American Gunboat Pampanga Fired On by Chinese Fighters
American gunboat Pampanga, escorting a Christian mission launch from Honan Island, was fired on by Chinese fighters near Wham today and returned fire with 38 pounders. No American casualties reported. The clash follows a week of direct confrontation over Canton and nearby islands crowded with refugees seeking safety.
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United Press
Ongkong
China
Pampanga
Christian Ye
Honan Island
Wham
Canton
Toenanameon Island
Canis
Christmas in Hotel Amid Fever Debacle
The Detroit News reports a family’s frantic Christmas season with early trading and gifts mocked by hardship. A child contracted scarlet fever, leaving the home unsafe and forcing parents to relocate to a downtown hotel during the holidays.
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Detroit News
Woman and Man Shot in San Antonio Apartment
Reported by the Press from San Antonio on June 11 a woman named Babe Williams was found severely wounded in an apartment house and a man, J o Jarmod, with a pistol wound in the leg was found in bed in an adjoining room. A special deputy sheriff is held in connection with the shootings.
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San Antonio
Babe” Williams
Alte
J. O. Jarmod
Guardsmen En Route After Miner Fight in Henryetta
National guardsmen were reported en route to Henryetta Oklahoma to quell miner disturbances after a mob beat a non union man during a late night fight. Five men were arrested and later released on bonds.
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United Press
Henryetta
Okla
National
Four Power Pact Seen Not To Pledge German Protection
Berlin reports quote the German foreign office saying public belief in America that the four power security pact would trigger British political or military protection for Germany is naïve. US observers note German officials remain skeptical despite London guidance.
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United Press
Berlin
America
England
Germany
London
Cotton Prospects Liven Bonham Area Bloom Report
Misses Mae and Jewel Smith and their brother Carl visited the Fav orite office to subscribe for the Bonham News for their father D J Smith. They live in the Rogers gin area and report a very fine cotton crop with blooms in the field as proof. They say there are flowering blooms and look for a big yield, smiling at the splendid outlook.
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Mae
Jewel Smith
Carl
Bonham News
D. J. Smith
Rogers “Gin
Clarsoville merchant moves to Bonham opens new store
JL Anderson formerly of Clarks ville moves stock by wagon to Bonham and opens a new east side store between Charles Davis & Co. and T A Naylor. He arrives well recommended as a courteous business man and will offer an attractive shop once the building is finished.
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Clarsoville
Bonham
OBS
Oh. Anderson
JL Anderson
Clarksvile
Groods
Charles Davis & Co
T. A. Naylor
Anderson
Clarksville
Mr. Anderson
Rotary Club Sees Fewer Nobles Attend Wednesday
Rotary Club held a midweek meeting at Gem Cafe chaired by Leonard Bailey with limited attendance. Guests included Confederate veterans T. J. Carter H. Roberts and J. P. Lair, plus Mrs. J. I. Boon, as entertainment featured readings and anecdotes.
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Gem Cafe
Bailey
A. &. Kennedy
Charles Hassell
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Sul Ross Camp
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J. P. Lair
Jess Roach
Austin
Palace Drug Store
J. I. Boon
Richard Morgan
Boon
Mr. Morgan
L. B. Caldwell
Dallas
Notarians
P. W. G. Club
Ketor
Hilley Case Affirmed in Slaying of Aner Rhodes
The higher court affirmed the conviction of T H Halley for the slaying of Aner Rhodes last summer. Halley was sentenced to 29 years in the penitentiary after a district court trial. He has remained jailed since the sentence amid public attention from the Jiggy Egtor killing case.
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T' H. Halley
Aner Rhodes
Halley
Jiggy Egtor
Budget Surplus Exceeds Expectations at Washington
United Press reports that the budget surplus of 65 million dollars expected to be in the treasury by June 18 has been more than achieved. The reduction in expenses over the last quarter supports President Coolidge’s aim to cut total government outlays this year to about 3 billion dollars.
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United Press
Washington
Treasury
Coolidge
Way Up in Canada Pleasant But Hot
A letter from A B Car Borough and Mr Scarborough notes they are in Canada and report hot weather. They stayed at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto and enjoy the trip by automobile. Scarborough mentions Mrs Wabborough’s health improving, a boon to Bonham friends. A classified ad in the Favorite offers a rental.
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A. B. Carborough
Mr. Scarborough
Canada
King Edward Hotel
Toronto
Scarborough
Summer Time MiAT Meat and Groceries Ad
A compact ad promoting roast and steak options for hot weather. It touts consistently good meat and urges ordering today. It also highlights a line of fresh vegetables and groceries as a complete selection for meals.
Trial of W. H. Shepherd Draws Crowds in Chicago
William D. Shepherd stands trial in Chicago over alleged plot to seize the McClintock fortune. State Attorney Robert Crowe accuses him of murdering Billy McClintock as the climax of a scheme involving Shepherd’s wife and the McClintock household. Hundreds gather outside the old criminal building as jurors are selected.
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United Presse
Chicago
Hfe
Billy M Clintock
William — D. Shepherd
Llimax
McClintock
Robert Crowe
Call Issued for Texas 10 P primary
Republican leaders of Texas will gather in San Antonio on Monday to plan a state wide primary the first of its kind in Texas. The call for the meeting was issued by Eugene Nolle state chairman.
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San Antonio
United Press
Texas
Eugene Nolle
Only One Pardon Issued by Gov Ferguson
Austin June 11 Only one pardon was issued today by Governor Ferguson. The pardon went to Wiley Phelps from Kaufman County, serving a two year theft sentence. The pardon was conditional.
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MA Ferguson
United Press
Austin
Ferguson
Wiley Phelps
Kaufman County
Weather forecast for Yota region of Texas
Tonight and Friday bring partly cloudy skies along East and West Texas coasts. Winds light to moderate with a mild temperature range and a chance of scattered showers near coastal areas.
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Texas
Attered Hower
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