This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
2
Emphis Tenn May 13 The body of Earl Simonson engineer of the Norman rises near the disaster scene as wireless messages report the sinking victims. It is believed twenty or more bodies remain imprisoned in the submerged cabin and will be recovered.
Rooklyn May 13 news reports the death of Lowell, a 51 year old renowned free verse exponent and literary critic. She died yesterday from a cerebral stroke after months of illness that canceled a planned lecture tour abroad.
Isac Sherr, oldest member of the Jast ress, famed for his tirades in Washington, narrowly escapes death as fire destroys his Ledo apartment. The elderly general was fed out safely by his nurse.
Clifton New York May 13 reports say the rum running blockade tightens as another French steamer joins the trade. Prohibition officials note the vessel is the largest yet seen in the arms race between smugglers and enforcement.
A new trial was granted to Will Barnes, a young Arkansas farmer, by the criminal court of appeals in Austin on May 13. Barnes, sentenced to twenty five years for robbery, was a detective school graduate who helped shadow robberies in Dallas with immunity promises. The case led to sentences for several gang members, but Barnes received the longest term.
Deputy sheriffs investigated a Monday night robbery at a Randolph dry goods and grocery store. About 100 dollars worth of products were stolen.
Berlin May 13 President findingburg moves to consolidate the Socialists whose opposition is feared as a stumbling block in his administration. He received State Premier Braun of Prussia and other Prussian representatives, largely Socialists, though opposed to socialism. It is said the president desires cooperation.
The First Battalion Headquarters Battery and Combat Train of the 182nd Field Artillery earned spotless ratings in the Annual Army Inspection Reports. Captain Paul L. Denton and the Bonham unit received a congratulatory letter from Colonel Allen via Adjutant Thos. G. Murnane, praising balanced instruction and administration. Washington reference noted by Captain Denton, highlighting pride among unit members.
Martha Wise, 41, found guilty of first degree murder for poisoning her mother, aunt, and uncle. Jury reported before noon and recommended mercy.
The new headlight law, aimed at eliminating glare from automobile headlights, becomes effective for individual motorists on September 1 while manufacturers must comply within ninety days after adjournment, or by June 18. Read Grandberry summarizes the bill noting it mirrors several states' laws and cites California as a leading example.
Twenty two of twenty four bulbs are mounted on the courthouse lawn posts. Two more await arrival after a misfit shipment from Pittsfield Massachusetts caused a reorder. Lights outage draws town curiosity though Bonham plans to keep the display bright as a prize from Nrolland's magazine for Texas towns.
Austin May 13 The Court of Criminal Appeals finds no reversible error and affirms the sentence of Murray Jackson in connection with the Ku Klux Klan attack on traveling salesman W. W. Burleson near Georgetown two years ago.
The report shows Ivanhoe Ector Windom and Randolph with light rain while Ravenna Telephone and Bailey report heavy rain. The rain appears widespread across the county and intensifying as the note is written.
Armstead White, a Black man accused of insulting a white girl, was beaten by Ravenna residents with axe handles and later jailed. He was moved to Hare Grove for medical care after injuries in the assault. Initial reports overstated danger, but White contends he is not guilty. The incident followed the alleged insult about a week before the raid. People at the courthouse noted his apparent good judgment in returning to Ravenna.
Tokio May 18. A fire destroyed six hundred houses at Kono Gaya, a village near Tokio, injuring several inhabitants as they fled the flames.
A brief sales pitch promising wood supply and competitive pricing for a one month period. The fragment suggests a seller guarantees better price and quality, with emphasis on value over time.
Noulton May 18. Unless a twenty one year precedent is broken Philadelphia will host the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World next year. The board and clubsidents selected the Quaker City as the site last night. The nomination of C King Woodbridge as president and Philadelphia as the convention city will be placed before delegates for approval Thursday.
In Oklahoma City on May 13, Bertha Henzig learned she had been declared insane and used a pistol to kill her blind sister Emma Shindler. She then shot herself, receiving wounds expected to be fatal.
Paris May 13 France will accept no substitute for the Versailles treaty and no change in her frontiers in a note the Plainleve government plans to send to Germany in reply to proposals about a secret pact. The note was sent to London and will be shown to other allied governments before Paris transmits to Berlin.
Viscount Milner former British war secretary died in London this morning after months of illness from sleeping sickness.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.