10 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1924
Page
1
Two thousand international troops stood guard along the foreign settlement boundary while rival Chinese warlords maneuver in Manchuria. Marines prepare for emergencies as mobilization begins in a drive against the Pekin Government to topple President Kun.
United Press reports a fire of suspected arson destroyed the Oklahoma section of the interstate bridge across the Red River near Burk Burnett. The loss was estimated at 20 000 dollars, with five simultaneous outbreak points spotted by a watchman. The rebuilt span replaced a prior floodwashed section from last year.
United Press reports Chief Justice John Caverly sentenced Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb to life imprisonment for the murder of Robert Franks and 99 years each on kidnapping for ransom. The pair admitted guilt, were remanded to jail, and will be moved to Joliet under heavy guard.
Justice John Caverly sentenced Leopold and Loeb to life imprisonment for murder and 99 years for kidnapping. The State had no appeal from the verdict. Defense had feared the death sentence, and the youths left the courtroom prepared to begin their terms.
Benj IF Ferry and Ethlyn Ferry along with C P Samson and Mary Agnes Fox listed for marriage licenses. Also an ad for a cottage on east 8th street by JSAYLOR & BEASLEY promoting a cheap price and good terms.
The first internationally flagged polo match between the United States and England was postponed due to wet grounds and rain. The report notes Parther’s postponement and the game now set for Saturday afternoon in New York.
Columbia South Carolina September 10 Form Cole Bleaze is set to succeed United States Senator Nathaniel Dial after nearly complete primary returns. Bleaze, a former candidate for the seat, won the Democratic nomination once more.
Jed Adams newly elected Texas Democratic National committeeman says he will not intervene to force Fort Worth native Mrs. J. S. Bloodworth to resign as National committeewoman after being urged by the state convention. The notice appears in a page mixing ads and local items.
Joseph Ransdell, longtime U.S. senator from Louisiana, won renomination in yesterday's primaries, defeating Mayor Lee Thomas of Shreveport with a reported 15,000 to 20,000 vote majority.
W. N. Miller warden of the State penitentiary says he was asked to resign October 1 amid a clash between clan and anti clan factions on the State prison commission. He claims his predecessor J. F. Coleman faced the same pressure and that capital punishment stance was not the motive. Governor Neff says the commission acted without his input.
Washington, Sept 10. The two world fliers rested here unable to proceed to Dayton due to an accident to Lieut Nelsons plane, which forced a daytime landing near the capitol with a stripped timing gear. A new engine is being installed and another hop is planned for tomorrow.
Secretary Weeks orders the Dayton airmen to defer takeoff until Saturday so they can take part in Defense Day ceremonies. The note adds a quip about conscience and suspenders from Chicago Daily News.
The Favorite reports a supply of Purple Transfer paper in 18 by 24 inch sheets. Details on price or quantity are unavailable in the fragment.
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