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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
6
The audit to Governor Walker reports inefficiency and excess payments at the state highway department. It calls for a consolidated organization with an empowered executive, tighter coordination, and no personal car use unless travel is essential.
Paris reports the French council of ministers approved sending a debt funding commission to the United States this summer headed by Finance Minister Ste M Calliaux. Plan is tentative with cabinet to formalize soon. The mission aims to discuss settling American debt after September due to ongoing European creditor talks.
The Anonplated Pro Indianapolis July 1 5 continued support to the educational association to ensure passage of the proposed federal child labor amendment was defeated at the association's final session here today.
The New York Stock Exchange announces the failure of Dean Onativa and Company, a firm organized in 1932 with branch offices in Chicago and Washington, effective immediately.
Paris moves to start talks on debt with the United States. Caillaux cannot go to Washington so a prominent financier is sought to lead the mission, with Robert Messon a candidate and experts from the Ministry of Finance to assist. Britain’s memorandum will be considered separately.
The Alabama Power Company is the only bidder for the surplus power to be developed at Muscle Shoals during the forthcoming period of machinery tests.
Major General John Hines heads a War Department conference of all branches to review detailed plans for a nationwide muster test of the national defense machine. The meeting is described as a preliminary muster of the War Department itself as part of preparing the country for a complete state of defense against any enemy.
New York July 3 Senator Thomas J Walsh says Edward Doheny's statement on naval oil leases could implicate the Harding cabinet in the odious transaction. He notes Doheny claims the executive order transferring control of the oil reserve was discussed in cabinet meetings and questions whether Secretary Denny, Hughes, or Hoover recall such talks.
Swampscott Massachusetts July 3 Mrs Coolidge narrowly escaped a motorcycle while walking. She leaped aside to avoid being struck and was saved from injury.
Elated by Harry Wills heavy weight knockout of Charley Weinert, early today two groups of Black men beat whites, smashing windows and injuring several. Police arrived and halted the disturbances. attackers fled. John Gaffney and Michael Earl were knocked senseless amid the chaos. A second clash on Fifty Third Street followed with all participants escaping.
A wave of arson and other disturbances hit the Cape Breton strike zone last night in Sydney Nova Scotia. Three buildings burned, and police say depredations continue despite efforts to halt the violence.
Atlanta July 8 chairman John N Holder of the State Highway Department announced sweeping reforms at a board meeting. Proposals abolish maintenance and construction engineers and the secretary treasurer post held by H G Spahr. Seward M Smith would assume duties. lab expenses reduced from 2650 to 2000 monthly. Stanley S Bennett attended though Senate failed to confirm his appointment.
The dirigible Shenandoah arrived over Providence at 2 16 this afternoon on its trip to Bar Harbor. Reported to be headed in a northerly direction, the airship proceeded on its course despite some weather and navigation reports from Providence, Rhode Island.
The Associated Press reports two earthquake shocks felt in Santa Barbara today. The first was severe, loosening bricks and widening wall cracks. A second stronger shock at 10 46 a m shook the city, lasting six seconds and causing noticeable but limited damage.
Tremors were felt in Los Angeles Pasadena and Santa Barbara as relief and recovery efforts intensified. Marine patrols aided security and commerce resumed in Santa Barbara where engineers estimate losses at 10 million dollars. A Burlington Iowa widow’s jewelry valued at 30 thousand dollars was recovered from a collapsed Arlington Hotel site.
In Allenhurst Georgia on July 3 a fight on Main Street led to A A Martin aged 45, a Dunlevie Lumber millwright, being shot beneath the heart by W A Riverbark, his confessed killer. Riverbark is jailed awaiting the September Superior Court term. Deputy EB Williams and Dr B F Gibson aided the wounded man, who died soon after.
Counsel for the Scopes defense announced a temporary federal injunction against enforcing Tennessee’s anti evolution law. Dr John R Neal will file two complaints in federal court to restrain the state from proceeding with the Dayton trial. Clarence Darrow confirmed the move and said one complaint represents Scopes, the other a yet unnamed property holder. The step aims to expedite constitutionality questions for the law. Walter White invited evangelist Billy Sunday to aid in the prosecution, per Dayton school authorities, per newspaper reports.
Swampscott Mass July 3 The President finds rest at his summer White House with no callers and brief grounds strolls He plans a July 4 parade review then a Cambridge speech marking Washingtons 150th army command anniversary and a parade at the speaker stand before addressing festivities.
Clarence Darrow arrived in Chicago from New York and warned that Tennessee is not alone as states enforce the law. He said if the federal judge approves the petition the evolution case would lose its appellate drama. The case hinges on legality and witnesses at the stand.
The Atlanta Constitution reports a constitutional amendment will be introduced in both houses proposing twelve trunk line highways totaling 2 500 miles through 120 Georgia counties at 84 million dollars. The state and federal government would cover all but 21 million. The plan emerged after yesterday’s conference with Harvey Granger of Savannah and lawmakers.
Reports on the father’s condition from Ply mouth Vermont circulate as Mrs. Coolidge and the son plan a Mayflower cruise and possibly stay at sea overnight. The yacht is anchored at Marblehead.
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