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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1925
Page
1
Vienna and Sofia sources relay unconfirmed reports that Greek forces pushed east of the Struma River and captured the wine center Bacchus. London notes Sofia advices claim Greek detachments move from Salonika toward the Bulgarian frontier amid ongoing hostilities.
United Press reports Mexico will resume interest payments on its large debt, restoring vicarial arrangements with the United States. The government and finance ministers plan to formalize the agreement next week, with payments set to restart on January 1.
Clovi Reece, injured when a cotton gin press fell on his leg, is now able to be out on crutches. He suffered painful injuries but has recovered enough to leave bed.
United Press report from Austin notes Governor Moody facing accusations of political motivation in a Highway Commission dispute. James Ferguson alleges Moody and the American Road Co are connected and may reveal what is really happening. Ferguson questions Moody's denial of a private agreement with the firm and cites $130,000 in escrow as possible proof.
A Bulgarian foreign affairs minister reports to United Press that artillery bombardment hit undefended Bulgarian locals, killing and wounding civilians including women and children. The telegram was sent as a reply to Premier Idre Zankolf.
Athens reports Greece will insist at the League of Nations on fulfillment of its demands against Bulgaria in the Greco Bulgarian conflict. Premier Venizelos outlined the intent in an interview received today from Athens.
The country agrees to Greece's demand after a sharp note over the border clash. Greece seeks more than 80 000 dollars in reparations.
AUSTIN TEXAS Governor Ferguson pardoned W A Newman of Dickens county today. Newman had been sentenced to two years for the theft of one head of cattle.
Reliable data shows 1,697,031 financially eligible bachelors in the United States. Their combined income is $35,638,626,088 with $9,193,757 in tax. Average bachelor income is $2,141 yearly, while single women average $2,554 and married providers $2,007. New York holds the largest pool of eligible bachelors.
The Bonhyna Bears crushed the Sherman Bear Cats 8 to 0 at Raker Field Friday. Sherman showed little football prowess while Bonhyna dominated on both sides of the ball. The crowd was very small and hardly visible in the stands.
Rabichi India October 24 reports say a terrific cyclone swept the Persian Gulf causing widespread death and destruction. Chaos grips the stricken ports as conflicting casualty reports stream in from the region.
The annual six day bicycle race starts at ten tonight in Chicago's Coliseum. Sixteen teams enter with forty percent of a $160,000 purse distributed to the six leaders, plus sprint prizes and a $10,000 world record challenge funded by Paddy Harmon and major velodromes. Notable entrants include Bobby Walthott, Fred Spencer, Carl Stockholm, Hy Kockler, Pete Vankamper, Franco Georgetti, and Frankie Allen. The event runs 144 hours to end next Saturday at 1 o'clock.
Oct 24 The Chicago Fuel Research Institute offers a course on stoking as an art to improve furnace combustion and efficiency. The institute, formed by Chicago members of the Retail Coal Merchants Association, provides data on coal, heating plants, and coal grades to households.
Laurel Md Oct 26 Rotary and a field of famous drivers gather for the Laurel Speedway automobile race. Peter de Paolo nephew of Ralph de Palma was the early favorite with Bob McDonough Tomaty Milton and others set to challenge as the new racing facility hosts its spring grind.
Washington October 24 endorsement of the Lelano report shows the Federal government abandoning the inheritance tax field for six years. Chairman Green of the Ways and Means Committee announced the action, boosting the program that would repeal the inheritance tax in Congress’s next tax bill and cut the maximum rate from 40 to 16 percent.
Commissioner Joe Burkett agreed to comply with the governor’s request in a Friday letter to the Highway Commission. He called Speaker Satterwhite’s threats to call a special session a political move in the term of the governor’s chair.
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