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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
1
Chicago reports a nationwide push by The Sons of Daniel Boone to locate Harold Moon, a 10-year-old kidnapped from Flint Michigan on February 7. Twenty one thousand boys will search neighborhoods at dawn, led by Sam Sweet with Chicago police aiding from Mrs. W. H. Frost.
Charles A. Robinson and his two children were buried in a single casket in Roanoke Virginia after a stable fire in which the letter carrier died while trying to save the children. The funeral drew a large crowd of both white and colored attendees with Rev J H Brown delivering the sermon and Postmaster Funkhouser leading the post office group.
Spencer, N C March 31 B B Albright of Spencer stopped his sixteen year old daughter Julia's wedding to M L Baker of Spencer He also swore warrants against David Wray and Connie Herrion for perjury alleging they claimed Miss Albright was eighteen The trio were held under bond for trial Baker faced a $125 bond.
Hirsch's store showcases a large and comprehensive Easter collection with exclusive novelties. The display is described as brilliant and representative, aiming to make the shop a style center for Brunswick and visitors. The store pledges prompt attention and courteous treatment to patrons.
Chicago reports Sergeant Baer longtime police secretary to Inspector Devere at West Chicago Avenue station took his own life at home by shooting himself in the head. He had 23 years with the police and troubled finances are suspected to have prompted the tragedy. Baer helped improve a difficult district and was an original Berillon system expert.
A 350 pound sturgeon caught yesterday morning near Thurlow was described as possibly the largest in these waters. Thurlow paid the fisherman 75 dollars for the fish which will be butchered and offered for sale. The market attracted many onlookers as the massive catch was displayed.
Mrs Helen Boyle wife of James H Boyle was arraigned before a justice of the peace in Mercer Pennsylvania on a kidnapping charge connected to Willie Whitla She pleaded not guilty and was held for grand jury action in 25000 bail with the case awaiting arraignment and potential indictment
Rev. Ernest C. Smith pastor of the Union Congregational church resigns and accepts the secretaryship of the Western Unitarian Conference. He will depart for Chicago the following day.
The floor debate centers on the Payne bill with Brantley of Georgia arguing the measure preserves protectionist doctrine rather than providing revenue. Other speakers, including Morgan of Missouri, Rothermel of Pennsylvania, Lovering of Massachusetts, Underwood of Alabama, and Mann of Illinois, discuss duties on wood pulp and paper, drawback provisions, and pulp industry specifics, framing the deficit and policy shifts.
San Salvador announces tariff increases to set a higher duty schedule before the Payne bill. The first nation to act, it raises customs on imported liquors white wine red table wine and canned goods effective April 19 with new per quart and per kilogram rates.
Senator Culberson of Texas denounces the Payne bill tariff on women and children's gloves as an added tax for a few hundred favored manufacturers. He says most beneficiaries come from Fulton county New York and the statement was issued in Washington.
Washington reports executive officers of the eastern trunk lines will not meet further Boston and Maine rate cuts on westbound import traffic. The decision aims to prevent a transcontinental rate war, citing business grounds and the limited impact of western traffic versus volumes at New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Colonel Hoffman denies the claim that Crazy Snake was captured or surrendered. The Creek leader is still being hunted by Oklahoma militiamen. The search resumed at dawn with deputy sheriffs and posses active in the area.
Washington March 31 An by Taft plan Surgeon General Walter Wyman is asked to draft a consolidation of all federal agencies guarding public health. The aim is a single great health bureau to prevent overlap and systematize work across treasury commerce labor war and agriculture departments. The plan is said to be well under way.
Chicago March 31 attorney Wayman filed new charges before the grand jury against Rev. Robert Morris Kemp former rector of St Chrysostom s Episcopal church indictments followed choir boy accusations Kemp now in New York may be brought to Chicago for trial Wayman calls the charges the most serious yet
Baltimore reports a 19 percent wage cut across Maryland Steel company divisions with the measure to take effect tomorrow. Pennsylvania Steel follows with a 10 percent reduction for all workers starting tomorrow. Together about thirteen thousand employees are affected as executives cite tariff talks and market conditions impacting steel demand and morale.
Memphis Tenn March 31 famous lawyers will lead the battle for liquor and brewery interests against the state wide prohibition law passed over the governor's veto by the Tennessee legislature. Six men will conduct the case including former Governor Black of New York John G Carlisle Luke Wright ex Senator Lindsay of Kentucky and possibly ex Senator Turley of Tennessee. John J Veertrees will be chief solicitor and work with a leading Tennessee and southern lawyer.
Mexico City reports Guatemala concentrates troops on the Honduran frontier to stop exiled Honduran revolutionists. Honduran minister seeks explanation as Cabrera aims to deter uprisings led by Davila. Observers say the move may aim to counter Zeira of Nicaragua and Davila, who reportedly plan a joint attack on Guatemalan forces.
Waycross Herald reports Dr T P Reville of Brunswick sues L B Herritt of Pennsylvania for 26000 over a sale contract in U S court with C P Goodyear Jr finishing testimony in Brunswick. A separate city suit for 15000 seeks services breach of contract and counsel fees. Herritt served notice this morning before leaving the city.
Havana reports General Barry bid farewell to officials as the last American troops board the transport McClellan and Summer to sail home tomorrow, ending the second intervention. A steamer will carry army horses on April 15.
Mr Thurlow received a shipment of fresh lobsters available at his seafood market on Grant street. Boiled lobsters are served at the restaurant at the same location. Patrons may also order a square med of lobster at Thurlow s restaurant.
W. B. Owens also known as W. W. Fowter is detained by Augusta police for Boston authorities and faces charges of involvement with the Mexican Plantation Development Company a venture that caused many New England investors to lose their money. FE Borges the chief promoter is already serving a long prison term. A police inspector will travel south to retrieve Owens for Boston.
Augusta dispatch reports William B. Owens a former Indiana congressman and secretary of state, accused of promoting fraudulent Mexican schemes. While immigration commissioner, promoters drew Owens into a Mexican lottery scam.
Brunswick shoppers will see Harper Store install the McCaskey system to track totals at each sale and carry forward monthly bills keeping housewives informed. The store aims to reduce errors and improve efficiency, reflecting Brunswick's pride in a high quality grocery.
The Southern railway company announces that when advanced passenger fares take effect on its Virginia lines the entire mileage book system in use on its lines in North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Tennessee will be extended to Virginia.
Harrisburg, Pa. March 31 The senate passed resolutions for a constitutional amendment to abolish the February elections. Having been approved by two legislatures, it will be submitted to the people next November and would take effect January 1910 if ratified.
The Brunswick lodge of Elks will install new officers this evening at their hall over the National bank. After installation a social session with refreshments and talks will follow, marking an enjoyable conclusion to the event.
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