Plea of Guilty Opens Loeb and Leopold Murder Trial
In Chicago the defendants Clarence Darrow led Loeb and Leopold as they pleaded guilty to the Franks murder. Leopold and Loeb admitted guilt in open court before Judge John R. Caverly, facing possible sentences from natural life to fourteen years. sentencing likely delayed for further evidence.
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Loeb
Leopold
Franks
United Press
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
John R. Caverly
Robert Franks
Dulaney Improves After Friday Tree Accident
H. G. Dulaney Jr. of West Tenth Street, badly hurt Friday when he fell from a tree, shows initial signs of consciousness and some improvement today, the first since the accident.
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H. G. Dulaney, Jr
W. Tenth Street
Bonham Chapter 52 R. A. M. meeting tonight at eight
Regular meeting of Bonham Chapter No. 52 Royal Arch Masons to night at 8 o'clock. Members urged to attend. Visitors Basil Gibson Fi P. James Anderson, Secy.
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Bonham
Basil Gibson
P. James Anderson
Children Burned as Mother Unable to Aid
Five Hedgelin children aged 9 months to 9 years died in a Mercer farmhouse fire near Mercer Pennsylvania. The mother, 18, stood by unable to help as the blaze consumed the home and the bodies were found huddled in a corner.
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United Press
Mercer
Red Hedgelin
Cotton advances as July crop condition rises
Washington July 21 The July 16 cotton crop condition stood at 68.5 percent, up from 67.2 percent two years ago. Government figures imply 11,924,000 bales. New York futures jumped $8.60 to $10.00 per bale with October cotton about 200 points higher shortly after the report.
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Washington
New York
Notice to candidates in upcoming election
Saturday is election day and candidates may publish a final pre election message in The Favorite. Cash due with notice at 74 cents per line. Order soon to ensure publication and avoid delays.
Train Car Crash Kills Three in Port Arthur
At Port Arthur Texas on Sunday a Kansas City Southern passenger train collided with an automobile at a railroad crossing. Two occupants were killed at the scene and a third died later. Four others in the car were in dangerous condition.
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Port Arthur
Texas
Kansas City Southern
Ray Blankenship elected chaplain of rail and ship clerks
Ray Blankenship formerly of this city and son of Mr and Mrs Neil Blankenship was elected chaplain of the railroad and steam ship clerks association at Port Arthur Texas. He has worked for Kansas City Southern Railway in that city and is making a good record. A play will be held at the Duplex Baptist church Friday night July 25 with admission ten and fifteen cents. Proceeds go to the church. D W Get your bathing cap today Willsons Drug Store
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Ray Blanknship
Neil Blankenship
Railroad and Steamship Clerks’ Association
Port Arthur
Texas
Ray
Kansas City Southern Railway Co
Bonham
Duplex Baptist Church
D&w
Candidates Speak on Tuesday Night at Court House Lawn
Public notice invites residents to hear district and city candidates speak Tuesday night at 6 o clock on the courthouse lawn. Citizens are urged to attend to learn who will serve as public servants for the next two years.
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Court House
United States Seeks Clear Answer on Teheran Killing
United States asks Persia for a precise statement on the responsibility for the death of Robert Imbrie, the American vice-consul in Teheran who was killed by a mob while photographing the magic fountain. The incident prompts calls for accountability.
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Washington
United States
Robert Imbrie
Teheran
Imbrie
Benham Black Giants Battle Oilers in July Clash
In a Studebaker Year bulletin the Benham Black Giants face Greenville Oilers with a 35 cent admission. The game, scheduled Tuesday July 22, includes reserved seats for white patrons and a 5 o'clock call time.
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Benham Black Giants
Greenville Oilers
We Recommend Batavia Brand Canned Goods
Batavia Brand offers a selection of canned fruits and vegetables picked for seasonality. We guarantee first class quality and invite inquiries about fruit for desserts.
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Bacheon
Batavia
Special Sale For Ice Cold Melons And Candy
Special sale offers space in our refrigerator for Ice Cold Melons and clears assorted candy at a fraction of original cost. Read as a brief shop sale notice with emphasis on bargains and limited items.
Woman Held in Prison for Murder of Husband in Houston
Mrs. Susie Cook, 28, is jailed in Houston charged with killing her husband George Cook, a prominent contractor. He was found dead with a bullet wound in his bed Sunday. Cook says burglars shot him after questioning by Justice Campbell Overstreet, who found the case baffling. Preliminary hearing set for Tuesday at 9.
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United Press
Houston
Susie Cook
George Cook
Cook
Local Weather and Neighborhood Happenings
Community notes list visitors and trips across towns. William Sasser Jr visits family near McKinney while Mr and Mrs P J Long visit relatives at West Station. Mrs J H Henson Myrtle and Raynor Smith visit relatives in Haskell this week. BE F McDowell and family spent yesterday with relatives in Paris.
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P. J. Long
West Station
J. H. Henson
Myrtle
Raynor Smith
Haskell
BE. F. McDowell
Paris
P. J
Bonham Dairy Show Praised For Improvement In Breeding
The Dairy Show held in Bonham by the Live Stock and Poultry Association was pronounced a success by officers. Judge W. C. LeBarron of Sherman praised the improved type and breeding. Large country attendance showed strong interest in start in pure bred stock. Awards included multiple placements for A P Grider Leonard, H C Davis Edhube, Phil Wise Bonham, Tom Brothers Bonham, and Edmund Singleton county agent among others. The piece closes with a pro dairy message that a two gallon cow is a failure and milk output is essential to farmers.
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Bonham
Live Stock & Poultry Association
W. C. LeBarron
Sherman
A. P. Grider
Leonard
H. C. Davis
Edhube
Srd
Pete West
Ira Roberts
Heifer
R. F E. Old
Phil Wise
Bonham, Ltd
C. M. Ball
Tom Brothers
J. R. Mowrey
Edmund Singleton
Henry Smith
C. M. Bull
P. Grider
C. W. Hill
Stockholders Meet at Cotton Yard Tuesday Morning
Notice announces a stockholders meeting of the Bonham Compress and Warehouse Co at the Cotton Yard at 10 o clock Tuesday morning July St Q. Roberts, Trans. Also alerts IT. O. O. F. members to meet tonight at 7:30 for Gainesville trip arrangements under Drill Master A. L. McRae.
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Bonham Compress and Warehouse Co
IT. O. O. F. Lodes
Gainesville
A. L. McRae
Ku Lux Barbecue Night Announcement
Barbecue will be held on Dodd City road two miles east of the city on the above date. Klansmen take notice.
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Dodd City Road
Invite Comparison to Attract Groceries and Meats Customers
The notice invites readers to compare our groceries and meats with rival stores, promising honest weights and prices, sanitation, and efficient service to win patronage and customers.
Fire at Gober schoolhouse. bucket brigade saves homes
J R Turman reports a Sunday dawn blaze at Gober three o'clock that destroyed the old schoolhouse. The Gober bucket brigade saved the homes of J B Turman and R A Bowers while contractors had just let a contract for a new building and were preparing lumber for use. The porch of the school and other nearby structures were burned.
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J. R. Turman
Gover
Gober
Mr. Turman
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Darrow
Jacb
Dadge Caverly
Unitas Press
Caverly
the Court
Allen Loeb
BAY 1
Chas. Davis Hardware CO
Bonham, Texas
Venience T
Advic Oer
the First State Bank
THE
Guaranty Fund Bank
Fannin County State Bank
A Guaranty Fund Bank
Fannin County
Favorite Printing Company
Ray Blankenship
Bonham Young Man
Willson’s Drug Store
Studebaker
Benham Vs. Gober
Campbell Overstreet
Colt Side
William Sasser, Jr
George Crittenden
McKin
Association
C. W. Kincaid
Q. Roberts
Trens
Bers
KU Lux
F.C. Allen
First State Bank
E.M. Curlee Co
Ph Wo
Denton Brothers
Gober BN
J. B. Turman
R. A. Bowers
Bowers
OF Bradley Bathing Suits
H. L. Rodgers Co
First National Bank
U. S
Keene & Keene General Hardware and Plumbing
South Main Street
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