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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
5
The body of Gallichio of the notorious 42 gang was found face down in a muddy ditch along the Johet highway. He was shot multiple times and driven to the ditch in what police believe was a gang land ride.
The city deals with damaged streets while paving and water mains are repaired. Mayor Crawford and crew supervise changes, noting ongoing digging and pipe laying will delay smooth traffic until upgrades are complete. Citizens are advised to watch footing and keep drains clear while work proceeds.
A public appeal lists dangers from fireworks including eye injury burns and hearing damage. It warns of fires clothing injuries and scooter accidents, urging safer use and supervision to protect children and animals.
Two Illinois farm boys in a second hand monoplane set a new world refueling endurance record at 6 01 2 a m CDT and planned to stay aloft until July 4. Dale Jackson and Fore Brine of St Louis warned their rivals, crowds stayed up all night, and the announcer counted down as the flight continued with hopeful spectators awaiting further milestones.
Wilbur Allison of Austin Texas defeated Henri Cochet in straight sets in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The upset eliminated the defending champion and favorite as Allison dominated the match with outclassing play.
R H Kirk 83 of Houston, a Confederate veteran, danced at a soldiers festival in Bryan and collapsed soon after. He died at his daughter's home and will be taken to Houston for burial.
BEAUMONT June 30 A Port Arthur lawyer R H Jernigan refused to defend Rauainey Williams a negro accused after the June 14 assault of a white woman amid two prior alleged lynching attempts Jernigan was cited for contempt of court for declining appointment by Judge R L Murray Williams whose trial was set for Wednesday faced mob tension following Williams identification by the victim Authorities feared the disclosure would inflame the mob spirit
A Prensa dispatch from Matamoros Coahuila reports twenty communists and two police officers were killed in a clash after communists attempted a parade despite being denied a permit. Nine more communists were injured in the fighting.
A gin pole supporting a water tank behind City Hall fell this morning around 8 o'clock. No one was injured though several braces and rods were damaged and sparks concern about safety around workers and passersby. A man atop the pole and a tool house worker narrowly escaped harm, prompting calls for stricter perimeters during construction.
United Press reports General Electric researchers in Pittsfield Massachusetts and field teams in Michigan and Ohio will generate artificial lightning for testing. Each group shoots 1 000 000 to 1 500 000 volt bolts at high voltage lines to record effects with cathode ray oscillographs. Leaders include FE Wade and W D Coolidge with H L Borden directing the Ohio mission.
A Chicago theft report states liquor valued at eighty thousand dollars was stolen from a city location. Details about suspects or method were not fully clear in the garbled OCR text.
In Arizona near Palomas the desert sands uncovered ruins of a lost city tying to legend of a ancient watercourse. Federal land inspector W J Hanna reports pottery and an irrigation system remains suggesting prehistoric civilization. Excavation planned in fall.
London capital note reports Middlesex Public Assistance Committee weighing a pocket money plan. Proposal would give children seven to ten a penny weekly, ten to twelve two pence, twelve to fourteen three pence, and those over fourteen sixpence, with debates on affordability and impact.
Major Charles Kingsford Smith and the Southern Cross crew arrived in Washington from New York to receive congratulations from President Hoover and officials for their Ireland to Newfoundland flight last week.
In Chicago on June 30 the National Safety Council urged precautions to reduce July Fourth accidents. Instructions include keeping first aid kits ready, knowing how to perform CPR, treating minor injuries, preventing clothing fires, and extinguishing small fires promptly during fireworks displays.
Border patrol officers shot and killed several Mexicans while intercepting a liquor smuggling group Sunday near Nueva Larea. Police said Juan Espinosa died after a confrontation as agents pursued suspects. no officers were injured.
Dwight J. Morrow United States ambassador to Mexico is due in Fort Worth this afternoon en route from Washington to El Paso.
A mechanical device has been invented to detect defects in elevator operation. The invention aims to improve safety by identifying malfunctioning components and preventing elevator failures.
City of Chicago extends hours aloft despite storms as the Hunter family pursues a lasting record. The aircraft topped 452 hours in the sky at 12 40 p m, surpassing the previous 420 hour mark and keeping the mission alive.
Twenty Mexican army officers and families will be guests of the First Cavalry unit at Fort Russell Texas from July 15 to 18. The visit includes social and athletic events, a review for General Abundio Gomez, and a three game polo tournament between a Mexican army team and the car division, plus a racing meet.
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