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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
1
Paris reports an official invitation was sent to the Russian Soviet government through Premier Briand to participate in preparations for an international disarmament conference. The move comes as Briand chairs efforts under the League of Nations Council.
Representative Berger of Wisconsin introduced a resolution in the House asking for public hearings by the House committee to consider recognizing the Soviet government of Russia. The date is December 17 from Washington D C.
London reports indicate small chance of armed clash between Turkey and Great Britain over the Mosul mandate dispute. Negotiators now seek a friendly understanding as Prime Minister Baldwin notes Britain’s Irak mandate would expire before the proposed twenty five year term if the league’s decision is followed.
Constantinople December 17 The Turkish cabinet at Angora was called into session by President Mustapha Kemal Pasha after receiving the League of Nations decision on the Mosul dispute with Britain.
Fair and colder tonight with temperatures near freezing on the coast. Frost is likely along the coast. Friday looks fair with fresh northwest winds that will diminish.
Chicago women barred from the jury box by a State Supreme Court ruling will seek admission through lawmaking. Jane Addams leads the push with a call for legislators to admit women to juries as part of their civic duties.
A. R. Noble, collector of customs, says about a million dollars worth of liquor seized in the Gulf of Mexico is now stored in Mobile warehouses. New York leads other ports in value of stored seized liquors.
Washington Dec 17 The House refused to add a gift tax to the revenue bill. Rep Frear Republican of Wisconsin proposed continuation of the gift tax with rates equal to inheritance levies but the amendment was rejected without a record vote. Reductions in cigar levies in the bill were accepted.
Berlin officials report the reichstag will recess to January 12 as talks to form a new cabinet stall. Dr. Erich Koch told President Hindenburg he cannot form a cabinet before the holidays.
Orange Texas December 17 Standing beside the open grave of his brother C D Pevete who had been his lifelong companion he was stricken here yesterday and died The brothers were both seventy one years old
Senate session opens a three year wait as Senator Swanson urges American membership in the World Court. Borah leads irreconcilables while a milder reservationist bloc forms, arguing the court is essential for world peace despite opposition. Presidents Harding and others previously endorsed the court.
Indianapolis December 17 Big money and the thrill and excitement of the game were the magnets which drew George Remus of Cincinnati from the legal profession into the illicit liquor trade the former millionaire boot legger testified yesterday in the Jack Daniel conspiracy trial in federal court. Remus a government witness outlined the financing of the syndicate which controlled the Daniel stock at St Louis and the illegal withdrawal of 30 000 gallons for bootleggers distribution. The government rested its case against twenty six men and one woman alleged to have participated. Remus denied he had been offered immunity to reveal the conspiracy and said his relation to the Daugherty investigation did not influence his testimony.
Springfield December 17 Governor Len Small plans a rehearing after the Illinois Supreme Court ordered him to account for about 1 million dollars in interest alleged to be withheld while state treasurer. The decision ties to profits from fictitious Great Party Bank transactions with Verne Curtis and his father’s estate.
Prosecution urges dismissal of Colonel William Mitchell for air service disloyalty and conduct harming army discipline. Mitchell defends his public statements as truthful amid weeks of testimony and Weeks letter calling him unfit for high command. Arguments continue as court weighs whether evidence should aid a defense or mitigation.
Detroit officials headed by Governor Groesbeck and Mayor John W. Smith join scores of prominent businessmen who began as newsboys to sell newspapers on the streets this afternoon. Their effort supports a fund for needy children in Detroit.
Seattling Siki born a Mohammedan and raised as a slave in Senegal will be given a Christian burial tomorrow from a Negro funeral chapel in Harlem. The ceremony marks the posthumous honoring of a notable figure associated with Harlem society.
Harrisburg officials and nearly fifty mayors call for hard coal operators and employes to resume negotiations next Wednesday in Scranton or at another convenient time and place. They seek to pick up discussions where talks last August broke off and allow both sides to present their plans, under Gov. Pinchot’s urging.
Miami reports Deputy Sheriff C. J. Pratt, along with Sheriff Henry R. Chase and Deputy Earl Venna, was freed after prosecutors conceded no case for second degree murder was made. Pratt oversaw the Dade county jail during an attempted break when two men were killed.
Greenwood S C December 17 Early Stewart age 14 was dragged to death by a mule on his grandfather's farm near here yesterday. When the boy's foot caught in a chain of the harness the mule became frightened and dragged him over a mile. His grandmother Mrs J D Deaton found the body when the runaway mule arrived at the Deaton home.
New York December reports Lionel Atwill files for divorce against his wife Elsie Mackay accusing her of desertion and living with English actor Max Montesole. Montesole and Mrs Atwill reportedly departed Saturday for Liverpool.
Washington December 17. President Coolidge approved extensions in rural mail delivery to create four hundred thirty two new routes. He sent to Congress a supplement of one million six hundred thousand dollars to the post office budget.
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