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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
1
United Press reports Kiieneva September 24 that world disarmament is greatly advanced by Germany’s early entry into League actions. Delegates including France note the move as a fortunate development in the pursuit of arms limits.
United Press reports in Nangitai on September 24 that large sums are offered by Chinese to end the war in Ngsu province to prevent further property loss. Both factions damage rail connections as the conflict continues.
A Paris and Sofia dispatch deny rumors that King Boris was assassinated. The Bulgarian delegation and Central News dispatchers say the monarch is alive and well at the palace, despite hoax reports circulating from a small Serbian town.
One person was killed and four injured when a Michigan Flier wrecked near Kalamazoo after hitting a stalled automobile on the tracks. Engineer Arthur Adams died in the crash.
The Adjutant General of Texas asked the State Board of Control to urge the legislature to appropriate funds for a ranger force of seventy-five men, up from fifty, for the next two years. The request totals $347,000 to maintain the force.
Brigadier General Charles Sawyer died after collapsing in a sanatorium in Marion Colorado while speaking with his son Dr. Carl Sawyer and his wife. The son attributed the fatal incident to overwork while working on a memorial for the late President Harding.
Americans and other foreigners at Shan Kwan camp on the sea shore five miles from the city gateway as bombardment from om nang Lin's artillery drives them from their homes. So far only one foreign residence in the city has been hit by shells.
The Fannin County Livestock and Poultry Association announced Judge O L Tribble of Little Rock Arkansas will judge the Bonham show October 29 to November 1. Tribble will lecture each evening and answer questions on poultry science and feeding as part of the event expected to surpass last year’s entries.
Judge Ocie Speer of Fort Worth told a district court in Austin that Miriam Ferguson is not disqualified by sex marriage or being the wife of an impeached governor from holding the office of governor if elected. The hearing was to close that afternoon with Judge Calhoun to rule.
The story of Grace Elliott a 21 year old friend of Rev Lawrence Hight who died before marriage in 1922 is reopened as authorities investigate possible further poisonings by the pastor Grace died at her sister's home from typhoid fever Hight baptized and cared for her last days A posed photo of Grace with the pastor was found his whereabouts and confessions tie to a love pact poisoning scheme Mrs Elsie Sweeter is tied to Salem and Nashville cases awaiting actions by authorities.
A United Press digest from Port Arthur, Amarillo, San Angelo, Dallas and nearby areas reports on a fugitive with seatless trousers deemed a fable after detectives fail to find him. Lighter items include a campfire mishap near Amarillo, a 50 year age gap marriage in West Texas, and a Texas gypsum plant project near Dallas with a Bechrael Nome home under construction.
Emporia Kansas report says Raymond Steinmetz, a quick punished motorist, pulled a 3 year old girl from danger by shielding her as a car rolled toward a turning gate. The incident occurred as a crowd looked on, with bystanders noting Steinmetz’s brave action near railroad gates.
The residence of Lon Brown at Gober burned last night with household effects. Neighbor Jonas Bishop circulated a petition for his benefit as there was no insurance on the house or furniture.
Ed Robinson lives northwest of the old fair grounds and is reported quite sick.
A two-vehicle collision at a Texas & Pacific grade crossing near Honey Grove leaves two dead and one seriously injured. The victims include Zelma Partain the driver and Mrs Horace Eoff, both of Bug Tussle, plus a 10 year old daughter of Mrs Ben Martin. The baby is unharmed.
George Foster age 70 a pioneer in Texas telephone service and a special agent for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co died in Dallas this morning after several months illness Foster was a long time figure in the local telecommunication industry and served as a trusted company representative in the region.
United States Senator Walter Edge defeats Hamilton Kean in the New Jersey primary by a substantial margin. Edge supporters predict his total majority will reach about 50,000 votes.
In Manistee Michigan on September 24 a tourist led a chain of about fifteen cars including a local school official. The scene slowed by a message on a second car reading fools first go ahead as the lead vehicle passed, revealing the humorous motive behind the slow pace.
United Press reports from Baltimore say Congressman John Hill of Maryland was indicted in connection with a dispute over a cup of cider. The brief item notes legal action against Hill and hints at political fallout.
Flood waters ten feet deep along the Neva inundate Leningrad, wrecking dwellings and leaving a heavy potential death toll. Rescue teams labored through the night as the city’s lighting system was knocked out by the flood and a Gulf of Finland storm drove high water upstream.
United Press reports from Kansas City on September 24 that Dr. Hiram Evans, leader of the Ku Klux Klan, spoke in favor of tighter immigration controls. Evans proclaimed that Klansmen and Kliv women are the guardians of civilization, urging stringent legal measures as essential to national safety.
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