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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1924
Page
1
George F. Eddy arriving from Washington says Mayfield should not keep his Senate seat. He believes the committee is fair, and he calls the Dawddaty and Teapot Dome probes his hearings, saying the public has grown tired of rumors.
Two women occupants died when their balloon charting currents was struck by lightning during a severe storm near Monticello. Dr Leroy Meisinger and Lieut Jas Neeley were killed. bodies found in a field by farmers. Meisinger’s remains were located about a mile from the crash site.
Dispatches from Greece report Tirana the Albanian capital about to fall into revolutionary hands with fighting under way. Rumors claim the American minister may be asked to leave the country and unrest is ongoing.
A Fort Worth man, A F Champion formerly of Fort Worth Texas, has been sentenced to hang at noon on August 15 for the murder of J B Goldy during a gambling game two years ago in Fort Worth.
In Paris on June, the socialist congress voted not to join the cabinet but to back Edouard Herriot as premier. The move makes Herriot likely to replace Millerand, whose resignation becomes more probable.
Local interest surges as the 1843 Fannin County court house may be relocated to Bonham. Auditor F A McMahon edges toward moving it here with proposed sites Simpson Park Woodman Park and courthouse lawn under debate. Suggestions invite public input on final location and possible Boy Scouts use.
Rogers Woodwards and Roberts Co announce available seed stock including Maize Kaffir Feter ita Sudan Cane seed Peas Soy Beans June Corn Sure cropper Corn Spanish Pea nuts. All items in stock ready for planting.
R D Owens offers delivery or adjustment of claims for watches and jewelry in the A Bridges stock. Calls are accepted from 10 to 1:30 or 2 to 2:80 with delivery to occur within a few days. W R Bridges notes this is a Studebaker year.
Wanted ad from Roy Price offering repair of phonographs of all makes, plus picture framing and furniture repair. Contact by phone 706 at Great Try a Favorite Want Ad.
A local market urges customers to call if sick or hungry offering groceries and custom cutting. The message promotes a wide selection and tailored portioning to fit customer needs.
New York leads state exports in the three month period, with Texas a close second. Dr Julius cvata notes the rankings include states such as Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, California, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia, and Washington for varied goods. New York's export value is 183 million dollars while Texas reaches 147 million. Arkansas Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico rank lower in the list.
Going at great reduction, will sell all or part. Will you be the lucky buyer. If interested, see us at once for terms, if Misses Grace and Salie Joe Carlton.
Washington June 3 The Fish resolution appropriating 10 000 000 to buy food stuffs for German relief was defeated by the Senate Foreign Relations committee. A proposal to extend a government loan to Germany for relief was also defeated.
George Drake was killed and Reigan Bass injured when a motorcycle riding youths collided with the east bound Texas and Pacific passenger train at the Grand Avenue crossing shortly before 3 pm. Drake, son of John Drake, was identified by his father. Bass, son of Mrs. Nellie Bass, survived with multiple bruises. The Stewene M. Scott ambulance rushed both to the sanitarium where Drake died.
Chicago May 30 The American Legion national commander John R. Quinn says Woodrow Wilson died for democracy's fulfillment as surely as if his pain-racked frame had been found on the barbed wire of Chateau Thierry. He praises Wilson as comrade and leader and urges perpetual peace to end all wars.
You ll be surprised how much you can save if you buy groceries and meats at Ward s Market and Grocery. Local retailer advertises low prices on a range of fresh and staple items aiming to attract value minded shoppers.
This item promotes wheat but also claims finest chicken feed on earth at a saving with limited quantity available. It emphasizes scarcity and value for buyers seeking feed.
State Senator Michael Kinney a local and state political figure was shot and likely mortally wounded by two unidentified men as he was boarding a train. They arrived beside him fired two shots then fled the scene in St. Louis on June 2.
Des Moines Iowa June 3 The Republican senatorial nomination race between Senator Brookhart and Burton E Sweet remains close with about half the precincts reporting Brookhart ahead by roughly five thousand votes.
The Senate agricultural committee declared acceptance of Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals would be in the government’s best interests. The statement was released from Washington and notes the June 3 report by United Press.
Cleveland June 3 F. W. Mondell former Republican floor leader of the house from Wyoming will be the permanent chairman of the Republican convention it is announced.
June 3 authorities indicate Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb may be connected to another murder a gland operation and possibly other crimes. Taxi driver Charles Ream who was attacked and mutilated six months ago identified Leopold and Loeb as the assailants. Investigators also probe their link to Freeman Tracy's murder at Chicago University last November.
Chinese bandits demand one thousand rifles and pistols and ammunition along with thirty thousand pounds sterling as ransom for the release of Rex Ray, an American missionary from Bonham, Texas, and Carne of Great.
East Texas tonight and Wednesday expect fair skies with warmer interior. West Texas tonight and Wednesday expect fair conditions with warmer temperatures in eastern and central areas.
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