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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1925
Page
4
George B. Genac filed suit for 50000 in Tampa alleging injuries after a monkey owned by carnival owners David and Dolly Wise bit him while he worked as a general handyman. He describes pain and emotional distress from the incident and seeks damages.
Gen. Pershing is scheduled to depart Arica for the United States amid warning that his trip carries no diplomatic significance. Officials say his dental pain and rising blood pressure prompted the move, not a withdrawal from the Tacna Arica arbitration. The plebiscitary commission continues, with Chile and Peru to file briefs, and Pershing expected home around February 1 if sailing January 18 as planned.
Emeline Dade, born a slave in Virginia, lived to about 127 and died in Washington after a life spanning slavery and events up to the Harper's Ferry era. Her longevity is linked to stories she told of a fire that began in the eighteenth century and persisted for a quarter century, with family members noted nearby.
A provocative spotlight falls on a quirky legal clash as unusual animal case headlines stir public curiosity. Local observers weigh the implications and the courtroom atmosphere grows tense as supporters and skeptics spar over the incident.
A string of short mentions lists visitors and locals in town including Mr. D. D. Smith VaHosta on business, Mr. T. W. Morrison Waycross yesterday, J. D. Wilson Montgomery for the day, J. D. Baxley Plumbing ad, W. R. Tucker Atlanta on business, Thomas J. Nasworthy Meridian for the day, Victor Vietravas shop with styles and prices, Cocroft Music Co. promotions, Mrs. James R. Hooper Jr. Boston in town briefly, B D. F. McHensie Dothan in AVL yesterday, new pianos 3100 and up, Copcroft Music Co. and A. D. Howe Lake Worth visitors, Lillie Minkoff Pelham leaving for Charleston S. C. to study music, and George S. Jones and Miss Elizabeth Jones Macon visitors, electrical work phone 614 W. Roy Truitt.
Paris reports French aviator Danque established a world record for 100 kilometers in a hydro airplane. He averaged 173.595 miles per hour despite a gale of about 50 miles per hour.
A large fire in Shreveport destroyed the Armour & Company plant early today with losses estimated at no less than $100000. Two firefighters were injured while battling the blaze. A previous fire at the same plant two weeks earlier caused about $50000 in damages.
Ordinary Wm. M. Jones receives a list of all liables for special tax and those engaged in listed businesses must register by January 1. Each registration costs 1 dollar and subsequent occupation tax applies. A 20 percent penalty may be added for late payment. nonpayment or nonregistration is a misdemeanor. The list names auctioneers advertisers billers auto dealers garages hotels cafes undertakers and many other trades. The only change is Insurance agents now pay to the Insurance Commission instead of the county tax collector.
In Plymouth Vermont Col John JC Coolidge, father of the President, is said to be comfortable after sitting up in a wheeled chair for a half hour. Doctors report loss of leg use from faulty blood circulation causing a form of paralysis not linked to prior heart blocks. No immediate danger to other parts of the body, though he remains discouraged by his condition.
Southern Bell Telephone Company outlines a 1926 Georgia construction program totaling 2,628,000 for additions and replacements. The plan projects 6,000 new stations, surpassing 1925 by 1,200, reaching over 123,600 Bell phones by January 1, 1927, with major spend on central office gear and long distance circuits. Albany, Americus, Athens, Atlanta, and other cities expect sizable projects.
Marion Ohio December 30 editorial writer George S Van Fleet says letters from President Harding are missing from the files. Van Fleet claims he knows their contents but will only publish the editorial that reveals the disappearance. Mrs Harding reportedly sent five boxes to Marion and burned or turned over others, with most letters described as from cranks or personal friends.
The text lists monetary amounts for several cities including Columbus 28200, Savannah 68900, Waycross 54400, Valdosta 48500, Gusta 81000, Thomasville 17500, Marietta 12000, and fle 29500, with total figures implying regional financial allocations.
A study reports sea water contains at least eighty different chemicals. Researchers identified diverse substances including minerals and organic compounds, indicating complex composition and potential implications for marine chemistry and environmental monitoring.
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