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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1933
Page
1
Secret service investigators search for a man tied to a danger to President Elect Roosevelt after a crude shotgun shell in a Washington post office package addressed to Roosevelt exploded upon mishandling. Postmark indicates Watertown Minnesota, officials warn the device could have exploded.
Wet forces press for rapid state actions with governors in Maryland Rhode Island and other states racing to be first to ratify the 18th amendment. Reports from state capitals show varied outlooks with California Connecticut New York and Massachusetts among those likely to act soon while several others debate timelines and measures.
The fragment shows CSS E'lyer aided by debate in Consr Thes. Details are sparse. no clear event date or place is provided to identify the full story.
Berlin reports five killed and many injured in renewed political clashes as civil strife rises since Hitler’s rise to power. The death toll for the year climbs toward seventy as negotiations for the chancellorship continue.
In Austin James B Ferguson pressed for a general sales tax and urged it could be passed to consumers while hearings on the Hughes bill taxing incomes proceed. Fort Worth labor advocate Joe Steadham warned organized labor opposes the sales tax and favors income levy, while Rep Harold Kayton argued the income levy hits 0.625 percent of people and a 3 percent sales tax would spread to all, noting cigarette and gasoline taxes already raise prices.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ordered C. S. Pease, publisher of a Hidalgo county political newspaper, released from a contempt charge tied to an article criticizing the Hidalgo county grand jury.
Washington Feb 22 Senate plans to boost cotton prices by creating a government pool for growers to join as an incentive to curb production. Approved today by the House agricultural committee.
Six physicians attending Mayor Cermak announced at 10 40 a m that he is somewhat better and that colitis is the only present concern Mrs Gill’s physician reported her past the danger point in an Associated Press bulletin from Miami dated February 22
More than 300 people attended the inaugural community singing at the Fannin Club last evening. The turnout spurred plans to continue meetings, with the next session set for the first Tuesday in March and venues alternating around Fannin County to widen interest.
Oklahoma Senate approves an 18 month moratorium on mortgage foreclosures and delays foreclosure trials by 16 months. Governor Murray issues an order suspending sales until March 15 to allow legislative action. Sheriff defies order in Tulsa County but the governor says he will pardon any sheriff who acts against him.
Citizens freely sign petitions urging County Commissioners Mark Jackson and Bert Chandler to vote for the county audit. Jackson and Chandler previously opposed the audit and promised to support it if the people requested, with a final vote set for the next regular meeting in March.
A special Train de Luxe will pass Bonham on March 1 1933 bound for Washington to witness Franklin D Roosevelt take the oath and John N Garner sworn in as vice president. The train will stop for boarding and a Detroit wreath ceremony for Mrs Garner.
In Juneau Wisconsin on February 22, about two hundred deputy sheriffs used gas bombs and arrested eighty three striking farmers who were dumping milk trucks. Strike sympathizers surrounded the jail and muttered threats to release their companions.
A fragment reports a Dallas Felony Court matter with Callan aged 23 facing slaying charges from last April. The text references a sentence possibility to twenty five years and includes garbled phrases about individuals named Frank Red and King Wa.
Detectives work on the theory that a masked trio who robbed seven mail pouches last night may have received a tip from Dallas and returned there. Two pouches from the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank were among the six registered pouches taken. Inspectors aim to estimate the loss as they investigate the hold up on the South Main street underpass shortly after 9 45 p m when the Fort Worth and Denver train arrived from Dallas.
County Superintendent announces state aid and local funding plan for Fannin County schools. Independent districts may run longer terms, non state aid schools face shorter terms. Teachers to be paid from local funds while state funds cover six months. Please show school conditions to trustees and aim for improved Fernan County schools.
Fast Tex or Texas drys and veterans argue over how to vote on an amendment. East Texas Chamber of Commerce declares a war on fraudulent promoters and ads. The group partners with the National Better Business Bureau to offer member services at no extra cost.
In Austin Texas debated how to proceed on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment with bills to select delegates for 1934 primaries and a state convention to consider national Congress action. Supporters of quick action push for ratification while House members discuss faster routes and possible gubernatorial influence.
East Texas coastal showers and cooler inland. Northwest portion mainly cloudy tonight. Thursday turns partly cloudy and cooler except along the coast. West Texas fair with cooler tonight and Thursday scattered near southeast regions.
Associated Press reports in Washington that President Roosevelt has completed selecting his cabinet. Expected nominees include Cordell Hull for State and James Farley for Postmaster General with others such as William Woodin, George Dern, Harold Ickes, Frances Perkins, and Daniel Roper cited for key posts. Homer Cummings rumored as Philippines governor.
Chinchow Manchuria Feb 22 The Suzuki Japanese army group advanced toward Jehol City two hundred miles away and seized the Peipiao railhead marking the first major objective in Jehol's coal region Central front dispatch by Associated Press reports the raid lifts Japanese momentum in the area
The text describes a stage act titled Henry's Wedding featuring ogre characters portrayed by Benham business men. They perform across the stage in costumes matching the West chorus era while chorus girls sing in period songs. Tickets are suggested to be purchased today.
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