28 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
1
A fragmentary report details alleged abuse within a family network culminating in a claim that a safe was used as a shield. Officials and witnesses are referenced but specifics remain unclear in the readable text.
Houston June 28 United Press reports the national convention opened at 10:35 a m Chairman Robinson presided Rev Frank Smith of Trouston spoke in reception Peters of Massachusetts seconded the nomination praising Smith as proof of American Democracy Governor Ritchie cited Smith’s name triggering two demonstrations Andrew Nelson of Minnesota seconded the nomination noting Republicans spurned the farmers plank
Police in El Paso report Mrs Frances Dias found $40 missing from her ticket book left in a hotel room. Officers arrived to learn the money had been returned in several small bills by an unknown person, clearing the incident.
Negro runner Stroud says he broke a 25 year old mile record in 48 minutes at Pikes Peak, challenging the former 1 hour 29 minute mark. Colorado Springs dispatch notes lingering confusion over timing and sources.
United Press reports Missouri held a nomination parade for Reed with a picture raised. Charles Howell of Kansas City moved Reed's name into nomination, triggering a brief outburst. Kansas alternates seized the banner. disruption lasted about fifteen minutes before order was restored.
The report suggests William Hodges as a possible successor to the Interior Secretary position. It notes his association with the Republican National Committee chairman and mentions a probate succession linked to Huber Weretar. The piece references President Coolidge and preconvention events next week.
English flyer Captain Courtney, age 18, began a new attempt to fly across the Atlantic from Lisbon with a stop at the Azores. He took off at 8 a.m. after yesterday’s abort at engine trouble forced a retrial.
In London on June 28, the supreme court upheld a jury verdict awarding Leroy Stohlman $5,000 against Dr. BB Davis for abandonment of a critically ill patient. Stohlman, operated on for an infected thigh and ankle, claimed the doctor withdrew care without notice, leaving him with an immovable foot.
Imperial Airways inaugurates the Croydon England to Le Touquet France air service. The outbound flight leaves London at 4 30 p m for business travelers to join families at Le Touquet before dinner The return flight starts at 8 30 a m All passengers on the initial flights were men.
Corpus Christi will host a major Independence Day event starting July 3 with an illuminated pageant and queen coronation displayed on a large barge in Corpus Christi Bay. The celebration aims to attract about 20 000 southern Texans and will feature at least four bands.
Captain Isaac O Neals life aboard the 9 schooner Bug Eye has logged about 147000 miles in 21 years while never leaving the routine sound run from Washington to Ocracoke. He has crossed rough inlets and waters linked to the Atlantic, yet has never refused passenger passage on the small freighter.
East Texas tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy and warmer. West Texas skies mainly fair tonight and Friday with mild temperatures.
A head on collision at Darlington Sout station between an excursion train carrying about 200 passengers and a freight train left twenty-two dead, including five women, and about forty injured. Rescue workers cleared wreckage as hospitals filled with victims.
A report by the American Road Builders Association shows 2,971 killed and 6,661 injured in Texas grade crossing accidents in 27 states, with 86 deaths and many injuries noted in the Dallas area. The figures cover all rail grade crossings and emphasize the need for protections and safety measures.
The final extension from Fernand toward the coast nears completion on the Rio Grande and San Benito railways. Authorities report the remaining three extensions have been in service for two to three months and have been accepted.
Delegates gather at a church to uphold the Eighth Amendment amid tension. SViti receives the nomination and faces mixed support as debate continues on the constitutional provision’s application.
Police report arrests in a murder case tied to Big Tim of Illinois City. Names James Forgy Noonan and Ed Ham of Dallas are listed among those taken into custody, with weapon involvement noted.
Fannin County 4-H sessions begin at the fair grounds with registration and talks. About five hundred youths attend with stock and poultry judging under county agent Singleton and Miss Eldridge. Winners advance to the A and M short course in College Station.
Paris June 28. Bronva Areil acrobat known for loops was killed when his plane crashed in midair with another aircraft near Villa Coublay south of Paris. The wreckage burned after the collision ending the life of the famed aviator.
EI Paso reports that a $100,000 highway fund will be distributed from the El Paso office. The America Motor Route directors intend to use the money for road improvement and advertising, with projects managed locally.
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