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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions alleged arrangements and charged individuals but lacks clear names, places, or a coherent event to summarize. The readable parts indicate a legal context with accusations and an ongoing process.
A readable fragment notes delegates will sign a treaty between Soviet Russia and Poland Friday at seven o clock. Authorities say the event is officially scheduled, with anxious observers awaiting the outcome amid tense international relations.
In a Maxie meeting, the Association of Producers of Petroleum urges the Obregon government to safeguard American lives and property. They insist on explicit assurances of protection for American interests before recognizing the Mexican government.
In Macon Georgia on March 17 the number of men on trial in the Federal Court for conspiracy to rob the American Railway Express Company of goods valued at one million dollars was reduced to 54 when District Attorney Powers dropped charges against W P Hosey and an Atlanta merchant. Special agents guarded the proceedings as the case moved forward.
Judge Cham pion presides as defense opens the case with arguments about evidence and jury duty. Attorney Freeling, a forty year veteran, is described as a powerful lawyer whose portrayal includes accused brutality toward a girl and questions about the admissibility of testimony. The proceeding suggests possible closing arguments and a request for jury deliberation later in the day.
Ardmore Oklahoma March 17 defense in the Clara Smith Hamon murder case surprised the state by waiving its right to argue and requesting immediate submission after the prosecution finished opening. Judge Champlon instructed the jury on homicide and manslaughter laws as letters and dying statements were debated.
The initial run brought two passenger coaches and light baggage with few riders. The engineer from North Georgia and fireman hired last night, with the conductor a veteran railroad man, said the train would run daily from Cordele to Thomasville and back, stopping at intermediate points. Towns welcomed the service after ten days without trains, while a few employees in Fitzgerald scowled at the engine crew and called them scabs.
In the Commons Premier Lloyd George learned Bonar Law would retire from government leadership in the House of Commons. The announcement shocked the prime minister who was deeply affected and could hardly speak. Law had been absent this week and may be improving in health.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies backed Premier Briand with 489 votes to 67 after a reparations policy debate. The London decisions and instructions were cited as the context for the confidence motion as a tense session closed.
Reports from Shiongo Ill on March 17 indicate a free majority in favor of the strike across five large packing companies. A conference of employees’ representatives is planned in Washington, with Packers and Employees to meet Secretary of Labor Davis on Monday.
A Washington report notes a recess appointment to William S. Spry former Utah Governor as Commissioner General of the Land Office and Howard Finney of Kansas to First Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
Riga on March 17 reports a Russian mission stating Bolsheviki captured Kronstadt fortress in the early Wednesday night action. The telegram notes the advance was reported by revolutionists and confirms the seizure of Kronstadt.
Helsingfors correspondent reports strong Russian naval bombardment from Kronstadt hitting the Karelian coast toward Petrograd. Four extensive coastal fires attributed to the bombardment as warships participate from Kronstadt.
The state law banning cattle from infected territory was first used against Harry Copeland of Mettaife. A cow allegedly moved from Florida to Georgia and back. Copeland pleaded guilty. Judge Hoon fined him 150 dollars, the standard penalty for violations of the law.
Washington March 17 Freight rates on cotton and brick within Georgia were ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission to rise April 23 to the levels in effect on interstate traffic. Passenger fares cited in the case were not questioned at the hearing.
In New Orleans March 15 6 A flood along the Mississippi and through the Tinos Central Railroad area damages sugar cane and berry crops. Estimates show heavy losses with sixty carloads of shipments ruined except for a small rush to New Orleans. Flooding drives growers from homes and devastates fields across the region.
Paris announces new regulations easing foreign visits to France. Under the plan Americans and allied visitors no longer require identification cards after two weeks unless staying two months or more. A French visa is still needed for Americans leaving France.
Federal Judge Garven in Brooklyn dismissed indictments charging profiteering under the Lever Act against the Armour Swift Morris Wilson and Cudahy Companies. The Supreme Court ruling that parts of the Lever Act were unconstitutional prompted the action.
Federal court hearing scheduled for today over union petitions seeking to rescind a proposed wage reduction order. The hearing covers actions by unions challenging the wage cut and unfolding in the federal arena this Saturday morning.
The wage reductions by the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Road, which sparked the March 5 strike, were brought before Federal Judge Sibley in Atlanta for hearing as the board weighs final action.
A severe wind and hail storm swept Camp Benning near Columbus Georgia causing a balloon observation craft to break loose and be destroyed. Hundreds of trees were uprooted and many houses and tents overturned or damaged during the late yesterday storm.
Dublin reports a serious shooting with injuries as clashes erupt between military police and citizens. Identification discs were issued to troops last night marking a new security measure amid ongoing disorders.
The Costa Rican congress repudiates oil and other concessions granted in 1918 to Amory and Sons through an agreement between the Costa Rican foreign affairs minister and the British minister.
Washington D C March 17 The ban prohibiting withdrawals of whiskey from bonded warehouses as it affects retail druggists will be lifted on April first under an order issued today by Prohibition Commissioner Kramer Wholesale liquor dealers are not included.
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