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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
1
United Press reports a vast naval engagement with over 4 000 feared lost including two admirals. Survivors listed from ships Indefatigable Black Prince Warrior and others with Rear Admiral Arbuthnot among the dead as authorities fear total losses may reach 45 900.
Washington reports the New Mexico National Guard faced manpower strains as 300 members were needed for border duty. The War Department received word that the National Training Camps Association would recruit from New York and elsewhere to meet strength requirements.
Frank Smith of Dodd City died Thursday afternoon at about 32 years old. He was buried Friday at the Dodd City cemetery with the Odd Fellows conducting the service. He leaves a wife and three children, plus relatives in Dodd City and Bonham. His loss is deeply deplored in both communities.
The First Methodist group invites all members and nonmembers to attend a 9 30 a m meeting with cordial welcome extended. W FE Newton serves as Assistant Superintendent.
Tomorrow's celebration includes opening the Stephen Foster home in Pittsburgh dedicated to the city. The event features Foster songs played on the lawn and displays the piano he used plus relics loaned by his descendants.
SORGHUM HAY WANTED. Am in market for a few cars of cane hay. If you have any, see me at once. J. V. Hall. FOR SALE Two extra good Jersey milking cows with young calves. One McCormick binder, 8-foot cut, almost good as new, for $65.00. D. V. Hill.
Ed Ross advertises to buy fat hogs for shipment, planning to send the last car by week’s end. He lists phone contact 100 Green and signs as Ed Ross with a sixteenth note.
An ellipsed OCR fragment mentions a label event in Caldwell County with unclear details. The readable items include references to a label or tag and potential officials, but concrete names, dates, or outcomes are not clear. Further context from the original page is needed for a precise item.
Report from yesterday's sea battle provides enhanced specifics on forces engaged and outcomes. Key figures and ships named include Admiral Smith and the destroyer fleet clashing near port. Further data outline casualty figures and territorial claims.
The British destroyer Shark with a 92 crew was sunk by German forces. Seven survivors landed, about 85 believed dead. Unconfirmed reports say the German ship Elbing was destroyed with six officers and twelve men landed, others rescued after a collision. Large fleets clashed as many sailors perished. Germans exult in sea triumphs.
Berlin reports a wildly exultant nation after Vice-Admiral Scheer’s victory. Flags fly, schools close, and thanksgiving services abound as the Kaiser plans to honor Scheer in Wilhelmshaven. The triumph fuels hope for peace and spurs nationwide tributes to fallen sailors and officers.
Twenty Apache scouts commanded by Lieut. Shannon routed a Villista party near Las Varas pa as yesterday. The leader was killed and another scout wounded. No Apache casualties reported.
Don Ryburn advertises diploma framing services and offers a 200 acre black land farm near Bonham, Texas for trade to a smaller farm or other suitable exchange. Respond to P. O Box Bonham TX with full description of property.
A desolate report from Washington notes June Hueyche or similar figure offered no comment on accepting the Republican nomination or submitting his candidacy after yesterday’s dispersal and effort by Frank Hateheoel and others in his behalf.
London June reports admit the destroyers Nerd and Netor were destroyed. Admiral Beatty commanded the first British squadron and rapped.
Chicago reports in June that the German American bloc may back Roosevelt at the Republican convention. Roosevelt reportedly has momentum as many powerful representatives of big business back him.
Ymiden reports Curtin Madlung allegedly torpedoed and killed the German cruiser Elbing after discovering it severely damaged in the battle.
A Republican delegate from Oklahoma, identified by name in local notes, died at a Chicago hospital during the convention period. The event is recorded as a sudden death impacting party proceedings and local political circles.
The State Department begins an inquiry into the reported kidnapping of several Americans in Telare Peru. Officials seek details and verifications while monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities.
Reichstag says at least thirty four British vessels engaged in the fight. He notes the British loss included the battlecruiser Queen Mary two destroyers and other ships. Mentioned are torpedo boats and possible submarine activity. Also references a line of advertisements and a health testimonial for Chamberlain's Tablets in America.
The Favorite reports a large supply of school report cards now available. This stock aims to meet local demand and invites customers to visit and purchase.
The candidate roster for the legislature will speak at several town venues to share views on public questions. Speakers include J. M. Raiden T. Josseli W. R. Evans G. V. Gentry and Bob Skile with dates in Ladoma Dial Gober and China Grove from June 6 to June 10.
President Wilson will march on foot to lead the preparedness parade in Washington on June 14. He will review the procession and deliver a speech to the marchers as Cabinet members and other officials are expected to join the President in the event.
Portsmouth dispatch reports Rear Admiral Hood, commander of the Invincible, perished when the cruiser sank. The loss occurred during a naval engagement, leaving the fleet to mourn the senior officer.
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