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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1929
Page
1
A Chronicle of local opinions and notes from Thomasville including remarks on highways bonds, sugar tariffs, the hog market, peach prices, and political figures like Bankhead and Hoover. The column touches on taxes, juries, and regional concerns in Georgia and Florida.
A 70 year old woman and a 21 year old man confessed to murdering a roomer in the woman's home. The man died by the river, and investigators found an insurance policy of seven thousand with double indemnity. The pair plotted to claim fourteen thousand dollars from the policy. The report argues crime waves reflect a broader downfall of societal standards and warns of greed and vice fueling unlawful acts.
The resignation of Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt from the post of assistant attorney general in charge of prohibition enforcement draws debate over administration motives. President Coolidge commends her and hopes she may remain, noting her work was admirable and effective amid criticism of prohibition policy.
The piece argues for a million dollar drive to support school and college athletics, promoting mass participation through a Playground League. It emphasizes competition, teamwork, fair play, and the broad benefits of athletic activity beyond a select few. It also notes airport advocacy and a historical look at the Society of the Cincinnati.
The 1929 Thomasville forecast notes partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday fair. Observations at 8 am show 86 percent humidity and a high pressure system over Wisconsin bringing cool air to the north while the South sees high temperatures. Precipitation was confined to the Southern States with scattered showers in the Midwest. Fair, with little temperature change expected in the local area.
Washington Department of Commerce records show 151 motor vehicle makers produced 570,086 more passenger cars in the first four months of the year than in 1928. At this rate the 1929 output could reach about 5.5 million, up from 3,827,849 in 1928, with a parallel rise in motor truck production.
Washington Charles Evans Hughes Jr appointed solicitor general at age 40. His deputy is veteran William J. Hughes in the Justice Department for over four decades, though not related to the new appointee. The elder Hughes brings depth and jurisprudence to the office.
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.