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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
6
The article reports impeachment resolutions and charges against Land Commissioner Woodruff and others, debated in the house with motions for a full-house investigation. It notes funding and education spending figures from the university and quotes discussion on women’s public role and costs.
The United States steamship Luzon, flagship of the Yangtse patrol, strikes rocks off Woosung breakwater and risks sinking. Crew transferred to ships Chi and Helena as two mine sweepers attempt to plug two holes in the forward bottom.
Ramsey, partner in the election bet, testified today in the W Ray Adams trial over the shooting of Orville Matthews a Dallas banker who allegedly refused to pay the bet. The defense signaled the testimony would end with the next question.
Cyrus Barcus to be director of the Mustang Band at the District Jersey Jubilee and Cattle Show held at Fannin County Fair Grounds. Popular bandmaster again to lead the organization for 1929 30.
Commissioners Court heard witnesses for and against ending Levee District No 2. The court found no grounds to grant the petition. Survey and costs are ready, bonds possible if district residents vote. Court to act as Board of Equalization June 11–12.
A messy report states radio operator William Tallman, accused in the Patty murder in Los Angeles, escaped aboard the liner Admiral Ben while docked, reportedly slipping overboard 200 yards offshore after the body was discovered. Tallman was arrested aboard the ship.
The body of a white man was seen floating down the San Jacinto River today as officers and citizens search for it. The river has mostly receded to its banks while the Brazos continues a slight rise at Rosenberg and Richmond.
United Press reports Claudius Hudsten of Tennessee, assistant secretary of commerce, is likely chosen as the new chairman of the Republican National Committee, based on information available today in Washington.
President Hoover urged Congress to reorganize federal prohibition enforcement. He proposed a joint committee to study the issue and report by October, aiming to concentrate responsibility within the Prohibition Administration and consolidate related agencies, strengthen the border patrol, and unify enforcement efforts.
East Texas remains mostly cloudy with probable scattered showers in the north tonight and Friday. West Texas sees partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with softer rain chances.
Memorial gateway figures by Coppini display plans for the University of Texas archite cture. The group honors Robert E Lee Albert Sidney Johnson Jefferson Davis John H Reagan James Stephen Hoge and Woodrow Wilson as part of a Gottliebfield fund project. The display explains water features terraces and the central figure of America with riders on sea horses as the design evolves.
Mr Ola Blakenshiyy and R W Fyelane were married Wednesday June 6 at 6 40 pm at the bride's mother's home on South Sixth Street. The Rev Thomas Ree officiated.
A man named Parmer was found dead at his home with a head wound and a pistol nearby. The incident occurred in a local area near here on Tuesday. Bishop Frans J. McConnell offered a cautious remark about danger and progress, noting the risk in ruts but potential speed when moving through them.
William Priestman was fined $3.36 in Pittsfield court after stopping a funeral procession with his automobile. The incident interrupted the funeral, prompting court action and a monetary penalty.
Five men and one woman were detained after vice raids and are believed by Dallas police to be tied to two hijackings. Three men and a woman are jailed over the $800 Dallas Milk Co robbery on Monday. A signed confession linked others to the Wednesday groc store robbery. Sam Rothman identified George Pratt and Aubrey Seibly as the robbers who held him up.
In Farmersville North Texas the first carload of Bermuda onions was shipped this week, bought by P. I. Malley at 1 dollar per crate. Local shipments will grow in ten days and the crop is expected to be light with about 60 percent of last season’s yield. Per acre tonnage is average and some harvests may be stored cold due to weak prices.
A man in San City reportedly died Tuesday while sitting on his wife’s tombstone. The inscription reads 1924-0 and includes a grim phrase about death and following. Police noted the incident occurred at the cemetery. further details were not released.
A large crowd from Houston Huntsville Bryan and nearby areas attended the Bryan court opening of the Bob Silver murder trial. He faces robbery by firearms with three convicts for automobile theft after escaping Wynne farm. Prosecutors seek the death penalty. special venire of seventy five jurors. Silver's mother arrived from Huntsville to attend the proceedings. Only twelve witnesses were called, suggesting a short trial.
A Bonham physician notes health remains waver but Allen Hospital sees fewer patients. He cites crowded jail conditions and many residents deprived of proper shelter and services amid uncertain community welfare.
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