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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
6
The body of Frank Wallace Meyers, 10, son of Kansas City actors, was found in a Brush millpond after an all night search. The boy’s head was wrapped in a flour sack and hands bound. authorities suspect foul play. Harry Markley, 19, of Fort Mor Ea. Cole, jailed in connection with the death.
London's Daily Post reports a sensational claim that part of Marquis Curzon's will was suppressed to protect reputations of political colleagues. The paper cites a "literary testament" with animated versions targeting a former premier, whose name is not disclosed. Public gratitude remains for Curzon's national bequests.
Hudson New Hampshire July 24 investigators found no motive for the murder of Miss H Georgiana Gilles 77 and her 80 year old sister Tel en in a house they occupied alone neighbors found their bodies crushed skulls with a blunt instrument no weapon trace found in the house authorities puzzled by the lack of motive in the crime
The Middlesex county tax case spans decades with Griffin Meeker asserting his son Jonathan Meeker, jailed for failure to pay ten dollars weekly taxes, will be released as the nightly duty of the county to support him ends. The Associated New Brunswick report notes lawyers judges and connected counsel long involved in the litigation.
James H. Maurer president of the Pennsylvania federation of labor pledged 500000 members to back anthracite miners in the negotiations with mines. He formalized the promise at a morning conference with the miners subcommittee during joint scale discussions.
J. C. Austin was arrested in Beaufort County on a warrant charging arson. Sheriff J. Ba aff detained him at the Beaufort jail after attorneys sought bond. The affidavit alleges Austin set fire to a two story frame building around May 26 in Beaufort County.
Russell Scott, a former Canadian financier twice reprieved for the murder of a Chicago drug clerk, dodged execution again as Circuit Judge Joseph B. David granted a stay pending a sanity hearing. A clemency denial last night preceded the latest stay, with a September or August hearing tentatively set.
Honolulu reports two courts of inquiry into three army air crashes on Oahu that killed Lieutenants Morse and Wyatt and injured four others including Staff Sergeant Moullen. The incidents occurred within three hours as planes from the Army and Navy nearly collided over Ford Island and nearby airspace.
The Thomas County Tobacco Warehouse in Thomasville Ga announces a 1000 prize fund for Georgia and Florida tobacco growers. Weekly cash prizes go to top pounds sold and highest price piles, plus a season long top pounds and average price award. All growers may enter. officials cannot.
Senator Hutcheson introduced a resolution for a five member senate committee to probe waste and mismanagement alleged in the Georgia Highway Department per a state auditor’s report. The move aims for Senate recommendations before tax reform debates. Judge Mitchall to donate portrait for Senate chamber.
Washington officials announced the present prohibition enforcement system will continue indefinitely. The planned August first reorganization is postponed due to unexpected difficulties in drafting details and selecting personnel, affecting Assistant Secretary Andrews and others directly involved.
Fair tonight in Georgia with rising chances of local thundershowers by Saturday. Weekend outlook remains warm with possible scattered activity across coastal and northern counties.
Washington officials convened red conferences at the Treasury to decide the legal status of Loren H. Wittner after he omitted the words So help me God in taking the oath as an Internal Revenue employee. A department solicitor ruling was requested on whether Wittner's tenure remained valid.
Aanta Georgia July 24 The House adopted a resolution by Speaker Neill to hold sessions each afternoon at three o'clock and on Saturdays to consider general bills and resolutions while Saturdays focus on local measures starting next Monday.
Senator J C Hutcheson announces a resolution to direct a Senate committee to investigate alleged illegal expenditures by the state highway department based on the state auditor's report. He aims for recommendations on vigorous prosecution and notes differing House actions on Governor-led prosecutions. Local people and tax reform ties cited.
A large crowd welcomed visiting American fleet sailors in Melbourne Australia when the theatre veranda collapsed during a parade injuring 113 people, some seriously. No fatalities or American sailors were reported, as spectators were plunged into a chaotic pile.
Edward D. Latta of Asheville leaves an estate valued at six to eight million dollars in a will filed for probate. Two million dollars is designated for religious and charitable causes, with about half to the Presbyterian church education fund to train ministers from the Asheville presbytery.
The body of Miss Peyton J. VanRensellaer, a member of an old New York family, was found in a morgue after she leaped from a physician's office off Fifth Avenue yesterday. She had been under treatment by Dr. G Reese Sattehlee and awaited her husband’s arrival from Newport, Rhode Island.
Washington July 24 A substantial gain for Senator Brookhart is shown by a senate recount as reported by The Associated Press. The recount confirms Brookhart leading by a clearer margin and solidifying his position in the race.
An anti lynching bill was introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives. It would remove any officer found negligent in riot or mob violence and allow the county sheriff to be sued for up to five thousand dollars per homicide. Provisions would involve investigations by the superior court judge with aid from the solicitor general and possible action by the attorney general. The measure also would allocate funds to victims heirs after legal costs.
Advices from Rockwood report the Bryson's Dip mine of Roane Coal and Iron Company was sealed after a gas explosion trapped ten men. Fire raged as rescuers abandoned efforts. two bodies were recovered, ending hope for survivors.
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