Mrs Robertson on trial over slaying of Elzie Robertson
Mary Frances Collier Robertson will not testify at the Frank Collier trial in Wichita Falls over the death of Elzie Robertson. Defense and prosecution report the girl refused to discuss testimony, while later she plans to testify to defend her reputation. In San Francisco, Dorothy Hingson 16, the so called jazz maniac, stood trial for killing her mother after objecting to a gay lifestyle.
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Robertson
Collier
Dorothy
United Press
Wichita Falls
Mary Frances Collier Robertson
Frank Collier
Elzie Robertson
Mary Frances
Alfred
San Francisco
Dorothy Hingson
Arbuckle to Wed Actress Doris Deane Tonight
Hollywood report says Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle former film comedian will marry actress Doris Deane at the bride's Pasadena home this evening.
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Hy United Press
Hollywood
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Screen
Griffin Indiana Faces Wabash River Flood Hunger After Tornado
Evansville dispatch reports Griffin Indiana isolated by rising Wabash floodwaters after last Wednesday fire and tornado that killed fifty eight. Governor Jackson weighs calling a special legislative session to fund rehabilitation for the stricken district. Trade in Bonham and be satisfied.
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Evansville
Griffin
Ind
Wabash River
Jackson
Mass Meeting at First Baptist Church Sunday
A large crowd attended the mass meeting at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 led by Rev C P Owen with Rev Wagner leading music Mrs Dick Saunders on organ and the Baptist quartet. Ministers from several congregations planned simultaneous meetings starting March 29 with Dr McConnell delivering a revival themed address.
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C. PP. Owen
S. W. W. Armstrong
W. A. Carter
W. FF. Kerby
C. B. Wag
Ner
C. P. Owen
F. M. McConnell
DB. J. Pritchett
Richard Morgan
W. Carter
B. F
Buring
W. S. Kerby
W. W. Armstrong
McConnell
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Orient Railroad Sale Reorganization Question Raised
Kansas City March 23 Confirmation of last year’s sale of the Orient Railroad to Clifford Histed, local attorney, faced challenge from Frank Swaker, who argued the deal was not a sale but a plan for reorganization, in front of Federal Judge Pollock.
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United Press
Kansas City
Orient Railroad
Clifford Histed
Pollock
Frank Swaker
Shooting at Meister Home Wounds Family in Hastings
J Justings Neb March 28 Meisters J Meister 60 and two daughters plus youngest sister in critical condition after morning shooting at Meister residence near Hastings Fred Stellers a former Meister employee confessed to the shooting but offered no motive A third daughter also shot in the incident.
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Jjustings
Neb
J. Meister
Meister
Here
Fred Stellers
Gap construction begins on west of Dodd City link
Work started on the gap that will connect the Dodd City concrete highway with the Bonham good roads. The concrete gap lies in front of Capt. Cobb residence near the old route, which now veers northwest while the new line goes straight west along the high line. Trade in Bonham and be satisfied.
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Dodd City
Capt. Cobb
City
Market Offers Juicy Tender Steaks and Fresh Vegetables
The market promises steak that meets expectations with juicy tenderness. Enjoyable dining with a wide selection of fresh vegetables and Pratlow canned fruits in stock.
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Pratlow
Train collision near Franklin blamed on signal failure
A coroner's jury found that fog obscured a switch signal and caused a head on crash between two Southern Pacific passenger trains near Franklin Louisiana on Sunday. Four white men and a Black worker were killed, including 17 year veteran engineer Edward Conery.
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United Press
Franklin
Southern Pacific
Here
Edward Conery
Bonham Seeks Summer Band To Aid Local Cause
Community voices in Bonham push for a summer band to support public concerts on the court house lawn. Supporters argue music helps families and fosters civic pride with diverse repertoires. Residents urged to contribute or attend, with non musical donations accepted.
Gompers Widow Withdraws Contest To Will
The widow of Samuel Gompers withdraws any contest to his second will. She directs her lawyers to make no protest and will receive only the legal dower under the will made before an intended Mexican trip. The reason for estrangement remains undisclosed.
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Ln United Press
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labu
Yompers
General Pershing Named to Plebiscite Commission
President Coolidge appoints General John J. Pershing as a United States member of the plebiscite commission to determine ownership rows amid a dispute between contesting countries. One member will come from one of the involved nations.
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United Press
Washington
Geneal Joh
J. Peching
Coolidge
United State
Mimi
vAsz
Peru
Bonham Sees Packed Streets This Saturday
A tremendous crowd filled Bonham on Saturday as fine weather drew visitors to town. Street crowds were exceptionally thick, with a bustling scene showing locals out in strong numbers after several weeks of good conditions.
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Bonham
Southern Illinois Rebuilds After Tornado Strikes
Amid devastation in Southern Illinois after last week's cyclones, communities begin rebuilding as public funerals proceed for hundreds. The Teapot Dome case moves toward a decision as government suits Mammoth Oil.
Robstown Sees Hefty Weekend Rainfall Toward Texas Border
Robstown reports heavy rains across the gulf coast region from Friday to Sunday. Estimates place totals at one to three inches aiding farmers and stockmen along the Texas border after months of drought.
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United Press
Robstown
Gulf-Coast
Rayburn Returns Home After Congress Session
Sam Rayburn has returned from Washington to rest after serving in the 69th Congress. The long duties in the nation’s capital concluded, and he resumes his duties at home.
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Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Wwe
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Hastings
Veral
Pred Stellers
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Denton Brothers
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Court House
Fannin County
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Althfough
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Vincees
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Illinois
Southern Illinois
ST. Louis
Sabseth Mae
Om Anand
Indiana Line
Murphyshor
Wahited
Cheyenne
Mammoth Oil Co
Teapot Dome
Naval O: Reserve
Kennedy
Texas
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Schlo- Bros
Hi. L. Rodgers Co
the Good Clothes Store
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Fiassell & Caldwell CO
First National Bank
Bonham, Texas
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