Delegates from area towns attend Gober Chamber meeting
Delegates from Honey Grove Commerce Ladonia Wolfe City Greenville Bonham and other towns gathered at Gober Church Monday for a turkey dinner and the first Hunt and Fannin County Highway Association meeting. Speakers discussed Texas Highway Commission interest in a Commerce Ladonia route and a Ladonia to Bonham segment linking to Highway 78. Bonham and Commerce officials outlined plans, with pledges to unite behind two main highway projects.
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Commerece
Ladonia
Dodd City
Wolferhy
Greenville
Bonham
Gober Chhamber of Commerce
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Christian Church
J. N. Cunningham
Gober Champer of Commerce
Hunt and Fannin County Highway Association
Texas Highway Commission
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Benham
Highway Commission
T. O'Neal
Wolfe City
Bonhan
Soriation
Sterling Hart
Judge Warren
Geo. Beene
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H. A. McDoneal
Bonham Chamber of Commerce
Keene
Fannin County
Medougal
Nurse Testifies On Helping Two Girls Before Jury
A Houston nurse testified before the Harris County grand jury that she helped two girls during rough periods and denied performing illegal operations. Assistant District Attorney Wilford said the inquiry would not be closed and the witness tearfully left the grand jury after questioning. In Austin, the third court of civil appeals dissolved a temporary restraining order stopping the Texas Highway Commission from awarding more contracts, with plans for an appeal to the state supreme court.
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Houston
Harris County Grand Jury
Franke Wilford
Williford
Austin
Third Court of Civil Appeals
James E. Ferguson
Travis County
Texas Highway Commission
Ocie Speer
Ferguson Asks for Jury in Highway Case
James B. Ferguson, who halted Highway Commission spending with an injunction, applied for a jury in the Travis County district court civil trial. Ferguson paid the jury and the case was set on the civil docket, not to be called before Monday. The Third Court of Civil Appeals is expected to rule soon on the law points involved.
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Associated Press
Austin
James B. Ferguson
Highway Commission
Onis
Travis County
Ferguson
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Hoover's Annual Message Highlights Economic Dip and Reform
President Hoover outlines eleven months of economic movement showing a dip below last December's indices, with a downward trend from December to a July low and a gradual uptick since. He proposes a universal 11 percent federal pay cut with $1,000 exemption, a broad sales tax on manufacturers, banking reform, and government reorganization to fund veteran payments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover Theday
Conerers
U S Court Upholds Texas Motor Law on Rates
Fort Worth Dec 5 The United States Supreme Court upheld Texas House Bills 335 and 336 regulating motor carriers. Contract carriers must obtain permits and follow Railroad Commission rates. The decision, tried in Houston, finds state regulation valid to ensure public service and safety on public roads.
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Texas Railroad Commission
United States Supreme Court
J. H. Stephenson
State Railroad Commission
T A. Binford
Harris County
Houston
Texas
Oklahoma
Railroad Commission
Navy reports destroyer Sawaraki disabled in storm near Formosa
Tokyo officials say the destroyer Sawaraki was disabled by a heavy storm off northern Formosa this afternoon. Three other destroyers in the flotilla rescued the crew after the incident.
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Navy
Sawaraki
Formosa
Joint Resolution For Repeal Text of Amendment Vote on Repeal of 18th Amendment
A House vote shows 27 percent for repeal and 14 percent against. Democratic and Republican lines split with Rav binn voting for repeal. The proposed amendment would repeal the eighteenth amendment, pending ratification by three fourths of states within seven years.
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Ravbinn
Farmer-Labor
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House of Representatives
United States
America
Delegation of 3000 marchers presents petitions in Washington
In Washington a procession of about 3000 demonstrators, escorted by police, delivered petitions to Vice-President Curtis and Speaker Garner demanding cash relief for the unemployed and unemployment insurance. Curtis presented the petition to the Senate shortly after, and Garner said he would consider the plea, noting that he usually does when people present their pleas.
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Estray Sale Day Makes City Crowds On Monday
One of the largest First Monday crowds gathered in the city last Monday. People filled the square and the Jockey Yard as car traffic mounted. Horse traders left with horses exchanged, each rider on a horse, many fair nags. The day has become more a market for stray stock than a simple barter day.
Weather synopsis for Texas with cold wave shift
Temperature readings show a high around 72 and a low near 57 across Texas with partial cloudiness. Showers possible in the east and south while the north and west grow markedly colder tonight and a northwest cold wave moves in. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and much colder conditions with continued cold air masses across the state.
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Man With Another Woman Triggers Wife Murder Attempt
AMARILLO. Dec. 6 Officers said domestic troubles lasting months led to Mrs. Mary Stewart being shot by Edna Myers, mother of two, as she stood with Harry Myers, the accused woman's husband, in front of Stewart's home. Edna Myers and her 17-year-old son arrived and opened fire. the woman accused posted bond set at 2400 dollars.
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Associated Press
Amarillo
Mary May Stewart
Edna Myers
Stewart
Harry Myers
Shiver
Flu Epidemic Strikes Dallas In Mild Form
Dallas reports a spreading flu wave last week with hundreds ill and several fatalities. Druggists, doctors, and hospital staff battled demand while departments, banks, and city offices saw significant worker absences. Baylor Hospital treated over 25 patients as private physicians logged many cases and calls.
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First National Bank
Nathan Adams
Dallas Dispatch
Dallas engineer found dead in boarding house
Justice of the peace returned no verdict of death by his own action in the case of L Robertson a 55 year old construction engineer found dead in his boarding house about 200 meters from the scene on December 5. The death was investigated but ruled inconclusive with no verdict given.
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Dallas
L Robertson
T&e
Justce of the Peace
Public sentiment seen as counter to government extravagance
An aroused public sentiment is highlighted as the strongest tool to curb government excesses, signaling a demand for accountability and prudent spending. The statement frames civic engagement as essential to curb waste and promote responsible governance.
Fourth Book of Series of Reviews To Be Sunday
Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock the fourth book review in the Library board series will be held at the Texas Theatre with free admission. Mrs L O McClare will present The Ste Wellington by Guefain and mention forthcoming titles while local officials and readers express interest in the event.
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Texas Theatre
Moore
L. O McClare
Wellington
Guefain
I. Lown Shead
J. CG. Warner
T T. Huff
H Va. Zandt
Mies Ann . Rey
Stew
Cotton Market Close Nearses at 35 Cents a Pound
Cotton market notes show prices near 35 cents per pound with limited details for January trading, indicating a small movement and market caution. The fragmented report mentions 5.08 as a price point or index reference, reflecting early 20th century commodity quoting.
National President 4m Leoton to Visit Greenside
Joe Hriul.eka resident at Bonham Am. Ieagn t.eg.on announced Monday that je National Command of Legion with visit Greenville December 14 and that members of he Bonham organization slave been invited attend Mr Hrdlicks was notified that he was expected compress the program.
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National Commandof
Legion
Greenville Dei
He Bonham Organization
Hrdlicks
Taps Sounded for Daughter of Gen Sam Houston
A fragmented San Antonio notice reports a funeral service for the daughter of General Sam Houston. Details are unreadable in spots but indicate a military lineage and a quiet civic acknowledgement by local press.
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Taps
Gen
Sam Houston
Dallas Fire Rages as Dept Battles Blaze Damages Soar
A large Dallas fire caused extensive damage to a base building and spread to adjacent floors. Fire department crews fought the blaze amid damaged property and evacuations, while authorities investigated its cause and estimated losses around 150000 dollars.
Ambush at Chicago mail depot nets vast loot
A masked gunman struck the main post office in daylight and fled with sacks containing mail destined for two banks. Authorities estimate the value at $500,000 to $2,000,000. The robbery is described as one of the most spectacular in years. Only the senders knew the contents. Loot total remains far from determined for days.
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Associated Press
Chicago
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