20 May 1921
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment notes a federal grand jury action in Florida on May 4 involving charges against Catts and related claims about withholding information and a pardon. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Porter told the House foreign affairs committee that Harding urged timely action and wanted no undue delay. The president stressed a personal wish to see the resolution adopted, while lawmakers differed on impact of the measure and whether Senate support would matter.
Bolshevik minister of trade Leonid Krassin denied a plan for London negotiations on trade with Britain. He said he would go to London and noted Russia had placed orders worth pounds and that a British steamer was loading goods at Petrograd to start exports.
The Victory salvage ship, off St. Augustine, suffered a boiler fire and explosion forcing the crew to abandon ship. Captain Wiebe and 17 men reached Matanzas Inlet then St. Augustine after 12 hours in boats. The wooden tug, owned by Newtown Creek Coal Co., was valued at $37 tons and is a total loss. Captain Wiebe had earlier salvaged the burning tanker Delmira.
A garbled note suggests a beer shortage and strike-related unrest in London and across the country. The fragment hints at public anxiety but lacks clear details or dates. The piece references Punch and a fear that something serious may follow.
The president signed an immigration restriction bill in Washington D C on May 19, marking a legislative action expected to curb entry and set new rules for migrants. The ceremony confirmed the administration's stance on border policy and national security.
Fragmentary OCR describes a claim that Chief Luke and an entire police force were discharged after accusations they accepted a bribe of one thousand dollars from two Madcon men. The men were reportedly captured with an automobile, fall to whiskey and car.
In Willamgon West Virginia on May 19 hundreds of citizens planned to answer the call to serve as special deputies if needed after a meeting last night. The move comes on the first anniversary of the Matewan shooting where ten people were killed. Citizens will support the sheriff should trouble arise.
Washington May 19 A high level meeting between Secretary Davis and John L Lewis head of the United Mine Workers discussed conditions in the Tug River region of West Virginia. An official announcement was withheld but it was indicated Davis would seek to settle the differences.
London reports Premier Lloyd George will toast Col Harvey at a Pilgrims dinner honoring the American ambassador. The address is expected to express the American viewpoint on international questions and will mark Harvey’s first major public utterance since arriving in London.
London May 19 information from official circles says the Polish Consul General at Beuthen informed the Inter Allied plebiscite commission that Korfantyn has issued a proclamation to Upper Silesia urging the surrender of arms resume work and avoid military contact with the Germans ten thousand men had been demobilized
Weibe towed the Delmira to Key West where the vessel is undergoing repairs. He lamented the misfortune and recalled logging his own boat during a fire, remarking that it is the luck of the sea.
London newspapers report the Prime Minister’s stance on Poland and Silesia as announced yesterday, noting greater unanimity in the British attitude. French reception of the previous Friday’s Commons statements drew criticism for its manner and tone.
A report notes that Lloyd George’s statements yesterday caused irritation in French newspapers. The article mentions reactions to the Premier’s words and indicates the coverage was sharp and severe in tone.
London notes a sharp public debate over the Silesian crisis as Prime Minister Lloyd George and French Premier Briand exchange strong rhetoric. Briand expected to speak in French Parliament, while Lloyd George warned against overstep, signaling potential future moves by Britain.
The body of Franklin K. Lane, former secretary of the interior, was cremated in Chicago. His ashes will be taken to the top of Mount Capitan Peak in Yosemite Park and scattered as per his request. No funeral services were held, another unusual directive from Lane. Relatives noted his long life in the Yosemite region.
In Washington on May 17 the Postmaster General declared the president will select postmasters from the top three candidates. He said the process will include candidates from both parties and that Congress will be informed as the department discusses the executive order.
President Harding and Col Sherill visited the White House to convey condolences after the death of Edward Douglass White, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The news notes the nation's grief and assigns prominence to the late jurist's legacy.
Washington May 19 The death of Edward Douglass White 76 veteran Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court occurred at two this morning His passing follows a recent bladder trouble and he had enjoyed rugged health until then Funeral rites will be Catholic with services at St Matthews church and interment at Oak Hill Cemetery Justice McKenna notified the President Vice President and Speaker The Senate adjourned after convening in honor of the late jurist.
A man expressed a wish that after his death his ashes be scattered in a valley he loved, saying the place held deep personal meaning and reflected a lifelong attachment to the area.
Police identify three men who marked Giuseppi de Filippo as the suspect arrested yesterday on suspicion near Wall Street within hours of last September's blast. A federal warrant followed charging him with attempted destruction of the United States mail. Charles A. Scully heads the department filing the complaint.
Moultrie Georgia May 18 Lemuel Taylor a Colquitt county man who disappeared from Bridge Creek district forty five years ago has been found relatives report He is now at the home of his son Richard Taylor in Albany Two children left to see him The finding arose when a granddaughter questioned an elderly man in Albany and learned his name and ties The reunion comes after decades with relatives seeking to confirm his identity He says he has lived in Alabama since leaving Colquitt county in 1876
County officers sign a 1921 agreement to close offices at 1:00 PM on Thursday afternoons in Thomas County. The petition, dated May 19th, 1921, includes signatures from sheriff and other officials, noting the public will approve and asking not to be inconvenienced. Approved by Homer Williams, Chairman County Commission.
Mrs Taylor, widow of a man long missing, is mentioned as never remarrying and keeping hope for his return. All five of their children survive and are described as prominently connected.
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