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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
4
San Juan reports sixty bodies recovered from the Mayaguez motion picture theater ruins after a devastating fire last night. One hundred fifty people are injured, with many feared dead as rescue efforts continue.
Our annual July Clearance sale showcases sparkling crystal ice tea tumblers and water tumblers in varied patterns. Premium quality glass offered in thick or thin blown styles with prices ranging from 7 to 10 cents per piece. Also featuring Octagon soap at 25 cents.
Lloyd Ranew, a white man from near Portal in Statesboro County, was acquitted at a preliminary hearing of murdering his brother Arch Ranew last week. The two men lived in the same two story farm house on A. L. De Loach's property. a dispute over guinea eggs led to a fight and a fatal shot from a rifle fired through a window. Their elderly mother testified briefly, describing the events as she sat in a car outside the courthouse. she had been wounded by shots in the chaos.
Washington reports a clear shift from watchful waiting to watchful preparedness amid border tensions with Mexico. The War Department plans a punitive expedition across the Rio Grande upon reprisals from Villa after the Juarez incident. Carranza seeks direct US support to sustain his government as Aguilar visits Washington to secure aid.
Washington June 23 Senate leaders abandoned a test vote on the Knox resolution and shifted to rallying support for Elihu Root's proposal to ratify the peace treaty with reservations. The fight is expected to pause until the treaty is submitted for ratification, with opposition focused on the final ratification battle and to avoid delaying crucial appropriation bills before July 1.
Paris June 20 Germany announced by Under Secretary Abrams of the ministry of war that the number of French prisoners held in Germany was correct. More than sixty thousand French prisoners were found in excess of German figures. The number of missing French soldiers was three hundred fourteen thousand.
The Internal Revenue Bureau will continue selling tax stamps for intoxicating beverages after July first in line with an Attorney General opinion. Commissioner Roper said sales will continue only with the understanding that manufacture and sale of prohibited beverages remains unauthorized.
After sixteen months of service the official American forces newspaper, the Stars and Stripes, with 145 men and two officers, departs Paris for home. Net profits at suspension reached 3.5 million francs. surplus expected to aid French war orphans.
The report notes reactions to the Knox resolution's failure and its impact on Republican unity and press coverage. Quotes from Mr. Hitchcock reflect disappointment and division within party ranks as supporters and opponents weigh strategy ahead of upcoming steps.
Washington June 20 with a few dissenting votes the naval affairs committee recommended increasing the naval aviation fund for 1920 from fifteen to thirty five million dollars as requested by Secretary Daniels.
McGraw notes numerous visits and social calls among area residents. Mrs. B T Gandy and Miss Maud Gendy visited Mrs. Jim Hagan. families including Murphy Redding Howell and Prosser shared Sundays together. others called at the homes of T A Redding and Jim Hagan. Several sick listed relatives shown.
Notice seeks bids for twenty thousand dollars of Meigs School District bonds in 1 000 denominations dated July 1 1919. Interest 5 percent semi annually with principal due in twenty years, payable in New York. Bonds issued to build and equip a school house in Thomas County Georgia. Bid security details and bid requirements included.
The Boston Georgia community held a commencement sermon at the Baptist Church by Elder W. H. Crousé. Graduation exercises followed with eight graduates, equal numbers of boys and girls. Major Louis Moore of Tomsville gave the literary address. A Friday play No Trespassing entertained spectators. The next year’s faculty includes R. I. Knox, Carrie Villard, A. Z. Rutherford, Blanche Johnson, Christian, Marion Horn, Vera Britt, Pansy Newton, Mittie Merritt. Several faculty will not return. News also notes mild illness of F. C. Ivey, travel to Atlanta, Mrs. P. A. McIntosh and Miss Nellie McIntosh leaving for Luraville, Florida, and local berry prices.
The American Federation of Labor voted unanimously to endorse the telegraphers strike and supported a general push for a 44 hour work week. A committee was appointed by President Gompers to travel to Washington to ask Postmaster General Burleson to extend recent telephone electric workers concessions to telegraph company employees under government control.
Atlanta officials report the Fulton County criminal division acquitted a man charged with violating the Prohibition law. Despite a strong showing of prima facie evidence, the jury returned not guilty, and lawyers claim a Croix de Guerre moment for the defense amid the era’s strict statute interpretation.
Mrs Edith Kemp of Brainford Florida visits her aunt Mrs D Horn and spends time days with her brother Mr R G McIntosh in Quitman last week.
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