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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
1
The Chamber of Commerce held its regular meeting Tuesday night with fair attendance at the Firemen Club Rooms. President John S. todgers led discussions on local road projects west of the city, fair outlooks, and county 4 H clubs, with reports from Crawford and others on progress and challenges.
A local report praises United Charities for aiding those in need over recent months. It notes charitable funds were used to help vulnerable children and adults and acknowledges others may misuse donations, while stressing the value of genuine assistance.
Jesse S Strauderman 30 faces extradition after fleeing Richmond penitentiary where he served a year and a day for clothing theft. He later married his childhood sweetheart and moved to Youngstown with two daughters aged 5 and 4 and a 2 year old son. Police hold him for extradition while counsel plans opposition.
Roger Babson, famed for predicting the 1929 crash, declares he will stake his reputation that the depression has bottomed and prosperity will return within a reasonable time. Speaking at the Advertising Federation of America convention, he urges merchants to advertise to help sales and take advantage of low prices now.
Al Capone pleaded guilty in Chicago federal court to two income tax evasion indictments and one conspiracy charge linked to prohibition violations. He could face up to 35 years, with broad expectation of about five years. Capone surrendered in a brief hearing and was escorted from the building as crowds gathered outside.
In South Ontario a bank president, J. E. Schaffer, shot at a robber who allegedly stole about $600 from the farmer and star bank. The incident occurred as the thief fled in a vehicle, shocking onlookers and drawing police attention.
Three residents of Dallas were injured when their car wrecked near Greenville. Police report the crash occurred late Tuesday on a rural road outside the city limits. no further details on injuries or status were released.
An out West Fort Worth incident reports a locomotive tire blowout on a passenger train approaching the city. The flying tire caused the engine to lose power and halt the train, delaying service until a replacement engine could be secured from Bonham.
A Clarksville youth is charged with the murder of his mother in Resville Texas. The case alleges degree murder with ongoing legal proceedings as authorities pursue the week long investigation. The fragment notes a separate incident involving a girl injured by a bee sting and a separate kidnapping case where Jimmie will receive seven years after pleading guilty.
Rough seas stop renewed search for bodies of hundreds drowned when the steamer St. Philibert sank last Sunday off St. Nazaire France. Rescue efforts are paused as waves hinder boats and divers. Authorities await calmer seas to resume the grim task.
The railroads petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 15 percent boost in freight rates. They say the move would add about 400 million dollars in annual revenue to avert financial strain and safeguard service to the public amid a drastic revenue decline.
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death sentence for Chief Red Wing convict ed in Comal county for murdering Evangeline Cavazos age 2 daughter of Enrique Cavazos who ran a tent show at New Braunfels. The Indian was accused of attacking the child and killing her with his fists and rocks.
In Fort Worth on June 17, Morgan True, 35, was shot during a custody driven attempt by his ex wife Lela True, 26, to live with him for the children. Lela is charged with assault to murder after the failed arrangement. The couple divorced a year earlier. True had remarried, then returned to his first wife’s home to help with the children.
President Hoover spoke to the Illinois legislature stressing state government duties and hinted at shifting machinery to meet changing conditions. He planned to attend the later re dedication ceremony of Lincoln's tomb. A separate report notes a Dallas county man denied bail after a death sentence was reversed by higher courts due to a jury verdict of murder without malice.
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