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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
6
In Atlanta the five cent cigar resurges in talk though the one cent pickle fails to stage a comeback. Delicatessen dealers report cucumber sour pickles now priced higher and offered as a specialty for certain patrons while other pickles stay popular for picnic lunches. The pickle packers were noted.
Turpentine firm at 90c in Savannah. St Louis grain reports show July wheat at 1.48 with July corn at 1.03 and futures at 1.47 to 1.46. New York markets note firm stocks, mixed bonds, cotton steady, sugar easy, coffee up. Chicago reports higher wheat, firm corn, lower cattle, weak hogs. New York cotton spot middling 24.65.
In a Dayton trial update, William Jennings Bryan frames the evolution versus Christianity clash as a duel to the death, warning that an evolution win would erode revealed religion and the Bible. He argues for the people’s right to govern schools and praises Tennesseeans while meeting with Scopes. Dr Avery E Lambert, Alabama anatomy professor, says he will testify for Darrow and supports both Bible and evolution.
New York reports Dave Shade signed to fight any of Mickey Walker Harry Greb or Paul Berlenbach in a September decision bout at the Polo Grounds. If no agreement with Walker is reached, Shade could meet Greb or Berlenbach. Leo Flynn would consent to a Shade Slattery rematch if no foe is secured.
The report lists daily bid ranges for several months with near term values from July to March. Prices shown include July at 23.60 to 23.62 and Oct at 23.45 to 23.50, with Dec quoted around 23.63 to 28.68 and Jan at 23.70 and March at 23.90.
Geneva July 8 A German government representative signed the convention to limit traffic in arms, following the recent arms conference in Geneva. Germany had also signed a protocol against the use of poison gas in warfare.
In Atlanta farmers press for a return of the four for one agreement and announce a 25 percent rise in cucumber acreage promising sufficient lower pickle crop. The move aims to stabilize supply and influence prices.
In New Orleans on July 8 a jeweler Benjamin Halpern faced a disturbance charge in front of Judge Emile Leonard. Halpern presented the judge with a silver loving cup to honor his reselection, claiming the charge was a frame up. The judge thanked the donors and dismissed the case.
Washington on July 8 faced a severe heat wave with two deaths and eight prostrations reported. Official readings reached 97 degrees, while thermometers on Pennsylvania Avenue showed 105 degrees at 4 p.m. Clerks in hot upper floors were dismissed early, and several government departments ended work earlier as relief was forecast for today by the weather bureau.
New York saw a dramatic four hour rise of twelve degrees bringing yesterday's afternoon high to 90 degrees. Four people collapsed in the city and one death was reported in Hoboken as heat tortured residents.
Severe thunderstorms across Eastern Massachusetts caused one death and multiple injuries. Medford reported a motorcyclist killed by lightning while Boston suburbs faced major damage with fires, downed wires, and washed out streets and sidewalks amid heat relief. Thousands of dollars in property damage were noted.
Officials note a link between the French ratification and protests in Pekin, Shanghai, Canton, and other cities over reestablishing equal opportunity between China and western powers. The nine power treaty sets China policy while the customs tariff convention seeks a conference to revise duties and empower Pekin with a 5 percent ad valorem and 2 1/2 percent increase. Washington hopes a stronger central government will curb militarists and protect foreigners. Some officials expect a preliminary extra territoriality conference before the customs meeting. Kellogg has wired MacMurray and is in touch with European counterparts on the issue.
The speaker asserts extending extraterritorial rights to Japan Turkey Palestine and the Balkans while urging similar treatment for China. He argues for equal consideration across regions and stresses a consistent policy approach.
Atlanta safety advocates cite two deadly crossing accidents over the weekend in Illinois and Ohio as proof of the danger at grade crossings. They warn motorists to stop look and listen before crossing and urge heightened safety measures.
The crude protein level in wheat has become a key factor in valuing certain wheat classes. Premiums of several cents per bushel have been paid for each additional percent of crude protein, reflecting the market's emphasis on protein content.
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