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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
1
Hampton Virginia coroner's hearing reveals a motive hinted in a letter signed E H D suggesting Elisha Kent Kane, University of Tennessee professor, should get rid of his wife Jenny Graham Kane. Bail decision scheduled for tomorrow as coroner's inquest continues.
Hampton Virginia September 17 a court considered releasing professor Elisha Kent Kane on bail as coroner George Vanderslice pressed an inquest into the charge of murdering his wife Jenny Graham Kane. The 9 30 a m hearing followed by defense for Kane while the inquest debated whether drowning was homicidal and whether heart trouble contributed. Dr van O Neill Kane testified about heart trouble a seven year history suggesting a drowning slip on a rock could occur. Coroner Vanderslice said drowning remains the cause but questioned homicide. Commonwealths Attorney Roland P D Cocke warned of possible grand jury indictment. The defense and coroner reported no definitive evidence locating the missing wife or incriminating Kane amid exchanged letters between Kane and his wife.
Prescott and Byron Phillips of Waycross will be given a preliminary hearing Friday afternoon on charges they participated in an attempt to feahoy Branswick's youn yards. Attorneys for the pair appeared yesterday and requested an immediate hearing on related business.
Georgia Governor Richard E Russell Jr pledged to call a cotton session once a majority of legislators sign to serve without pay. Farmers pressed for action on the Louisiana plan to curb cotton growth in 1932, contingent on Texas approval. Committee members urged immediate session but Russell demanded written pledges, awaiting more legislators to volunteer.
Prosecutor Clarkson Cranmer announces Edward Nitet tenting confessed after a police inquiry. Milling Police Chief Charles Cavanaugh and a neighbor described the investigation leading to a study where a rifle was found and linked to the confession.
Governor P. Long initially urged a total cotton prohibition but then reversed, saying he would stand fast only if other states fail to pass relief measures. He issued a second statement after early publication in New Orleans papers, calling the first a misunderstanding and setting January 15, 1922 as a repeal deadline if no concordant action occurs.
Governor Huey P. Long announced he would issue a proclamation within days nullifying Louisiana's cotton law after the Texas legislature rejected the plan. He said the proclamation is mandatory if three fourths of the cotton producing south does not ratify the law, and he plans to delay briefly unless a miracle occurs.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Eugene Talmadge announced a telegram from Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long saying he was through with the cotton planting prohibition fight. Talmadge urged continued action and noted calls to mobilize support in South Carolina Alabama Arkansas North Carolina Oklahoma Mississippi for a January session.
Federal Judge Goddard refused to limit liability of ship owners for the Vestris disaster. The ruling affects 660 claimants seeking up to 80 million dollars after the steamship sank November 12, 1928 with heavy loss of life. The case involves the Liverpool Brazil and Silver Plate Navigation Company and related parties seeking cargo value as cap.
In Austin Texas the Texas house rejected amending the Olsen cotton bill to set a 25 percent cap on cultivated land. An approved senate amendment would limit to one third. The final vote 57 to 47 defeated the 25 percent limit and could send the measure to a conference if the senate sticks to its position. Terrell argued the 25 percent cap would reduce acreage by at least 40 to 50 percent. An amendment allowing one fourth of cultivated land for cotton was defeated 63 to 37.
Fragmentary text describes a Texas public debate on cotton planting reductions tied to Governor P Long from Louisiana and 1982 legislation. It references a senate resolution condemning executive actions and mentions radio comments by Eaton and mixed sentiment among Texans about southern state policies and the plan. The passage is garbled with numerous names and distorted phrases.
A garbled early modern dispatch describes unrest aboard a Royal Navy fleet near Invergordon and Scapa Flow with sailors protesting pay cuts and resisting orders. Officers used forceful persuasion to keep ships moving while families feared further action as authorities promised investigations into allocations and economies at hard slips.
Atlanta announces a ten percent salary reduction across the state highway department along with other expense cuts totaling 48 000 dollars annually. Salaries above 150 dollars monthly are affected. chairman J W Garnett notes the economy drive as the board and department leaders push for minimal expenses amid hard times.
Moyle and Allen, two California fliers, announced they would resume attempts to fly from Navarin Island in Siberia toward Seattle. A wireless from the Russian steamer Purint said they landed after fuel ran out, were unhurt, and planned to fly again when weather allowed with the monoplane refueled.
Police say Spy Patrolman William Novak was shot and killed during a Dickson City school board meeting at the high school. Frank Gutneck, a school director, fired the shot amid bitter factional political strife in the town and controversy over sales of posi wits.
The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the general tax act affecting lumber dealers in the state. The decision overturns a lower court ruling that had found the provision discriminatory against buyers and sellers, preserving the tax framework for timber commerce.
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Attorney Alexander Bhio announced he has information leading to the indictment of the person or persons who murdered Benjamin Col hoes in Stamford. He expected the inquest to open next morning at ten and last several days.
Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney Fred J. Mander announced the autopsy on yachtsman Benjamin Collings provided important information for the investigation. The skull was found cracked in eight places and organs were sent to New York for analysis as plans for cremation and services proceeded in Brooklyn.
Police tied two men to a murder in Lusund Moe at Chae wana. Authorities reported arrests today as part of the case against Bret dere gui eder and others linked to the shooting.
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