Gun Battle Flares Two Gunmen and Officer Dead
In Miami Oklahoma on June 12, Jack Dunaway a 30 year old merchant patrolman and two unidentified gunmen were shot to death in a pistol battle. Dunaway and Officers S S Johnson and Witt Ellis approached a group about to enter a car when the pair fired. Dunaway died of his wounds and the second gunman died soon after. The third man in the car claimed he did not know the gunmen and said he had been stopped to drive to the airport.
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Miami
Okla
Jack Dunaway
Dunaway
S. S. Johnson
Witt Ellis
Federal Land Bank Will Co operate In Creamery Contracts
Judge Lews Rodgers of Houston general attorney for the Federal Land Bank is in Bonham on a district court case. The bank has a loan on a farm adjacent to Boi Are and involved in the cheese factory easement contracts. Rodgers said the bank will sign the easement if it takes over the farm and will lend cooperation to locals in securing the cheese factory. The easement being the last needed, the plant’s future looks promising.
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Lews Rodgers
Houston
Federal Land Bank
Bonham
Boi
Drredge Rodgers
Retail Merchants’ Association
M. Rodgers
Orders Modified On Forage Crops For Texas Contracts
Restrictions on contracted acres are modified to permit planting and harvesting of all forage crops except corn and grain sorghum and permit pasturing these contracted crops and harvesting forage from them. Applies to wheat and hog and corn contracts. Signed O B Martin director Extension Service A and M College. June 7 1934 College Station. V Young Bonham Texas. Targeting interested farmers and county hog and corn campaigns.
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V Young
Martin
Extension Servie
A. and M College
L. K. Hargrsve
College Station
Young
Bonham
Texas
Barometers Show Normal Readings Amid Gulf Disturbance
Brownsville June 1 barometers read normal as observers note unusual Gulf readings. Reports indicate tropical disturbance near Veracruz, with winds easing and Tampico showing normal pressure despite forecasts of a northeast position about 125 miles from Veracruz.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Tampico
Washingto
Guiheastwars
Ver Cruz
Coof Meets at 8 O'clock Tonight
The Chainh Commerce gathers this evening to discuss cheese factors and ferr operations across the Red River. Mayor Batley and Lord Att will join to hear highway location concerns and a state park update.
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Amportan
Penham
Aldo
Batley
Austin
Theiehway Commission
State Park
Hamilton Jury Is Selected Plea Entered in Murder Case
In Huntsville on June 12 Raymond Hamilton pleaded not guilty to murder charges tied to the slaying of Mujo Crowson. The jury was selected after midday in a meek voice, with potential trial details to follow.
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Associated Press
Huntsville
Raymond Hamiton
Dallas di Perada
Hamilton
Mujo
Crowson Last
Tugwell Approved For the Nomination As Under-secretary
Senate Agricultural Committee votes 16 to 2 to approve Rexford G. Tugwell for under secretary of agriculture. Chairman Smith and Senator Hatfield opposed. supporters foresee easy Senate confirmation tomorrow.
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Tugwell
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Rexford G. Tugwell
Smith
South Carolina
Hatfield
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Senate
Juto
Cotton Market Opens and Closes Lower in July Trading
New York quotations show July opening at 12.93 and closing between 12.12 and 12.14. Eight railroads report April incomes up to a percent amid market fluctuations.
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New York
Liberalized Bank Deposit Insurance Bill Moves Forward
A liberalized form of bank deposit insurance and added protections for depositors was sent to Congress by the White House. The measure aims to extend coverage and ease limits as part of broader banking reforms under consideration in Washington.
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Assocated Press
Washington
Whi House
Oduy Vy Congress
Tomato growers end three day strike for higher prices
A three day tomato growers strike in Jacksonville Texas and Mississippi ended with an agreement to pay 2 cents a pound. Buyers and growers will resume normal trading tomorrow as the plan to eliminate 36 per cent of the crop from the market is dropped. The action involved committees including E J McDonald Texas Commissioner J Wo Bonsen and Re G Chandler with Browcers All interests vow to abide by the decision.
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Jacksonville
Texa
Mississippi
Springs
Miss
Us&s
JE. McDonald
Texas Aystui
J Wo
G Chandler
NRA Methods Are Scored by Darrow Review Board
The review board examined NRA methods and codes and filed a report with President Roosevelt calling for inquiry into the “arbitrary exercise of power” by Hugh Johnson. They found the code had been used in a secret manner by NRA after a charge was submitted by industry. Johnson described the accusation as false.
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Darrow Review Board
Associated Press
Washington
NRA
Reosey
Darrow
Hugh Johnson
Avine
Ste. Cay
Johnso
Chinese and Japanese Officials Trade Blame Over Missing Kuramoto
In FMEANGHAT June 12 both Chinese and Japanese authorities said no trace of Kuramoto has been found after his disappearance near Nanking. They stated each government bears responsibility for locating him and taking appropriate action.
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Assocated Press
Fmeanghat
Kuramoto
Neula
Nanking
Kurimoa
National Reemployment Office Helps 130 In Fannin County
National Reemployment Office reports 130 placements in Fannin County in two weeks ending June 9. Regular and temporary jobs span agriculture construction manufacturing and services with regional reach across North Texas.
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Shinpaueh
Fannin County
Nease
Acre
Nationel Reem
Basse
Fannin
North Texas
Ine Coulles
Designation of Road from Highway 1 to the Park
A local proposal seeks a designation of a road from Highway 1 to the park with Maye. The text references a resident Hic and mentions Highway 34 and a possible river route. Officials consider the advisory notes and await further action to set the road status.
Tower Damaged by High Wind Affects Safety Deposit Boxes
High winds battered the big tower on the riverfront causing extensive damage to safety deposit boxes. All windows blew out and lights failed while workmen began repairs early this morning. No injuries reported though machinery and stock were affected.
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R .Torrhe Boham Testile
Wala
Buine
Withes
Aged Savgy Lady Dies Sunday Night
An elderly Savgy woman named Mrs MeSpadden, 84, died at home Sunday night in Sherman. The obituary notes her long marriage to Jasvnd MeSpadden and mentions their 37th wedding anniversary. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Methodist church. the notice references grandchildren and relatives.
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MeSpadden
Saye
Jasvnd
First National Bank Seizure Reported in Local Area
Local banking notice reports a bank seizure affecting the National Bank branch. Authorities outline safe deposit access issues and remedial steps for customers amid ongoing proceedings and community impact.
Bonham Weather Toll: Worst Rain and Wind In Years
A severe storm struck Bonham at 1 o clock this morning bringing heavy rain and fierce winds. Lightning lit the sky and the city endured extensive damage to crops, barns, and homes with numerous shingles, uprooted trees, and wrecked fences.
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Bonham
Mrs. Olivia Huffaker Dies in Denison
Mrs. Olivia Huffaker dies after lung illness in Denison. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM with interment at Airview Cemetery. She formerly lived in Crane and Alderson areas and is survived by a husband.
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Olivia Huffaker
Airview
Cemek
Winflake
Ector
Crane Alderson
Eetor
Storm disrupts Bonham lights and power overnight
Bonham residents suffered power and light outages last night as a storm knocked down six or more utility poles near Ectorqua. Most services were restored around 10 o clock this morning, delaying the day’s printing and ordinary operations for the local paper.
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Bonham
Texas Power and Light Company
Ectorqua
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