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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
9
Ford Motor Company disclosed a new line of body types with open and enclosed designs. The changes include all steel bodies on lowered chassis, color for closed cars, larger fenders and brakes, redesigned seats, and longer radiators. Production starts about September 1 with no price increase.
Stanford University plans a self designed program for qualified juniors and seniors starting fall term. Students will map courses with professor guidance, face stiff exams, and receive periodic faculty review to ensure a more comprehensive and intensive course of study.
Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean earned its name from the 1722 rediscovery on Easter Monday by Dutch explorer Roggeveen. It is famed for its prehistoric colossal statues and rich archaeological heritage.
Atlanta August 25 A legislative note examines how many General Assembly members used three minutes to explain votes in past sessions and now offer longer public explanations. Local measures often pass in one chamber, but fail in the other due to delegation disagreements and cross chamber conflicts.
President Alvear issued a decree prohibiting private importation of armaments and munitions of war into Argentina without War Department permission. Imports allowed only through Buenos Aires port and limited to items for national defense or used by other nations for similar purposes.
Gov. Walker signed a bill creating a plenary commission to handle Western and Atlantic Railroad terminal property in Chattanooga. The body includes the Governor, Public Service Commission chair Paul Trammell, and six House members plus three Senate members. House appointees named by Speaker Neill include Fermer Barrett Judd P. Wilhoit Ed B. Dyke Bessie Kempton John M. Murrah and J. Q. Smith. Senate picks are reportedly W. M. Sapp Carl N. Guess and R. L. Moye.
In Santa Ana California Aug 26 robbers boarded Santa Fe train No 76 between San Diego and Santa Ana and shot and beat Elmer Campbell the express messenger in charge. The loot included mail and express valuables from a strong box and pouches. Campbell lies unconscious with head bruises and a likely fatal prognosis. Deputies suspect three to four assailants who fled after Oceanside stop, near San Juan Capistrano.
Lord Darling in the House of Lords proposes a proceeding bill to prevent publishing any indecent or medical details in divorce cases. Offenders face up to three months in prison or a fine up to 2500 dollars. Exemptions include law reports and technical publications for professionals.
Dr. L. L. Palmer, head of the College of Technology applied physics department, told the Manchester Society that in future wars ships could be sunk by wireless control. A dugout soldier could guide boats, release bombs, and return, with air observation enabling precise raids using wireless torpedoes and radio-directed targeting.
Tokyo reports eight human skeletons discovered beneath the corner stones of the Double Bridge at the Imperial Palace moat during 1923 earthquake repairs. Historians note the Japanese ritual of human pillars, buried alive for foundation strength and immortality, dating back centuries.
In Honolulu on August 5 Judge John R. Desha approved increasing Richard Parker Smart’s annual allowance from 12000 to 16500 dollars for the Hawaii ranch owner and millionaire ward. The court also authorized 2500 for a Hawaii vacation and 1800 for distribution among ranch staff during visits.
Postdam reports Eitel Friedrich, second son of ex Emperor William II, now lists himself as a farmer in the Potsdam city directory. He omits military and hereditary titles previously attached to his name, the designation prince treated as part of his name under post revolution German law.
A Japanese legend claims Emperor Nintoku ordered living humans buried beneath the Osika dyke to stop floods from the Yodo river. The story says the embankment then withstood all floods, ending drownings and damage for good.
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