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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
5
United Press reports in Cleveland on June 7 that Elizabeth Martin, a Pennsylvania delegate-at-large, will become chairwoman of the Republican convention's permanent organization committee, the first time a woman heads a major committee in either party.
The destroyer Bulwer is ordered to Durazzo Albania to assist American Minister Smith in maintaining communications and reporting the revolutionary situation. Vice Admiral Andrews, commander of the American fleet in European waters, advises the move.
The item lists Purple Transfer paper sheets 18x24 inches. A play titled Clubbing A Husband will be staged by the Ivanhoe Mothers club on Wednesday night, January 21, at the Ivanhoe school building. Also mentions Studebaker year.
The Progressive Political Action conference announces no fixed dates for senators or districts and says candidates will join the independent presidential ticket to be fielded at the Cleveland convention on July 4. Five congressmen are linked to the effort.
Washington June 7 The La Follette resolution authorizing the Senate committee to sit during the summer and watch presidential campaign expenditures was adopted by the senate. Bonham plays Grand Saline in a baseball game scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday with a 4 30 start. Office equipment for sale. Reward offered for lost casing silver town cord northwest of Bonham.
Washington June 7 The sixty eighth congress adjourns tonight for the summer after a stormy session. An extra session in September is possible but depends on campaign developments. The session will be remembered for scandal investigations the opposition to the president and the rise of the progressives.
A man identified as George Haynes died of heart disease at Gainesville railway station this morning. He was traveling to Blossom, Texas, when the fatal illness struck.
A note from C. A. Bishop asks to call and settle all accounts with Herbert Christian at the earliest convenience.
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.
For rent today a cottage on one block of the square at 6th street and a modern cottage further out on West 6th street. See me today if you’re interested. 3t Will H Evans.
When asked which meat they prefer, ten men name steak as their top choice. To ensure satisfaction, the steak should be cut from well seasoned beef.
June 7. Street railway employees vote unanimously to strike over a wage increase refusal. Cars are covered with wire mesh and strike breakers will operate defiant streetcars during the action surrounding the Republican convention start date.
Grain dealers in Austin filed papers to form a Texas chamber of commerce aimed at unifying commercial practices across cities and towns. The proposal, backed by the Cotton Exchange and merce board, seeks to standardize usages and support trade development.
Notice directs boy scouts to meet Monday evening at the Scouter's residence after a church meeting. Boys must bring blanket or 3 4 slices of bacon 2 mics 4 5 slices of bread a cup and spoon and sufficient coffee sugar. Mr Burrow and Mr Brazwell oversee the event with a Friday week deadline for scout law examinations.
Fort Worth reports the death of Mrs. Curtis L. Saylor 27 who fell fourteen stories to her death in a downtown Waggoner building elevator shaft. She attempted to board as the elevator started.
Train No 2 of the Texas Pacific was held here about twenty minutes yesterday with part run on a siding. C E Foster took two exposures of the lower baggage car. One photo may be used in the trial related to the accident that killed George Drake at the Cland Avenue crossing in Sherman last Monday afternoon. Reagan Bass and Drake rode a motorcycle. Bass escaped with minor injuries. The railway company may argue the motorcycle struck the baggage car as the engine passed. Several fatal accidents have occurred at this Sherman crossing.
A Walt Mason verse defends humanity against cynicism. He argues that despite crime and vice reported daily, the overall character of the human race remains strong and virtuous, with many lives upright and brave.
A New York woman, arrested, said she killed her husband with an axe because she loved him, a remark noted in a sensational quote. The fragment hints at sensational crime reporting and a provocative title idea.
This notice advertises a limited stock sale of chicken feed at a reduced price. It claims the product is the finest on earth and available in limited quantities for a quick purchase.
President Coolidge vetoed a bill raising salaries for 800,000 postal workers by an average $200, costing about $60 million. He would explain his action to Congress later today.
Tokyo June 7 The Japanese cabinet led by Premier Kiyoura resigns following an election in which his party suffers a defeat. The move ends the administration amid political turmoil and signals a shift in leadership.
A couple debates car controls while a freight train blocks the road. The conversation hints at speedometer dash light and cutout as the narrator answers with gentle, patient tone.
A poetic line describes picking up a golden harp and flying away in a soft celestial voice. The fragment evokes a dreamlike escape with musical imagery and otherworldly ascent.
Washington June 7 a senate elections sub committee concluded the evidence against Senator Mayfield does not justify unseating him. They will report to the main committee before night with a full committee report not expected until the December session.
Texarkana report says Otto Morris, convicted oil fraud operator, was sentenced to ten years at Leavenworth and fined $10,000. A motion for a new hearing was overruled. Morris filed an appeal and was released under a $20,000 bond.
Northwest region forecast turns partly cloudy with showers in the Panhandle tonight and cooler in the north. An advertisement notes oil leases in form No. 88 for sale at the Favorite office.
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