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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
1
By The Associated Press Denver Colorado December 18 two additional Denver banks the Capitol Hill State Bank and the Metropolitan State Bank failed to open today. Two national banks and one state bank closed yesterday.
The first civil marriage in Turkey was held yesterday in Eski Shehr between a Turkish school mistress and a government official. They signed a contract for equal rights and will continue to work for a living until conditions improve.
Four children were burned to death in a Holden Massachusetts fire. Their mother, her father, a hired man and two other children escaped. The father had just left for Worcester when the blaze started.
Beirut dispatch reports two thousand French troops landed at Tripoli and move toward northern Syria to bolster operations against insurrectionists. The force arrives as part of an ongoing French military effort in the region.
Representative Tilson of Connecticut introduced a resolution in Washington urging a House committee investigation of crude rubber prices. He claimed U S industries pay about seven hundred million dollars more annually than warranted due to British colonial government manipulation.
Sofia reports that a Greek court martial executed two Bulgarian prisoners near Monastir. The Greek government is withholding the news from Bulgarian papers to curb renewed anti Greece agitation and tensions.
Philadelphia December 18. William W. Inglis of the coal operators assails Governor Pinchot's proposal to end the anthracite suspension and to add coal as a topic for a special legislature. He says the only practical effect would be to prolong the strike and worsen the distress of miners and losses in the industry.
Wisconsin senator Robert La Follette Jr attacks President Coolidge in a la Follette Magazine editorial over the anthracite coal dispute. Another La Follette piece condemns Wisconsin’s House delegation stance toward compromise with Speaker Longworth amid the coal strike.
Washington December 18. Counsel for Magnus Johnson former Farmer Labor Senator were informed they must produce specific charges from which an issue could be drawn or the investigation of the contest against Senator Schall Republican of Minnesota would stop. Johnson contests Schall's election.
A prohibition agent lived at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington for a month. He entertained women at dinners and bought Old Smuggler whiskey to pose as a real informant while collecting evidence against two hotel employees, Jules Venice and Ernardo Brazi, who were acquitted in Criminal Court.
London dispatch reports Mukden the Manchurian capital and Chang Tso Lin’s base declared occupied by Japanese troops. The occupation follows a request to safeguard Japanese nationals and foreign consuls as Chinese forces clash nearby.
The American Railway Express Company imposed a state wide embargo on all express shipments into Florida with the exception of foodstuffs and on all outbound shipments of citrus fruit and fish from points south of Jacksonville. The embargo, effective December 17, aims to ease congestion at Jacksonville terminals and will continue until further notice.
Rep LaGuardia urged Congress to reduce the court martial sentence of Colonel William Mitchell from five years to a maximum thirty day suspension for violation of the thirty ninth article of war. Frank Reid accused improper procedure and alleged a push to remove Mitchell. Mitchell said the fight for a stronger air service would continue despite the verdict.
Washington December 18 a verdict of guilty on all specifications and the general charge was returned against Col William Mitchell. The court sentenced him to five years suspension from rank command and duty with forfeiture of pay and allowances. The decision notes his World War II era military record likely mitigated the sentence. Secret ballots by two thirds found him guilty. the case now goes to the adjutant general and Secretary Davis for review before final approval. Mitchell remains under technical arrest in the meantime.
President Coolidge in Washington on December 18 told House rules chairman Snell he favored creating a commission to dispose of the Shoals plant without requiring congressional approval for any lease. Snell said the commission would have final authority, with only presidential lease approval needed.
In Washington on December 18 the House debated a proposed cut in the alcohol tax. Representative Rainey of Illinois warned the tax cut would advertise its value to bootleggers while Representative Crisp of Georgia argued the levy reduction would not stop law enforcement.
The defense wrapped up its arguments in federal court in Indianapolis as twenty three Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago individuals faced conspiracy charges in an alleged milk ing of the Jack Daniels distillery of St Louis during a Prohi era case.
Atlanta reporters left with no clear word as Governor Walker did not announce a decision on calling an extra session of the Georgia general assembly. Speculation runs high in statehouse circles though officials refuse to confirm any date. The capitol will close December 24 through 28 for Christmas holidays.
Pine Bluff Ark Dec 18 A Adams Sulphur Springs farmer who yesterday ran amuck beat his wife to death fatally wounded J D Helton and slightly wounded three others was found dead today in a woods near the Helton home A Adams formerly in the state asylum for the insane died after a shotgun discharge that tore away part of his head He had set fire to his wife’s clothing as officers arrived.
A fragment references the national defense and a dis graceful administration of aeronautics, outlining criticism of governance and policy handling without providing full context or details.
Six bank robbers seized the town marshall, telephone operator and railroad operator in Dows Iowa and cut telegraph lines to the outside. They wrecked the bank safe and escaped with cash and bonds worth eight thousand dollars. A shotgun found in the bank is the only clue beyond captive descriptions.
Constantinople reports consternation in Turkey over the League of Nations council decision to award Mosul to Iraq under British mandate. The Turkish cabinet held an extraordinary session as public opinion denounces what papers call the league’s servility and suggests the issue will become more complex.
The League of Nations council has invited the United States to take part officially in preliminary Geneva disarmament conference plans. The invitation states that all aspects of land sea and air armaments will be examined by the commission.
Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with probable rain in the extreme south portion. Temperatures rise gradually Saturday as moderate north and northeast winds persist.
Boston, Dec 18. Lieutenant Commander Lockwood told the naval board the City of Rome was at fault for the collision that sank submarine S-51 off Block Island on September 25. He said Captain Diehl’s account was not wholly true and the City of Rome bore sole responsibility.
Proponents of a World Court continued their push in the Senate with Senator Lenroot arguing for American adhesion. Lenroot rejected claims the court is a League of Nations creature, insisting it is American in origin and similar to plans long discussed by American statesmen at The Hague.
Horace Weems of the Hotel Southland in Macon told members of the Georgia Hotel Men's Association that U.S. hotel men lost fifty million dollars in 1925 by accepting bad checks. The remarks were made in a Georgia gathering dated December 18.
Two men robbed an Italian club in Memphis downtown early today, taking loot valued at fifteen hundred dollars. Thirty minutes later a man named Charles Eckelson of Bartlesville Oklahoma was captured after a running pistol confrontation with police and admitted involvement, detectives say.
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