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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
6
The acting Secretary of War Davis is expected to be the first witness before the President's special air board. The board indicated that Col onel Mitchell would be excluded if not included among witnesses. Davis was chosen because he initiated the inquiry.
The MacMillan Arctic expedition aboard Bowdoin begins planned scientific observations of Norse ruins along the southern Greenland coast near Godthaab Hjord. The voyage marks a detailed survey of ancient remains in a deep, picturesque fjord region as crews chart observations.
The Le Matin reports a Birmingham speech by Winston Churchill hints at a complete settlement of the French debt to Great Britain. It notes Finance Minister Caillaux resisted a contingent liability stance, delaying the London conference agreement prospects.
New York police consider a continuation of the tong war after the killing of Young Sue Gumn, a tong member in New York City’s Chinatown, four days after a formal truce was signed.
Johnny Torrio serving a year in Waukegan jail offers ten thousand dollars for proof that he, like Terry Druggan and Frankie Lane, spends much of his sentence outside his cell. The AP reports the Chicago incident dated Sept 18.
Dispatch from La Paz reports a state of siege in the departments of La Paz Oruro and Cochabamba after a serious conspiracy was discovered. The proclamation aimed to quell unrest across Bolivia as reported by La Nacion.
One Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad freight train collided head on with a coal train in the Mingo tunnel near here. One trainman was killed and several others badly injured, one perhaps fatally.
Jacksonville officials say Jack L. Baxter a 25 year old lovelorn swain from St Petersburg faked a leap into the St Johns River. They trace his movements to Columbus Georgia where he left a forwarding address at the post office.
Lieutenant Alford J. Williams, a Navy aviator, set an unofficial world speed record of 302.3 mph at Mitchell Field New York. The test, conducted for the Pulitzer races, measured 1 kilometer in 7.4 seconds and was verified by Curtiss Aircraft Company officials, breaking the previous 278 mph French record.
New York on September 18 1925 Tammany Hall seeks to mend the wounded after its sharp successful bid to unseat Mayor Hylan by backing State Senator Walker for mayor.
Tokyo today saw the Imperial Diet building and surrounding structures burned in a blaze. Several people were injured as government library files were lost. damage is pegged at one million dollars. Officials suspect a lighted cigarette started the fire.
A Review of Reviews survey of 1650 students shows widespread confusion on presidents, inventions, places, and events. Only 11 percent recognized Coolidge, 42 percent knew the inventor of wireless telegraphy, and many mistook Mussolini, Mussels Shoals, or Japan for the United States.
In Newark on September 18 Judge Caffrey postponed ruling on whether Harrison Noel, the youth accused of kidnapping and murder, was sane and legally capable of pleading. Noel showed little interest in the proceedings as attorney Merritt Lane argued Noel remained in custody and cannot plead for himself.
Dr Clarence True Wilson general secretary of the Methodist temperance board doubts a report claiming prohibition faces a supreme test. He questions the report’s authority and authenticity, stating he has not heard of its preparation orders or of Rev F Ernest Johnson linked to its conduct.
The document issued from Washington on September 18 reports social consequences of prohibition in the United States. Dr Clarence True Wilson takes issue with portions while the study was prepared by the research and education department of the special council of the Churches of Christ in America and distributed through the council's publicity channels.
New York on September 18 saw executive leaders of the Federal Council of Churches convene to decide a response to criticism of the research and education department report on prohibition.
Washington notes a critical review by the Research and Education Department of the Federal Council of Churches on prohibition enforcement. The report says that enforcement under the Bureau of Internal Revenue has been less serious than required and has appeared as a propaganda bureau, harming cooperation and morale. It also faults Secretary Mellon for not treating prohibition with the same attention as other duties.
Bishop Logan H Roots of Hankow China told a Johns Hopkins relations conference paper outlines China s national development nationalism and policy toward China. He said recent Shanghai riots lighted patriotism and mark a new era in the nation s life.
A New York woman from Greenwich Village or Park Avenue will be the first lady of the metropolis next January. The wives of Mrs James J Walker and Mrs Frank D Waterman are married to the Democratic and Republican mayoral candidates respectively.
Florence Sept 18 police say they uncovered a broad plot for a general insurrection across Italy. Over 100 suspected communists were arrested including 24 year old Frosco Frizzi who led the Florentine group. Seized documents show plans to mobilize when racism waned and arms were said to be ready.
In Messina inspectors halted an insurgent movement led by former Deputy Esio Gaudi and his secretary. Police seized accomplices, arms, and literature. Authorities link the group to the Moscow Internationale executive committee. Several Communist deputies are said to be involved.
Three gasoline tanks exploded at Standard Oil docks in Jacksonville Florida injuring L G Mott who remains in hospital with burn injuries. The incident occurred early today and involved a large fuel spill. Authorities investigate cause and assess damage to facilities.
Fez Morocco Sept 18 The French say they control key northern battle front positions with few losses after Marshall Petain's plans. Bi bane stronghold captured with about thirty French casualties and prisoners report Abdel Krim aimed to push past the Ouergha river. Spaniards land at Alhucemas Bay occupying a three kilometer strip.
Reports from Henan say Yue Hwei Chun, supporter of General Feng Yu Hatang, is amassing troops to invade Shansi west of Peking to bring it under Feng's control. Political circles hope war may be averted.
In Sylvania Georgia on September 18 Jim Godbee a young white man died after being caught in the gin shaft at White Hill. His head and body were severely crushed as the machinery whirled, a few hours after the accident. He leaves a wife and one child.
Fair conditions persist with gentle variable winds across Georgia tonight and Saturday, offering calm and pleasant skies with no rain expected.
Cleveland reports six federal prohibition agents in treatment for partial blindness and violent stomach disorders after sampling bootleg liquor to obtain evidence. Two Detroit men, W. E. MacAdams and F. J. Kennedy, are among those affected, with others treated locally. Agents say drinking the liquor is necessary to avoid arousing sellers.
The MacMillan Arctic Expedition may arrive at Wiscasset Maine on September 26 according to a message received today from Zenith radio in Chicago.
Federal grand jury in Chicago opens inquiry into the Florida Land Company accused of defrauding thousands in Chicago and the Middle West. Proceedings began today with scrutiny of the firm and its operations.
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