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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
1
Washington December 6. The new tax measure cuts millions in taxes and outlines reductions totaling 235 million dollars with prospects of passing next week. Auto tax cut halves revenue to 33 million annually while overall tax relief aims to abolish the levy benefiting the general public.
A blizzard across Montana left twenty five construction workers stranded between Great Falls and Shelby. The crew, part of a road project, became cut off by heavy snow and poor visibility. Rescue crews worked to reach them as crews assessed shelter and safety needs.
A north wind is expected to lower temperatures tonight with a sharp cold wave sweeping from the north. Snow and strong winds are forecast across parts of Texas and nearby regions as the cold air moves in from the north.
The morning session in Lagrange on December 6 failed to add a juror to Becky Rogers's bank robbery trial. Judge Jeffrey warned lawyers that continued probing could push the case past year end. Several jurors voiced the belief that bank robbing is a man's job and that a woman offender should be punished as a man.
A damp southerly wind and a sparrow hawk forecasted foul weather as light rains spread from Bailey and nearby towns including Dodd City Ector Gober Toney Grove Lamasco Randolph Ivanhoe and Windom. By press time heavier rain was expected to follow across the area.
J N Whaley was fatally wounded when shot in the face as he stepped from a car in Dallas business district. The assailant C H Hart, divorced husband of Whaley's companion, surrendered and is charged with murder.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes railroads move vast commerce across the United States using trains that haul coal, grain, merchandise, and diverse goods. It cites a 1926 record average car movement of 30.4 miles daily and an average freight load of 27.4 tons, praising rail service as efficient and nation-serving.
The excerpt notes Rupert Hughes continues to “dig up the dirt” on George Washington, a hypothetical activity Hughes would pursue if Washington were alive. The remark reflects a satirical view on posthumous scrutiny of the founding figure.
Chicago December 6 United Press reports 1000 street car men vote to strike as arbitration delay in wage scale fuels the labor action. The potential walkout could paralyze all of the citys electric transportation.
The Rev T S Armstrong 66 longtime Oak Cliff Waco and other Texas churches was killed when struck by a northbound Southern Pacific freight train near Groesbeck while en route to mail a letter. Funeral set for Tuesday at Corsicana First Methodist with burial there. Survived by wife daughter and son along with several siblings and his mother. The obituary notes his 47 years preaching across Texas and roles as presiding elder and pastor at multiple churches.
Brief remark notes brides are now expected to follow a strict set of ten rules in marriage agreements, seen as favorable for young men. The line highlights a cultural shift toward formalized expectations in relationships.
The Senate opened to debate over the expenditures of Senators-elect Ware and Smith. A two to one vote opposed admitting them while the poll showed sixty to thirty four. If the debate continues, they may be kept from the Senate due to excessive primary election spending.
Federal prohibition agents halted a drives here after arresting 290 persons in a series of raids. They have made 139 raids and expect to arrest 120 more.
George Matthew Adams lauds railroad workers in the New Orleans Times-Picayune piece. He notes engineers brakemen conductors and others who endure loneliness and hardship to keep trains running day and night. He urges readers to thank and encourage railroad employees who protect passengers and cargo.
Hoboken New Jersey December 6 two trolley cars crashed at a trestle intersection injuring at least fourteen people several seriously sent to hospitals authorities investigatedcause and exact injuries remain unclear
Bordman's threshing machine became marooned in the sand near Miner Switch en route to Ben Matthews for wheat threshing. A locomotive crew assisted by pulling the gear to the Miner crossing after the tractor failed to move it through the sand, enabling the journey to resume.
The insurgent Oklahoma legislature opened its special session at 12 10 despite a Supreme Court view that its acts would be void. Ninety nine of 104 members were present in the house and 29 of the forty senators prepared to convene. Four years earlier the session aimed to impeach Governor Tack Walton.
Williamson West Virginia December 6 Eight persons including three children were burned to death when a rooming house was destroyed by fire in Williamson.
The forecast warns of clouds and local rain across Texas tonight into Wednesday. Colder air moves in from the northwest with a cold wave on Wednesday. Snow is possible in the northern areas as rain turns to snow and temperatures drop. East Texas remains comparatively milder but still cool.
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