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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
3
A dairyman hunting near Fort Worth discovered 200 bottles of home brew hidden in weeds. Police investigated. the report notes a Chicago philanthropist Julius Roenwald left an estate valued at 50 million dollars.
Yancey Lewis, accused of killing his elderly mother, was transported to San Antonio for confinement in a state asylum after a Dallas court ordered treatment. Prosecutors alleged chloroform poisoning and assault. The case centers on the alleged slaying and mental status.
Washington June 25. The independent offices cut the Farm Board funds by 1.008 million in the current year budget. The bid replaced a 600 thousand allowance for unexposed surplus, shifting permission for use of funds to fix the year’s needs.
The Mexican embassy secretary said Senora Calles spent the night improving and is conscious. No more serious symptoms are noted and her condition is hopeful. her husband is expected to visit.
About 1 000 residents attended a West Street bandstand rally for Governor Sterling despite threatening weather. Speakers included Judge Leslie and Albert Sidney Johnston who contrasted Sterling with Ferguson and urged support for a second term. Sterling touted economy, highway gains, prison reform, parole improvements, and calls to constitutional homestead tax relief.
Representative Sam Rayburn of Texas travels to Chicago as Bonham district chair and Garner campaign manager to convey Garner's wishes for the nomination. The ailing Speaker Garner plans to stay in Washington and receive convention news by newspapers or phone. Mrs Garner awaits the House gavel and return to Uvalde once the election concludes.
Gordon Fetter and Orville Sheutz arrived in Chicago dressed in cow puncher clothes and sombreros. They rode a mule bearing a sign from Point Isabel Texas to Chicago for John Nance Garner. The mule gained weight, adding thirty pounds with the Garner sign, while Fetter explained the sign trials. Birmingham, Alabama reports 38 public parks covering 1013.26 acres.
Chicago June 24 Roosevelt managers push to set aside the two thirds rule and nominate with a majority. James Farley says they have the votes to prevail while Harrison of Mississippi predicts Roosevelt’s first ballot nomination. Factional strife centers on the rule and Walsh versus Shouse for permanent chairmanship as Smith and McAdoo oppose delays.
Roosevelt aides take command of the platform committee in Chicago to draft a Democratic declaration for 1932 calling for prohibition repeal and a new economic program. The nine member subcommittee includes McAdoo Hitchcock Wheeler Hull Palmer O Mahony Comstock Glass and Walsh with Dooling seeking representation for New York and New Jersey. A third party threat from Hutchins and criticism of farm policy and the Board of Trade enliven the hearings.
Elizabeth Tenn June 2 Harry Burghe dog fancier has erected five headstones on pet graves engraved with names and dates of birth and death.
Robert M. Hutchins, president of Chicago University, warned the Democratic resolutions committee that without a clear stand on economic issues a third party could arise. He supported a program calling tariff reduction and repeal of the 18th amendment, urging the party to act decisively as hearings continued.
Eva Nell Meichinger, 17, testified on trial that the first shot at her father was accidental but six or seven more were fired in self defense as she detailed past abuse. She and her mother, also a defendant, described Joe Meichinger as brutal and violent, with threats to kill them.
A Bangkok dispatch reported by Associated Press quotes Charge dAffaires Waffaires stating Siam will form a constitutional monarchy with the king serving as head of state. The State Department cable confirms the move toward a constitutional Siamese government.
Boston report shows employment for 500 people created by a new manufacturing plant that began operations in Metropolitan Boston in April, per the bureau on industrial affairs of the Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Chicago June 25 Senator Walsh of Montana arrived and declared his opposition to a two thirds Democratic rule though he would not say if it should be abolished at the convention He said he is in the fight now for the permanent chairman job chosen by Rooseveltites.
In Chicago on June 25, factions clash as anti-Roosevelt forces push to preserve the two-thirds rule while Roosevelt backers demand a simple majority. A round robin against abandoning the rule circulates, with leaders like Farley claiming 650 votes to elect Walsh and abolish the rule, while critics warn such a move would harm the party.
Reads note that final plans for Highway 5 right of way are completed and deeds handed to District Highway Engineer Pierre to present to the Highway Department. Bids may be sought at the June 30 commission session. negotiations with property owners stalled on price and damages.
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