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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
5
Reports from New York London and Los Angeles describe tentative relief plans for Roald Amundsen and five companions stranded after two planes left Spitzbergen toward the North Pole. Weather and communication woes mount concern while activists await funds for rescue efforts and possible return conditions.
New York on May 26 reports May cold weather records shattered as crops suffer widespread damage across the East and Middle West in the most prolonged late spring freezes in history.
Boston Mass May 26 Secretary of War Weeks who arrived last Saturday for medical advice on a gall and bladder condition will have an operation at Massachusetts General Hospital next Thursday.
Rabat Morocco May 26 About 60 French soldiers were killed and about 100 native troops fighting with the French were wounded during the fighting preceding the French retirement which is continuing to a line south of the Ouergha river making the withdrawals costly for the French forces.
President Coolidge favors relief for the Amundsen expedition but is unsure if the situation warrants it yet. Washington reports Governor Amundsen party stranded and awaiting outside aid.
Five robbers held up a loan bank in the heart of Chicago's downtown district. They overpowered three employees and escaped with diamonds and jewelry valued between 50000 and 100000 dollars.
Bucharest reports the Rumanian government promises an answer to the American debt note within the week. The note arrived a month ago and was followed by a Washington reminder.
Skyland Virginia May 26. A chain of state parks spanning the nation and linking existing national parks in the west with proposed eastern national parks over a model highway was conceived today at the fifth national conference of state parks in session here with delegates from every state present.
The Associated Press reports Mae Murray, American film actress, received a divorce in Paris on May 26 for desertion cruelty and failure to provide.
In New Haven eleven jurors who favored acquittal offer to post bond for Olympia Macri a 20 year old mother whose trial for the murder of John Bagnano ended in a hung jury. They declare the shooting justified in law and fact and wept as they kissed the defendant upon hearing of the disagreement.
Washington officials say the administration studied means to pressure foreign debtors to speed funding. A note to Belgium was delivered via Ambassador Phillips, urging timely commitments while no harsh terms were implied. Officials hint similar messages could go to other debtor powers at strategic moments.
Chicago May 26. Discharge of a juror from the first panel in the William D Shepherd murder trial and renewed charges of jury tampering created a double sensation in Judge Thomas Lynch's court. Selection of a jury for Shepherd, accused of poisoning his foster son William Nelson McClintock, featured a sharp battle between the state and defense as veniremen faced extensive scrutiny and peremptory challenges. A detective pursued Robert White, a key witness, while White reportedly signed a withdrawal affidavit regarding Shepherd’s presence at the National University of Science.
Dispatches report Mount Suwaseshima on Oshima island erupting with rocks tumbling down the slopes. Dwellings at the base were crushed and residents fled to Nakashima island as volcanic activity heightened.
M Berger, treasurer of the French Royalist League of Action, was shot in a Paris subway station. An unknown assailant fired as he entered, escaping. Royalist leaders linked the attack to past royalist targets and speculated anarchist or communist involvement.
Paris May 26 Jack Dempsey announced he will be ready to meet the survivor of the four cornered competition between Weinert Wills Gb bons and Tunney.
Atlanta, Ga. May 26 County officers investigated the death of Howell Varnedoe who died of a pistol wound in a roadhouse this morning He had helped fight a recent fire in which six firemen were killed and was with friends when he allegedly shot himself after discussing the fire with the proprietor's wife Authorities were told he was dejected over an un successful love affair with a member of his party
Nathan Leopold to undergo appendectomy at Stateville Penitentiary hospital in Illinois. Richard Loeb, his co defendant in the Franks murder, is treated there for measles while both serve life sentences.
May 26 in Chicago several Blain public school pupils fainted after exertions while playing in the yard. Others toppled over triggering alarms as teachers and firemen rushed to the scene amid reports of gas exposure and resuscitation efforts.
Reports from Fort Defiance Martinique say eight people were killed and thirteen wounded in disorders across several towns during yesterday's municipal elections.
Ernest De Witt Burton, president of the University of Chicago, died today at Presbyterian hospital. He had served with the university since its founding 32 years ago and became president two years ago.
London May 6 Colonel C A Repington noted war correspondent and writer on military subjects died last night of apoplexy at Hore, it was announced here today.
In Trenton New Jersey May 26 a 64 year old woman Arretta Quackenbush killed her 28 year old daughter Gladys with an axe following a quarrel. The mother said the daughter attacked with a hammer earlier and the mother entered the sleeping room at daybreak with the axe. The mother had been released from an asylum a week earlier.
Washington, May 26. Prohibition officials plan extending the dry fleet to the West coast and the Northern lakes, then targeting liquor violators on the land rivers. Commissioner Haynes declined to discuss details, saying publicity could disrupt months of planning.
Lexington, May 26 The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States approved continued affiliations with certain church organizations. The American peace award committee failed to obtain support. The standing committee on foreign correspondence recommended accepting study conference invitations on churches and world peace and accepted the Canadian church's invitation to its Toronto annual meeting in June.
The Inter national conference to discuss prevention or imitation of the use of chemicals and disease germs in war was recommended today by the military committee of the league of nations conference on the limitation of traffic in arms and munitions.
The Presbytery of New York rescission overture from Pennsylvania Presbyterians rejected by the Bills and Overtures Committee for lack of certain evidence. The report was presented to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America in Columbus Ohio on May 26.
Partly cloudy in the southern portion of Georgia tonight and Wednesday. Light winds and mild temperatures are expected with no significant precipitation forecast. Localized coastal regions may see brief improvements in cloud cover.
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