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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
6
Miss Amelia Earhart and the crew aboard the Friendship landed at Woolston at 7:30 am EST after a 130 mile flight from Barryport. A large crowd witnessed the perfect landing as the American flag was hoisted on the mast and cheers rang out.
Amelia Earhart and her companions arrived in London at 6:20 p.m. greeted by thousands. They were escorted to Kyde Park Hotel after a motor voyage from Southampton.
Irish novelist Donn Byrne was killed when his car overturned and submerged after colliding with water. The accident occurred late last night, according to United Press reports from Galway Ireland.
On June 19 the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, but celebrations among the local Black community were scarce and subdued in the South. The article notes little public festivity and tight social restraint in observing the historic day.
Rain has fallen three days delaying President Coolidge from visiting the executive offices at Superior. He stayed at Cedar Island lodge, clad in oil skins while aides presume a snowfall within a day. The temperature stayed below 40 as night fell.
Mrs. Charlotte Burman’s sister was missing when the case led authorities to a mail theft in a block search. Police found numerous mail items, some containing checks, and a man in New York sent funds to his mother in Los Angeles by air mail. A motive remains unclear.
Springfield battles rage after patrolman Frank Dearmond was shot while attempting to detain Dobbs Adams who had shot his mother in law and stabbed his sister in law. A mob gathered to demand Adams be turned over to them as police kept him in custody. Dearmond had served several years on the force.
New York June 19 President M H Aylesworth of the National Broadcasting Co announced the cost of broadcasting Republican convention proceedings on the air is estimated at 77000 dollars. The national hookup operated for twenty four hours.
The forecast covers Mast Texas with tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy conditions. West Texas also expects tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy skies.
London June 19 The bill to grant women over 21 a national vote passed the house of Lords after the Commons previously approved it. Only Kine George's signature stands between enactment and the new suffrage law granting women a majority of votes over men.
Ernest Riddle a 22 year old invalid son of Mr and Mrs M N Riddle was found dead at his home in Nocona last night. He had a gunshot wound to the head and a shotgun lay nearby, investigators said.
The Bonham Junior Chamber of Commerce notes a flood of Texas potatoes and looming Oklahoma imports depressing prices. They urge delayed marketing, strict grading, and offer access to graders. Storage in Dallas or Fort Worth is explored, with costs and shrinkage estimates. Hugh Halsell stands ready to assist with shipping and storage needs.
A Kansas City AP piece profiles Charles Curtis, a Kaw Indian descendant and jockey turned Republican vice presidential candidate. It traces his ascent from plains youth to national figure, highlighting his family ties, early work, schooling distractions, and enduring drive to succeed.
Ben Washington, a Dallas man, identified by witnesses as the shooter in the Lake Worth party death of Lawrence Barnett. He surrendered to the Fort Worth sheriff and is held without bond. The incident began after a dispute at night near the returning party.
Incomplete United Press dispatch from Washington outlines tensions over Manchuria and Chang Hsŭh Liing, with references to Ke Yng and Chiang Kai-shek era figures. The garbled text mentions nationalists and potential stances, but details are illegible.
Kansas June 19. A tribal gathering planned to celebrate Senator Charles Curtis as Republican Vice presidential nominee. Kaw tribe leaders plan a private ceremony near the Arkansas River with Curtis as a guest of honor.
Kings Bay June 19. Commander Nobile and crew watched a relief plane circle within two kilometers of their camp but depart without sighting them. Riiser Larsen and Luetzow Holm reconnoitered but failed to spot the stranded party as relief expeditions from five nations race to their aid.
Reed and Smith firms establish temporary headquarters in Houston amid a June event. The founders plan to set up operations opposite Reed locations as their teams arrive to begin work.
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