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Newspaper

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1931

Page

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Pope Mussolini Note Sparks Catholic Action Crackdown

Rome reports arrests of Catholic Action leaders as Mussolini tightens grip. Vatican sources say Consanego and others taken into custody, with Lipari exile hinted. Mussolini urges mobilization of fascist groups to suppress anti fascist elements in Catholic areas.

Rome Catholic Action Society Atir Vatican Consanego Lipari Fascismo Sicily Mussolini Fascist Party Antiere Italy

Vatican and Italian Government Clash Over Concordat

Rome reports the Vatican and Italy clash as Pope Pius accuses the government of violating the concordat by dissolving Catholic lay groups. Corpus Christi processions were kept indoors amid concerns of anti Catholic rioters. Priests read the Pope’s speech approving Catholic action and pledging church backing for its leaders.

Vatican Rome Italy Pope Pius Holy See Catholic Action Organization

Tifton Woman Killed in Auto Accident

The body of Mrs. A. W. Foster, 22, killed in an auto crash at Petersburg Virginia, is expected home tonight for funeral tomorrow. She returned from Pennsylvania visit and is survived by her husband, her parents, and one sister Mrs. L. M. Potts of Moultrie Georgia.

Tifton A. W. Foster Petersburg

National Cotton Week Big Success in This State

Atlanta reports mark of progress as National Cotton Week winds through Georgia. Cason J Callaway and T M Forbes tout increased cotton goods sales in stores and 279 advertised items from beachwear to industrial fabrics. Seventy five stores entered in a $1000 contest while railroads extend cotton uses research. Georgia growers expect broad benefits.

Atlanta Cason J. Callaway LaGrange American Cotton Manufacturers Association Callaway T.M. Forbes Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia Institute Missouri Pacific Chicago,Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Forbes Georgia Cotton Belt J. E. Conwell Georgia Cotton Growers Cooperative Association

Reno Gambler Kills Man in Club Room

In Reno Nevada William Graham a leading gambling figure and boxing promoter shot and killed W H McCrecken at the Hay Market Club early today. McCracken fired twice striking the bar and an arm while Graham returned fire wounding McCrecken. The wounded man is reported living in Kansas City and the shooter was released on his own recognizance pending a coroner investigation.

Reno Nevada William Graham Jack Dempsey W. H. McCrecken Hay Market Club Graham McCracken Kansas City Civcom

Man Surrenders to Prison After 38 Years on the Run

Charles E. Johnson, 66, who escaped from the Nebraska State Penitentiary 38 years ago, turned himself in to serve seven months of a two year sentence for robbery. He traveled about 90 miles from Oakland to Lincoln and will work in the prison vegetable room, avoiding a cell due to age. His wife died in March, and he declined to name his children. He recounted wandering the globe and surviving a shipwreck off Japan three months ago.

Lincoln, Neb Nebraska State Penitentiary State Prison Charles E. Johnson Oakland Neb Pan W. T. French Johnson

Confederate Vets Honor Lost Heroes in Jun 4 Tribute

Confederate veterans at Montgomery Alabama paused from a memorial hour with the Confederated Southern Memorial Association and United Sons of Confederate Veterans. They adopted a resolution opposing moving General George E. Pickett’s body from Richmond to Arlington. Commander Moodie urged support for a proposed Confederate Memorial College. The Rev. Sam Small canceled his Atlanta visit due to illness.

Montgomery Ala Confederated Southern Memorial Association United Sons of Confederate Veterans George E. Pickett Richmond Arlington, National Cemetery trans-Mississippi Arlington Pickett R. A. Sneed M. O. Moodie Houston Texas Confederated Memorial Association Southland Moodie Veterans, Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy Sam Small The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta United Confederate Veterans Lee Jackson Rice A. Pierce Union City C. A. DeSaussure Memphis Tex Washington D. C Sopa Yn Dance Camp Stephens Auditorium

Atlanta Dentist Dr David B Smith Dies at 62

Dr David B Smith a renowned Atlanta dentist aged 62 died unexpectedly at his home. A Valduyta native he practiced 43 years in the city and was active in charitable and fraternal circles. Survived by his widow and two daughters the funeral arrangements were not announced.

Atlanta David DB. Smith Valduyta Fanern

L C C Completes Bus And Truck Investigation

The Interstate Commerce Commission finishes a two year inquiry into bus and truck transportation and will submit recommendations to Congress. Hearings involved railroads, bus and truck operators, civic groups and state regulators across the country. June 1 briefs deadline follows hearings directed by Commissioner Brainard with Examiners Flynn and Stephan.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Brainard Flynn Stephan National Grange Automobile Chamber of Commerce Commission Delaware and Hudson Railroad Congress The Grange

Coolidge Considers End to Daily Newspaper Columns

An official of the syndicate traveling to Northampton to discuss Coolidge’s vacation plans as a possible end to his daily newspaper writings. The decision is expected to be announced by Saturday and he may prefer to cease all newspaper work.

New York Calvin Coolidge Northampton Coalidge

Goat and Bees Have Slight Disagreement

Dalton and Gao report a clash between a goat and bees near Little Joe Castor’s place. The fight left a family with a dog a cat and 25 chickens unharmed but shaken and covered in bee stings. The elder Crytar noted the goats’ hive and bee stings caused more than common nuisance.

Dalton Gao Joe Castor Mr. Castor

Germans Leave for England to Attend Meeting

Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius departed Hamburg for England to meet with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and British leaders at Chequers to discuss reparations the Austro German customs treaty and broader European issues. Protests and clashes with police interrupted the day as riotous unrest flared in several cities.

Hamburg Germany Heinrich Bruening Julius Curtius England Ramsay MacDonald Elbe Arthur Henderson Europe Berlin Paul von Hindenberg Duisburg-Hamborn

Steel helmet parade hinders German diplomacy in Breslau

Paris dispatch says the Breslau steel helmet demonstration will embarrass Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Curtius in London. Papers predict Breslau trek contrasts with Chequers talks and note calls for Versailles toll abrogation. Parade of 140,000 supporters sparked clashes injuring several and dozens arrested.

Paris Breslau Germany Bruening Curtius England

Seaman Killed as Plane Taxies Into Another on Field

A seaman died after a plane taxied into another at an air station field. Murphy was struck by a drop in front of Moss’s plane and died en route to a hospital. The incident also involved several passengers and a volunteer Marine Reserve.

Penacoln Fladume Dorris Thomas Murphy Sean Llewellyn Potsick Omeral Murphy Moss Pivet

Body of Unidentified Man Found Near Piedmont Baths

A man, ether shot or stabbed, was found on a bridge path near the Piedmont Baths in Atteanta. City workers in the park discovered the body shortly before noon. A squadron of officers was assigned to investigate the case.

Atteanta Bridis Piedmont Fars

New Bond Issue Oversubscribed Seven Times

Subscriptions for the 18 year 3 18 per cent bonds totaling 6 billion were received before the close of books. Secretary Mellon announced that the $800 million issue to refund short term debt would be allotted in coming days. Subscriptions were sent via Federal Reserve banks and the treasury department.

Washington Mellon Federal Reserve Banks Treasury Department

Verdict of death by own action in Prattville

A coroner's jury found W. G. Roper forty of Decatur liquidating agent of the closed First National Bank dead from self inflicted wounds in the directors room. A letter to his wife cited financial difficulties as the reason for taking his life.

Prattville Ala W. G. Roper Decatur First National Bank Roper

Pratville Bank Liquidating Agent Fatally Shot

W E Roper of Decatur Ala was killed in the directors room of the First National Bank where he had just been appointed liquidating agent. Ernest Morrow who came from Decatur found him with a bullet through the temple and a .32 calibre pistol nearby. Roper about 40 left a widow and was in the clothing business.

Roper Prattville Ala W. E. Roper Decatur First National Bank Ernest Morrow Morrow

Hack Wilson Returns to Cubs Lineup After Injury

Chicago reports Hack Wilson, famed 1930 home run king, back in the Cubs lineup as Johnny Moore sits out with a leg issue. Wilson has produced limited hits this season, batting 27 in 108 at bats with two homers and 43 total bases.

Hack CUBS Chicago Hack Wilson Johnny Moore Moore Wilson Buat

Young Girl Drowns at Georgia Lake Near West Point

Miss Louinds Pinkard, 20, daughter of Royal Pinkard of Miltown Alabama, drowned at Deluach's Lake north of West Point Georgia while visiting with Roanoke Alabama friends. A resort proprietor and three LaGrange youths tried to help as bystanders removed clothing to dive.

Georgia Lake West Point Louinds Pinkard Royal Pinkard Miltown Ala Deluach’s Lake Here Miss Pingard Roanoke Oe Watt LaGrasse Sam Fincher Lee Carrith Oma Phipp Miss Pinkard Pinkkerd Paul Hooton Ruanmolke

Lindbergh Plans East Asia Flight From Washington

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh to depart within a month on an air tour of the Orient with Mrs. Lindbergh. He seeks landings in China and Japan with safety precautions including pontoon-equipped Lockheed, possible landings in Soviet territory with private permission if needed. Return route undecided. two to three weeks in China and Japan, no son along.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Far East North Pacific Lindburgh State Department Lindbergh Siberia Orient China Japan Lindberghs State Castle Alaska Soviet Information Bureau Moscow New York Russia Attu Aleutian Islands Shumstul Coppersland Peninsula Kamchatka Lowell H. Smith Semyon Shestakov

State Forests and Parks Urged by NY Official

William G. Howard, New York lands and forests chief, urged states to establish forests and parks in a address to the American Forestry Association in Asheville on June 4. He said state forests and parks produce timber protect watersheds create public recreational facilities and outdoor amenities.

Asheville N. C William G. Howard New York State American Forestry Association

Man who gave up fortune for romance dies

A dramatic report recounts Major Jordan Laepeteee and a financier who renounced a fortune of 2,000,000 to pursue love. The article traces the man’s career as a reporter in New York, his failed marriage to Mrs. Rowne, and their elopement with moments of public fascination as they sailed from New York aboard the Ipdrideo. The piece ends noting the couple’s departure and a continuation on Page Four.

Harvard Mott New York Rowne Matt

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