15 Jul 1927
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1927
Page
1
A three story Corsicana hotel burned when fire broke from the ceiling sending occupants fleeing. A man and a woman escaped by clinging to a window ledge until rescued by firefighters. Total loss set at about 100000 dollars.
Brady Texas expects several thousand to attend the July 3 celebration and the fourth annual July Jubilee meet. Over 80 horses entered across three race days with purses totaling over 2000 dollars. Day one features a 1 mile free-for-all and the McCulloch county stake. day two offers a half mile race. day three hosts the Heart of Texas derby with a 500 dollar purse. A new half mile track is described as excellent for the event.
Drilling by Grady & Gist at Dalles reports 1150 feet depth with water vein just below five inches of oil sand. Significant oil show, drilling to continue in hope of paying sand lower. Location about three miles from Campbell farm well and near Telephone, generating local excitement in Telephone and Bonham.
United Press reports the Comptroller of Currency ordered a June 2 condition call on national banks. The piece notes the policy prompts reaction and contains discussion of oil prospects and potential sales involving dairy cows, a big mill plant, and a Bonham operation.
A fight in Baytown left one man shot in the abdomen and hospitalized while another was jailed. Witnesses say the assailant pursued the injured man before authorities took him into custody. Police are classifying the incident as a potential assault with homicide investigation.
John R. Spivey arrives in Bonham with his family to begin work as vocational teacher and director. He plans active involvement in dairying programs 4-H Club and community church activities while supporting the Chamber of Commerce and the Fannin County Fair. The Favorite notes broad local welcome and praises the School Board and Chamber for the selection.
Bonham Mayor L K Crawford issues a 1929 proclamation honoring the Fourth of July. He urges citizens to observe the day in line with Liberty, life, and the pursuit of happiness, noting the bells of Philadelphia and the city hall declaration.
A fragmented report describes a Cessna flight aiming to set a high altitude record. The unclear text mentions Los Angeles and a banking or financial statement context but lacks concrete details.
General report notes Miller hoped for a celebratory gathering, but peace returns as officials announce resolution. The piece discusses actions by the Texas House and Senate on a four cent gasoline tax, with the bill awaiting governor approval.
Report from the Miser contest notes bull circle heifers surpass prior marks as judges record top weights and performance. Officials report standout animals with strong pedigrees and notable early training outcomes observed at the event.
Frank Snyder, who resigned as manager of the Houston Buffs, has been named manager of the Fort Worth baseball club, replacing Jake Ate as announced by club officials. The weather section notes Wednesday cloud cover over Texas and western regions with warmer conditions in the north, alongside garbled local commentary.
New York July 2 Rosevelt Field officials claim violation of safety rules caused the death of noted flyer Wilmer Stutz and two passengers Edward Warwood and Pasquale Castelluscio. Investigators found two left shoes jammed under the rudder bay suggesting the passengers froze to the dual controls preventing Stutz from recovering from a spin.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.