ensure the bout, plus a demand to advance a separate boxing match. It also reports Hudson and Essex auto price cuts, marking the fourth decline this year, with $55 reductions on certain models and $100 on Broughams and sedans.
Washington August reports Secretary of Commerce Terour plans to urge Congress to permit American importers of commodities that are foreign monopolies to combine for consumer protection. The move aims to enhance competition and lower prices by aligning import control with consumer interests.
A. B. Cox, 68, a Frisco Railroad agent at Sarcoxie near Carthage, shot and mortally wounded one of three robbers as they prepared to blow the safe at the Sarcoxie station. The other two fled into woods as a posse pursued them. The wounded man, named as Thomas Madden of Louisville Kentucky, died at Carthage Hospital.
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