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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
4
A Cana Line ship skipper was shot aboard the vessel reported in a maritime incident. Authorities dispatched medical teams and inquiries are underway to determine motive and identify a suspect. The incident disrupted a routine voyage with passengers remaining on board.
In Antwerp hospital, two officers, David Kilmour of Glasgow and John Holiday of England, are in serious condition after a pistol shot was heard following a visit to the captain's cabin. The captain was found dead with a bullet wound in the head.
Judge H J MacIntyre outlined the Juvenile Court of Thomas County at the Rotary Club, stressing its role in crime prevention and rehabilitation for children, not punishment. He described eligibility, aims, cases, and the program’s humane intent, praising Mrs Wilson and noting attendance by local officials and Rotarians.
Short unreadable items mention Mr J W and Mr J N visiting Samd Tire shop. Mr F L Def C spends time in the city. Mr J A Child is taking a brief period off.
Delegates from Echols Brooks Lowndes and Thom as counties gather as the Thom asville Baptist Association meets at First African Baptist Church. Introductory sermon and annual address mark the sessions with education and missions offerings noted. moderator Rev Broadnax elected for another year amid 25 years in office. Night programs include speeches by Dr J H Brown and Prof G T Martin and welcome from Dr W M Harris.
Captain Clews of Birkenhead, born in Liverpool, joined the Canadian Pacific in 1904. In World War I he served in the Cameroons and later commanded a German prize ship. He captained the transport Montezuma for fifteen voyages between Canada and England, earning lifelong recognition from the Royal Humane Society.
Florida Times Union announces special bus service extending the paper to Thomasville arriving by 9 15 a m. Daily and Sunday editions can be delivered to homes or businesses before breakfast for 85 cents per month. Phone 854 J. Green W Alday, Agent.
Innovators claim an electric beehive warms and lights the hive during winter, prompting bees to begin honey collection earlier in spring. The system uses electricity to regulate temperature and illumination, increasing overall yield.
Mr. WwW M. Greathouse of Howesville Ky visits on business. Roy L. Wells of Wyethville Va among yesterday’s city visitors. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cannon of Chiefland Fla stay briefly. Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Griner and two children return to Atlanta after two weeks here. George Damour Watt born today to Mr. and Mrs. John Watt on Hansell Street. Mrs. C. T. Gandy recovering after operation at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital.
A fragmented excerpt hints at discussions of prosperity and industrial plans. It references optimism about investment, a corporate board, and dreams of steel production amid wartime conditions. The text suggests a comparison between money, work, and progress in a challenging South Asia context.
A Methodist revival filled the church with men in the center and women and girls on the sides. Judge Luke preached from Kings and urged men to model Christian character for their families and society, stressing religious faith as the rock of character.
to Kansas where they had broken prison, Charles Elli serving ten years from Garlang county for mur der, Job Smith, serving seven years from Prairie county for grand lar ceny, and Roy Poe, serving seven to twelve years from Calhoun coun ty for robbery.
In College Park Georgia yesterday six people including J W Stephenson and his wife their thirteen month old child two neighbors Mrs Edwin Ransom Mrs J B Allen and a servant fainted from fumes from an instantaneous heater in the Stephenson kitchen. A physician arriving at the scene was nearly overcome by the fumes as he found the servant unconscious and preparing a meal.
Local Weather Bureau forecast for Thomasville and vicinity. Fair tonight with increasing cloudiness Friday. Observations at 1 pm show 46 percent humidity, west wind 6 mph. High today 65, low 43, mean 62. Rainfall 0.00 inches in past 24 hours and 1.70 inches this month. Departure since Jan 1 -13.36 inches. Normal for date 66 inches. Highest ever Oct 6 1911 at 97.
The floor scene ended with Mr Stephenson losing consciousness. A doctor shut off the heater and opened doors and windows. Victims were taken to a nearby home where they revived. By late yesterday, no one seemed much worse for the experience.
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