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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
5
At the wreck east of town a wheeling car overturned at the river bank near the bridge. One derailed car held about 10 000 gallons of oil as workers toppled it to the bridge. The wrecking outfit overturned in the process. track cleared and trains run on schedule. A wrecking crew from Tenarhkana will likely remove the damaged wrecker.
A flood of names travels through Bonham with residents and visitors like Rose or Doss of Paris A. J. Sargent of Denison and many others from Green ville Bells Ravenna and Texarkana were seen in the city. Several heads homeward include J L English to Sherman W C Finley to Ravenna and Rev Richard Morgan returning from Clarksville. The report notes a temporary suspension at Eler school due to diphtheria.
Chicago report details an explosive speech by Congressman Longworth signaling Roosevelt’s planned succession of Taft in 1916. It notes Republican turmoil from Foraker’s Ohio revolt and Missouri opposition, while warning of the impact on campaigns in key states and the rise of competing boom efforts by Fairbanks La Follette Cummins and Hughes.
County court met in regular session in the district court room. Cris Owens pled guilty to carrying a pistol and was fined 100 dollars. Henry Jones, colored, faced trial for violating the local option law. Kodak finishing Kodaks and ameras loaned. Foster, Phota.
A letter demanding 600 dollars was sent to Jake Myers, found near the bridge east of the T and P railroad in South Benham. The note, filled with skulls and threats, warned of death if the money was not left, but Myers reports no fear or money offered.
Royal Cigar Co seeks a salesman in Chicago Illinois. No experience required. Monthly pay of $100 plus expenses offered to capable candidate.
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