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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
6
Bristow Oklahoma January 28 three youths held up a store and the American National Bank, then fled in an automobile amid a dust cloud with a determined loot. Twenty two shots were exchanged between bandits and citizens.
Five thousand striking miners and their families are camped in canvas tents in the Kanawha coal district facing harsh winter storms. Strike breakers and their families occupy company shacks nearby after eviction for refusing the central field wage scale. Courts ruled eviction valid earlier, and operators refused to adopt the scale. Union officials say suffering remains limited despite the winter.
United Press reports Hopkins County influenza cases have surged with multiple deaths in two weeks. Among the deceased are W. M. Chaness, 61, and his 15 year old daughter, who died within the same hour. Health authorities warn the outbreak has reached epidemic proportions as Bonham trade is affected.
Governor Ferguson appealed to President Coolidge on behalf of Anastasias Kostas, a Greek woman admitted to visit her Houston children, whose relatives request she be allowed to remain in Houston and enter the next immigration quota.
The Bonham News reports new and renewing subscribers boosting the Favorite Printing Company Roll of Honor. Names include A. Jackson Telephone Texas renewals by N. A. Dossey Ravenna Texas H. V. Ivie Bonham R G renewal Taylor Stone Bonham R is new Ray Thomas Bonham R 1 J Organ renews J J Jackson Telephone W M Lowrey Bonham R 3 J W Stubbs Bonham R 5 J C Biggers Bonham R 1 moved date Also remarks on good standing and more room on the Sonor List urging timely payments.
Fort Worth Station to air a chorus from the C J A choral clubs about 8:30 tonight. The article praises the school of musical art and its teachers, noting many students have studied under renowned instructors and encouraging listeners to enjoy non jazz music broadcasts.
New York January 23 Five deaths from illuminating gas were reported in twenty four hours. Three people are in serious condition in hospitals.
Seven miners were killed by an explosion of damp gas in a mine near Buocham. The accident occurred on January 23 in Berlin.
Denison officers arrived after Denver Fry, held by Sheriff Brent at Denison request. Fry faces a serious unspecified charge in Denison and is being transferred for further proceedings.
Senator George W Norris delivered an unadvertised lecture to Republican colleagues on party loyalty. He warned regulars about insurgency, urged obedience to leaders, and warned of consequences for those who bolt. He mocked wavering figures and urged steadfast conformity to keep the party strong, ending with a toast to continued influence and rewards for loyal regulars.
Magnolia Petroleum Co announces price increases of ten to twenty five cents per barrel for gravity crude from wells in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas effective today in Dallas.
New York Jan 28 The attention of 25 000 000 people in Eastern America and Canada will turn to the sky tomorrow morning as the sun eclipse is visible from Duluth Minnesota to Montauk Point New York. Forecasters predict fair weather for the event.
Homer Smith is constructing a residence on West Seventh Street described as a cozy home. The City’s Service Garage is adding a driveway in front of its business, with minor front improvements and a fresh coat of paint enhancing the exterior.
Major General M. W. Ireland, Surgeon General, released figures to Congress showing the army’s one year mortality rate rose due to a dengue epidemic and higher hospital admissions. Of 60 per thousand admitted, 2,010 men were off duty and deaths from the disease were noted, with injuries contributing a rate of 1.90 per thousand. The Philippine Islands and Southern states saw the epidemic impact.
Washington census bureau reports cotton ginned exclusive of linters up to January 16 at 13,308,000 bales, compared with 9,910,000 a year ago. Included in the report were 307,600 round bases a year ago to 235,000, the year.
United Press reports Austin January 23. The legislature slows as committees work on flood measures referred for revision. House Speaker Satterwhite says state ready for submission today. Governor Ferguson plans to submit state appointments to the Senate for confirmation. Action on the University of Texas board of regents is held pending attorney general opinion on substitute appointment of ex Governor Neff.
President Coolidge narrowed the field for Secretary of Agriculture to six contenders. The list includes Robert Carey of Wyoming, Thomas Campbell of Montana, Ralph Merritt of New York, John Fields, Silas Davis, and W. J. Bailey of Kansas, with final selection pending further review.
Brooklyn January 22 United Press reports James Cad a once train robber turned husband vowed to reform and was sentenced today to 25 years in the Atlanta pen. He told the court he would be satisfied with his fate and start anew.
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