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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
1
United Press reports Secretary Hoover reached an agreement with non union operators reducing consumer coal prices by fifteen cents. Prices will be based on three dollars per ton at the mines, effective while the strike lasts.
A vast forest fire roars through northern Washington threatening Cedar Falls and surrounding areas. One firefighter is dead as crews battle flames driven by strong winds. Homes and camps burned while towns near Portland face encroaching blazes.
William B Donovan, 36, was executed for murdering his wife in Michigan City. His 17 year old daughter Mabel appealed to the governor for clemency, but Donovan faced the electric chair without showing fear as the governor denied clemency.
Washington reports show ongoing decline in foreign trade. Exports in April fell to 308,099,595 from 340,464,106 a year earlier while imports dropped to 217,073,338 from 254,579,225.
The forecast from The Favorite reports cloudy conditions for Bonhan and surrounding areas tonight and extending into Friday. No precipitation is indicated and temperatures are not specified. Strong winds and regional variations are not mentioned in the readable text.
Dallas report from June 1 notes Texas will host about a thousand haunted houses over the next two weeks as students celebrate summer vacation. With schools closed, youths plan trips to Galveston and Corpus Christi while some face scarce summer jobs.
The community of Fannin County prepares a warm welcome for a distinguished guest praised for splendid service. Officials urge every town to send a large delegation and show collective appreciation.
One thousand men are expected to attend the summer army training school at Camp Travis from July 27 to August 26. The camp, run by army officials, offers a creative vacation for young men of the state and teaches fundamentals of army training mirroring the program for prospective officers. Eligible ages are 17 to 27. Three training courses will be offered, with free round trip fare, board, clothing, and laundry.
The House rules committee voted seven to four to kill the Woodruff and Johnson resolution seeking an investigation of alleged laxity by the Department of Justice and War Department in prosecuting war profiteers. The action reverses a May 3 decision to report the resolution.
Secretary of War Weeks told the Senate Agricultural committee he does not find Ford's Muscle Shoals proposal satisfactory. He indicated a preference for the Alabama Power Company and did not discuss other bids. He added the Alabama plan provisions appear more favorable to the government's interests.
June 1. Rio Grande Valley farmers report a bumper cotton crop due to ideal weather with rain at night and hot suns. Some boll weevil reports persist, with pest pressure higher than last year. Seed and fertilizer dealers note increased calcium arsenate sales, indicating control efforts.
Dr. Lawrence will address the Bonham Business Men's Class at First Baptist Church on Sunday morning at 9 45. The event is set to inform members about local business topics and community updates.
United Press reports posses resumed the search after an all night vigil over thickets where Charlie Williamson, sought for shooting Deputy Sheriff Knanbel near Pilgrim, is believed hiding. A sighting of a negro six miles east of Nix drew armed men, but authorities thought it a bum steer. the lead is that the suspect may head toward San Antonio.
The Bonham Rotary Club announces that tonight’s Rotary Club and Bonham boys meeting for the play at the American Theater is postponed to Thursday night June 8.
The Everymans chiss annual picnic is at Sawyers pasture four miles north of Ravenna tomorrow evening June 2. Supper at 6, bring a robe to sit on. Notify J. B. Shortridge Mack Watkins or E. W. Morelock of attendance. Assemble at Christian Church by 5 13.
Eamon de Valera defied the British Government as Churchill urged Ireland to uphold the peace treaty. The Republican leader told United Press that Churchill's threats do not affect us and denied any English authority to dictate Irish actions.
The body of N. C. Benham of Pittsburgh, a Miglonia Oil Co. salesman, was shipped home after he was shot yesterday by Sheriff Joel N. Hale. Hale surrendered to a Justice of the Peace and was released on a five thousand dollar bond, continuing his duties as sheriff. The examining trial date has not been set.
Crops across Texas range from excess water in eastern river bottoms to drought in western districts. Flood waters trouble Brazos region farmers while outside help from Houston and Galveston boosts rehabilitation. East Texas sees rapid growth from continuous rain as farmers work Sundays to catch up, with northern crops in good condition and livestock substitutions noted.
Belfast reports a 24 hour death toll reaching thirteen as gunfire and a house set ablaze mark last night’s sectarian attacks. Authorities say John Jennings a Catholic and a blind woman were shot at Perr Road and killed. Two others died in the morgue from injuries amid the violence.
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