Resignation marks tense Confederate veterans meeting
In Jackson Camp 806 Confederate veterans last night at the Riflemen’s Armory the committee report on the Hanover Park monument prompted debate. Judge Horace Dart resigned as Camp Jackson commander amid acrimony, while Col J K Dart also offered to resign as a member. factions clashed over the Ladies Memorial Association and the upcoming unveiling on Memorial Day. The episode left the camp divided and anxious about the monument project.
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Jackson Camp
806
Rifflemens’ Armory
Hanover Park
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Comrade Way
J. M. Madden
Ladies Memorial Association
Camp Jackson
Ladies’ Memorial Association of
Brunswick
Hanover Square Park
Col. J. EB. Dart
Horace Dart
J. Rudolph
J. W. Mack
Vamp Jacksongage
Laies’ Memorial Association
Camp
Jackson
Dart
Ana
Col
J. Ik. Dart
Judge Dart
Millions For Georgia Cities In House Building Bill
Washington April 23 An appropriation of a quarter million dollars for an Atlanta federal building extension is in the public building bill. The measure totals about 16 million for cities nationwide with Mercer to report. Other Georgia projects include Athens Macon Rome Brunswick Selma and Montgomery with land purchases and additions planned.
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Washington
Atlanta
Mercer
House
Congresman Livingston
Clay
Senate
Walton, Forsyth and
Marietta
Athens
Macon
Rome
Brunswick
Federal Court
Selma
Ala
Montgomery
O'Farrell Ordinance Granted Pole and Wire Rights
The Brunswick city council passed and adopted the O'Farrell Ordinance granting Chas J O'Farrell Jr and heirs authority to erect and maintain electric poles and wires on city streets. The ordinance was read three times, amended, and adopted at the April 10 1902 meeting. a minutes omission was corrected in yesterday's publication.
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Chas. J. O'Farrell, Jr
Brunswick
Queen Wilhelmina Shows Slight Improvement in Health
The Hague April 23. After a 45 minute consultation with Professor Rosenstein and other doctors a bulletin reports a slight improvement in the queen's condition. Temperature has fallen since morning and consciousness remains uninterrupted. The general condition is satisfactory, bringing great satisfaction in Holland.
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the Hague
Great Reunion Underway at Dallas Confederate Veterans Meet
Dallas hosts the twelfth reunion with thousands of visitors statewide. The city’s grand mess shed serves meals for 12 000 daily while volunteers feed a hungry multitudes. New Orleans and Louisville vie for next year as United Sons of Confederate Veterans begin annual meetings tomorrow.
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Dallas
Tex
Confederate Veterans
Vallas Bureau of Information
U Vallas
New Orleans
Louisville
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Birds of a feuding family duel with shotguns
In Groomstown near Sumter Charley Grooms and his brother in law Tom Connell fought with double barrel shotguns. Over twenty shots were fired with light range birdshot leaving both men injured though not seriously. Connell sustained leg arm and body wounds while Grooms suffered facial chest arm and ear injuries. They posted bonds and were freed, the feud over a ditch on Grooms land fueling the long running dispute.
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Columbia
8. C
Groomstown
Sumter
Charley Grooms
Tom Connell
Iit
Connell
Grooms
Brunswick Electrical Supply In Shape For May Start
A News reporter visited Brunswick Electrical Supply and found stock being opened and organized for the new electric light and power plant. Foundations for engines and generators by Contractor W. H. Bowen are nearly finished. Machinery is largely on site and operation is expected by May 15. The firm will also handle general electric supply and construction and guarantees workmanship to pass inspection.
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New Brunswick Electrical Supply Company
W. H. Bowen
General Electric
General Electric Firm to Open Brunswick Office
General is to appear before Roosevelt to do work at cost the public will find their prices always as reasonable as is consistent with safe work. Mr Mc J O Farrell is a well known practical electrician with the Hell Telphone company for seven years in charge of inside construction. Mr L J Von Weller is known in Brunswick as former superintendent of the Brunswick Light and Water electric plant for four years. Geo Bailey of Macon will handle inside wiring. Bailey has wired the Oglethorpe hotel and will remain in Brunswick with the new firm. The company has headquarters at 503 Gloucester street and plans extensive electrical construction to meet a long felt want in Brunswick. The News welcomes the new concern and wishes it success.
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Mc. J. O'Farrell
Hell Telphone Company
L. J. von Weller
Brunswick
Brunswick Light and Water Company
Lheir
Geo. Bailey
Macon
Bailey
Oglethorpe
Gloucester Street
Brunswick Units Return From Albany Chautauqua Day
All Brunswick military companies the Marine band and several citizens returned from Albany yesterday after taking part in the chautauqua exercises on Tuesday. The special train arrived about 5 am. The boys praise the Albany people's hospitality and call the event a big success with thousands attending Military Day.
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Brunswick
Marine Band
Albany
Brunswick City Items Reflect Local Activity And Plans
Regular session tonight is planned for the group discussed in earlier notes. The baseball club, now organized, will begin practicing with expectant summer games ahead. Penny has bought the Gloucester street brick building, while political meetings for two senatorial candidates are anticipated next week. Burglaries rise in Brunswick as police tighten patrols. B and B engine overhaul continues at Briesenick's foundry and J J McDonough's engine aids yard work. A pharmaceutical meeting next month attracts many members with an expected lively program. Boat lines prepare to resume summer schedules to St Simon. St Simon pier repaired and island improvements noted. Brunswick butchers report a drop in sales attributed to the beef trust affecting cities nationwide.
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Nly Cou
Ghee
Machen
Brunswick
Birmingham
Com Penny
Gloucester Street
B. J. Olewine
W. B. Dempster
St. Simon
Brunswick Butchers
Beef Trust
Negro kills white woman in Kentucky lynch risk rises
Reports from Princeton, Kentucky, confirm a white woman named Powling has been killed by a Black man. A posse pursues the suspect and officials fear a lynching if he is captured. Also note an advertisement for the Electric Supply Company's ad in Sunday's News.
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Aducah
Princeton
Powling
Add
President Orders Sampson Deso Trial By President's Court
General Jakie Smith is to be tried by a president's court martial under direct order from the president, instead of by a court ordered by General Chaffee. The War Department notes the shift tightens review authority in Washington and signals possible dismissal if convicted. The court, convened by General Chaffee's selection, will meet Thursday in Manila.
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Washington
Jakie Smith
Chaffee
Manila
Caaffee
War Department
Department
Wheaton
Sumner
Bell
Bisbee
McKibben
Rafferty
Dougherty
Markley
Lee
Harvey Carbaugh
Smith
Corbin
Cnaffee
Darien Golfers Planned for Brunswick Match
Brunswick Golf Club hosts Darien Golf Club for a first ever Brass Town area golf match. A letter confirms a Wednesday afternoon game with an excursion and many supporters planned.
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Brunswick Golf Club
Niihe
Darien Golf Club
Brunswick
Darien
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