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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
5
Chicago May 29 A federal grand jury will indict about 300 to 360 furniture and refrigerator manufacturers from across the country on Sherman antitrust violations. The action caps several months of Justice Department probe into alleged price fixing and market agreement among firms.
The grand jury returns 265 indictments charging price fixing and production curtailment to keep high prices and delay competition. It names presidents secretaries and assistants of the National Refrigerator Manufacturers and National Association of Furniture Manufacturers amid the widespread action.
A derailed International Great Northern Sunshine Special near Longview killed three people and injured more than twenty, including many African American passengers. Engineers Lem Tarburton, 63, and F. H. Griffith, 37, both from Palestine, are named among the dead. an unidentified Black woman also perished as ten coaches left the track.
Secretary of War Weeks, who had gall stone surgery in Boston on Thursday, spent a comfortable night and his condition is regarded as satisfactory.
William Camp former cashier of the Commercial National Bank Greenville was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth penitentiary after pleading guilty to embezzlement and irregularities involving about $75000 in shortages.
The Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals of the Methodist Episcopal Church denies that the American anti tobacco campaign intends to outlaw tobacco. It notes foreign reports exaggerate the movement and that no major anti tobacco group in the U S currently funds or mobilizes a significant effort against the tobacco trade. A recent Washington meeting produced no decisive statement.
Berlin reports say General Pershing may take a top overseas role as an international disarmament arbiter amid Allied efforts. German Defense Minister Gessler indicated Pershing would not be unwelcome to Germany if he accepts the position.
The body of 24 year old Florence Kane was found in a vacant lot in Brooklyn this morning. Police say she had been coming from a theater night before, and investigators are treating it as a murder.
The remark contends that no prohibitionist in a million favors the prohibition of tobacco. It reflects a nuanced stance in the ongoing policy debate and highlights divisions among advocates and opponents.
Governor Ferguson grants two conditional pardons and one restoration of citizenship. Charles Watson of El Paso County and Warner Clark of Jefferson County, convicted of robbery and burglary, receive conditional clemency.
Paris May 20 The Painleve cabinet wins strong support in the chamber of deputies with a 37 to 29 vote in favor of its Moroccan policy.
Reports from Mukden say General Chang U'so Lin, a daring Manchurian chieftain, has departed for Pekin. The move unsettles authorities and alarms local residents.
Oslo May 29 A meeting of the Norwegian cabinet has been called to discuss relief for the Amundsen Ellsworth polar expedition. The article notes many tourists on the roads and woods, with emphasis on the unusual climate talk and outdoor activity.
The district reports roundup of school events with programs at Bailey English and Duncan schools. Highlights include choruses, Scout oath and laws, history lesson, Lincoln tribute, diploma presentations, and class performances. Rev. W. Armstrong delivers addresses, with graduation plans and diplomas prepared by Miss Urhble.
The notice highlights a market stressing personal inspection of all meats before sale. It mentions Mr C H Walker in charge of the meat department and promises a complete line of fancy and staple groceries along with fresh vegetables. Orders are welcomed and a 350-area phone number is listed.
Duncan school program features the Glee Club performing Dance Song The Tall Moon and the Seventh Grade Pupils presenting Friends. Pantomime Columbia the Gem of the Ocean stars Kay Farmer Versa May Pierce and Dorothy Hancock.
A brief grocery note claiming top quality products and strong customer satisfaction as evidence of value. The message emphasizes high standards and customer praise without specific details or names.
Our Meat Department stands as a proud division, deserving praise for its care. Wes leads with dedication, and the strong patronage received serves as our reward and encouragement.
Washington May 29 A single purchasing agent for the entire United States government may be created by an executive order of President Coolidge. The post will coordinate federal purchases and will have the specific function of buying all supplies and equipment for the government, according to General R M Lord, director of the budget, after a White House conference.
Raymond Winters, 30, attacked and murdered Alexander Sabol, 9, and his sister Helen, 66, luring them to woods near their home. County detectives say Winters confessed to the killings, claiming insanity.
Knoxville May 29 Leading educators and clergymen nationwide will testify for the defense in the Scopes trial. John S Scopes a school teacher is indicted for violating Tennessee anti evolution law. He aims to prove that basic sciences cannot be taught with evolution theory.
Le Roy Scott, a Black man, was executed in the state penitentiary by electric chair for the murder of Frank Daniels, a taxi driver, committed one year earlier in McAlester Oklahoma.
Charles Hart, a Washington newspaper man, has been appointed United States minister to Albania by President Coolidge. The announcement states Hart will serve in Tirana and represent U.S. interests in the Balkan nation.
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