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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1925
Page
6
Savannah reports turpentine at 1.07 for September. St Louis grain notes show cash wheat at 1.56 for Sept and May, with Dec at 1.534, corn at 0.94 for Sept and 0.825 for Dec, with May at 0.86.
New York markets show heavy stocks bonds irregular and mixed currencies while cotton, sugar and coffee weaken. Chicago trading sees wheat up, corn steady, cattle steady, hogs firm. New Orleans cotton futures list October to May with higher prices.
In Ohio, white crosses line highways at many intervals to mark spots where motorists have died. Drivers encounter crosses on sharp curves and along stretches, serving as stark reminders of fatal accidents on state roads.
Fire in the Dismal Swamp destroyed the Camp Manufacturing lumber camp at Ryland Suffolk burning 1.5 to 2 million feet of lumber and the company commissary but sparing the sawmill. Loss estimated 30 to 40 thousand dollars with insurance. Water shortages hampered firefighting as winds fanned embers and threatened standing timber. smoke blanketed Norfolk.
Fort Myers dispatch reports Marco Island land dispute tensions as homesteaders attempt to place a shanty on land claimed by Barron G. Collier. A man named William O. Payne was arrested for free passing and jailed in Everglades, with bail set at 50 dollars. Other anti Collier leaders Walter G Williams Harry Williams Vincent Jordan and John Carter face trespassing charges in connection with the disputed property. Deputy sheriff W. B. Maynard guards the site while plans for further arrests emerge. Payne is to be tried Saturday. Governor Vic Donahey and a separate note about white crosses is included but unrelated to the Marco Island case.
Secretary Jardine ruled the Armour Morris merger does not violate the Packers and Stockyards Act. He said the record shows no price fixing or unlawful restraint of trade and cites reduced overhead and expanded sales as the merger's aims. The decision notes competition remains overall and reserves power to act if future issues arise.
The Crown Prince has reached his majority and now serves as a lieutenant in the Italian army. The announcement notes his new rank and continues the royal duties expected of him during this period.
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