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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
2
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Fragment of a Psalms verse with religious imagery declares God as a rock and fortress and refuge. The line reads Be thou my strong habitation whereunto I may continually resort and notes a commandment to safeguard the speaker.
In Denton yesterday eight to ten men beat a special officer and warned him to leave bootleggers alone. Bootleggers hid in a building recently and defied sheriff and police. The old sheriff opposed prohibition and kept saloon keepers in line, fulfilling his promise before leaving office.
An elderly ex soldier from the Confederate Home died at 101 in Austin, while in Hearne a woman aged 103 was buried. The obituary notes she likely could have lived longer if she had moved to Texas earlier, arriving at age twenty.
The jury concluded the former Wichita mayor’s son-in-law killed the boy but found the crime not qualifying as first degree murder. The verdict leaves the defendant liable for the homicide under other statutory provisions.
The record notes a harsh manslaughter judgment, reflecting deliberation before the shooting, with a three year penitentiary term and a recommendation for suspended sentence overlooked by the jury.
Two Wisconsin senators publicly admit possible breach of the dry law while Federal prohibition agents investigate. If findings support the claim, the prohibition commissioner will pursue prosecution. The episode is seen as another case of public figures talking too much.
The Ku Klux Klan faced a record lengthy Texas trial in Houston as a former member sued the group. The plaintiff testified for nine days while many confidential matters surfaced during the case.
The governor pardoned twenty prisoners from the penitentiary this week while freshmen were not attending Texas shoals. Her moderation is explained by the possibility of releasing up to two hundred inmates, though she chose a small act.
Dr Splawn of the University of Texas protests certain published reports about student misconduct and also objects to some of the conduct described in those complaints.
A call argues fewer laws and stronger will to enforce current statutes. It stresses public sentiment’s power but warns liberty rests on observance of existing laws.
The case testimony closes with most of the evidence believed to lie outside the region, suggesting substantial portions remain to be heard. Legal observers note that Europe and island territories hold many of the remaining records and witnesses.
A piece urging continued focus on good citizenship and practical practice of its precepts notes how a era of much dialogue on civic virtue requires steadfast application of those ideals in daily life.
Fragmentary notes suggest a discussion on dry farming approaches near a pivotal point, with farmers considering new practices and potential gains amid uncertain conditions.
The Pardews advocate formal publicity for clemency actions citing gossip and slander concerns. They urge statutes to require publication of pardon applications in the conviction district and a statement of reasons for clemency. Previously notices were limited to parolees reappearing in the community.
A collection of social and domestic items from Denison and nearby towns. Portraits of visits by Mr and Mrs John Willoughby and families, Nadine Morgan with Kate Bathey in Bonham, J C Alduton on business, and several relatives gathering at Tom Bean and Whitesboro. mentions of church and school affairs and community remarks.
In a Dallas News editorial the writer argues pardons warrant public notice due to the public money and attention spent on trials and convictions. The piece questions whether pardoning power should be private and urges consideration or a formal prelude before mercy is granted.
A reflective verse argues real towns come from collective effort and personal responsibility. If individuals contribute, towns flourish. otherwise progress stalls.
A story fragment describes Little Jack Rabbit trapped beneath a fallen limb in the Shady Forest. Policeman Dog calls the Fire Department for ropes and pulley rescue from the Mel Low Stump Telephone Booth, aiming to lift the limb and free Jack.
R. A. Risser & Co. advertises Japanese pongee fabric offered at special price of 79 cents per yard this week, highlighting a limited time deal for shoppers and fabric buyers.
A narrator recalls two grim tales from the Tennessee era. In one, a condemned man asks to learn Chinese before execution, while in another a sheriff offers the inmate any last meal, with Gabe requesting a ripe watermelon in wait of ripening months. The piece frames fatal decisions and grim humor.
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