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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1925
Page
4
Chicago wheat and corn show weak and lower trends while wheat in St Louis fetches 1.67 for May and 1.48 percent for July. Cotton prices move higher in New York and New Orleans with spot quiet at 22.85 cents middling and futures in the low to mid 22 cent range. Turpentine price noted at 1.02 in Savannah.
In Sofia on May 18 a new surge of Communist activity is reported as armed bands operate at night in Central Bulgaria. Desperate men harass the countryside, eluding police and troops dispatched to pursue them.
The piece outlines rum smuggling by ship lines from New York to key Atlantic ports, with coast guard and naval leaders detailing mobile operations, shore bases across Delaware to Massachusetts, and the scale of the blockade. It notes high level political appointments, potential shifts in government, and hints at a looming Senate race.
Rome May 18 1925 pope Pius presided at St Peters during the canonization of Therese of Lisieux Carmelite nun. The ceremony drew about 60000 worshippers with 30000 reported attendees and salutes from cardinals bishops and dignitaries including Timothy Healy and Monsignor Rodolph Ratti. Nations represented included France United States Britain and Ireland.
Los Angeles authorities and private backers will finance a 60 000 dollar experimental dam on Stevenson Creek to test the constant angle arch theory. The 140 by 60 foot structure will include sensors to measure stress and temperature as water rises, with height later adjusted to 100 feet to determine ultimate resistance.
An old superstition holds that pearls form from congealed tears of heaven. In the East it was believed the full moon makes the pearl crater surface and receive dew, which hardens into pearls.
France plans a definite proposal to settle debts owed to the United States and Britain, aiming to restore credit and accelerate funding negotiations. Officials in Paris, including under secretary Winston and Ambassador Herrick, urge long term financing and anticipate Italy may follow quickly after France acts.
Officials say breaking the vicious cycle of international debts could yield tangible results in a short time. The opinion reflects optimism that remedial steps will soon take effect.
Capetown reports an official announcement that South Africa has returned to the gold standard today May 18. The move marks a shift in monetary policy and reaffirms backing of currency by gold.
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