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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
1
A strong earthquake struck Chile at night causing many deaths and injuries in several populated cities. Martial law was proclaimed in Talea as authorities work to aid the stricken area and restore order.
The Fannin Club held a Thanksgiving party Friday night with members and many out of town guests. A receiving line greeted attendees and refreshments were served. Mrs F C Allen led the program featuring piano by Mrs Margaret Marston and Mrs Joe Gober, various solos and quartets, and a note on a popular dance.
NEW YORK Nov 30 Admiral Frank F Fletcher U S N retired died Wednesday in St Luke s Hospital at age 73 His famed Mexican trouble seizure and occupation of Vera Cruz in 1914 marked his notable career In 1915 he was designated Admiral in command of the Atlantic fleet a post he held until June VG
Bloodhounds hunted an unidentified man after he allegedly broke into a summer home in St Helvilee and horsewhipped a maid. Initial reports named Fritz Hueppner of St Louis as owner. subsequent updates said the attacker sought vengeance for a relative sentenced in a Hoeppner court action.
Eighteen Dallas residents were bitten by a rabid collie said to be at large. The dog’s owner and witness reports point to a frightening public health risk as officials inspect the animal.
United Press report recounts Thomas Geary shot to death in a Chicago saloon. Detectives and officials named include State Representative Lawrence O Brien and Edward dots. bartender Thomas Mintlark is cited with unclear involvement as investigators pursue leads.
Herbert Hoover makes an official stop in Ecuador during the multinational tour. The visit highlights diplomatic ties and regional cooperation as the president engages with local leaders and observers.
United Press reports five pouches of air mail from a post office truck near St Louis held $1 million in checks. The pouches were traced to New York. two suspects were arrested as authorities say the fake heist would cause banks in St Louis significant trouble.
Rescue crew has entered the mine to reach trapped workers after an explosion. Officials say six miners are believed buried and search operations continue with local and national agencies coordinating efforts.
Public anxiety rises as reports say the king’s rising steadies while favorable news had earlier calmed fears. The Prince of Wales begins Africa voyage aboard the British enterprise at 11 o clock and may reach London in days.
Texas November 30. Wil, a Black man convicted in November 1928 for shooting meadowlarks, fined 25.83 dollars was granted a ration of hunting rights on Moody Friday after governor’s inquiry showed ignorance of the law led to the killing of meadowlarks.
Kansas City December 1. J R Meyers risked his life to drive a flaming gasoline truck out of a garage and away from the White Eagle Refining Company storage plant. His 600 gallon load narrowly avoided a 175000 gallon gasoline storage explosion. damage totaled seven thousand dollars, Meyers uninjured.
The Sulphur Springs post of the American Legion reports a division convention set for Sunday December 9 at Hopkins County Courthouse with 10 am registration. A wood program and notable speakers are planned followed by a meal for attendees who register.
In Corpus Christi a group of burglars entered a self-service store and equipped baskets with goods. After filling the baskets, they carried them away. Police seek leads on the heist and the suspects involved.
A Corpus Christi butcher cutting a cow reported finding a deputy game warden's nickel badge in the animal's stomach. The discovery adds a curious note to local enforcement and wildlife case history.
A Rock Island line collision near Enterprise, 14 miles north of Des Moines, injures more than twenty with four taken to hospital. Police seek seven boys and young men in a brutal assault on a 16 year old girl after a weiner roast where suspects reportedly smoked marihuana.
The report notes prizes won by a White Leghorn hen named Princess Gertrude owned by A Shepard of Winterville. She reportedly laid 3385 eggs in fifty-one weeks at the state agriculture siege in Athens, with authorities extending her lay period to complete the year's total.
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