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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1934
Page
4
France moves to smooth Germany’s return to the Geneva disarmament conference. Louis Barthou introduces a resolution offering concessions to keep disarmament talks going without prejudice to private negotiations. Diplomatic efforts to bring Germany back to the conference are reported.
Harvesting wheat and oats has begun over Fannin County with yields varying by field. Fall oats on the Goss farm north of Honey Grove run 50 to 60 bushels per acre, while spring oats are lighter. Wheat acreage is up in small spots, but overall production looks short due to moisture deficits.
Hon. Edgar Witt, lieutenant governor of Texas, will address Bonham voters in the district courtroom Friday morning in support of his bid for governor. Judge Leslie will introduce Witt, who is a familiar guest in Bonham with many local supporters. Women are especially invited to attend.
WM. Hassell and Stewart Arledge have purchased Hancock-Doss stock of gents furnishing and will continue the business at the same stand. The firm name becomes Ha ll-Arledge Company. Frank Doss thanks friends for patronage and urges continued support for the new firm. Hassell and Arledge are prominent Bonham businessmen with wide county acquaintance.
In Berlin three cities saw angry mobs protest F. W. Woolworth Co stores after a Bonn shop was reportedly smashed. Woolworth's German representatives denied the company joined the boycott.
Weatherford reports an all night search near the city for two men who escaped after wounding a policeman and a farmer. Parke County officers with help from neighboring counties renewed the hunt today and plan to retrace their steps by daybreak.
A tax table by Frank Wright shows delinquent tax savings for years 1926–1982 with a 6 percent prior penalty and a July 1 10 percent penalty plus 6 percent annual interest. For example a $100 1926 tax becomes $106 in June but $155 on July 1, saving $49 by paying before July.
The CCC Camp boxing event scheduled for tonight has been postponed to Friday night. The return matches will occur every Friday night thereafter.
Windsor Lad, an outsider, won the 151st English Derby at Epsom Downs today. Colombo, the favorite, finished third while the Maharaja of Rajpipla owns Windsor Lad. Separate report from Alpine notes hailstorm near Marathon killed 1,000 sheep and 23 cattle on Walter Skinner ranch.
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed Barney Blackshear's death sentence for the slaying of Vick Brimberry and her husband Georg in Smith County. This marks the second appellate reversal in the case. Bodies found in their cabin near Arp highlighted the tragedy.
At a press conference the president said Congress will handle the administration's legislative program and adjournment date. He downplayed drought fears, stating no danger is seen in the emergency drought areas. Reports indicate about 125,000 people in those areas may be affected.
Congress completed action on the administration tariff bill with House approval of Senate amendments. The measure would give the president broader authority to determine foreign trade terms and adjust duties, seen as a major step in the administration’s legislative agenda.
Associated Press reports that Henry P. Fletcher and John D. Hanon are named for nomination in the Republican national committee race. Fletcher appears assured as chairman with possible implications for party strategy and Chilean earthquake related notes briefly mentioned.
Congressman Joe Bailey Jr. is scheduled to speak at Sherman on June 11 at 8 p.m. The event, part of a series featuring local speeches, will be followed by a community gathering. The notice highlights a friendly political visit and a regular band concert set for the same evening.
A Naval Review feature by Lt. Jack Agnew notes Governor James Ruin Jr died penniless days after his life insurance was exposed as almost worthless. Attorney Theodore Roche cites the loss of fortune as proof of the insurance collapse, with details tied to a governor’s public life and sudden death.
Norman Lane twenty, from the Walker Avenue viaduct, jumped 30 feet into river bottoms while blinded by headlights while attempting a shortcut to the business district. He broke his leg and was hospitalized after the fall near the north end of the viaduct.
In Berlin the Kaiser Friedrich museum hosts an exhibit of 5th century B C sport gear and props from Egypt. Items include oil scraping tools and other bath substitutes. A Roman era terracotta statue shows a boy with a skateboard like toy.
An outbreak of hydrophobia in Helsingtors and Funlind Estonia has led to the killing of 7,000 dogs and cats. Over 300 people bitten receive government free treatment across the country.
East Texas sees partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday. West Texas may experience thunder showers in the Panhandle tonight and Thursday.
Representative Eagle of Texas denounces the Disney administration backed oil production control bill before the House Interstate Commerce Committee. He calls it tragedy and disgrace for Secretary Ickes to press the bill on the president.
A 17 year old, San Angzelo James Jesse Fore land, died at a hospital after a wadding fragment from a blank shotgun shell caused fatal abdominal injuries during a prank near Miles last night. A court hearing followed with no charges at the time.
SEYMOUR Ind June 6 A report from Sheriff Merc au J K Stewart says Toots Long, one of three young bandits accused, was captured today in an orchard six miles west of Nashville while posing as a worker. The deputy sheriff and Seymour policemen were wounded in the incident.
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