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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
2
Mob lynched a Black man after abducting him from Excelsior Springs. Police, prosecutors and residents faced threats and chaos as a rope tied to a tree ended the man’s life. Witnesses described a silent, frenzied crowd and a failed police bid to save him.
George Gray renowned Delaware jurist and former U S senator died after a long illness at 4 15 P M in Wilmington. He was a U S Court of Appeals judge and twice Democratic nominee for president. His career included service on the Paris peace commission after the Spanish American War and fourteen years in the Senate.
A jumble of visitor mentions from Atlanta Albany Savannah and Boston plus local business ads and upgrades. Notables include Mr T Stewart Mr Z T Rabin Miss Evelyn Goldstein and Rev Campbell Symonds. dental optical and piano ads from Cocroft Music Co and Law head Rackley. Local trades feature plumbing taxi and export notes.
Five members of a seven person family were burned to death when their farmhouse on a Central Valley farm near Central Valley Ill burned in the early hours. The blaze destroyed the home and left two children as survivors. Fire officials investigated the cause.
Atlanta Aug 8 the Georgia House of Representatives passed by a vote of 125 to 4 a measure repealing the state inheritance tax. Senate concurrence expected with little opposition. The bill would end state tax on estates, except a 25 percent levy of the federal tax on estates over 50 000, offset by credits to the state where the estate is located.
A slight earthquake was felt at five points in San Diego Riverside and San Bernardino counties at 2 15 this morning. The tremor extended over a 130 mile line in a northeasterly direction from San Diego.
Managua reports the double volcano on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua has erupted violently. Geologists warn of ash plumes and possible lava activity affecting nearby communities and flights from local airports. Authorities monitor evacuations and road closures as tremors continue.
Over ten years in Thomasville the fire record shows nearly three million dollars at risk with city losses totaling 183 000. Figures list property values and insurance activity including net savings and losses not covered by insurance, highlighting overall fire loss and insurance outcomes.
Hendersonville August 8 Bonnie L Brooks local barber held in Henderson county jail charged with slaying Sam Y Bryson former mayor in gun battle on city streets Thursday afternoon defense counsel indicated insanity plea likely. Son Mitriy Brooks 12 held as accomplice bond set at 3000 but in cell with father. For sale Parker-Jeffries Co.
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