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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
4
Washington January 8 The $88 million rivers and harbors authorization bill will be voted in the House next week under a program agreed by Republican leaders. The measure faced debate at a conference with supporters urging approval.
Chicago grain and produce market quotes show wheat, corn, oats, and rye with minor percentage changes for May July September contracts. Savannah turpentine market reports quiet trade while resin remains firm on January 8.
The steering committee reduced the rivers and harbors appropriation from 52 million to 39 million while keeping key projects intact. Rep Longworth tied support to blocking further raises and to coalition with supporters. The plan preserves funds for Houston Galveston canal and inner harbor work, with other cuts announced.
The January 8 report from Jan Herlin records Germany's reply to allied ambassadors regarding Cologne zone evacuation. Berlin calls the accusations vague, demands a bill of particulars, defends disarmament, and asserts Versailles was one sided while acknowledging possible mutual understanding.
Paris January 8 Anglo American concessions at the first day of the allied finance ministers conference near Paris. The United States gains longer payment time for occupation costs and a share in the Dawes plan while Britain accepts the revised terms. Belgian priority remains a sticking point though both sides expect a solution. The Leviathan ships issue is left in abeyance with possible credit against Germany claims.
The trial of Gaston B. Means Thomas B. Felder and Elmer W. Jarnecke on conspiracy to obstruct justice was adjourned to Monday after Means’ counsel requested more time. Means, penniless and ill, appeared with government agents and was appointed Abraham I. Menin as his attorney with a $10,000 bond staying in force.
Debate centers on Underwood plan to displace the agriculture committee bill. Senator Jones proposes sending Muscle Shoals matter to a commission for study with members from War and Agriculture, plus a presidential appointee, to report by December 7 1925. Supporters say vote is toss up with no clear party split expected.
George Rosken, campaign manager for Republican Nathan Perlman, told District Attorney Banton he was hired to alter returns in Perlman’s district. He said the aim was to count out Democrat Wil Mam I Sirovich and re-elect Perlman in the Adth New York district.
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