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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
1
The fragmentary OCR discusses crisis era aims, censorship, and Russian foreign capital policy. It references a Hague conference eve and Soviet leaders, with claims about mutual aid schemes, censors, and the inability to reestablish cooperation.
In Washington on June 15 a motion was filed asking for a rehearing of the Morse case involving alleged conspiracy to defraud the government via war contracts with the Shipping Board. The defendants include Morse and his three sons with other associates named in the filing.
The fragment references guidance from spirits and a Kansas City Southern connection. It mentions a terminal built in Texas and a meeting where revelations were discussed. It suggests someone avoided revealing facts to prevent public judgment.
Memphis June 13 Court officials report that for the first time since Shelby County was organized in 4820 there is no murder indictment standing on the docket for trial in the Memphis Criminal Courts. The Docket division notes this unusual status after Supreme Court rulings overruled demurrers to indictments.
In New York on June 16 negotiations between the United Mine Workers and anthracite coal operators collapsed with both sides predicting an imminent strike after hearings were suspended.
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, warned in Springfield that the coal supply above ground demands an imminent conference between miners and operators. The Herald notes a shortage of unparalleled intensity as coal operators and dealers meet with Secretary Hoover in Washington to discuss voluntary price restraint during the current strike.
Lansing June 15 A squad of state troopers maintained guard at a Michigan jail as several men demanded the prisoner. Straub will be kept there until his arraignment on a murder charge.
The text outlines how the Merchant Marine bill will align government aid with ships carrying intoxicating liquors or beverages. It notes preferences tied to pleasure travel and potential implications for vessels and cargos.
Chairman Lasker said liquor sales on American ships would continue until a Supreme Court ruling or clear illegality under prohibition. He cited opinions from Shipping Board counsel and discussed potential amendments by Upshaw to bar subsidy funds for ships permitting liquor sales.
Brief notes record Montgomery as chair with ER and Jergers noted for an 8 second entry or event. Details are fragmentary but indicate a short time measure tied to a meeting or race context.
Washington June 18 representatives of the American Farm Bureau Federation and other farm organizations sought a conference with President Harding to discuss Congress pending bills disposing of the government Muscle Shoals properties. The president, in a meeting with House leaders, was said to have advised against hasty action on proposals of such magnitude. No position was stated on offers by Ford and others.
In Washington on June 13 the White House stated the President hopes the tariff bill will be enacted before the bonus measure. It was also noted that the President believes Congress should have a free hand on Muscle Shoals.
Louisville Kentucky June 15 representatives of the hardwood industry discussed forming a national association to implement Secretary Hoover's recommendations. James Starks of Memphis chaired the meeting and issued the call for the convention of the American Hardwood Institute's organization committee.
In Thalman Georgia a Seaboard Air Line freight conductor J J Jenking of Savannah was shot and killed just after midnight. Train crew last saw him alive tending a hot box. no clue to the assailant has been found.
Statements labeling federal employees and office seekers in Georgia as facing a political frame up were released today. J. L. Philips Republican state chairman C. C. Coyle and Secretary C. W. Parker issued the remarks as plans for a grand jury investigation into the charges advance.
Wade Washington June 16 Durbin son of William Durbin Ohio Democratic chairman indicted by DC grand jury for obtaining money under false pretenses via passing worthless checks. He was arrested as he left Senator Watson Georgia’s office who later accused the DOJ of trying to frame him for providing information to the Senate on Attorney General actions.
The report details conflicts between the Prison Commission and Warden Smith regarding a deadly dose said to ease Lipscomb’s pain. Judge Bear seated as commission chair challenges corporate influence in the prison and questions the credibility of a Macon paper’s charges. Continued on page three.
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