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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
4
Windemere England June 12 Major Sir Henry Segrave, holder of the world automobile speed record, was killed today when his speedboat Miss England II capsized and sank in Lake Windermere after setting a new speed record.Official time-keepers announced the first two laps averaged 98.76 miles per hour.
The Sharkey versus Schmeling fight in New York devolved into a fiasco after four rounds with Schmeling awarded the decision on a foul. Sharkey appeared to lead before the disputed call. Schmeling acknowledged he disliked winning that way and pledged a rematch. In Washington the Smoot Hawk tariff debate opened with Senator Connally opposing the bill as harmful to agriculture. The measure passed the Senate but failed in the House by narrow margins.
The 1929 Comptroller report shows Texas land and improvements valued at $1.547 billion with net values after costs. It details ad valorem, occupation, franchise, and other taxes totaling about $64.63 million, with real estate paying roughly 22 percent of state taxes and land taxes bearing the rest. Public notes warn taxpayers to rely on official figures rather than press summaries and urge tax relief measures.
A committee of the US Department of Agriculture and the Cotton Institute reports expanded cotton product uses. Trials include 6 cotton bags for packing produce, new containers for pecans and other goods, and heavy duty fabrics for rural and industrial applications. Pamphlets, radio promotions, and film showcases expand cotton’s reach across the nation.
United Press reports that five couples married in Glendaly California on Friday June 23 despite superstition. The weddings took place at the Little Church Flower in Forrest Laws Memorial Park with ceremonies attended by relatives and local onlookers.
Four persons died and one was seriously injured in a late night automobile crash near Tulsa Oklahoma. The dead include J Prosseau and Marjorie Devon and a couple named Pratt from Colorado. A telephone pole was struck after the car left the road. Police reported one injured survivor with a broken arm.
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals in Texarkana reversed a district court judgment in the John Renshaw case. The prior decision had favored Renshaw, but the appellate court found error and set aside the former outcome, with the decision now in favor of the other side and a stated amount of 2500 dollars involved.
In New York, Bishop James Gannon signals resolve to stay active in politics despite pressure within the church. The report notes ex-mayor figures from Texas, local club members, and county executives involved in civic efforts, with mentions of Bonham and Dallas area locations.
Unclear text shows references to individuals and a medical setting with mentions of an entrance, tablet, and troubles. Details are garbled, making it difficult to identify persons, actions, or the exact event.
A scrambled OCR item mentions a derrick in Oklahoma City and a man pulling a prank or joke related to the structure. The readable fragments include Davies and visible derrick references without clear dates or further context.
Report states two inmates were executed by chair in a Kentucky prison today. One was a white man, the other described as a Negro, both aged around middle years, with robbery cited as a possible motive.
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