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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
1
A column of varied notes cites England’s flapper vote, Lloyd George, MacDonald, and Baldwin, plus U.S. topics like Al Capone, Sister newspapers, and local road concerns. It notes Father’s Day, the Monticello road, and a resignation from a local chairman as part of broader commentary.
The Hearst prize verdict and Judge Franklin Hoyt of New York spark interest in Thomasville. Hoyt supports modifying prohibition by allowing states to permit fermented beverages while federal law restricts distilled spirits, arguing for constitutional amendment repeal or reinterpretation as needed. The piece weighs legal avenues, enforcement issues, and political feasibility, noting tax considerations and broader public policy.
The article notes the Lindys did not visit Sapelo though it would have been safe and enjoyable. It argues for honoring traffic obeyers with monuments and warns of inevitable accidents. It cites Raskob urging guarantors to cover a Democratic deficit, adding a $150,000 personal contribution.
In Harrison New Jersey a double shooting left Helen Olyta 25 near death in a hospital and Catholic priest Rev Paul Niezmvinis 30 dead in a home. Police say the priest appeared to have suddenly gone insane after being found with a pistol in his hand.
Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester, third son of King George, is resting comfortably after a polo pony accident yesterday in Vancouver. He suffered a fractured collar bone and remains hospitalized for treatment and observation.
During a polo match at Brig house Polo Park the prince and his mount fell. Medical aid was given at the field and at his suite by two physicians. He had recently returned from a visit to Japan.
An old advertisement promises relief from gas in the stomach and bowels using Bastashe Esc ane ee. It claims elimination of pressure and associated discomfort, with improved breathing and circulation, and urges purchase at THOMAS DRUG STORE in a yellow-packaged tablet priced at $1.
A 29 year old royal figure presented the order of the garter to Emperor Hirohito. He sailed from England in March and was received by King Fuad of Egypt in April.
A large fire swept the old Thalia Theater on the Bowery in New York, destroying a noted landmark once central to the city’s night life. Fire crews battled the flames as the historic venue suffered extensive damage and local authorities investigated the cause.
A five story Bowery theater near Canal Street burned rapidly leaving firemen unable to control the blaze. The old Miner's Bowery theater and later Thalia Theater were part of the same historic venue where famous actors and actresses graced its stage.
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