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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
5
Robert LaFollette, United States senator for twenty years, is reported dead at his Washington home at a little after noon. The prominent figure was noted for his opposition to the regular Republican party and his bold, aggressive political style.
United Press reports from Washington on June 18 that Senator Lakollette remains in serious condition with signs of heart failure. Physicians express fears for his life but deem him honest and sincere in his advocacy.
Washington June 18 A United Press bulletin at 11 o clock said Robt La Follette was dying with his heart gradually giving way and death expected within a few hours, indicating a grave condition in the early evening update.
Arthur P. Branch age 36 was shot and killed by M. C. Eschman age 40 at Pelly Texas last night. Eschman is charged with murder. Domestic difficulties blamed.
The Bonham edition laments badly muddled mail conditions affecting daily delivery. The piece notes trains 838 34 9 and 82 delays and asks post office officials to authorize bus transport for papers, stressing subscribers rely on timely delivery and support local residents of Junmin County Texas.
Hackettstown N J June 18 The death toll from the Lackawanna wreck rises to twenty five with twelve of the twenty four hospitalised in serious condition Six investigations are underway Victims' bodies to be sent to Chicago by special train.
United Press reports Mrs J P Morgan the banker’s wife is seriously ill with a sleeping sickness in New York after consultations with specialists. The note also mentions postal delays affecting the Daily Favorite reaching Dodd City and Lanius, with officials in Fort Worth and Postmaster Taylor investigating to speed delivery.
Dallas, Tex. aged 79 year, prominent merchant Scarborough known as a leading department store figure in South Texas. He built and owned the Scarborough building and was a public benefactor and friend of the University.
Chicago June 18 fines from 1000 to 5000 dollars were assessed today against forty nine chair manufacturers pending guilty to anti trust act violations. William D. Redford secretary of the Retail Furniture Association said the group was pursuing a three part program to stabilize a weak industry and that the plan was suggested by Herbert Hoover not realizing it violated the law.
A man believed to be Herbert Dock aged 27 collapsed and died in a garage in Ennis on Wednesday. He had been in an epileptic colony and is awaiting positive identification by authorities.
Dorothy Perkins, 17, convicted of manslaughter for killing Thomas Templeton in a Greenwich Village apartment. Sentence postponed until Monday. potential penalty up to twenty years. Perkins wept as the verdict was announced amid a sobering court scene.
Chicago June 18 Fifty of fifty six chair manufacturers indicted recently for anti trust law violations will plead guilty rather than stand trial. The pleas will be accepted and fines imposed.
In Lawton a blaze last night destroyed officers' guards at Tort Sill causing about 200000 dollars in damage. Fifteen firemen were overcome by smoke and firefighters and soldiers worked to control the flames.
A vintage advertisement urges customers to enjoy beef cuts like roasts and steaks during hot weather. It highlights reliable quality and a complete line of fresh vegetables and groceries available for order.
Cheyenne June 18 Judge T Blake Kennedy will read his decision in on the Teapot Dome case tomorrow at 10 a.m. The report notes the ruling will concern the long running government fuel scandal.
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