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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1925
Page
10
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Texas growers face a 26 cent per pound production cost for the cotton crop, based on 4,125,000 bales. George Terrell cites conservative figures and notes likely higher actual costs as reports come in. He argues price moves depend on crop reporting and accuses speculators of fraud to push prices down.
Charles Dickson of San Antonio files a challenge in Texas district court arguing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mrs Miriam Ferguson is ineligible to hold office because the constitution lacks an emergency provision for such a situation. Dickson’s counsel cites the constitution’s common law clause requiring a male governor, while Ferguson’s team plans an argument that such a ruling would divide voters by gender. Judge Calhoun will rule only after all arguments are completed, possibly late today.
Reported steps show General Hsiang moving Chekiang forces within two miles of foreign settlements to tempt foreign shells against the enemy and provoke international involvement. The front is quiet this morning with units holding positions across the lines.
In Bonham progress continues on several projects. J F Arledge on North Center street builds a two story wooden home. Dwight Hackley on Chestnut street constructs a one story bungalow style house. Mrs May Maddrey’s store on the square gains a new plate glass window and refloored interior. J C Brannon building receives contractor attention with plans for a markedly different final look.
Senator Smith Brookhart announced a special Senate Committee hearing will be called immediately to investigate the Department of Justice. He said a wire from Senator Wheeler authorized the inquiry as talks began at Camp Perry Ohio.
Berlin reports the German Cabinet decided to pursue joining the League of Nations at the earliest moment while seeking League council assurance on Germanys position before formal admission. The dispatch notes the inquiry was required prior to applying for membership and cites the action as a cautious first step. Sen Wheeler challenges ex Attorney General Daugherty to explain spending thirty thousand dollars a star on a twelve thousand salary amid farm district touring.
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese military authorities refused landing permission to Major Sanni, an Argentine airman, who is said to be at Hong Kong. The airman reportedly defied the refusal and may ignore it.
Washington reports the cotton crop as of Sept 16 shows 5.4 percent of normal with total 12,596,000 bales produced this year according to the Department of Agriculture.
The disarmament commission studied the draft treaty of arbitration security and disarmament defining aggression and outlining enforcement. Signatories pledge not to wage war without council consent and to settle disputes via council court or arbitrators while maintaining armed defense for victims.
Osaka Mainichi says Chao Yang, a northern Chinese city, fell to Manchurian forces led by Chang Tso Lin. Chang moves toward Jehol to threaten Shan Kwan, gateway to the Great Chinese Wall, while Wisconsin reports fifty four dead and Minnesota officials fear the list will rise.
The report notes cotton futures edging higher with a trading range between 22 and 42 cents, indicating modest gains amid market activity.
ST PAUL Spt 23 At least 59 lives were lost as deadly winds sweep Wisconsin and Minnesota storms cause widespread damage. Rescue efforts continue as agencies tally missing and injured in the storm zone.
An advertisement touts steak cuts as tender juicy and full of flavor inviting readers to phone in orders for home delivery or pickup.
The Pastors Association met last Monday and elected officers for the year. The Rev. Wagner was chosen president, Dr. McConnell vice president, and the Rev. C. P. Owen secretary. Supt. Rather will arrange for a Bonham pastor to conduct chapel exercises at Bonham High School on Wednesday mornings. The sessions will be non secular.
Federal government files tax lien in Supreme Court against Gaston B Means, star witness in the Senate investigation of the Department of Justice. lien totals about 268000 dollars for unpaid income taxes for 1921 1922 and 1923 with a 53000 dollar penalty included.
Assistant Attorney General Mrs Mabel Willebrant ordered U S Attorney Woodcock to launch an investigation into an older party held by Representative John Hill of Maryland at his Baltimore home last Saturday night. She promised decisive action this week.
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