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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1925
Page
4
Market notes from Chicago and St. Louis show wheat and corn prices with July and Sept contracts, plus rye, lard, ribs, and bellies. New York stocks bonds and cotton trends are summarized, alongside New Orleans and Chicago spot levels and monthly futures.
July 14 Chicago report on Russell T. Scott, former Canadian financier and author, sentenced to hang for the 1924 murder of Joseph Maurer. His lawyers, wife, and father seek clemency before the state board of pardons and paroles. Scott’s rise and fall include a $2 million fortune and a bridge venture between Detroit and Windsor.
Atlanta July 14 resolution seeks to exempt Mrs. W. H. Felton from a $1,500 Bank of Donaldsonville assessment. Judiciary committee reported unfavorably despite claims of hardship. Measures on appellate court reform and indeterminate sentence law also discussed with mixed outcomes.
The article notes Thomas County bonds sold today at a premium after discussions among bidders and commissioners. J. H. Hilsman led the auction plan while Mr. Evans suggested a potentially higher result from his company. The commissioners chose to proceed immediately rather than delay.
The Atlanta legislature introduces twenty six new bills as the House debates the Atlanta viaduct resolution. Six amendments were proposed but no progress made on amendments or resolution by noon. The Senate unanimously passes a bill to limit charitable bequests to one third of a deceased person’s estate. A separate Senate bill proposes increasing the attorney general’s salary by twelve hundred dollars annually, while Senator Knight vows to oppose raises for state officials until Confederate veteran pensions are increased.
Pancho Villa world flyweight champion dies at a San Francisco hospital after jaw surgery. Robison Humphrey bids withdrawn with checks returned. Evans of Hibernia Securities and Norris of the Trust Company of Georgia participated. Georgia firm now holds 400000 in bonds with 300000 still unsold. County treasury premiums push bond prices to high levels and imply strong demand.
Newark July 14 The twelve round light heavyweight title fight between Paul Berlenbach the champion and Young Marullo of New Orleans was stopped in the ninth round by referee Henry Lewis with no decision. Berlenbach left for his dressing room after injuring his right hand in the fourth round and the state boxing commission will review the bout before any payments. The 15000 in attendance booed as the contest ended with Berlenbach still holding the title.
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