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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
7
Two Women Burned to Death in New Jersey Home
A morning fire in New Jersey claimed the lives of Mrs. Ry Wise and Mrs. Henryetta David, both burned to death in an upper story. Firemen saved six children but could not reach the two women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Afted Press
Illsdalre
N. J
Ry Wise
Henryetta David
Next Southern Baptist Convention Set for Houston
Houston Texas was chosen as the next Southern Baptist convention site at the close of the meeting this morning. The opening date for Houston is set for May with venue details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Houston
Texas
Southern Baptist Convention
Davis Pardons Case at Topeka Rests After Session
In Topeka on May 16 the prosecution rests its case in the trial of former Governor Jonathan Davis charged with conspiracy over alleged pardon sales. Attorney A S Oswald testified that Carl Peterson claimed a parole for Walter Brundy could be obtained for 2500 dollars. Defense cross examination followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Topeka
Rial
Jonathan Davis
A. S. Oswald
Carl Peterson
State Bank
Walter Brundy
Grundy
Federal prisoner to witness execution of wife's slayer
Leavenworth transfer allows Charles Ward to travel to Colorado to see the execution of the man who killed his wife. The slaying occurred shortly after Ward was sentenced to the federal penitentiary, and the killer is described as a Mexican national.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Leavenworth
Charles Ward
Colorado
Ward
Rain Favors Fast Track for Kentucky Derby
A heavy ten minute shower drenched Louisville area early this morning but cleared quickly. Prospects for a fast track improve as the Kentucky Derby gets underway in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Louisville
Song Festival at Loecksboro Draws Fine Praise
A festival at Pethlehem Baptist church in Loecksboro was described as very fine on Friday night. Music directed by Myrtle Perry featured a notably spoken quartet. Attendees included a number of white residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pethlehem Baptist Church
Loecksboro
Myrtle Perry
Our Groceries We Try to Keep the Best Prices
A short retailer notice claiming high quality goods and customer satisfaction as proof of value and service. The message emphasizes belief in doing right by customers and maintaining top standards.
Explosion injures crew on Italian steamer Adige at Hampton Roads
The Italian steamer Adige suffered an explosion and fire while at anchor in Hampton Roads. Several crew members were injured though the number and cause were not disclosed by the navy department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Hampton Roads
Navy Department
Dodd City Negro Charged With Assault to Murder
Moe Davis, the Negro shot Tuesday at Dodd City by T. N. Fincher, was brought to town and jailed on an assault to murder charge. Sheriff Brent delivered him. Davis received multiple bullet wounds but survived amid claims the shooting was self defense after an earlier knife fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe Davis
Dodd City
T. N. Fincher
Brent
Davis
Fincher
Paris Men Inspect Bonham Cotton Mill Prospects
W N Monroe manager of Texas Power and Light Co Paris N Ragland Chamber of Commerce secretary and Mr Woodward all of Paris visited the Bonham mill today. They were sent by Paris business men to inspect Texas cotton mills and gather data as Paris weighs starting a cotton mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Monroe
Texas Power & Lint Co
Paris
Ragland
Secretas
Chamber of Commerce
Woodward
Bonham Cott
Paris Business Nen
Texas
Our Meat Department Proud Showpiece of Our Store
Our Meat Department stands as a proud section of the store. We provide the finest ware and thanks are given for the splendid patronage received, which serves as our reward.
Express company to replace horse-drawn wagons with trucks
The two big Norman or Percheron horses currently pulling wagons for the express company will be retired in about sixty days. The company plans to use trucks, which may deliver as fast as horses in business districts, with little difference in residential areas. The horses may be sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway I Express Company
American tourist shakes hands with King George at Wembley
An American tourist visiting the Wembley Exhibition area breezily stepped through the crowd and shook hands with King George. He proudly introduced the boy with him and declared he was happy to have met the king of England and Jack Dempsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Dempsey
United Press
London
King’s Palace
Evening News
America
George
England
Jack Dempsey
Starter negotiations on foreign debts begin including Italy and others
Washington reports actual debt talks are under way with the United States, Italy, Serbia, Belgium, and Romania. Officials say a French debt funding offer may come soon as a French commission could be sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Italy
Serbia
Belgium
RoumMania
State Department
Boris Refuses Signatures on Death Warrants
King Boris, returned from the Sofia assault and cathedral outrage that killed over two hundred, declines to sign death warrants for communists condemned for plotting against the government. The report notes the tension surrounding the capital Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris
Attix
United Tress
Vienna
Sofia
MIEAT and GROCERIES Ad Claims Low Prices
A local grocery ad promotes MIEAT and GROCERIES offering meat and groceries with low prices and a one month trial. The copy emphasizes quality and price competitiveness to attract customers.
Negro Held on Charge of Assault to Kill Sheriff in Coleman
Coleman Texas May 16 John Smith 23 year old Houston Negro is held on a charge of assault to kill in the shooting of Sheriff Dielk Prey when he attempted to arrest him yesterday The sheriff was shot through the neck and partially paralyzed Smith and a Negro companion jailed after capture by a posse No violence is anticipated says the county attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Coleman
Texas
John Smith
Houston
Dielk
Smith
Platte Valley Flood Forces Residents to Flee
Casper Wyoming May 16 heavy rains over past week cause floods in the Platte river valley forcing many families from Glen Rock and nearby towns to higher ground as waters continue to rise across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Valley
United Press
Casper
Wyo
Platte River Valley
Glen Rock
Tribby Oklahoma Devastated by High Winds
The village of Tribby near Shawnee was swept off the map by a morning storm with rain and high winds. Five people were seriously hurt. Norman reports $100,000 in wind damage and over four counties totaling about $500,000. Rail lines suffered washouts and tracks were blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Tribby
Shawnee
Here
Norman
Hillsboro Man Appointed Assistant Trade Commissioner
Washington May 15 The appointment of Richard Long of Will sboro Texas as assistant trade commissioner to Rio de Janeiro Brazil has been announced from the White House Trade in Bertham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Richard Long
Willsboro
Texas
Rioy de Janeiro
Brazil
White House
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Milstead
Dallas
Frank Noel
Mabe Berry
Austin
W. L. Milstead
Wiriam A. Ferguson
Marshal Jackson
Eastland County
Walker
Bosque County
Iremen
Bonham
Chas. Davis Hardware CO
Hardware People
Benham, Texas
Fannin County State Bank
the Bank OF Service
State National Bank
Our Meat Department
Dentin Brothers
Austria
A. Bonham
Moore Bros
Dick Beauley
Hillsboro
Rio
Townsend-Grace
HH. L. Rodgers Company
Natual Bank
First National Bank
Bonham, Texas
THE
Hassell & Caldwell CO
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