Memorial Day Observance in Thomas County Features Veterans Parade
A large Thomasville Memorial Day ceremony began with a parade from the Court House led by the Royal Scotch Highland Band, followed by Civil War veterans and soldiers from the present war. Mayor Dekle gave the welcome, and Judge Roscoe Luke delivered an inspiring address. The event included a Red Cross canteen, a certificates ceremony from the U D C, a sumptuous meal, a band concert, and decorations at local monuments amid flowering displays.
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Royal ‘Scotch Highlanders
Red Cross
Dekle
Lukes
Thomas County
Court House
Royal Scotch Highland ‘Band
Ke, M. Smith, Jr
Louis
Moore
John M. Dekle
Roscoe Luke
Thoman
Daughters of the Confederacy
Hachman
National housing situation to be discussed at builders convention
Cleveland April 28 delegates from Southern cities attend the National Association of Builders convention to discuss the national housing situation as a major topic of exchange and debate.
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Cleveland
Apel
National “Association of Builders
Strikers clash with police during textile strike disturbances
Police report early today clashes with strike sympathizers during a textile workers strike. No shots hit anyone, but three policemen were struck by stones amid the disturbances.
County Votes on $700 000 Highway Bond Issue
Thomas County voters decide on 700000 bonds to fund 135 miles of permanent highways with federal matching funds. Polls open 7 to 6 at Court House. countywide turnout required two thirds of voters and two thirds of registered voters.
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Thomas County
Peace Treaty for Germans Opens with Plenary Session
The Paris peace conference opens a pivotal week with a plenary session and final action on the League covenant. A German emperor trial and a proposed article set outline the process, including a five judge tribunal and Holland’s surrender.
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League of Nations
Paria
Shotting at Meigs Involving Dr Isler Roy Young and Jake Goldberg
In Meigs late Friday night a dispute led to Jake Goldberg shooting Dr J Asler and Roy Young. Goldberg surrendered to the sheriff after the incident as residents report a tense mood and concern for Mrs Goldberg. Dr Isler, a local physician and druggist, is hospitalized with a stomach wound while Roy Young, returned from the army, was shot in the shoulder but is not in serious danger.
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J. N. Isler
Roy Young
Jake Goldberg
Meigs
Mr. Goldberg
Mr. Young
Dr. Isler
Tonthecny
Goldberg
Isler
Young
Kaiser to be tried by international tribunal in peace treaty
Paris reports the peace treaty with Germany includes a clause that the former emperor will be tried by an international tribunal. A separate tribunal will try the other members of the fleet.
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International ‘Tribunal
Washington
Holland
United States
France
Lansing
Kaiser
Great ‘Britain
Italy
Japan
International Tribunal
Paris
Germany
Swiss Actor Gus tave summoned to Paris peace talks
Geneva reports that Gustave, an actor and member of the Swiss Federation, received an urgent summons to the Paris peace conference. He left Geneva Sunday night after newspapers indicated he was invited to act as arbitrator on the Adriatic question.
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Geneva
Gustave
Paris
Sonnino Returns to Rome After Paris Trip
Foreign Minister Sonnino arrived in Rome after departing Paris on Saturday. He was greeted with enthusiasm and, in Genoa on Sunday, asserted the government is determined to obtain what is due Italy.
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Rome
Sonnino
Paris
Genoa
Italy
Permanent Road Acinocates Sure Of Big Vote For Bonds
Thomas County backers claim strong support for a permanent road bond issue as Colquitt County boosters mobilize to aid the campaign. W J V ree n leads a two-car contingent praising bonds and stressing cross-county cooperation for better roads.
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Timent
Thomas County
Colquitt County
W. J. Vereen
Colquitt
Thomas ‘County
County
War tank from French battlefield to visit Wednesday
A relic of World War I will be shipped from France and shown in Thomasville streets Wednesday morning to boost the Victory Loan. Cars from outside districts will assist local workers where local supply falls short. Jack Turner leads the Auto Program with Chairman Williams stressing rapid action. Polls open 7am to close 6pm local. outside districts also participate.
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France
Thomasville
Jack Turner
Williams
Iselatts
League of Nations Covenant Issued for Public Study
Washington and New York dispatches outline the revised covenant of the League of Nations, with amendments to address U.S. criticisms. The text lists members, invited states, and the council structure, noting Monroe Doctrine safeguards and admission rules for self-governing nations.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
League of Nations
United States
Senate
Johnson
California
Moses
New Hampshire
Fnr
League
Wale
Montana
Democrat
Washington, D.C
League’of “Nations
League of Stations
Germany
Czech
Slovakia
Poland
Avators Do Caring Stunts At Cemetery Field Visit
Lieutenant Blackie and mechanic Ian Jungers from Souther Field arrived Friday morning and landed on Cemetery Field. A planned 3 PM flight entertained locals for about 30 minutes before return trip home. Crowds watched in safety and order as the airships performed dazzling maneuvers. The pilot hopes Souther Field officers will send machines May 3 if feasible amid the Aero-Malt conference at Macon.
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Blackie
Jungers
Souther Field
Cemetery Field
Macon
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U. D.C
Tesco
Broad ‘Street
Mra
Chaegle
Tts
John ‘Riplett
Gee Atin Ea Wee Ie
Orlando
Wiil
William Hohenzollern
Caven
DR. Jasler and
OY Young
May Arbi
Strate Adriatic
Thomas
Generim
Lemen DE Nations
Netherlands
Switzerland
Spain
Persia
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Paraguay
Salvador
Venezuela
Mexico
O. K
Chick
Gingham
Voile
Wales
Paul.Jones
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