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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1925
Page
3
An incomplete OCR line references a location or institute with numbers and fragmented text. Readable elements are scarce, but the fragment suggests a page item related to a Bible institute, possibly sectioned and dated. Further readable context is not available.
A Mississippi River excursion boat sank fifteen miles below Philistine on May 9. Officials place the death toll at 22 with up to four missing and five bodies recovered by 8 p.m. Divers plan to inspect the submerged cabin and hull to recover additional victims. A three man War Department board will investigate the accident to assign blame.
Berlin braces for possible disturbances as Field Marshal von Hindenburg prepares for his inauguration as president on Monday. A formal ceremony occurred Saturday and drastic precautions are being taken against potential outbreaks.
The International bridge over the Rio Grande at Del Rio has been washed away by recent floods. This is the second time the bridge has suffered flood damage, with a span having gone out recently but been rebuilt.
The International Council of Women voted 2214 to 99 to support France in its policy of security and adopted a resolution in favor of world disarmament.
United Press reports the navy airship Los Angeles on its return from Porto Rico crossed Miami and began a thousand mile voyage to Lakehurst. It is expected to reach Lakehurst early tonight according to wireless from the craft to the navy department.
Bonham declares Sunday May 10 as Mother's Day urging all residents to observe it. Citizens are asked to wear a flower in memory of their mother or a living mother and to honor her memory with tenderness and respect. Mayor W. Newton signs the proclamation on May 9, 1925.
Paris May 9 France is reported to be acting in concert with England against Rifian guerrillas harassing two Moroccan zones. Premier Painleve indicated preparations for a strong offensive with England in accord. Trade in Bonham and he satisfied.
The Trinity River climbed past 31 feet near Dallas and kept rising, with heavy rainfall in the watershed north of the city expected to push levels to about 33 feet. Flooding damaged low-lying lands and cut a half mile of width along the riverfront, though no damage was reported locally.
A May 9 storm leveled three army hangars and demolished thirteen aircraft in San Antonio, damaged two planes, injuring three mechanics. The estimated loss was about $50,000 as the wind swept through the city overnight.
Spiter is in Jos Ben Dickey and visiting his mother Mrs Gillian Dickey. The note likely records a domestic visit or travel mention in the local column.
Residents report Red River rising near Arthur City and dipping at Bryant Ferry while ferry operators dispute observed levels. The river, famed as the Oklahoma Texas boundary, shifts beds unpredictably, leaving farmers and locals puzzled as to its true course. Aims to bridge the river with a new Red River bridge are proposed as the waterway remains volatile and non navigable.
The Danish steamer Hans Jensen en route from Montreal to New York struck rocks off White Head and began taking water. Captain and crew stayed aboard as the vessel loaded, with little danger of sinking.
Sheriff J E Rateliff of McLain and an unidentified man exchanged gunfire on a Purcell street at noon. The sheriff was wounded after the assailant seized his revolver, and both men were believed dying from the injuries.
Deputies returned from Terrell with Carlos Janeway and placed him in the asylum there after a year in Fannin County jail. Officials say room is needed at area asylums and two more people of unsound mind, a white woman and a Black man, may be moved soon. An Austin application could yield results, as Wichita Falls has expanded and may house additional overflow.
Three men handcuffed four employees of Rosa Jewelry Co in New York this morning and robbed the store of jewelry valued at about $90,000, according to police reports. The robbers escaped.
In Dallas a lover's quarrel escalated last night in a rooming house. Albert Davis fatally shot Virginia Reak, 19, of Greenville, Texas, then killed himself. Friends say the dispute followed her statement about moving or leaving.
May 9 reports say a Spanish attack on Rif fighters near Tetuan caused heavy casualties among a thousand Riflemen. The Spanish column reportedly broke through their concentration as advances and casualties were described in advices received here. Trade in Bunham and be satisfied.
Reports describe a southeast wind and heavy hail last night near Rogers gin 5 1 2 miles southwest of town. Cotton fields were leveled requiring replanting while a gallery, outbuildings, and a barn sustained damage and an implement shed was blown away. Eight tenths inch rain fell with weekly totals around 8 to 10 inches.
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