No Chance to Name Senators Scheme Defeated in Senate Fight
Washington reports show the privileges and elections committee adopted Depew's amendment, killing the popular election plan. Southern senators oppose a federal approach, fearing contested seats and loss of legislative control, as the vote on Penrose and Depew amendments shapes the outcome. Separately, Paterson reports a jail inmate, Alexander Scazeletta, was pronounced dead yet sat upright in his coffin before revival.
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Pepute
Depew
Paterson
Alexander Scazeletta
Scazeletta
Brie
Japanese Robinson Crusoe on deserted island after seventeen years
A rescued Japanese man, found on an island near Korea after seventeen years in solitude, lived on seaweed and fish with no tools. He was discovered by a fishing steamer's master and brought to Nagasaki after reports to the Japanese government. He spoke little initially and mental status seemed affected.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
China
Nagasaki
Robinsone Crusoe
Gensan
Corea
Butthe
Campaigns tighten as primary nears
On the home stretch candidates shift right and sprint toward March ballots. All current officers seek re election except Coroner Jen kings who may aim to succeed himself.
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Jenkings
Raffle Ends With Tie For Top Throw
Ed Cohen’s team held a raffle last night with George H. Smith and Frank Mallard tying at 43, the highest score. The event drew notable interest as many had chances, and it is believed one winner may sell to the other.
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Ed. Cohen
George H. Smith
Frank Mallard
Brunswick Water Supply Restored After Pipe Irregularities
After weeks of trouble in the Brunswick Light and Water Company supply due to pipe irregularities, Receiver Green reports the problem remedied. Patrons are served as water quality returns to normal, while the Uniform Rank Knight of P-thing holds a successful drill and notes ongoing improvement.
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Brunswick Light and Water Company
Green
P-thing
Controversy Over Confederate Monument Unveiling in Brunswick
Discord grows among Confederate Veterans of Brunswick and Glynn county over the Hanover park monument planned for Memorial day April 26. Veterans oppose the purchase and unveiling plan, saying consults with Jackson camp and Ladies' Memorial Association were lacking. A meeting is held tonight to decide definite action as factions debate participation and tributes.
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Hanover Park
Jackson Camp of Veterans
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Brantley Favored for Reelection in Eleventh District
A Georgia districtwide sentiment favors Rep. Brantley for another term. The Eleventh district GOP executive committee plans a Waycross meeting next week to set primary dates. Savannah News reports Brantley is expected to have a clear field with no serious opposition.
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Georgia
Eklerenth
Waycross
Brantley
Diplomatic changes proposed by Brunswick Riflemen meeting
Members resolve to tender the armory to Jackson Camp 806 for meetings at all times. They invite veterans to join drills as much as possible and extend a Memorial Day invitation to march at the head of the column and honor fallen comrades.
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Brunswick Riflemen
Jackson Camp 806
Interesting Police Court and Cocoa Disposed of
Acting Mayor Newman presided over a lively police court with a large row of defendants. A woman charged with cursing drew witnesses including a well-dressed gentleman as the mayor noted the refrain and ordered five and cost. Capt. Newman served as recorder with firm, just decisions.
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Newman
Death of New Jersey resident Hannah Bartow at 106
New Brunswick reports the death of Hannah Bartow at 106 in the city. She would have turned 106 on May 1. Bartow was the daughter of Barney and Dorothy Hartwick and recalled Lafayette's 1826 visit to America. She worked as a waitress at the Belonia and Whitehall hotels and remembered European royalty visiting New Brunswick.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Hannah Bartow
New Jersey
Bartow
Barney
Dorothy Hartwick
Joseph Boneparte
Spain
Napoleon
America
Whitehall
Livingston Captured After Swamp Pursuit
Sheriff S J Caraway of this county with Dale county and a small posse trapped Jim Livingston in Snipe Creek swamp beat eleven near Iufaula Alabama. Though armed with a Winchester he did not fire. Livingston fled Ozark three years ago and had eluded a long search until now.
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Iufaula
Ala
S. J. Caraway
Dale County
Jim Livingston
Ozark
Livingston
Fai
Decree Appeal Sought in Alabama Railway Tax Case
Atlanta April 16. Attorneys for Louisville and Nashville and others move before Judge Newman to enter a decree aligning with his injunction ruling against W A Wright. They draft the decree for review, while Attorney General Wright plans to file a petition for appeal to the New Orleans Circuit Court of Appeals. The state vows to pursue the case through all courts.
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Atlanta
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
W. A. Wright
W. T .Newman
United States
Gener
Alabama Railway Company
Georgia Railroad
Boykin Wingac
J. M. Terrell
Wright
Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
G W Cline Expands with New Pants Factory Machines
G W Cline owner of the Brunswick Steam Laundry closed a contract with Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co through Atlanta representative W T Cooper for twenty seven new pattern factory machines. These machines will produce about 500 pairs of pants weekly, with operation planned in roughly thirty days.
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G. W. Cline
Brunswick Steam Laundry
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co
Atlanta
W. T. Cooper
Cline
Daughter of Casimir-Perier Weds in Paris Ceremony
The daughter of ex president Casimir-Perier married M. Sommier this afternoon in Paris with demanding figures including Mme Loubet the president s wife among the attendees.
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Casimir-Perier
Paris
M. Sommier
Mme, Loubet
Wie
Brunswick Water Restored After Well Cleared
After days of labor, Brunswick Light and Water Co. clears a blocked well that had not flowed into the reservoir for ten days. Major Green oversaw the effort and water resumed yesterday. Fred Baumgartner supervised clearing of well No. 4.
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Brunswick Light and Water Company
Green
Fred Baumgartner
West Point to Get 6.5 Million for Campus Upgrades
The House Committee on Military Affairs plans to add 6.5 million dollars to the regular appropriation bill for West Point improvements. Visits to the academy show facilities from 1816 and 1830 still in use with overcrowded cadet rooms and inadequate water and sanitation.
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House
Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
West Point Academy
West Point
Veterans meet at Riflemen armory in Glynn county
The Confederate Veterans of Glynn county will gather at the Riflemen's armory instead of Dr Burroughs office as previously announced. Also advertised are parched wheat best chicken fod Burnett's and Bright Japan rice straw at Bur ett's.
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Glynn County
Riflemen’s Armory
Burnett’s
Japan
Burett’s
Rifemen Resolutions by Brunswick Riflemen Honor Confederate Veterans
The Brunswick Riflemen pass resolutions recognizing the Jackson Camp No 806 of Confederate Veterans a residual group of 1861 to 1865 Confederate followers and noting the current membership composition and intentions. The item records a ceremonial acknowledgment by local veterans group.
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Jackson
Lee
Five Diplomatic Vacancies Reported At White House
President Roosevelt considers five high posts soon to be vacant including embassies in Berlin Rome Madrid and Cuba. Bellamy Storer to Spain will resign. H Clay Evans expected to succeed in Madrid while Dr David Hill or Storer may head Berlin. Edwin Conger will retire from Pekin. China and Rome postings loom as White may retire in November or vacate by year end.
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Edwin IH. Conger
Iowa
Pekin
Conger
United States
Andrew D. White
Berlin
Ambassador White
Storer
David Jayne Hill
New York
Hill
White
Meyer
Roosevelt
Stover
McKinley
Henry White
Rhode Island
London
Cuba
Herbert C. Squires
Squires
China
Mr. Squires
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