16 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1928
Page
1
A miscellany of local musings touches politics and crime, Florida roads, and evolving U S policy. Notables include notes on Labor and the Volstead Act, Florida development, and a spelling bee fascination.
The piece argues Ford’s true net worth is likely known to him while noting the nation’s fascination with possible future billionaires. It contends mortality and inheritance taxes may dissipate fortunes after Ford or heirs, praising Ford’s usefulness and Andrew Melton’s government value over charity. It also discusses eradicating grade crossings in Thomanville.
The piece discusses Georgia political forecasters sensing efforts to send a delegation to Houston in June to back Senator George for the presidential nomination. It warns against manipulating George’s name for vice presidential leverage on the Smith ticket, noting risks to his future prospects and potential backlash at home and abroad.
Washington DC January 16 new schedules of rates on classified freight and less than car load shipments covering the southeastern United States are now in effect. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered twelve classified ratings based on commodity value. Florida shipments may carry differentials due to higher operating costs. The measures stem from a 1923 ICC investigation and 1925 hearings amended by shipper and carrier evidence.
Seven persons drowned near Norco after the City of Pittsburgh towboat collided with a ferry motorboat in dense fog. The dead include Arthur St De 19 Anatol Nicholas 45 and Arvin Landeche 23. Only two ferry passengers survived Clifford Boundreau and Albert St De. Authorities promised an investigation and rewards were offered for recovered bodies.
A ceremonial harbor scene greeted the U S president with yachts and official launches display flags and signaling. Movements along the waterfront reflected formal reception as the battleship presence loomed nearby.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge arrived in Havana aboard the Texas with a high Cuban delegation including President Machado. A grand parade along Avenida de las Misiones ended at the palace where crowds cheered from balconies as the two leaders waved. Diplomatic receptions and a state dinner followed amid heavy newspaper and camera coverage and official hospitality into the evening.
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