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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
5
Market notes from Chicago and St Louis. Wheat and corn prices shown for May, July and Sept with various par values. Turpentine price in Savannah firm at 99 3/4 cents. New York stocks bonds and commodities overall firm with cotton steady at 23.95 cents.
New Orleans quotes for May 22.35 to 23.40, July 23.49 to 23.50, Oct 22.25 to 22.27, Dec 22.34 to 22.37. Market report dated May 23 with New Orleans COTTON prices and ranges.
A League of Nations commission for the protection of children began efforts to standardize movie titles so an objectionable film declared in one country cannot be shown under a different title in another.
Chicago May 23 Indications are youth will judge age for the alleged slaying in the Shepherd trial. The first panel of four jurors was sworn yesterday. three are young men approved by Shepherd. The panel includes Fletcher James 45 Harold Pillar 22 Ross Hoyt 25 and Ralph Sedgwick 34. Shepherd faces charges of feeding typhoid germs to his son the 21 year old heir to most of his fortune.
San Francisco May 23 Assist ant United States District Attorney Grove L Fink in the United States District Court here yesterday charged Secretary of the Navy Curtis D Wilbur with undue interference in the case of Twain Michelson a San Francisco attorney for attempting to bribe an immigration inspector Michelson is charged with attempting to bribe Immigration Inspector Patrick Farrelly to allow Chan Bing a Chinese actor to enter the United States without proper credentials Fink said Wilbur interfered by a letter to Attorney General Harlan F Stone He denied knowledge of the case Washington DC May 23 Secretary Wilbur said his only act was introducing Mrs Philathea Martin Michelsons sister to Attorney General Sargent to facilitate a meeting He asserted no knowledge of the case and explained the letter was simply an introduction.
The fight over Mr. Holder’s status as chairman centers on whether the Senate confirmed his appointment. Attorneys for Holder claim the Senate Journal does not prove any officer’s confirmation, and they'll present proof of confirmation by other means. A conference in Atlanta today will decide if the case proceeds. Chairman Holder received a telegram from Stanley Bennet indicating the board will meet at Hast Point at 10 a.m. tomorrow, with Anderson and Bennet wanting Holder present.
Indianapolis May 28 John Logan Stuart longtime Associated Press Indiana service correspondent died at his home today aged 39 He had been a member of the AP staff since 1910 The death leaves a vacancy in the Indiana AP bureau and is mourned by colleagues across the service
A Washington dispatch reports W G McAdoo, aiming for the 1928 Democratic nomination, holding political conferences with party leaders across the East.
Miss Joyce Wethered retained the British ladies open golf championship title at Troon Scotland on May 23. She won the championship in 1922 and again last year, continuing her march as defending champion.
Trustees ratified the call to Dr Fosdick in New York amid tense moments as Mrs Clarke fainted after prayers and questioned the pastor’s beliefs. A Rockefeller resolution to accept Woelflein’s resignation and create a pastor emeritus post passed unanimously. Dr Woelfkin urged sincerity as the church faced a solemn vote with seventeen opposing.
Buenos Aires May 1 The public works department proposes a great national highway to connect Buenos Aires with all Argentine state capitals with branches to major cities. Plans will begin soon. Former Public Works Minister Lore, author of the idea, says financing could come from private interests via concessions or a railway-like concession system.
New Shiloh and Oak Hill held a Get Together picnic for new residents at J F Knapp's lawn. The Literary Society reorganized with Kenneth Moore as president and Annie Herring as vice president, Alice Knapp secretary. first regular meeting at Knapp's, next at Mrs Lily Mims. Thursday river outings include swimming and lunch. Mr and Mrs J D Stringer of Del Ray Florida spent last week with relatives. Sunday school at New Shiloh and Oak Hill remains flourishing.
The writer notes dry weather has damaged roses and asks why no contest offers a prize for the best yard in the county with a rule to plant trees or shrubs along the highway for at least one eighth of a mile.
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