This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1925
Page
5
The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively values the Southern Railway system at 251 538 900 dollars, a sum far below the railroad company's own valuation, announced in Washington on July 10 by AP.
Chicago markets show Wheat and Corn moves with July oats and rye mixed. Wheat weak while corn rises, with rye and oats showing varied prices. nearby contracts cited alongside December and September figures. Other markets note firm turpentine in Savannah and steady New York cotton through July 10.
Maj. Gen. Harry C. Hale retires from active duty at 64 after forty two years of service. He led the Sixth Corps area and will be succeeded by Brig. Gen. Wilam S. Gravves. Hale’s career spanned Sioux campaigns in 1890 91 and actions in the Philippines and World War I.
Southeast Georgia Highway Association meeting in Glenville urges the state highway commission to negotiate purchase of Lane bridge and convert it to a free toll bridge. Speakers include Congressman Charles Edwards and George L Williams, with support from local officials and bridge owners.
New Orleans cotton prices for July and October contracts shown with nearby and distant months. July traded around 23.29, October 23.12 to 23.17, December 23.29 to 23.82, January 23.30, March 23.50.
A Georgia bill introduced by Rep. Wimberly of Tombs seeks to raise the public highway speed limit from 30 to 45 miles per hour. The measure adds a safeguard that drivers must not exceed 45 mph with due regard for road conditions and public safety.
A Georgia bill drafted by Representative Rampley of Habersham County proposes altering how prohibition officers intercept rum runners and bootleggers on public highways. The measure aims to modify enforcement approaches within the state.
Washington July 10 the federal trade commission has dismissed ten complaints in connection with charges of price fixing in the tobacco industry naming the American Tobacco Company and various joining organizations.
Miss Nannie Lou Golding returns home after hospital training in Alabama. Grover Johnson family and Mrs. Barnes visited Jacksonville Florida last week. Davis and Newsome couples attended Quitman celebration Saturday. Baby of Milton Barnett gravely ill. Mrs. Cladys Cochran on way to join husband in Chicago. Nannia and Lucile Johnson of Moultrie visited Thelma Joiner. Dr. McIntosh made a house call to Milton Branlett last Monday. Melrose Clark returned home from Barwick. Lassie Webb and Jacksonville visitors stay with Mrs. Barnes. Luther White of near Coolidge attended Patten Sunday School.
Atlanta July 10 Representative Howard of Long 18 plans early committee action on a bill to amend the Penal Code of 1910 governing the firing of woods. The measure would allow fires only from January 15 to March 15 each year and seeks other related provisions. The bill has been referred to the conservation committee where Howard serves as vice-chairman.
The article notes a measure affecting officers requiring a metal four inch lapel star by day and a luminous covered star by night to help wayfarers identify officers at distances up to 150 feet. It references Lee Be Kelly and mentions insurance firms and old established companies.
The Dayton courtroom opened with the Scopes trial as proceedings began amid heightened interest. The day featured testimony and arguments on the legality of teaching human evolution in schools, drawing national attention to Dayton.
Dayton faces arraignment of John T Scopes on violation of Tennessee law banning evolution teaching. Daylong proceedings expected with Darrow Malone Hays joining defense, Bryan Jr up for prosecution, and Dr W M Goldsmith testifying on evolution. Special grand jury reassembled as case moves toward likely indictment reconsideration.
Miners push for no promises yet while emphasizing arbitration under existing board of conciliation. Discussion centers on the checkoff, already used for monthly expenses charged to employers, and operators’ strong opposition. The scale sub-committee may focus on this demand in upcoming talks.
The June federal grand jury indicted 48 individuals and five companies in Philadelphia for the illegal diversion of half a million gallons of alcohol. The case centers on withdrawal permits and related schemes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.