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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
1
Washington D C news reports France will not discuss a new disarmament center. French agent Daeschner informed the U S that Paris prefers building up naval strength and war material, arguing security must come first before talks on land and air disarmament proceed.
United Press reports Washington officials were surprised by Paris dispatches showing France uninterested in Coolidge arms proposals. Ambassador Daeschrer was instructed to notify Washington that France would not participate while its hostile stance persists.
The County Interscholastic League meeting in Bonham drew about 3000 people with 45 schools represented from Leonard, Ladonia, Trenton, Telephone, Ravenna and more. Events in debate, declamation, spelling, music memory, essay, arithmetic, tennis, track and more filled the day. Bonham teams won many top honors in both boys and girls competitions across Class A and B divisions.
Rescuers toiled throughout the night to save thirty eight miners trapped in Monta, following a collapse at the mine. Authorities report continued operations and hope for survivors as teams from regional agencies assist.
United Press reports Senator King of Utah a Democrat is drafting a bill to reduce taxes by 500000000 dollars for introduction when Congress reconvenes to address the tax question.
Walter Shean, key witness against Gerald Chapman, testifies at the trial opening in Hartford. He claims innocence and recounts the New Britain department store robbery where Chapman is accused of fatally shooting Police Officer Teenne Skelly.
Weather summary for March notes total precipitation of 0.37 inches and a 0.17 inch rain max in 20 hours on the 29th. The month recorded 18 clear days, 8 partly cloudy, 5 cloudy with frost on the 17th.
Lieutenant Osborn Wood arrives off Tampa aboard the Westchetae after a three week voyage from Cadiz Spain. He is the son of the Governor General of the Philippines and reportedly left Europe nearly penniless after losing his fortune at various hotels and resorts.
Austin March 31 Lavanne Twitty of Dallas County faces electrocution for murder on April 3. Governor Ferguson grants a six day reprieve and she may seek commutation to life imprisonment.
The text presents a disjointed reminiscence about a grandfather who built the Rocky Mountains and a challenged reaction to that claim. It reads as a rough conversational fragment with unclear speakers and minimal verifiable details.
The Bonham Telephone Company disposes of its holdings in and near Bonham to the Northern Texas Telephone Company based in Sherman. Transfer takes effect today with operations to begin April 1. J. B. Earle of Waco named president of the new organization and C. A. Shock of Sherman becomes vice president and general manager.
Fragmentary text describes a violent incident involving a chauffeur and a man, with mentions of a spouse and a death. The legibility is too poor to identify names, places, dates, or witnesses.
Governor Miriam Perreion signs a broad amnesty measure witnessed by allies, with passage tied to a June 18 effectiveness and a ninety day post adjournment start. The bill, linked to a past state funds misappropriation case, carries political significance as Jam Ferguson’s spouse.
An automobile crash into a tree early this morning near Bonham injured three people and left likely fatal injuries to one, with others hurt. Authorities said investigators are examining the wreck scene as traffic was disrupted.
E. A. Gerry of Houston resigns as chairman of the State Democratic executive committee to accept a governor appointed seat on a commission created by the last legislature to aid the criminal court of appeals. Salary $6,090.09 annually. A. R. Eidson of Islam Taxus succeeds Berry.
Company directors met Monday evening at eight o'clock and, besides discussing fiscal matters, hosted a delightful reception with a fish fry and bonfire or bon voyage style refreshments for attendees.
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