24 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1928
Page
1
A damaged text fragment references a sale with 98 cent prices and mentions items like ladies and printing. The readable portion hints at a promotional event or catalog entry but lacks clear dates or full item details.
Rosa Waybourne stands trial for allegedly hiring a Mexican to murder her sleeping husband on March 10 in Bastrop district court. Hugo Middleton testified as a state witness and said she paid Morales 300 in three failed murder attempts. Morales remains at large as defense testimony is set to begin.
Mrs. Henrietta Smith died at Randolph and was buried there this afternoon at 4 30. Mrs. Holly Spear died at Allan Memorial Hospital and was buried at Willow Wild cemetery. A funeral outfit went out from this city. He ceased lived near Bailey.
Som Hall died in Dallas and his funeral was held at Randolph this afternoon at 2 30 the body being shipped from Dallas to the city for burial.
J O Ross resigns as Democratic candidate for presidential elector in the eighth district. He previously held the post in 1924 and was named at the Beaumont convention. In a letter to the state executive committee he said he would rather not vote than be forced into political trickery.
United Press reports Porter Whaley, longtime San Angelo chamber manager, guiding a proposed West Texas and Gulf Railway.Whaley has been tied to a $1,260,000 funding effort with San Antonio chamber backing, aiming to raise the full amount in cities from San Angelo to Corpus Christi before Thanksgiving.
Fragmented text references a polo team in Midland city and mentions plans, a person named Bert, and a farm context. Details are unclear, with garbled phrases about onside and potential harm, making it difficult to establish a definitive event or outcome.
A Hereford agricultural committee notes a 160 acre sale to Harry Elam for 25 dollars per acre under a crop payment plan. Wheat on the tract is expected to yield about 50 bushels per acre, with Elam anticipating repayment of land costs plus expenses and five dollars per acre profit.
An engagement between two teams in a July conference is noted with limited readable names, highlighting a planned match or event. The fragment mentions a Smith and a Me or H team, indicating a sporting or ceremonial contest but lacks full specifics.
Fort Worth reports Texas cities will mark tall airport markers with clearly readable names to aid airmen. Lubbock, Coleman, Wichita Falls, and Cleburne respond, forming committees to supervise lettering as part of improving local landing fields.
The notice urges small incomes to habitually save. It explains a $3.00 weekly deposit at 4 percent interest compounded semi annually grows to $1000 in under six years. It emphasizes starting now to secure college funds and a home.
John J. Raskob resigns as chairman of the Democratic National Committee finance committee while remaining president and director of the Fort Corporation. The move follows pressures from Al Smith's campaign and will see him focus on other duties as broadcasts of notification speeches are arranged.
In Durant Oklahoma on duly 24 a switch related incident ended in a youth returning with a rifle and fatally shooting an adult guardian named Lou Johnson. Authorities investigate the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Albany reports that Al Smith announced the date for his nomination as standard bearer. He said August 22 will be the day he is notified for the nomination, with official action expected to proceed shortly.
In Yoakum a mastodon tooth labeled 15 was found and obtained by the editor. The fragment centers on the discovery and possession of a prehistoric fossil tooth, with local impact noted while no further details are provided.
A vehicle collided with a mule on Ramatoa road. The animal was carried briefly by the car before climbing down and running away. Authorities provided no further details.
A man who lived in Dal returns to Haskell and recalls losing a ring five years earlier. He and his wife, Mrs. T. A. Pinkerton, were visiting and were entertained by DeSpain who now hosts them. The story centers on the unexpected discovery during a swimming outing.
Yachts Nina and Elena lead their classes as they finish the trans Atlantic race from New York to Santander Spain. The cup is offered by the Queen of Spain. Other Nina class boats Pinta Mohawk proceed, while Rofa wrecked and its crew rescued by a tramp steamer. Nina owned by Paul Hammond. Elihu Root Jr. received a thunderous welcome on arrival.
A cattle roundup occurred in Kansas City after a Santa Fe freight train derailed near the terminal tracks. Dozens of cattle escaped during the wreck and were captured by stockyard workers amid obscured wreckage and damaged freight cars.
In Horta Azores July 24 Paulin Jerome of Paris faced a dead seaplane motor. He awaited a replacement from Brest to resume his round trip across the Atlantic to the United States via Bermuda. A week to ten days for the new motor is expected.
A Gainesville Register snippet notes flowers growing along highways offer abundant blooms.
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