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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1925
Page
1
United Press reports the British steamer Honghwa, en route to Singapore, was taken by Chinese pirates for three days. Passengers were left penniless, the ship’s safe robbed, and the crew forced to land the pirates at port after overpowering the captain. No one was injured.
James J. Cadoo, son of a wealthy retiree, was arrested after a mail car heist on a Long Island train. Police say he confessed at his Ly nbrook home, admitting the crime to fool his wife into thinking he had made good.
United States Commissioner Robert H. Vogel, acquitted of malicious mischief, resigned to save the court from embarrassment. His resignation was accepted by Federal Judge Atwell amid related arrest of two others for kicking a garbage can into the street in Dallas.
Washington January 17 Majority Leader Longworth blocked an attempt to send the Underwood Muscle Shoals bill to the free conference. He objected to Chairman McKenzie's request saying leaders have not yet decided on a disposal procedure for the measure.
Washington reports a calmer scene after the official pronouncement that Secretary Hoover will stay in charge of the Commerce Department. No cabinet changes are expected. Trade in Benham and be satisfied.
Governor Miriam Ferguson arrived in Austin and began residing at the Nalle home with her party. She offered no comment as Ma Jim and Dorrace, their daughter, join her awaiting occupancy of the executive mansion.
On January 1 the Mason caller Munalbro and the Norton Lilly fighter Robin Adair collided head on in fog off Handkerchief Shoals. Both vessels were damaged but not in immediate danger a coast guard cutter was dispatched to assist.
Premier Benito Mussolini denies rumors about Italy and asserts the nation is peacefully at work. He claims the Fascist government holds a strong parliamentary majority and broad public support, warning opponents of ridicule and weakness.
The day brings creeping cold and sleet like January 17, 1924, with the ground whitening and roads deteriorating. Coal dealers expect demand to rise, while travelers advise avoiding the Whitewright to Pilot Grove route as the pike is impassable in places.
In San Antonio on January 17 two women and two men from prominent Austin families were jailed on vice ordinance violations after a raid on a rooming house. The women are sisters and one is five months married, saying she drank to cope as her husband lay hospitalized in Austin.
Nashville January 17 plans to spread unification sentiment among Methodist women were outlined by Friends of Unification an arm of the Southern Methodist church organization in a city executive committee meeting. Mrs FE Chappell Nashville was elected vice chairwoman and thirty five friendly correspondents were named across as many conferences with more awaiting confirmation.
A short Senate session opens the day while the House recesses to Monday to finish pre-inaugural work. Committees plan final actions before inaugurations of Mrs. Jerpguson as governor. A joint session and memorial service for Gen. Robert E. Lee are scheduled, with votes on governor and lieutenant governor likely to be declared.
An incident in Dallas on January 17 involves George shooting and killing W. Har Haralson. Haralson’s wife waits at home as Haralson is reported missing after leaving with a man named Santeoschin and a sack of fowls. The car is tracked by Santry.
Federal agents confiscated more than 3000 stills and 2500 other devices in raids on Maxwell Street market and six bordering shops in Chicago. Four suspects were arrested after a 60 day probe costing nearly $6000 in evidence gathering.
Census Bureau reports show US cotton consumed in December at 632 047 bales up from 492 783 last month and 401 500 a year ago. August through December total 3 800 800 bales, vs 2 610 172 a year ago, with stocks in warehouses and manufacturing varying month to month.
Miss Blanch Reneer of Port Arthur Texas files suit in Houston Eighteenth District Court for 11500 damages against International Great Northern alleging silk stocking use reveals an ugly scar on her leg and seeks relief.
The Norwegian steamer Golden Gate with a crew of thirty five and cargo of cotton and phosphate is declared fourteen days overdue at Yokohama. Orders to search for her have been broadcast to all vessels. She cleared San Pedro bound from Galveston to Japanese ports.
A century old scramble for northern Africa centers on Morocco as Spain’s advance prompts France Britain and other powers to reassess control plans. The 1904 Anglo French treaty and subsequent agreements frame competing aims in Tangier Algeria and beyond, with Spain's actions provoking European concern and strategic scrutiny.
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