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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1925
Page
1
Nine people were burned to death in two fires in Montreal Quebec on January 3. A tenement fire killed six and a nearby dwelling fire killed three. Cold hampered firemen and some escape attempts ended in injuries from fall or burning.
Miss Pearl Campbell of Durant at Allen Memorial Hospital is reported improved this morning after a recent operation. Mrs. Penelope Foster is somewhat better after several days of illness. Mrs. Scott Porter of Windom remains hospitalized but was reported better. A. M. Givens of Windom has been a patient several days and is also improved this morning.
Mr and Mrs Robt Sears of Whitewright welcome a son born this morning. Mrs Sears formerly Miss Litta Mae Love of Bonham.
Paris dispatch reports Ambassador Herrick has not received or forwarded any official note from Finance Minister Clementhal on France's debt to the United States. Herrick says Clementhal sent a personal unpublished memorandum to him, not a formal note, creating potential confusion in Washington.
L. V. Little of Telephone was in town on business and just purchased from Perl McGrady a splendid country home with 100 acres of land. The property includes well equipped barns and outbuildings and will be occupied next January as his residence.
A doctor tells a patient his pulse is regular as clockwork while the patient jokes that the doctor is holding his wristwatch, a brief humorous scene reported by the Pennsylvania Register.
United Press reports President Coolidge approves the post office rate hike bill as amended by the senate committee. Senator Moses notes the measure, increasing postal salaries, appears set for Senate passage Tuesday after a White House conference. The earlier Edge bill faced a veto over revenue provisions.
A major Philadelphia blaze today killed one firefighter and injured two others as two buildings burned and 200 tenants fled their homes in a 750000 dollar fire.
A motivational piece urges starting each day with a clear plan and persistent follow through. It argues that choosing a meaningful daily program reduces wasted time, helps rise above petty annoyances, and turns each day into a noteworthy addition with lasting results.
The United States will send Ambassador Kellogg of London and Ambassador Herrick of Paris along with Colonel James Logan as observers to the Paris financial conference starting January 6. The choice signals use of the Dawes plan to justify collecting 250 million dollars in war claims from the reparations fund.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of National banks at the close of business December 31.
Sul Ross Camp No. 164 U. C. V. held a January meeting in Bonham. T. J. Carter was elected Commander for the ensuing year with J. N. DeLay as 1st Lieutenant and L. B. Caldwell as Chaplain. Dues for State and National were ordered paid and no further business followed.
Liza compliments a ring as beautiful and asks for its size. Rastus jokes the diamond is the “twenty year” installment size, hinting at a long payment period.
Store thanks patrons for 1924 sales and asks continued support in 1925. The note emphasizes appreciation and ongoing patronage for the coming year.
Robbery loot totaling 105000 from the Rondout mail train case has been recovered. Authorities plan to swear warrants against three Little Rock attorneys suspected of receiving stolen property connected to Jerbert Holliday, convicted for the robbery, and they conspired for him. The loot was found in a rural mailbox, believed to be Holliday's share.
Austin Jan 3 A request for the condition of state banks at the close of business on December 31, 1924 has been made by the State Banking Commissioner.
P D Whitehead of Bonham Route 4 paid for a full year of the Daily Favorite using a check. W H Smith, also from Route 4, subscribed for a year by check. The paper praises paying by bank check as a safe receipt and notes thrift.
The Emancipation Celebration by the colored people of Fannin County was held at the First Baptist Church on January 1 1925. Ex-Supt F A Spencer and Hon Will H Evans were principal speakers urging citizenship responsibility and better homes churches and business. Evans spoke on What I Owe to Christianity and impressed the audience. Dr Pritchett of South Side M E F Coloured wore present and explained deeper meaning of the celebration. A collection for ex slaves raised ten dollars with Evans pledging ten more. Christmas day added to the totals and Prof W Je Joan Master of mor Trade in Bonham was noted.
Police arrest George Connell for a Christmas time hotel jewelry heist worth $200,000. Part of the loot found in his hotel room confirms the solve. The incident occurred in Chicago on Christmas Eve with investigations tying Connell to the crime.
Washington January 3. Mary Allen Hulbert formerly Mrs Peck claims Liberty Magazine published by Liberty Publishing Co carried allegations that Republican leaders sought information to impeach President Wilson. Representative Reid introduces a resolution directing House investigations into the charge.
Mrs. Peg Kennon wife of a Fort Worth druggist is jailed in Los Angeles on top lifting charges. She says she committed the act to humiliate her husband and to gain a share in the fortunes she alleges he has caused her.
San Antonio on January 3 one local report says three days of searching failed to locate W P Moore last seen by his wife who arranged a downtown meeting yesterday his automobile was reportedly involved in the search and weather conditions are noted in the report though details are unclear.
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