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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
5
Notes describe a community observance at a farm house with a coroner present and a man named Feediivs involved in a program. The event includes a grave observation and a ride past the mill area with nearby houses and residents aware of the proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR narrative mentions a murder investigation and various names and places, with damaged phrases about agencies, individuals, and actions. Readable elements include references to a police or criminal case, a location near Moscdhl and Tad, and potential military or government terms, but details are garbled.
A damaged text fragment describes a disaster with many victims and wreckage. It mentions a Moscow night and a wreckage scene with counting bodies and difficulty identifying those affected. The readable items indicate a large loss and ongoing recovery.
Disjointed text mentions ordered wood, drill wy L guards, and armory funds. References to March 31, pre pending investigation. Scattered phrases imply a railway stake, nickel SPT, and related financial or administrative actions.
Knud Rasmussen, Arctic explorer and Eskimo customs student, arrived in New York aboard the Aura nia to report in Ottawa to the Canadian government about Eskimo killings of girl babies in the Upper Hudson Bay area. He cites food-supply pressures for large families as the motive.
A garbled OCR reads of a political brief notes conferences sponsored by entities including the L x Hee Press and references Senator King and President Coolidge. It mentions upcoming events and discussions on world affairs and naval topics amid other topics.
Fifty members of the Reichswehr were drowned when a pontoon bridge collapsed during maneuvers in Germany. More than a hundred soldiers were swept into the river as the structure gave way under heavy equipment. The tragedy occurred during a field exercise as troops attempted to cross the river, with fears the death toll may rise beyond initial estimates.
A draft security pact discussed by officials proposes Germany join the League of Nations with a clause making it null if necessary. The pact's fate may hinge on British and German cooperation as assemblies convene in September.
A jury in Eatonton returned a verdict of manslaughter against R. Whitaker in a case tried yesterday. Judge J. B. Park sentenced Whitaker to more than twenty years in prison for the incident involving C. C. A. in April of last year.
Fragmentary text notes reference to Lillian Gish and Duell in a New York related context. Details are unreadable, with unclear dates and roles.
Sebring Florida March 31 The silence of the Everglades where Captain R A Smith and L A Lott commercial flying photographers vanished three days ago guards news of their whereabouts. Rescue parties from Hialeah and Sebring report no word and fear they landed in the Everglades. Stuart Moyer plans direct aerial search from St Petersburg with planes rushed from New York as efforts continue.
Secretary Hoover maintained a positive view of business prospects despite sharp drops on the stock and grain exchanges. He questioned the stock market's reliability as a business barometer while testifying in a case mentions Duell and Miss Gish amid engagement remarks.
President Coolidge remains unresponsive to calls to change policy toward Russia and has no warrant to consider recognizing the Soviet government. Conditions prompting denial of recognition remain unchanged.
Warsaw March 31 two terrorists Baginski and Wiler zorkiewilcz bound for exchange with Poland were shot by Police Sergeant Nago Muraszko on the way to the border. He claimed the act as patriotic revenge for his own mistreatment in Russia and surrendered to the police guard.
Walter E. Shean of Springfield testified in New Britain to the Chapman murder case. He accompanied the safe loot expedition that ended in patrolman James Skelly's death and faced cross examination as Chapman’s trial moved forward.
Hartford reports six of eleven prosecution witnesses testified Chapman fired the fatal shots in the October 12 New Britain patrolman murder case. Walter Shean and others ID him at the scene as crowds filled the courthouse, Chap man remained calm despite the drama.
Alvin Graham, Madison county farmer, held in Danielsville jail over the death of his stepson Guy Graham aged 7. A preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow before Justice Tom Gholston. Plans for trial of Eleoo and Ann Graham, two other children found with Guy, were noted as they told four different versions of the incident.
About one hundred Georgia businessmen gathered in Atlanta to back a state bond plan of seventy million dollars for hard surfacing highways. C. C. Thomas of Griffin prepared a bill for the next session, and the meeting passed a resolution urging a bond issue of seventy million dollars or the portion needed to finish paving Georgia highways.
Representatives from Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, Hotel Men's Association and others gather to back a proposed 70 million bond issue for paving Georgia roads. The plan would spend 10 million annually for seven years using the gas tax, with counties like Chatham and Glynn able to cover interest and build a sinking fund.
Word reached Chicago relatives from Barcelona that Dr Hans L Hammerstein an explorer and zoologist and his three children and their governess were killed by natives in Spanish Morocco. His wife was seriously wounded and is in a hospital. Hammerstein had been granted virgin forest land in Morocco by the Spanish government for cultivation.
Judge Jacob Hopkins refused to hear witnesses supporting William D. Shepherd's bid for bail reconsideration as the defense failed to show the witnesses addressed the charge that principal testimony against Shepherd had been framed. The hearing was continued to Thursday.
Richmond Va March 21 after an all night delay stockholders of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway awaited a vote on the proposed lease to the Nickel Plate system formed by the Van Sweringen brothers. Inspectors of election labored to complete proxy checks begun yesterday morning.
Federal Judge George W. English testified in his defense as the House judiciary subcommittee investigated possible impeachment. He answered questions about reporting recommendations regarding impeachment and maintained his position amid the inquiry in St Louis.
The article reports on Dorothy Ellingson, 16, facing murder charges in San Francisco. The court discusses her mental state, considering insanity as a possible verdict. A jury delay and testimony from doctors and custodians unfolded as proceedings continued.
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