Maritime Disaster Off France Drowns Many on French Steamer
Divers search for the sunken steamer St. Philippe near the Loire mouth after a storm capsized the vessel. Seven bodies recovered. total aboard about 467. Survivors recount passengers crowded starboard as a 40 foot wave toppled the ship and trapped people in cabins.
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St. Phillirt
Loire River
Biscay
Noirmoutier Island
Daniel Vez
Kentucky Beauty Crowned Miss United States in Galveston
In Galveston on June 16 Miss Annie Patterson, 18, of Kentucky won the pulchritude contest among 27 rivals and will compete for the Universe title with a $2,500 Broadway stage contract on the line.
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Alveston
Annie Patterson
Kentucky
United States
Three men held in Memphis bank robbery extradition
Three men named by a customer as suspects in the Planters National Bank robbery at Memphis Tennessee on May 4 are held in Dallas awaiting extradition. Two were arrested last night and the third captured earlier as authorities pursue the $29,000 heist. An international accord between Austria and Hungary informs ongoing negotiations.
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Associated Press
Planters Nation Bank
Memphis
Tenn
Rainy Monday Delivers Winds and Hail to Towns
Rain and wind disturbances spread across the region Monday night. TelephoneTulip area reports trees down and damage while Ivanhoe Tulip Ravenna help with showers. Bailey Leonard and Honey Grove see lighter rain. Chamber of Commerce meeting planned in Bonham at Firemen's Club rooms with Frank Thompson delivering a vital community message. President John S. Rodgers urges wide citizen attendance. Associated Press report notes delayed proceedings in Corsicana related to Judge Hawkins Scarborough case and the Jim Nash kidnapping file pending further action.
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Ivanhoe
Tulip
Ravenna
Bailey
Leonard
Honey Grove
Chamber of Commerce
Bunham
Frank ‘Thompson
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Thompson
John S. Rodgers
Bonham
Truck operators to face exams under new Texas law
June 15 Austin The Railroad Commission announces applicant forms for permits to operate under a new truck law. All truck drivers must pass an exam and pay a 1 annual license fee. Truck fees are 10. Class B permits vanish when the new law takes effect, but may operate as contract carriers until Aug 31 without extra cost.
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Austin
Motor Transportation Division
Trailroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Commission
Beautify Bonham Old Town Attractiveness Drive
Editorial urges Bonham residents to beautify unkept lots and dilapidated structures to improve the city’s appeal. Notes keep public grounds clean, promote pride, and encourage individual upkeep for a healthier, more attractive Bonham. Also reports engagement of Agnes Mack to Jack Agnew from Bonham via Balboa Panama and Washington DC.
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Court House
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Agnes Mael
Balboa Vendt
Washington, D.C
Agnes Mack
Jack
Pasama
City Manager Nominee Elingson Touted by Texas League
A Texas municipal meeting with the League of Texas Municipalities highlighted the nomination of Elingson as city manager of Sherman. The discussion focused on qualifications and potential appointment details for Sherman officials.
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Associated Press
Ubbock
Ss. Elingto
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Sherman
Cas Electu Etadel
As .Iasion
Texas
League of Texas
Amelia Earhart reaches Wichita Falls in flight to Abilene
Amelia Earhart Putnay flies into Wichita Falls in her autogyro on June 16 en route to Abilene. She landed here shortly before now, continuing her solo endurance journey across Texas.
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Wichita Falls
Abilene
Associated Press
Amelia Earhart
Abiene
Forward looking farmers store grain to hedge prices
Farmers seek to conserve grain for home use as prices stay low. The practice aims to make farming more self sustaining and practical in the county.
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County
City Hall Hosts Equalization Board in Session
The equalization board at City Hall reviews tax renditions. Members are T B Williams T F Carter and John I Rodgers, all versed in land values in the city. The tenth annual coaching school at the University of North Carolina will be held August 17 29.
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T B. Williams
T. F. Carter
John I. Rodgers
University of North Carolina
Red Cross Aids Farmers in Wall County Toward Flood Relief
Red Cross flood relief totaling 2500 dollars plus other seed donations eases distress in Hall and Briscoe counties. Claud Wells, Tall County Red Cross chairman, says funds from St Louis arrive with Briscoe to get 2000 and Hall 500. Crop replanted as many seed donations are reserved. largest contributions come from Collingsworth and Wheeler. One man identified as participant in Memphis robbery case. Dallas detectives link trio to 16000 robbery last autumn.
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Texas
Red Cross
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Briscoe
Claud Wells
Tall County
St. Louis
Briscoe County
Fleil County
Wells
Collingsworth
Wheeler
Dallas
Union Terminal
A. O. Clark
Memphi
Texas Crude Sells Ten Cents Barrel Amid Market Talk
Texas crude prices and market talk appear to dominate recent oil news as output peaks at 292000 barrels daily last week. The report notes volatile price levels and potential shifts in crude value, with ongoing discussions about a ten cent per barrel change and market readiness.
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Texas Crude’ Petroleum
Fort Worth
Texas
Barreia
Barre
Grandson Married On th anniversary in Dallas Oil District
A Dallas News item notes the marriage of Dave Smith to Miss Sue Evan at the bride’s parents home in 1881. The account appears in a column reflecting on days gone by with scattered names and dates.
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Dallas News
Dave Smith
Sue Evan
W. A. Evans
North Center Street Resurfaced by City and County
The city of Bonham approves a seal to resurface North Center street, widening to twenty feet with eight inches of gravel. City officials say the road carries heavy northbound county traffic, with the project described as the deepest gravel layer in the area and a boost for regional access.
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Bonham
Crawford
Chandler and
Tidwell
Malty North Center
Red River
Ammunit
Death Calls Mother of Bonham Citizen Mn
Death takes J T Phillips 75 in Detroit Texas after thirty years of residence. Funeral set Sunday with son J P Phillips of Detroit and relatives in Camden and Ark. obituary notes family ties across several towns. Cardinal Pedro Sugura Y Saenz reportedly crosses frontier into Spain with police entourage.
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J T. Phillips
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Texas
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Spay
San Sebastian
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Weather Summary for Texas Regions Today
Temperature range from 68 to 99 degrees with 0.35 inches of rainfall. East Texas sees partly cloudy skies in the north and east central areas while West Texas reports partly cloudy and unsettled conditions.
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