Pirates Kill Two Russians Aboard British Ship
Pirates aboard the steamship Tungchow killed two Russian guards and wounded the second engineer K. McDonald while the vessel carried 175 American British and Scandinavian school children returning to the Foreign Mission school at Chefoo. The children were reported safe.
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Associated Press
Hongkong
Tungchow
Ching Navigation Company
Shanghai
K. McDonald
Foreign Mission School
Chefo
Huey Long Bodyguard Attacks Associated Press Photographer
Huey Long arrived in New Orleans from Washington watched by bodyguards who assaulted AP photographer Leon Trice as he photographed Long. Joe Messina, the senator's chief bodyguard, punched Trice and used a blackjack, knocking him down after the camera was smashed.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Huey Long
Washington
Leon Trice
Associated Press News
Trice
Long
Joe Messina
Joe
Fred Rogers says will not resign from pardon board
Austin January 31 Fred S Rogers said he plans to stay on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles until August 21 1935 He noted his term lasts an unfinished six year assignment and asked the attorney general for a ruling on expiration Governor Allreds opinion as attorney general is cited to support his claim J B Keith of Stephenville was confirmed by the Texas Senate to succeed Rogers authority transition noted
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Austin
Fred S. Rogers
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
J. B. Keith
Stephenville
Texas Senate
Rogers
Ferguson
Keith
Allred
Rogers Today
William McCraw
Organized Labor Attacks Four Billion Work Relief Plan
William Green of the AFL condemns the administration bill before a Senate committee saying paying workers nothing on public works would wreck the wage structure and reduce purchasing power as criticism of the relief measure mounts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Organized Labor
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Honest John the Killer Seen Abroad in North Carolina Blizzards
A notorious figure nicknamed Honest John the Killer is repeatedly spotted in Jackson County North Carolina amid severe winter blizzards. Local residents describe a bold roaming presence despite harsh mountain conditions and ongoing snowstorms.
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John
Jackson County
North Carolina
Weather roundup for Texas with temperatures and rain forecast
Temperature for 24 hours ending 7 am shows a max of 63 and a min of 31. East Texas may see rain in the southwest and on the west coast tonight into Saturday with colder conditions in the north tonight and south Saturday. West Texas expects largely fair weather tonight with some cast tonight.
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Texas
West Coast
North
Eekt
West
Sharp Senate Debate Over Broad Investigation Proposal
In Austin on February 1 the senate clashed over a substitute resolution for a sweeping probe into the conduct of legislators and state officers. Senator Deberry accused the measure of aiming to thwart the house resolution and urged disclosure of employment and retainers.
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Associated Press
Austin
Senate
Deberry
Bogota
House
Over 5000 Poll Taxes Paid This Year
Frank Wright the county tax collector announces that more than 5000 poll taxes have been paid, about 1000 more than last year, with a larger number of residents paying county taxes than in several years. Final figures are not yet available and will be ready in the next few days.
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Frank Wright
Wright
Louisianal Square Deal President Is Arrested
Baton Rouge reports Ernest J. Bourgeois president of the Square Deal Association of Louisiana was arrested today during a clash with Huey Long's leadership. He reportedly assumed the office of Louis G. Guerre, the state police chief at the state house, amid questioning authorities.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Ernest J. Bourgeois
Square Deal Association of Louisiana
Huey Long
Bourgeois
Louis G. Guerre
Nolice
State House
Box Supper at Methodist Church Tonight
An old fashion Box Supper will be held at the First Methodist Church this evening at 7 30 in the Junior Department. All ladies should bring boxes and the entire church is urged to attend for the Young People’s Development fund.
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First Methodist Church
Bonham Holds Off Trenton In Lopsided Contest
The Bonham boys won easily by more than 20 points as Trenton struggled on a court that hampers them yearly and keeps their team from showing improvement.
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Bonham
Trenton
Girls team builds strong season with steady improvements
The girls won their game by a fair margin and hold a very good record this year. They have only lost to first class contenders and in only a few instances. The squad is improving consistently and shows notable progress.
Bonham Girls Meet Windom Tonight In Local Match
Bonham hosts Windom in a home girls basketball game around seven locally. The Bonham squad recently assembled their strongest team in some time and hopes for a strong showing.
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Bonham
Windom
Gober Hosts Tournament With Bonham and Honey Grove Games
Bonham faces Honey Grove around 1 30 PM as Gober hosts a tournament day. Teams aim for a stronger showing than the opening night showing. Expect many competitive games tomorrow with action into the evening.
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Gober
Bonham
Honey Grove
Hauptmann Surprise Witnesses Show Strength
John M. Trendley a handwriting expert testified in Flemington New Jersey that Hauptmann did not write the Lindbergh ransom notes. He disputed opinions of eight state experts and noted a Christmas card possibly linked to Isador Fisch. Defense counsel argued the aim is to prove Hauptmann did not write the notes. Trendley analyzed the nursery note as written in a disguised hand with possible left hand use.
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Flemington, N. J
John M. Trendley
East St. Louis
I.l
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Isador Fisch
Trendhey
Hauptmann
Fisch
Edward J. Reilly
Trendley
Man Returns Stolen Cap Pays Double After Earnest Plea
A Bonham dry goods merchant recounts a remarkable week event. A man, moved by conscience, confesses stealing a two dollar cap years ago and offers twice its value to repay the debt. The merchant refuses but prays for him. the act impresses the shopkeeper who notes the man's evident religious conviction and restitution.
Allred Authorized in Oil Conferences
Austin February 1 The legislature granted Governor Allred authority to take part in conferences on interstate oil compacts.
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Allred
Associated Press
Austin
Slaver of Bridgeport grocer sentenced to prison
Decatur reports C. E. Anderson was convicted of enslaving A. E. Byers, a Bridgeport Lake grocer, and received a 15 year state prison sentence.
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Slaver
Bridgeport Grocer
Associated Press
Decatur
C. E. Anderson
A. E. Byers
Bridgeport Lake
Facts About the Sun’s Size and Distance
The sun’s diameter is about 864 miles with Earth’s diameter about 109 times smaller. Its average distance from Earth is roughly 92 897 000 miles. The sun’s estimated temperature is around 12 000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bonham Furniture Company Helps With Home Refreshments
A caller recalls Bonham Furniture Company promising in home service for measurements and samples to help prepare a bridge club event. The note emphasizes reliance on the firm to deliver timely assistance and ease preparations.
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Sallie
Bridge Club
Bonham Furniture Company
Bonham
Excellent Reports at Library Meeting
At a Bonham Library Board meeting standouts included many new books added in 1934 and a stronger financial report than the prior year. President Mrs Eugene Risser noted growing rural Women’s interest and many new members. The group endorsed a 1935 slogan A Permanent Home for the Library and reelected officers: President Mrs Eugene Risser Vice-President Mrs H H Mitchell Secretary Mrs Richard Morgan Treasurer Mrs D W Sweeney.
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Bonham Library Board
Eugene Risser
H. H. Mitchell
Richard Morgan
D. W. Sweeney
City Taxes Collected In January 1934 Report
City clerk W A Bev announces January 1934 tax receipts of 21000 with prior month 0 and January total 35000 for the south area. Mr Boyd notes this is well below last year and about 65 percent of the potential collection.
Cotton Market Closes at 121 33 for March Trade
The March cotton market closed at 121 33 with no opening price reported. Traders await further updates as the market process continues.
Allred Halts Execution Reissues Life Term For Cecil Short
Governor Allred intervened to avert electrocution of Cecil Short after a clerical error in Ferguson era commutation. He reissued the proclamation commuting Short’s sentence to life imprisonment, preventing a death by electrocution in Dallas County.
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Associated Press
Austin
Allred
Cecil Short
Dallas County
Ferguson
Short
Man Enters Ninth Year With Malady Unknown to Science
Springfield mass January 31 Physically healthy yet mentally withdrawn H William Lord aged 61 is in the ninth year of a mysterious sleeping sickness He slept since October 1926 waking briefly on two occasions His wife cares for him feeding and guiding him at her command Doctors have failed to diagnose the ailment and no treatment has been pursued He eats drinks and smokes while in trance, with senses of touch and taste present, but speech and movement limited during episodes.
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Springfield
Mass
H. William Lord
Lord
Chicago
Patricia Maguire
Montreal
Belore
Farmer Held In Death Of Man In Dance Hall Brawl
Haskell Texas February 11 J W Foster 25 of Stamford died from injuries suffered in a dance hall fight near Stamford last night W S McKaughan 30 Anson farmer charged with murder held on 10000 bond awaiting action by the grand jury today
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Associated Press
Haskell
Tex
J. W. Foster
Stamford
W. S. McKaughan
Anson Farmerer
Wih
Cotton Crop Ginning Totals for Fannin County in 1934
Ginned bales in Fannin county reach 34 395 for the 1934 crop as of January 16, down from 56 661 at the same date last year. One report remains in March. Bankhead allotment sets 39 600 bales for the county amid a 22 286 bale shortfall from 1933. The 1934 crop sold around twelve cents a pound and seed about $40 per ton.
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Fannin County
Chas. Howard Receives First 1935 Automobile License
Charles Howard earned the first 1935 auto license, number 358351, with J R Grasher of Leonard and O O Motran of Codd City issued subsequent numbers. A total of about 6 500 licenses were issued including 3 700 passenger cars and 800 trucks, with more registrations expected. Shoals and islands in the James River at Richmond create a shallow footpath before deep water allows large steamers.
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Charles Howard
Vaid
J R. Grasher
Leonard
2. O. Motran
Codd City
Mr. Howard
James River
Richmond
Court House News Note on Local Case Details
Fragmentary courthouse note mentions a case involving a defendant possibly named Trias charged with theft from a store in Howey Grove. Other details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate attempted or reported charges and a connection to a Black defendant.
Bonham Citizens Send Birthday Greetings to President Roosevelt
Bonham residents sent a telegram to Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt on his 53rd birthday, pledging support for infantile paralysis research. The message, signed by numerous locals and organizations, accompanies a published copy of the greeting.
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Bonham
Pres
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
H. A. McDougal
W. L. Sasser
Ashley Evans Co
T. Lane Ray Peeler
Farmer's Pigeons Halt Weather Charm Foiled by Cold
A western town farmer bragged of training pigeons to fend whirlwinds. He faced a harsh January with near zero temps as livestock wandered. A strange weather tale from Pittsfield Mass notes a dog frozen in the morning while a Lakeville Conn owner reports dogs in ice.
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Florida
Denant
Aternath
Pitsfield Mass
Barbai
Lakeville
Conn
George
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Organized
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Ce Naan A
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TITE
Susie
New York
Bonham, Texas
Rodgers
H. L. Rodgers
Met
First National Bank
Chas. Howard
Court House
Howey Grove
Kiais
Lewis Shoe CO
J. I. Boon
Rayburn Sparks
L. K. Crawford
Jno. R. Spivey
H. A. Baron
W. E. Newton J. L. Ware
the Hub
R. Burkett
S. F. Leslie
I. W. Evans
Neil Williams
A. E. Willamson
W. P. Owens
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