27 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1928
Page
1
A page column cites editorials and reader remarks on local issues and national politics. Items reference Athens grand opera, Barwick and Valdosta results, Hoke Smith, Up-shaw, Bull Moose, Ellen Terry, malaria in the area, Mears world tour, Sandino, Columbus twins, beach trips, Georgia Republicans, tax economy, and divorce statistics with pointed opinions.
Ernest Waller received life imprisonment for murder after a swift trial following a Jacksonville plot to rob a bank cash vault. Three co defendants were sentenced to hang, life, and two years in prison, with a parallel note on Governor candidates and highway commission politics.
The Middle District of the Federal Court of Georgia reports 1532 criminal cases in the past year with 1260 related to Volstead act violations. Prohibition cases account for 82 percent of criminal activity, yielding $31,000 in fines from 741 bootleggers, signaling a shift from county courts to federal prosecutions.
Ed Rivers has begun a speaking tour planning to visit nearly every county in the state as he campaigns for governor. The aggressive approach has drawn a response from the Governor who proposed a stump tour of his own. Rivers is a young, relatively unknown figure who gained attention for his filibuster record.
The article reflects on Ellen Terry's belief in the immortality of the soul. It quotes her farewell lines urging calm after death and notes this faith gave comfort to friends and kin as she neared end of a long, esteemed career.
Notice to all persons subject to road duty in Thomas County that the communion road tax of 4.00 per capita for 1928 is due and payable by September 1, 1928. After that date tax rises to 5.00 per capita and after October 1 to 10.00 or 10 days work on county roads. Pay the Overseer of your district who will receipt. County Clerk B. L. Heald.
J Tifton Moult rie Thomas ville and Bainbridge bus leaves Thomasville for Moult rie Tifton and intermediate points at 8 15 a m 11 00 p m 5 00 p m for Cairo Bainbridge end intermediate points at 9 15 a m and 6 45 p m effective May 10.
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