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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
5
United Press reports June 22 that the Gulf coast from Point Isabel to Weston was hit by a strong rain and wind storm bringing a rising tide and tornado winds. Galveston prepared for a six foot rise and possible flooding as the storm moved northwest from the Rio Grande mouth.
Port Arthur Texas reports a tropical storm warning from Matagorda Bay to Port Arthur as issued by the Weather Bureau. The alert signals possible storm activity along the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas.
England at Ranleigh June 22 America won back the International Polo Cup defeating England in the second game of the triangional championship with a score of 10 to 6. Local note about financial ads and realty appears in the fragment.
The Internal Revenue Bureau announced a July start for a nationwide tax drive led by Commissioner Blair. Flying squadrons will sweep through large cities to collect delinquent taxes including excise on sales by manufacturers, transportation, jewelry, medicines, drinks and amusements. Millions of dollars are expected from retailers' uncollected taxes and related penalties.
June 220 Harry Ertle of New Jersey has been named as referee for the Dempsey Carpentier fight.
Washington reports the Weather Bureau says the gulf hurricane will likely see a pause in its sweep within twenty four hours, delaying any relief or change in course.
The Mexican Petroleum Corporations Oil Tanker William H. Doheny reported in distress ninety miles off Galveston during a propeller test. A wireless from the captain said the ship was drifting in a heavy easterly gale and needed assistance after leaving Galveston for Tamonico yesterday.
June 22 report from Belfast says King George formally opened Ireland's first Irish Parliament. The king urged Irishmen to forget grievances and seek peace while expressing hope for settlement in Ireland.
In a Canadian trading post and English setting, the narrative follows an Indian maiden who rises in society, a tale of transformation as a fair youth grows into a man amid cross cultural impressions and romance.
Doris May reports a man who came home from war to sell books and discovers he is an unintended heir to millions. A companion photo features the film "23 Hours Leave" and a tone of boosting morale after gloom.
Admiral Sims came home aboard the liner Olympic as it tied at the pier in New York. The ship passed down the North River while the band played Wearing of the Green in tribute to the admiral.
New York dispatch notes famine wages and cold nights for returning servicemen. Director Monica Barry Walsh says 200 men boarded trains to return to farms. 248 last week and 468,000 still out of work. She urges funds to aid reintegration and farm labor needs.
Eliot Wadsworth outlines that a special session begins July 1 and may adjourn day by day as the Legislature works on appropriations. Treasurer Inker notes ad valorem tax rate and various appropriations totaling around 12 million for the first year, with multiple line items including hospital, university land, prize commission, and floaters.
Washington June 22 Efforts to solve the mystery of the vanished fleet focus on locating those who aided the owner Carroll and a possible prisoner hoard linked to the Ar rp. A coast guard sweep near Cape Hatteras aims to uncover clues as hopes for resolution rise amid rumors of conspirators.
John L. Lewis addressed the AFL convention in Denver urging government ownership of railroads. He argued for union support and backed the stance of railway unions essential to his bid for the presidency.
State Treasurer and Tax Board members warn that the 7 cent constitutional maximum may be reached as valuations are reviewed. Baker says ad valorem must be levied to meet appropriations for schools pensions and state obligations, with 35 cents to schools improving teacher pay and term lengths. The Automatic Tax Board plans to meet within days after county assessors file valuations by July 15.
Miss Mary Steffins, key witness in Sam Cates murder case, married Cates by a justice to gain entry before testifying at a second trial. Her earlier testimony helped secure a nine nine year verdict, later reversed by the Court of Appeals which ordered a new trial. The marriage barred her from testifying, and the trial proceeded without her testimony.
Readable portions show a legal action involving a Palm Beach plaintiff or defendant seeking relief. The document outlines conditions of a suit and references a court filing. No clear names or dates are legible in the fragments available.
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