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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
5
New York June 16 Alfred E. Smith said he had not decided whether to attend the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia next week. He denied talks of a walkout and said reports of his plans were not from him. He had no reservations on the special train leaving that Monday.
The report states a large relief bill totaling 2.375 billion dollars has been completed and forwarded to the White House for signature after Senate amendments. It mentions funding for deficits and related appropriations linked to regional projects.
War veteran Harry Olson was charged today with involuntary manslaughter after a drunken driver allegedly struck and killed a woman, the mother of a man involved in a prior incident. Police reported Olson’s alleged role in a celebration linked to the fatal crash at San Lake City on June 18.
Fragmented text indicates a report on a tax plan nearing a final congressional decision. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR issues but the piece centers on legislative action and timing in Washington.
Fragmented report notes a postponement of the Louis Schmeling bout while authorities prepare to file charges in a flogging case. The document includes unclear references to a farmer and potential identification, with many garbled words and missing details.
A noted Russian author died today in Moscow at age 68. The report mentions his work and status among contemporaries, with reference to a spiritual theme and literary influence. The item also notes unrelated stock market advisory activity linked to Alma Nelson and Miss Nelson’s trance guidance.
Washington June 17 The Republican tariff plank in the party platform drew sharp denunciations as Secretary Wallace faced questions. The scene centered on farm policy with Wallace noting traditional shifts and pledging to press for control of production and prices amid criticism.
Fragmentary OCR describes a photog on display at a Texas event with a wheel over 110 years old. A person named Olin appears in a partial note. The piece references a meeting date and a possibly carly inf context without clear details.
A local committee named Demo Ex Comtee initiates an assessment aimed at political candidates. The move signals scrutiny of candidate positions and potential implications for upcoming elections.
Four large land utilization projects in Texas and Oklahoma cover 73 000 acres with 1900 workers. A delegation led by governors and state officials will inspect sites around June. The effort involves conservation work, funding details, and regional cooperation among chambers of commerce and A M Colleges with local leaders.
Bonham residents and officials praise a local Texas flag campaign with hundreds of flags planned for homes and businesses. The effort, led by local American Legion members, aims to boost patriotic spirit as flags are distributed for display across the city. In other notes, the Federal Reserve reports stronger business activity through May with production still below prewar levels.
EAST ORANGE New Jersey June 1 investigation into the murder of Charhi Moore inventor was closed authorities said ballistics evidence showed he was killed by a gun fired by Jean Ph Gebhard at a day in New Monmouth. The theater attendant said the scene resembled a dispute with a missing suspect.
In Austin on June 18, a Texas oil team operation was reportedly reduced as the railroad commission warned of possible cuts. The announcement drew attention to potential declines in Texas production amid questions about market demand and processing capacity.
Announcements list Democratic primary candidates including BAM RAYBURN for Representative and Clarence Pf Jones for County Judge in Fannin County. Sheriff hopefuls Henry Chaney P M Johnson Tom B Den Lon J Be kd Whitley and others, with roles for District Clerk and County Commissioner races.
Republican nominee for vice president Frank Knox said he was greatly impressed by Gov Alf Landon’s wholesome sane attitude on public questions. He spoke on his return from the Topeka conference praising Landon’s poise and understanding. A Florida Times-Union item is noted.
A story about Wil Rogers an oil man in Oklahoma building a vast residence to host two national party conventions. A visiting New York rich man admires the showy display and a stained glass window worth a hundred thousand dollars is discussed revealing flaws and the oil man’s lighthearted response about his children and glass beads.
Five tiny radium particles reached a waste basket and the incinerator at Zion Yospitsa. A radium detector was turned on and the material was found intact and valued at an amount not disclosed.
Oran Ottson aged 33 at Blackfoot Idaho suffered severe facial injuries when a candy rumored marble torpedo exploded in his mouth. The blast tore his upper lip and mangled his tongue, leaving likely lifelong damage.
Report states Chinese students initiate a strike against Japan with actions aimed at pressuring authorities. The movement gathers momentum across campuses and urban centers, signaling rising anti Japanese sentiment and demand for policy changes.
A major tent caterpillar outbreak swept Thunder Bay district with Port Arthur and Fort Williams reporting widespread damage. Over 100 square miles devastated as streets, trees, and foliage suffered heavy infestation. Authorities sprayed to curb the advancing mass while residents watched growth surge.
Democratic and Republican members joined to defeat the Smith Black bill that would require lobbyists to register and disclose receipts and expenditures. The measure was tabled by a 263 to 76 vote, stopping Senate amendments during the current Congress session.
Dallas June 12 Monty G Mason of airmanship firm and Clyde J Pangborn will fly from Dallas to Paris under Texas Centennial Exposition sponsorship testing a new aviation principle.
A mob released after dawn dispersed following a knife slaying in a cafe. Nine African American suspects were jailed after a raid on Wharton and E L C A M P O jails as tension rose over Deputy She Tin Simmons’s death during a disturbance at a negro dance hall.
France and Britain diverge on sanction approaches amid tensions in trade policy and international response. Officials discuss differing stances and potential impacts on relations and markets.
A New Yorker, Albert Walter, is charged in the death of a girl in New York. The report notes unclear details from the chaotic association wire service with fragmented phrases and missing context.
The Bonham Ice Cream Co has paid farmers in Fannin County about 250000 dollars over the past decade for dairy products. The funds were spent locally to stimulate the dairy industry in the county.
The Meadow Kist ice cream venture supports local business in Bonham and Fannin County by expanding ingredient purchases and boosting overall commerce. The message urges residents to patronize dealers supplying Meadow Kist products and highlights ongoing regional economic benefits.
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