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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1925
Page
1
Bonham celebrates the county fair with a grand parade and strong backing from local merchants. The article notes enduring cotton prices, evolving fair exhibits, and improved booths, inviting everyone to attend daily and share in the festive display.
In Zwolle Louisiana Joe Sezernack, 30, fatally shot Lewis Bebee, 50, on the street after Bebee had been at liberty on bond for the slaying of Jeff Ezernack the previous August. Authorities note Bebee was to be questioned regarding that earlier death.
Mrs Vachery Lansdowne widow of Commander Zachery Landsdowne confirms she will testify before the navy court of inquiry regarding the Shenandoah wreck. The notice allowed her to appear if desired. The report also notes the marriage of Roland Fralicks and Alma Miller at Rev Thos Reece's home.
Col William Mitchell told the aircraft board that the United States faced exposure to air attack and urged building a robust air force, sea power, and land forces. He denounced the navy as outdated and criticized the army as unprepared and costly. He also proposed dissolving coast artillery and anti aircraft units.
Barneys Google on behalf of Spark Plug sues John Sodar. Sodar cites proof records of a horse named Old Bill, a 57 year old straw roan from Harmony New Jersey, claiming extensive daily farm work and only one day of illness.
New London Sept 29 The sunken submarine 8 51 has begun to yield its dead Divers recovered the body of J L Gibson engineman first class from the battery room at 7 50 am and divers report penetrating the wreck with more bodies to come Stormy weather has driven the derricks from the wreck cone for the second time ongoing today.
Washington reports continued bargaining between American and French debt funding commissions over terms of the cu debt settlement. An agreement was hoped for by tomorrow night as sessions resumed in the afternoon to map the final steps toward a settlement.
Fragmented report from Washington indicates the Beaumont Trinity and Sabine Railway applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission to extend its tracks by ten miles in Texas. Details are incomplete due to OCR errors but involve approval steps and regional impact.
United States health and safety conditions show gains in five years of prohibition. Public health figures report lower alcoholic death rates and longer longevity, while juvenile delinquency declines and saloon closures boost savings, though some crime remains.
A large Bonham crowd lined the streets for the Fannin County Fair parade. Floats, decorated cars, and marching bands moved from the high school to the square amid sunshine and revived county pride.
The Texas comptroller expects the state to avoid a deficit this year, a first in years. Expenditures and revenues show funds holding up, with $1,844,310 in the general fund and large outlays for education and state programs. The piece notes tax late receipts, treasury activity, and ongoing construction contracts amid cautious outlook.
An investigation followed a deadly escape attempt at Lincoln Nebraska’s state penitentiary after a convict named Fred Brown who was a murderer and kidnapper and a guard Clarence Morse were killed. Another convict and guard were wounded in a fusillade as guns and bombs smuggled inside the walls were used.
The second body, that of William Teschemaker, twin brother of Frederick Teschemaker, who also went down with the S-51, has been recovered and taken to the naval hospital for processing.
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