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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
5
The report lists grain and cotton prices in St Louis and New York with May and July futures, followed by scattered market notes from Chicago and New Orleans. It also covers a rural crime case in Winthrop Maine where a posse pursues a fugitive after a shooting and arson.
Chicago May 20. States Attorney Crown orders a special grand jury session to probe the disappearance of Robert White a key state witness in the Shepherd murder trial. The defense reports White has been found. The day also marks the first legal tilt as jurors are questioned amid peremptory challenges and motive debates in the William Darling Shepherd case.
Washington May 20. Chairman O Connor said a committee of experts found 521 cargo vessels exceed commercial needs, including 302 lakers. The board plans to scrap 200 idle ships, with a full subcommittee report due this week.
Germany formally appeals to the World Court in Geneva to settle a dispute with Poland over expropriation of German owned industrial and rural property in Polish Upper Silesia. The May 20 announcement identifies the case and parties involved.
The Lions Club awarded 200 in prizes split 100 for greatest improvement and 100 for prettiest yard with front street frontage. Mrs Williams was disqualified. first prize went to Mrs Sam Mitchell and second to Mrs Walter Hammond. Numerous yards praised for upkeep. Contest runs June 20 1924 to May 15 1925 with judges chosen by the club president and no Lions Club members on the panel.
The United Confederate Veterans met in Dallas for their 35th convention. They discussed plans for a Confederate Memorial on Sto Mountain and a proposal to establish a memorial college honoring the women of the South.
The Reichstag approved the government’s policy with a 214 to 129 vote. Berlin reports indicate the confidence measure passed as the government sought parliamentary support.
Kennes City Missouri reports a new one thousand watt broadcasting station will be put into operation next fall by the University of Kansas. It will be the largest station in Kansas City and serves as a major expansion for KU.
Paris officials say a draft proposal for war debt funding may be completed at the next conference. M Briand will be joined by foreign office leaders including Berthelot and Seydoux as experts prepare technical recommendations to be sent to the United States and Great Britain. The ministers briefed the Premier after a two hour session, stressing no pressure from Washington and signaling a prompt, but not rushed, outcome.
The text urges swift action to make all proposals acceptable to Washington. It stresses accelerating review and approval processes and aligning terms with federal requirements to avoid delay. No other details or names are provided.
Washington officials say the plan to speed funding talks with foreign debtors is moving forward. Treasury Secretary Mellon and State’s Kellogg expect diplomatic inquiries from more governments beyond France Belgium and Estonia and believe negotiations may open for further steps without immediate settlements. President Coolidge remains hopeful that active funding moves will occur soon, with no illusions about rapid debt resolution.
The text notes that neither the American government nor debtors can know acceptable terms until a negotiation foundation is offered. It suggests the debt commission is willing to consider proposals that reflect each debtor's payment capacity and that the U.S. government will avoid harsh terms.
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