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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
7
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United Press from Washington January 2 The post office department scandal led to six suspensions by Postmaster General New strengthening Coolidges position on salaries for postal workers The veto vote in the senate looms and pensions followed an inspector general inquiry A conciliatory note from Great Britain prepares the way for talks on American claims to German reparations funds 250 million dollars and the Paris Conference on January 6 will review the case
The Paol Clerks Association urged the post office department to dismiss six officials accused of complicity in a money using scheme linked to a campaign to defeat the bill. Association president Oma J. Flaherty said documents tied the department to an alleged plot five months before an auction began.
From Fort Madison Iowa on January 2 Archie Burris of Ottumwa a Black man was executed for the murder of Hattie Balles this marking Iowa seventh hanging since 1922 officials reported.
One person seriously injured and fourteen narrowly escaped death when a two story frame house burned in Dallas. Four were confined by sickness and rescued. James Willson leaped through a window and was injured.
Bootleggers are being hunted in connection with the bombing of Macomb city hall and County Judge Henry Miller’s home. Both buildings were damaged and Miller and the police force have been active against bootleggers.
United Press reports from Washington note Dr. Edward Rosenow identifying the hiccough germ as a streptococcus causing episodes. Additional findings include population balance by 1960, a serum clearing typhoid in water, and clinical tables to assess infant development at four to six months.
William Schoenfeld married another woman on Wednesday night to honor a court pledge to provide a mother for his five children before January 1. The bride chose not to marry until after New Year, influencing the timing of the ceremony.
A watch party at Clark Memorial church on Wednesday night featured a New Year bump off the Old Year with a program led by lay leaders and pastors. Activities included talks on revival, church finances, Epworth League topics, and a sermon on going forward, with attendees enjoying the evening past midnight.
Yesterday marked Luther Ware's birthday as his wife hosted a dinner for eight male friends. The evening featured stories from a visiting preacher a lively forty two game and a celebratory cake with a dime prize. The guests praised Mrs. Wares thoughtful party and the pleasant gathering lingered into the night.
France's finance minister Clemental presented a note to the American ambassador proposing a ten year moratorium to settle the war debt with the United States. The move follows a furor over an inventory shown to the chamber of deputies and clarifies France's stance on its ability to pay and debt sentiment. The government acted promptly to pursue a settlement.
A New York dispatch reports thieves used teeth to steal $25,000 in jewels from Mrs. William J. Fox wife of a millionaire. They bit off two diamonds when she tried to intervene, injuring her fingers as they escaped.
The Morning Post reports that Britain has informed the United States no objections will be raised if France obtains more favorable terms than those shared by Britain and America regarding France’s payments.
Seven deaths marked the opening of the new year in Chicago with two from illness and five from shootings, reflecting a grim early 1920s city scene.
In Trinidad an incident caused four hundred thousand dollars in damage before it could be controlled. The report notes the event happened today and references a trade in Bonham as part of the surrounding context.
The Clyde liner Mohawk with 200 passengers aboard bound for Charleston, S C, put into Delaware Breakwater after a fire damaged the vessel. She was brought safely in and passengers were taken ashore.
All county and precinct officers were sworn yesterday. Four new county officers are Collector Faxon Assessor Crouch District Clerk Richardson and Supt Tarter. The remaining officers are holdovers and the constable G B Sparkman is newly noted. All deputies in the sheriff attorney clerk office and collector office will be retained. The superintendent will decide on any office deputi questions.
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