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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
1
Sam I Lewis a 79 year old farmer was killed with an ax and his body burned Will Stapp aged 60 is held without bond in Cuero. Stapp said he killed Lewis for murdering his mother two years ago authorities consider his mind unbalanced and suspect motive remains unclear.
United Press says Chang Lin's Mukden troops clashed with the Republican army in Manchuria. Correspondent reports Manchurian forces were successful everywhere.
Lewis Sands a wholesale bean dealer known as the world's bean king has disappeared from Albion New York. His company Lewis Sands Company and its receiving stations and warehouses in New York and many states were idle under orders from his attorneys. Liabilities are reported between 300000 and 400000. It is believed his health and duty to business contributed to his disappearance.
On September 16 the city of Shanghai faced heavy artillery action as Pekin reinforcements of the Chi Li Republican troops arrived. Government forces began preliminary bombardment while reports indicate substantial casualties and widespread disruption through Monday night and into today.
A San Antonio incident reports a man shouting and waving in the street as part of a survey work. Police responded to a frantic call but found only a surveyor busy marking city streets. The scene caused temporary alarm before officials confirmed the surveying activity.
Army world flyers delay their next hop to Nebraska due to bad weather. Lieutenant Lowell Smith said the weather was too poor for flying as rain and fog affected the route and reduced visibility at the field.
Clarence Darrow, famed defense lawyer of Leopold and Loeb, promises to aid in saving Bernard Grant from hanging. The announcement came from Grant's attorney Thomas Swanson. Darrow is in seclusion at his summer home while the Loeb family remains at Charlevoix, Michigan.
A historic Texas party appeal calls on loyal Texas Democrats to donate funds to support the Davis Bryan presidential ticket. It urges at least 250000 dollars from the state and names Guy M. Bryan and state party leaders as recipients, arguing Republican finance favors the opposition and urging unity.
Supt L H Rather releases enrollment figures and teacher assignments for the city schools opening Monday. Enrollment totals show Duncan 282 Bailey Inglish 998 Stephenson 73 Colored School 6 High School 815 and overall 1 009 with staff including principals, grade teachers, and specialists across the High School Duncan School Bailey Inglish and Stephenson.
The University of Texas Board of Regents unanimously accepted the resignation of Dr. George C. Butte as Dean of the Law Department. Ira P. Silderbrand was elected to replace him as Dean of the Law School following the action.
In Moscow on September 15 a number one young athlete appeared nearly nude in public before covering up. The crowd reacted with anger and some athletes sought police protection as authorities warned that repeat behavior could lead to imprisonment.
The League of Nations sub committee in Geneva today submitted a complete twelve article preliminary draft of an arbitration security disarmament project. It is based on the recent Premiers Herriott and MacDonald resolution and pledges signatories to accept compulsory arbitration principles.
Washington report by National Women’s Trade Union League secretary Miss Ethel M Smith states ten million women will vote for La Fallette and Wheeler. The estimate reflects women affiliated with the league across organized labor strongholds, suggesting broad female participation in the forthcoming election.
The Attorney General announces readiness by the department to represent the Secretary of State at the injunction hearing. The case involves Charles Dickinson of San Antonio challenging Mr Fergus regarding office tenure.
In St Paul on September 16 John J Pershing, retired general and former Commander in Chief of American armies, is urged to accept the post of National Commander of the American Legion. A boom is under way and outcome will be known after Friday elections. General Charles Dawes reviews parade for World War I heroes later today.
Sept 16 Port Arthur Texas Italian cargo ship Suonzo caught fire and capsized in the Sabine Neches canal seven miles east of Port Arthur. The vessel loaded with 750000 feet of lumber from Orange Texas burned fuel oil and donkey engine flare back, causing extensive damage but no loss of life.
Omaha Nebraska and Ft Worth Texas will clash on the convention floor at the American Legion meeting here tomorrow. A deadlocked time and place committee means delegates will vote to choose next year’s convention site between the two cities.
The Pied Piper Players will hold a meeting Tuesday night at the American Legion Hall at 7 30. The note stresses importance and mentions the president.
The Gleaners Class of the burst Christian Sunday School announces its annual Bazaar for Wednesday November 26 featuring fancy work dolls cakes pies candies and more. Special orders taken now for dolls by phone Mrs Allen Ag new.
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