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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1927
Page
5
In Newnan Georgia on June 3 a Central or Georgia passenger train struck an automobile at McCollum. Mrs Henry Gable of Harlson was killed and her sister Miss Lillie Thompson suffered a broken leg. A second sister was rendered unconscious.
Captain Thomas L. Meares longtime Wilmington city clerk treasurer and Knights of Pythias supreme exchequer master died suddenly at Wrightsville Beach He was a Confederate veteran and over 86 years old.
Governor Bibb Graves of Alabama and highway chief Col Woolsey Finnell with their wives arrived in Columbus Georgia for a brief stop then continued to Americus and other South Georgia cities on an inspection tour of highways. They were met by state highway engineer W R Neel.
Two Atlantic Coast Line freight trains crashed head on on a high fill near Hurricane Creek eleven miles north of Waycross Georgia early today. Fireman Calvin Kimball was seriously injured when he jumped from his engine and fell into a fence post. other crew members were only slightly hurt.
New York cotton prices eased as traders nervously awaited Texas crop progress. Oct futures fell from 17.20 to around 17.03 with midday around 17.07, while Jan softened to about 17.37. futures closed 17 to 20 points lower. The stock market sank earlier but recovered, with total volume near 2.6 million shares and broad weakness across major names.
Chicago reports are mixed with Irish cobblers prices and stock conditions across Ala Texas Louisiana Georgia South Carolina Minnesota Wisconsin and Canada. Prices range from 3.50 to 6.75 per unit with varying grades and demand noted.
New York sugar markets show raw sugar falling one sixteenth of a cent to 4.77 per pound for Cuban duty paid. Refined prices steady, with fine granulated quoted from 6.10 to 6.20 per pound.
Butter prices declined with creamery extras at 41, standards 40 and extra firsts 39 to 40. Firsts 37 to 38 and seconds 35 86. Eggs stayed steady.
Hogs sale total 28 000 with mixed demand. heavy weights 96 000 head, price ranges 8 7 to 9 10 dollars per cwt. Cattle yard: 3 000 head with fed steers up to 15 cents, vealers up 46 cents, stockers and feeders weak. heavy steers around 13 25 and yearlings near 16 68.
Chicago grain prices fell early as traders shrugged off mixed signals. Wheat led losses with declines of up to 1¾ cents, corn softened ¼ to ½ cent, oats and rye followed, while provisions edged lower amid broad selling pressure.
Moultrie hog market today lists No. 1 packer hogs and No. 3 or better types with changes updated daily by Swift and Company in Moultrie Georgia. The corrected daily report reflects current prices and stock classifications for buyers and sellers.
Chicago poultry prices list alive essays for various birds with figures for broilers turkeys ducks geese and roosters. New York cottonseed oil closes firm with listed prime summer and crude prices and monthly futures for January June August September October November December.
New York poultry prices for June 3 show live and creased poultry with varied freight and express rates. Cheese steady. Chicago cash grain lists wheat corn oats and barley values. markets at a glance show weak New York stocks and irregular bonds with easy foreign exchanges. Hogs strong in the East St Louis cash section. Government bonds quoted in dollars and lies.
The Thalian Dramatic Club of the University of Georgia announces the cast for White Collars by Edith Hills to be staged during commencement week. Cast includes Miss Callie McWhirter Athena Miss Mary Glover Americus Mrs Ruby Dieberhart Gainesville Miss Frances Holden Athens Frank Me Mullan Atlanta John McKenzie Montezuma Ennis Parker Waycross Jane Hayes Montezuma Lathrop Mitchell Thomasville.
The executive counsel of the Georgia Bankers Association met in Atlanta and elected Joseph Calhoun of Carterville as chairman. Lee Hudson of Camilla heads the agricultural committee, Thomas Miller of Atlanta chairs the educational committee, and Eugene Black of Atlanta leads the legislative committee. A $1,000 donation was made to the scholarship fund of the State College of Agriculture at Athens.
Washington June 3 Al Oftedale chief prohibition investigator and Pacific coast coordinator was named deputy prohibition commissioner in charge of enforcement. Oner WR appointed special commissioner to place the bureau on a civil service basis. Mr Oftedale continues in effect immediately.
Nairobi reports plans by Lord Rothschild and the Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the British Empire to train African elephants for productive labor. The effort aims to protect elephants from hunting and boost development by teaching natives and workers to use elephants like other work animals, avoiding religious practices.
Georgia Secretary of State McLendon orders 60 000 drinking cups for the 60 day session to be held in late June. The shipment includes ink bottles pens inkheads envelopes and other stationery for the Georgia General Assembly along with desk labels bill covers roll calls and records.
A fragmented description notes Janet and an AOL trapper atop the Wisconsin Capitol dome as the sunset scenes unfold above Madison. The text evokes the dome’s height and the nighttime approach as the scene shifts upward along the tall structure.
Government officials report flood waters killed Texas fever ticks across the Mississippi delta. Elevated pastures and a coordinated dipping program are helping eradicate the pest, saving flood refugees thousands and boosting cattle quality. The tick problem has cost the South tens of millions annually, with significant economic impact on prices and milk output.
An elderly negotiator at eighty continues to guide a column with calm efficiency despite a hint of fatigue. The scene focuses on his steady demeanor and the quiet persistence of experience.
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