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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
2
The trial over Pike moves toward a jury in Thomasville as officials discuss alleged imputed charges and an asserted agreement with Judge Hammond. A tense scene follows, with court attaches expecting trouble and a deputy sheriff’s prior liquor conviction shown in court.
Coast guards aboard patrol boat 298 seized the American motor vessel Yeoquith off Sombree light near Key West. Four men including Joseph Lowe Harry Gomez Ivan Key and an unnamed Cuban were detained awaiting preliminary hearing. The seizure is said to be the first in Florida waters beyond the twelve mile limit since the high court ruling.
William Mills Dawes nephew of Vice President Dawes filed for divorce from Nancy Keenan Dawes of Parkersburg West Virginia. He began a similar suit yesterday charging desertion.
Clarence Bear and Charles Levine departed Vienna for Prague at 4 38 pm. The article notes testimonies about Stewart's character in a trial with witnesses questioned by Judge Hammond. Dr. Pike testified he had not sold intoxicants and blamed persecution for his financial ruin and distress to relatives.
A string of visiting residents from Orlando Mitsgerald Macon Valdosta Columbus and Boston are listed alongside local phone business ads and a Tampa trip. The Friendly Indians youth group raided two local plants, taking buns and ice cream with 52 members involved. The Grand Theatre hosts a Men’s Bible Class meeting led by Dr Bascom Anthony with broad invitation to all men.
Mr. R. R. Patterson owner of a East Jackson Street store was robbed of about thirty dollars Saturday night by two black men. They overpowered him without weapons after casing the cash drawer. Patrons heard his cries but the robbers fled. police pursue leads and expect arrests soon.
WANTS GROC ERIES FOR W JACKSON ST AND FLETCHERVILLE We carry a complete line of groceries also drugs hardware tinware stationery tobacco and cigars cold drinks and other articles too numerous to itemize Call and inspect our stock always ready to please you 35 years experience in business. Thomasville Mercantile Co 811 Jackson St.
Wimbledon reports that American star “Big Bill” Tilden has no intention of turning professional for now. He won his men’s singles match, defeating G P Hughes in straight sets 6 3 6 4 6 0, and stated he cannot predict his stance a year from now.
The bill proposes an election date yet to be decided to vote on a constitutional convention. Senator Elder said the aim is to make the bill the senate’s top priority. Elders has worked on this plan for years hoping to update the constitution if approved. The convention would occur for the first time in 50 years if passed, following the prior bill from Senator Thompson. Signers include Representatives Rivers Lakeland Elders Reidsville Lester Covington Miller Willacoochee O Berry Willacoochee Rosser Lafayette Lewis Sparta and Green Perry.
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