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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1925

Page

6

Coast Guard launches largest anti rum offensive on Atlantic row

Twenty one coast guard boats depart New York from Clifton Bay to strike rum row and seal off shipments by June one. Capt. Jacobs declares wider enforcement with watches on every ship and plans for thirty plus boats, while officials report rising whisky prices and ongoing investigations into a dockside liquor scheme.

New York Atlantic Associated Press Ats United States Coast Yard Clifton Bay Taten Island Atlantic Seaboard Jacobs Coast Guard New York District Connecticut New Jersey W. V. E. Jacobs United Coast Guard Argus

Witnesses identify alleged auto bludgeon used in Putnam school murder

In Ga May 6 a state witness testified an automobile blunt instrument was used in the murder of Putnam County schools head C. Wright. The trial began with witnesses confirming the car attack and others describing the superintendent's assault after a lift in his vehicle. The jury heard testimonies from several men including Coggeshall and McClellan who deny the charges.

W. C. Wright Putnam Oveashall F. W. McCle Wright Cidte Ln Sjar Iphyn Indios S. J. Scarborough Taiflorida Colugh Coggeshall McClelan Wil Non

William Jennings Bryan Visits Governor Walker

William Jennings Bryan paid Governor Walker a social call at the Capitol in Atlanta. The visit occurred on May 6 as Bryan engaged in courtesy talks with the governor at the state capitol.

William Jennings Walker Associated Prea Atlanta William Jennings Bryan Capitol

Body of Mary Louise King Recovered in Savannah River

The body of Miss Mary Louise King, who reportedly threw herself into the Savannah River several days ago, was recovered today in Savannah Georgia authorities reported.

Associated Press Savannah Mary Louise King

Slay Incident Reported in City District

A violent incident occurred in the city district with authorities responding. Details are sparse in the fragment, but reports indicate a fatal outcome and ongoing investigation by local police.

Poca Event Notices Mention Roy Imo and Family

A fragmented local notice mentions Roy Imo and family related to a Friday or Sunday appointment. The text is garbled but suggests a family event or service with neighbors or an associated address.

Fragmented OCR Note Sparks Local Language Mix

Readable fragments describe a distant town scene with names and places obscured by garbled text. The note hints at local activity and a potential event but lacks clear details, leaving readers uncertain about the exact location and action.

Imistic report on East conditions presented to president

May 6 in Washington The Right Rev Mons Doyle presented an optimistic welfare report on East conditions to the president. The association named SWECT Near East welfare in New York and referenced estate matters involving John C Eastman publisher. A separate item notes a Bulgarian clash near the BulgariaSlovak border reporting a killed man and a wounded guard. Weather outlook includes showers in southern sections.

Associated Press Jington D. C Usher Bulgaria Wrigihes Today Cc. M Aero Trubee Pan

Prisoners Escape From Te Prison Farm In Georgia

Four inmates escaped from the State Prison Farm near Wyeville Georgia early today as the superintendent reported. The escapees include Floyd county inmate serving a life sentence Howard L Jones Bibb county embezzlement Fred Stewart Morgan county and Avis Newton Newton county both in misdemeanor cases. They reportedly sawed bars and fled in a car. The group headed for an island in the river near the prison. The superintendent said authorities hoped to recapture them within hours.

Wyeville Floyd County Howard L. Jones Bibb Fred Stew Morgan County Avis Newton County Saing Auto Iy

Liquor seized in Moultrie arrest duo nabbed

In Moultrie Georgia on May 6 police seized two automobiles and 468 quarts of whiskey and arrested a man and a woman. The suspects said they were traveling from Jacksonville to Americus.

Jacksonville Americus

Communists Used Prince George As Tool In Ruling Plot

Belgrade May 5 The discovery that Communists used Prince George brother of King Alexander as a tool in their campaign against the king and government led to an interment decree signed late last week Isolation of the prince was first considered in 1912 but action was deferred hoping for improvement He grew worse and needed a special doctor during confinement.

Prince George Alexander Belgrade Jugo

United States Eyes Poison Gas Controls at Arms Conference

Geneva reports Representative Burton of Ohio told the international conference that the United States will offer constructive suggestions to curb traffic in arms and notably poisonous gases to reduce the barbarity of modern warfare. Americans in attendance emphasized ongoing interest in international affairs.

U. S Burton Associated Press Geneva United States Ohio

Coroners Jury Rules Savannah Man Charles Schofield Jr Murdered

The coroners jury in Savannah finds Charles Schofield Jr was murdered after his body was found in his office on Sunday. Police continue the investigation and have a woman who allegedly threatened Schofield in custody or under scrutiny.

Charles Schofield, Jr Assoriated Press Savannah Schofield

Inquest Finds Murder in Scho field Jr Shooting

Savannah Georgia May 5 coroner's jury returns verdict of murder from a bullet wound fired by an unknown party in the shooting of Charles E Scho field Jr. Chief Chapman and county police spent the day following clues and rounding up witnesses at Sipple Brothers undertakers.

Savannah Charles E. Schofield Chapman Sergi. Waters Wallace Sipple Brothers’, Undertakers

Masonic Ties With Belgium End Over Religious Clause

The Grand Orient of Belgium and the Grand Lodge of New York severed relations on April 2 due to Belgium's abandonment of belief in God and removal of the Bible from its altars. William A. Rowan, grand master, stated the act cannot be done by any man or body and announced the break.

God N. Y Associated Prenas New York Grand Orient of Belgium Grand Lodge of William A. Rowan

Houghton Delivers Maiden Speech at London Dinner

Allanson B Houghton speaking at the Pilgrims dinner in London urged a peace-centered American role in Europe. He stressed reestablishment of real peace assurances and good faith, with British leaders expressing close interest in the U S stance.

Houghton London Baldwin Ramsey MacDonald United States Europe Lord Desborough Stanley Baldwin Romney MacDonald Great Britain Mr. Houghton America

Visalia High Expels Girls For Slipping Stockings Below Knee

Four girl students at Visalia Union High School were expelled after appearing in two classes with stockings rolled below the knee. The board stated that stockings rolled below the knee will not be allowed.

Associated Preas Visalia Cal Visalia Union High School

Ford Railroad Control Plan Formed by Auto Maker

Henry Ford asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to turn over the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad to a new corporation Detroit and Ironton to finance and operate the line.

NEW Corporation FORD AUTO D. C Toledo and Ironton Railroad The Interstate Commerce Commission Detroit Toledo Ironton Railroad

American business can compete with any nation says Gary

Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp told reporters in Birmingham on May 6 that American business can successfully compete with any nation on earth.

Gary Ican Earth Elbert H. Gary

Receiver appointed for Gould Steam Ship and Industrials Ltd

London May 6 a receiver was appointed for Gould Steam Ship and Industrials Ltd ship builders ship owners and iron workers with a capital of three million pounds and the appointment noted the firm’s commercial stakes and assets.

The Gould Steam Ers

Asheville High boys protest fashion by showing Adam's apples

Six hundred male students arrived for classes with their neckties removed in protest against girls rolling their own. Some teachers admitted them while others refused entry. The boys declared that if girls may show their knees then boys should be allowed to display their Adam's apples.

Asheville Associated Prean Asheville, N. C

F F Wood Tech Coach Found Dead In Atlanta Home

F F Wood line coach for Georgia Tech football was found dead with a gunshot wound in his head at his Atlanta home. Neighbors heard a shot and officers found a small shotgun in Wood's hand. no others were present. A Notre Dame alumnus and former star end, Wood had recent nervous breakdown cited by Mrs Wood and business associates. Knute Rockne was a Notre Dame teammate.

Associated Press Atlanta F. F. Wood Georgia Tech Wood Tech Notre Dame

Commons Passes Return to Gold Standard Bill

London May 6 The House of Commons passed its third reading without division on the bill restoring the gold standard. The measure aims to peg currency to gold, signaling a return to the prewar financial basis.

Commons Associated Press London House of Commons

Former Swedish finance minister F. V. Thorsson dies

Stockholm May 56 The former finance minister F. V. Thorsson died today. Announcement from Stockholm confirms the death of the Swedish financial official at an unspecified time. The report notes his prior service as finance minister.

Sweden Axsociated Press Stockholm F. V. Thorsson

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