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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
1
US planes started a long trip to Hawaii with two quitting the flight and one sailing on a crippled ship that will be towed back. The PN-9 No. 3 cannot continue and is being towed to San Francisco while the PN-9 is still in the air.
Bio United Press reports San Francisco dispatch as PN No. 3 suffered serious engine trouble 300 miles out and was forced to land. It was picked up six hours later by destroyer William Jones. Meanwhile USN Manoa reported PN-9 No. 1 passed the 1200 mile post by radio.
President Coolidge voiced disapproval of Sert M. Haney’s conduct as a shipping board member who refused the president’s demand to resign. He urged Haney to recognize the impropriety of remaining on the board and to step down.
Maj H White regional prohibition director opened an office in Fort Worth and released names of his subordinates. J Frank Cole of Austin is assistant administrator for permissive prohibition, W B Smith of San Antonio is assistant administrator of enforcement. Deputies include M I Meadows for three districts in Oklahoma, Arch Taylor for North Texas, M A Baker for West Texas in San Antonio, and Fred Allbright in Tyler.
Bonham Public Schools announce opening day September 14 with pre enrollment for grades by date. First and second graders buy supplies September 7, third and fourth September 8, fifth September 9, sixth September 10, seventh September 13.
A fragmentary note from the Tampa Times mentions improvements around a Texaco filling station with new fencing and decorative touches. The text references skirts and males, but the legible item focuses on the fence surrounding the sports area and the overall appearance enhancements.
Zac Smith had the free porch of his residence on Wes Fifth Street repaired, according to a brief local notice.
Passaic Daily Herald notes that recent winning poems of $1,000 prizes suggest judges prefer that poetry style. The remark highlights readers and poets seeking favored forms and themes in contemporary contests.
Bonham Rotary Club hosts Northeast Texas clubs on Tuesday September 8 from 7 PM at the high school campus. Delegates from Commerce Clarksville Denison Greenville McKinney Paris Parisburg Sherman Sulphur Springs Terrell Tyler and others attend. Bruce Bogart district governor will speak with Rotary Anns and guests in a festive program with out of town performers.
Swampscott reports President Coolidge opposes publicity for high income tax figures. He argues publicizing top taxpayers harms revenue and notes he urged repeal of the publicity clause in Congress last winter and likely will renew the push this winter.
Internal Revenue figures released list notable taxpayers. William Wrigley paid 2,664,000 dollars with 830,565 last year. Henry Ford 2,608,806 dollars, Edsel Ford 2,158,055, Sidney Smith the Andy Gump cartoonist 18,560. President Coolidge 14,091.86. J P Morgan 574,879.50. John D Rockefeller Jr 6,277,669. Andrew Mellon 1,882,809.25.
Dallas report shows Magnesia Co paid 75 674.75 tax, Mike H Thomas paid 82 145.21, his wife 50 more, Sam Rayburn of Bonham 156.33. Senator Meatis Sheppard of Texarkana and his wife paid 109.16 each.
Los Angeles report lists stars and their tax payments to the IRS. Names include Douglas Fairbanks, Gloria Sailiston, Mary Pavesad, Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, and Pola Negri with various amounts from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars.
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