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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
5
Dorothy Ellingson sixteen confessed to killing her mother Mrs Anna Ellingson. After twelve hours of questioning she remained unbowed and cheerful, dancing with friends after the murder during a flare of anger. Family quarrels over the daughter's clandestine life led to the fatal shooting.
New York reports Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, retires from boxing in a signed statement. He cites his mother’s wishes and her health as the decisive factor, saying he acted solely to obey her plea to quit the ring.
Berlin January 16 The Reichstag presentation of the new cabinet led by Doctor Hans Luther as chancellor and the government's policy declaration was postponed to Monday afternoon due to Luther's difficulty in securing ministers for the finance and justice portfolios.
Berlin January 16 editors doubt a hopeful start for the new Luther ministry as Reichstag circles say it is controlled by Clerical and Democratic groups while Socialists vow unwavering opposition and threat.
Waycross Georgia January 16 L C Braddock age 26 a switchman for the Atlantic Coast Line railroad died this morning from injuries suffered last night while switching cars in the yards here the accident occurred in Waycross yards.
The Republican Senate minority committee endorses Denby regarding naval oil leases while concurring with the majority on criticizing Albert B. Fall. They present their findings before next week’s debate on the committee report.
William D. Shepherd, questioned in the McClintock death probe, has been elected vice president of the St. Pauls Lutheran church congregation in Evanston. The Evanston suburb notice ties him to the two million dollar inheritance from William Nelson McClintock, the ward who died.
Hartford Conn Jan 16 Lonnie Hall known here as Frank Webster 30 a negro was arrested on a murder warrant alleged to have been committed eighteen months ago at Shellman Randolph County Georgia in a dance hall where a woman was shot. He denied the shooting.
A business expresses gratitude for customer support and promises to maintain high grade goods and courteous service. The note emphasizes past performance as a pledge of future satisfaction and pledges ongoing patronage.
Inman Drug Co at Ingram's Stand reports phone numbers 600 and 601 along with 105 and 106, indicating active lines tied to the Mash-Milton Stand. The alert notes multiple contact numbers for customer inquiries.
The Census Bureau reports U S public debt including federal and subdivision obligations rose nearly sevenfold from 1912 to 1922. By November 1922 total reached 30,845,626,000 with the largest jump in federal debt due to war spending. State and municipal obligations also climbed substantially.
Mitchell Field New York January 16 plans to radio cast the progress of the total eclipse on January 24 and describe its appearance above the clouds. Four planes will be used for recording and photographing the phenomena.
The Kentucky Diamond mine number one near Providence saw the death toll rise to two with Gioch Gardiner recovered and Henry Murphy found last night. Four others believed trapped in the pit are presumed dead.
Three people died in a Rochester, New York, motor accident today and eleven were injured in a separate crash. The incidents occurred on January 18, according to the Associated Press.
In Washington on January 16 editors opened their annual meeting with reports and addresses by government officials. Grove Patterson of the Toledo Blade urged a rigid ethical code to guide editors in handling questions involving private individuals.
Euston Pennsylvania January 16 Oliver McCready a trusted prisoner who escaped from the county jail became intoxicated in New Jersey hired a taxicab and had himself driven back to the prison authorities reported.
Washington marks five years since federal prohibition enforcement began. Commissioner Haynes, in an anniversary statement, said the accomplishments warrant a fair degree of satisfaction considering all factors.
Washington spectators mark the fifth anniversary of national prohibition with mixed forecasts from Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League and W H Slayton of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment. Wheeler hailed a dawn of freedom and prosperity, while Slayton warned five years of experience offer little cause for celebration.
The forecast says probably rain tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight in the southeast portions, colder Saturday.
Harry M. Snodgrass the radio entertainer known as the King of the Ivories was released from a Missouri prison with $2,587 donated by radio fans. At ten the gates opened and he left with his wife, their year old son, and Don Witten for St. Louis after serving half his robbery sentence.
The Senate continued debate on ratifying the twenty year old treaty recognizing Cuban sovereignty over the Isle of Pines. The measure, pending since its file in the foreign relations committee, is under an agreement calling for final action at this session.
Statesville police say Henry Story Ht Strickland and TY Bryant under arrest are believed to have escaped from Bainbridge Georgia prison. The Associated Press report notes the three men were in custody in Statesville North Carolina on January 16.
Washington January 16. A transfer of Secretary Hoover from the Commerce Department to the Agriculture Department has been urged upon President Coolidge, but a cabinet change now seems unlikely.
The Great Lakes Harbor Association adopted a resolution urging the Secretary of War to press Chicago to install a modern sewage disposal system in the Chicago district. The move was announced from Cleveland on January 16.
Washington D C Jan 16 The Georgia death rate in 1923 was 1127 per hundred thousand, up 87 from 1922. Increases stem from influenza measles pneumonia heart disease nephritis cancer whooping cough diarrhea and enteritis. Decreases occurred in diphtheria typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever with a slight rise in auto accident deaths.
A Paris observer notes a decline in bobbed hair bright complexions bard hats and barbaric jewelry among the feminine smart set while cigarettes and slander see reduced indulgence at Parisian social functions.
Report from Columbus Georgia says Gervis Bloodsworth and Willie Jones two youth slayers from Taylor County await transfer to Butler for resentencing. No transport arrangements had been set by noon today but a plan was expected later.
The S-18 submarine remains aground on the outer bar of Orleans harbor after running aground in fog. Two tugs pulled on the hawser for three hours at flood tide but could not move the vessel.
Washington January 16 Senator George of Georgia plans to push aerial mail service to the Southeast. The post offices committee reviews a large post office appropriation for air mail extension and would start with a New York to Florida route. The bill includes 376000 for aviation development, safety inspection, crew rules, and maintenance of girthouse airfields.
Senate votes today to grant administration bill increases in postal salaries and rates the right of way next Thursday. The move clears the way for swift action as the proposal heads to debate and potential passage.
Washington January 16 a bureau of civil aeronautics will be created in the department of commerce under a bill reported today by the House commerce committee.
Wini fred Westover Hart testified in Los Angeles on January 16 in her suit to break the separation agreement with film star William S. Hart, revealing the domestic troubles and the inside story of their marriage.
Census Bureau reports December 1924 cotton use at 632 047 bales of lint and 46 182 bales of linters. This compares with 492 233 bales lint and 50 960 bales linters in November and 463 789 bales lint and 41 199 bales linters a year earlier.
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