17 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1928
Page
1
Two military officers and two civilians were court martialed for supplying arms to rebels. The Universal dispatch reports more civilians being cited on similar charges. A separate report notes four rebels killed in recent engagements, with a major battle involving 200 rebels against federal troops and many casualties.
A unidentified 18 year old youth was found dead near Mesquite after being struck by a freight train. Over 200 people viewed the body as physicians learned he could not identify his parents, who reportedly lived in Shreveport. The man had a scar on his left groin and another on his right hip with blue eyes and black hair.
United Press reports forty bathers drowned in the Rhine at Mannheim as they sought relief from intense heat. The tragedy occurred today and details remain scarce.
A forthcoming South Texas Chamber of Commerce event in Laredo will showcase the largest industrial product exhibit in the region. The report notes anticipated displays from Corpus Christi and San Angelo with a large youth pavilion and substantial preparations underway.
Prosperity of sheep and goat raisers is expected to show at a record breaking attendance at the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association of Texas convention to be held here in the last half of next week. Ranchers who sold lambs and kids at profitable prices will participate in the celebration.
A rough OCR fragment reports a planned Jubilee of the Knights of Grip in Lubbock on August 22. The text mentions a heat wave and multiple deaths in Rome with weather-related suffering. The fragment is incomplete and combines unrelated items from July 17.
Akutan Island residents report heavy volcanic eruptions seen and felt near the crater as U S cutter Unalga guides observers. Steam and lava described. inhabitants terrorized by shocks. Gov Moody files proclamation for general election on Nov 6 detailing electors, state officers, and constitutional amendments.
Dallas July 17 Rayce Sparkman a 17 year old rider was killed Monday night in a collision between his motorcycle and an automobile. The crash occurred in the city drawing police attention and cursory investigation.
Fragmented OCR text hints at weather and local notices with disjointed names and places. It mentions Moscow and Ada, plus scattered references to dates and events without coherent narrative.
The report notes high divorce probabilities with statistics claiming one in seven marriages ends in divorce. The text is garbled with scattered phrases about accidents and names, but centers on marital instability and public interest in divorce trends.
A 66 pound watermelon grown on E R Breaker’s ranch near Pleasanton, presented to Mayor M Chambers, tops county size records. Pleasanton chamber notes 1466 carloads shipped this season with 150 more expected as shipments go to San Antonio for northern and eastern markets.
Fragmentary report describes a dam obstruction at Wharton involving damage to a canal and comments on farmer actions. It mentions a related follow up about a dam being pressured or removed and references a waterway near Witworth with broader irrigation concerns.
Admiral Seiler reports surrender from rebel forces as more troops join the demobilization. Civilians note increased draft calls and scarce supplies while authorities seek to stabilize the region and honor the surrender terms.
Washington July 17 United Press reports Postmaster General New announced he is weighing establishing a postal airways service on one or more contract air mail lines. The move would distribute mails similar to railway cars and several post office employees have applied to transfer from rail to air service once begun.
On the shore of a river July 17, Mrs Jean van drown ing while bystanders watched. The tragedy began when a woman cried for help and others, thinking she joked, did nothing to assist. The victim was identified as Norma, wife of Ada.
A 62 year old man was injured in a hotel basement incident described as a tooting mishap. Authorities said the man was hurt instantly and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the injuries and any potential hazards in the basement area.
United Press reports Waco Texas next Friday a drive is planned to raise about 2 million dollars for Baylor University. The effort seeks to endow the Baptist institution and support planned campaigns as community leaders pledge large gifts from locals including Mr Sowell and Bonham residents.
The entry reports generally fair weather in East Texas with unsettled conditions in the north. Cooler air moves into the northwest Wednesday, while West Texas sees cloudy skies and local thunder showers in the north tonight and cooler temperatures in the Panhandle tonight and north portion tomorrow.
Unclear OCR text mentions Brive for school five and quiet movement. references to Am SPIN and prices 2 MM 50.00. scattered names Houston Antoniy Wichita Fall McCurdy. plan described as being made tense across the state.
A fragment discusses small incomes and systematic saving to fund a son’s college years. It notes depositing $3.00 at 4 percent interest can grow to $1000.00 in a shorter time, highlighting long term security against misfortune.
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