Democratic Convention Fails To Agree On Klan Plank At National Meeting
At the New York National Democratic Convention a heated dispute over a Ku Klux Klan plank stalled reports from the resolutions committee with a vote unlikely before afternoon. Ed Moore led anti Klan faction planning to push the issue to the floor if needed as state delegations split over religious tolerance and naming the Klan in the platform.
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United Press
Es Square Garden
York
Resolution Committee
League of Nations
Newnd
Baker
Ed Moore
Ohio
McAdoo
New York
Illinois
Klan
Western drama and comedy shows at local schoolhouse
A Gober community event announces two plays at the 3 P schoolhouse. On Thursday June 26 a Western drama In the Shadow of the Rockies and on Friday June 27 a comedy Teddy or the Runaways. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Proceeds go to Gober cemetery. Produced by Gober locals. Studebaker Year.
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Teddy
Gober Cemetery
Gober
Midwestern Storms Leave Deaths and Damage
Cloudbursts and cyclonic winds sweep the Midwest wrecking rail service and communications. Four people drown near Peoria Illinois and one is killed by lightning. Widespread property damage reported.
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United Press
Chicago
Mid-West
Peoria
Ill
County court house location sparks open discussion
A 1924 Bonham letter praises placing Fannin County's old courthouse at Simpson Park. The debate over site, from the jail to the court lawn, reflects nostalgia for earlier days and local sentiment. W. A. Thomas of Bonham endorses Judge H. W. Hunt's Simpson Park proposal.
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Fannin County
Court House
Woodmen Park
Simpson Park
Bonham
Texas
Fannin County Court House
H. W. Hunt
W. A. Thomas
American Legion Wins Over Gober In Local Ballgame
The American Legion baseball team defeated Gober 11 to 4 at Rather Field with strong hitting by Nunelee and Dunn. Malone pitched for Hale, Hogan powered the locals, and Tidwell umpired. Gober shows one of the county’s best teams and the locals hope to continue improvement.
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American Legion
Rather Field
Malone
Hale
Bonham
Hogan
Gober
Jerry A. Bone
Jerry
Giants
White Sox
Tidwell
Eetor
Wesley and Everymans Classes Joint Supper at Woodman Park
Wesley and the Everymans Classes plan a joint supper at Woodman Park next Monday at 7 p m. Each member of both groups is expected to attend.
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Wesley
Everymans
Woodman Park
Bonham Sees Ferry Link Across Red River Prosperity Spur
Business leaders in Bonham announce a new ferry contract with J A Everman enabling crossing for three autos or two wagons at a time. Ravenna and Bonham locals expect regional benefit as farmers on the opposite bank also back the venture. The boat is praised as strong and reliable, with local lake trips noted for leisure.
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Bonham
Board of Trade
J. A. Everman
G. W. Twyman
John Hodges
Ravenna
Latic
Everman
Eagle Lake
Red River
Wagstaff Nominated for Texas American Legion State Command
Robert M. Wagstaff of Abilene seeks State Command of the American Legion with Parramore Post No. 57 backing his candidacy. Wagstaff served on the Mexican border and as captain in the 36th Division 142nd Infantry AEF. Fle is a charter member and past commander of his post. He is a member of the law firm Wagstaff Harwell Wagstaff of Abilene.
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Robert M. Wagstaff
Abilene
American Legion
Parramore
Texas
Wagstaff
142Nd Infantry
A. E. F. Fle
Harwell & Wagstaff
Local family notices from South Side
Rev and Mrs A B English and children return from Texas visit. Geo C Leeroy and family visit from Gonzales. Carthel Vaughn, six, dies after brief illness at Allen Hospital. Funeral at Baptist church Ector at 3:30 with burial in Carson cemetery. friends attend.
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A. B. English
Georgetown
Frost
Texas
Geo. C. Leeroy
Jack
Herbert Roach
Gonzales
Carthel
J. E. Vaughn
Ector
Allen Hospital
Baptist Church
Carson Cemetery
Fire at Edwin German home causes little damage
Fire department responded to a blaze at Edwin German’s North Cedar Street residence around 1 PM. The fire, caused by an oil stove, was extinguished before firefighters arrived and caused minimal damage.
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Edwin German
North Cedar Street
Manifold Judgment Sermon and Meeting Close
Dr Hall preached on the universal and inevitable judgment before God from Romans 14 12 stressing ministers and members must answer for hearing and preaching the truth. The meeting ended with gratitude for Dr Hall and thanks to Mr Medl Murray for solo contributions and leadership.
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Apostle Paul
Hall
Christ
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the Universe
God
Dr. Hall
Brothers killed as gas tank explodes after car crash
Two brothers Frank Blaske and Abred Blaske died in a Texas crash when a gasoline tank on their car exploded after hitting a guard rail in a curve. Two other youths were burned in the incident as they were returning from a dance.
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United Press
Weimer
Texas
Frank Blaske
Abred Blaske
First Cotton Bales Reach Houston From Rio Grande Valley
Harlingen reports season’s first bale race as two airplanes and a Gulf Coast Line train strive to deliver Houston market cargo. A Mission bale sent last night and a McAllen bale cut to halves, loaded on planes, compete for a premium for the first bale on the Houston market.
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Harlingen
Texas
Gulf Coast Line
Houston
Mission
Express
McAllen
Rule Books of 43 Big Packers Must Have an Airing
Federal judge rules five large packing companies must open their books to the Department of Agriculture. Dismissal of Wilson & Co. Cudahy and Swift Co petition ends a bid for a permanent injunction amid a probe of alleged food products monopoly.
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Inited Press
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Cliffe
Department
Wilson & Co
Cudahy
The
Swift Co
A B Spreckels Dies at San Francisco
A B Spreckels, millionaire sugar and shipping magnate, died in San Francisco after a two weeks illness on June 28.
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A. B. Spegkles
San Francisco
United Press
A. B. Spreckels
California Letter Avoids Fish Tale From Bonham Residents
Will H. Evans, visiting California, reports meeting former Bonham and Fannin County citizens now in the state. He recently toured Catalina Island, spent days in Los Angeles, and has since traveled to San Francisco, noting he is not keen on fishing and thus a fish story is unlikely.
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Will H. Evans
California
Bonham and
Fannin County
Catalina Island
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Everymans candy men Park meeting announced
The notice calls an event at the park on Monday night June 30 at 7 p m inviting all members of both classes to attend with a required fee.
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Everymans Candy Men Park
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