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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1933
Page
1
Mrs. Miriam Ferguson was inaugurated as Texas governor for the second time after a six year gap. She urged swift tax reductions and open access to the governor's office for all legislators, while outgoing Governor Sterling did not attend. Lieutenant Governor Edgar Witt began a second term.
The Philippines won independence after the Senate voted 66 to 26 to override the White House veto on the independence bill. Associate Press reports Washington on January 17.
Information from Joe Russel West to the Favorite Office notes that Lynnwood Massey was operated on at noon and reportedly rafficed from the operation. Local anesthetic used. much hope expressed for the patient.
Houston police and a citizen clashed downtown after an attempted arrest linked to a robbery inquiry. James Mead, 25, was mortally wounded. Officer Emmet Bailey was wounded in the exchange as gunfire erupted during the confrontation.
In Dallas January report phrases show a drive to file income reports for 1932. The notice cites exemptions for married and single residents and outlines amounts and deadlines, indicating a county or city collection effort.
The report states Sterling left the office key with Secretary John Ward and resigned shortly after. Vernyl Stowing departed earlier in the day as the governor’s staff arranged for replacements and commendations for employees not retained.
Final arrangements forged Monday afternoon to finish Highway 5 from Bonham to the Grayson county line. Mayor Crawford and Cities Service Company representative F. D. Cobble agreed on plans and cost to be split with the city, likely under $500 for Bonham. District Highway Engineer Perie of Paris to file plans in Austin. Concrete work could start soon with a state commission vote later this month. The Cities Service move also clears obstacles by shifting a station back 25 feet to realize an 80 foot width across the road. Walter Bayles and crew ready to begin, with several days needed to complete the task.
Oil fire in Conrove field described with rigs swallowed by crater. Wells cave in as flames threaten Olton, Honey Grove region. incident details indicate multiple wells affected and extensive blaze. Authorities monitor containment and assess environmental impact.
OCR text is fragmented but mentions thefts, repairs, a Parkland area incident, a racing porch event, a flyer mishap, and references to political dynamics around a general election and a Democrat party outlook. Names and details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
President Roosevelt signaled a united front with President Hoover on U S Far East policy in New York. He stated he was willing to make clear that American foreign policies must uphold the sanctity of international treaties.
Senator Smith quoted President Elect Roosevelt in New York saying the domestic allotment in the farm relief bill should be confined to wheat and cotton. He said Roosevelt would support modifications to cover cotton if cotton interests agree.
County warrants have been called by the First National Bank with specific series numbers across Jury, Central, Read and Bridge funds. The notice lists ranges 1-143 for Jury, 11-32 for Central, 1-1 to 1-?, 2-1 to 40 and 67-? for Read and Bridge, 3-1 to 19, and 4-1 to 9. The Favorite credits the bank and Mr. Gass for the notice. Special session in Oregon and a $90,000,000 deficit facing California Legislature are noted.
The Fannin County Poultry Association invites farmers and breeders to the free annual poultry show and sale in Bonham January 27-28. The event aims to stimulate the poultry industry, help breeders dispose of surplus stock, and encourage non raisers to become involved. Classified as free to exhibit, with presiding officer R. Old.
A McKinney fire destroyed the Austin Hulman residence with an adjoining barn slightly damaged. Hulman and Jenny were away. cause undetermined. Insurance on the house and contents totaled 1700 dollars.
Senator Sheppard of Texas denounces submission of the eighteenth amendment repeal while marking prohibition’s thirteenth anniversary. He accuses repeal foes of paid propaganda and millionaire-driven impetus, warns repeal would unravel America's soul, and urges fair hearing only if supported by broad public desire.
Gary Indiana January 17 The coroner's physician Dr J M Doty ruled that farmer Mike Lantare died by his own hand after he and two hired men butted off scores of police for hours in his barricaded home. He shot himself through the head according to the examination.
Judge Shep Pard notes liquor consumption fell from about 23 gallons per person in 1914 to 7.5 gallons in 1930 as part of the continuance argument. East Texas expects occasional rain tonight and Wednesday in the north central areas. West Texas sees cloudy skies with scattered showers tonight and Wednesday, warmer south tonight.
Market opened higher and then fell from 6.22 to 6.02 after an erroneous Favorite report misled traders. Analysts note the drop followed the mistaken cue, with participants awaiting corrected data from exchange sources.
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