Southern Rail System Ambition Tied to Chicago Link
John W. Gates outlines a plan for a vast southern railway network that would rival the Pennsylvania system. Aiming to connect Louisville and Nashville with Chicago via Eastern Illinois road, the scheme envisions one management for Chicago and southern routes, with Morgan Co. steering Southern Railway.
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Gates Syndicate
Chicago
Northern Pacific
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan & Co
Southern Railway
Knights of Pythias Georgia Grand Lodge to Meet in Valdosta
The thirty third annual convention of the Knights of Pythias Georgia will convene in Valdosta on May 20. Railroads offer a one fare round trip across the state and large attendance is anticipated with delegations from all lodges. Brunswick lodges will be fully represented and Valdosta Uniform Rank drills for prizes.
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Pythias
Knights of Pythias
Georgia
Order
Brunswick
Col Terrell Visits Brunswick During Georgia Campaign
Well known gubernatorial candidate Hon Joseph M Terrell of Merriwether county will be in Brunswick today for a brief visit and informal mingling with supporters. He expresses confidence in victory and may return for an address later in Glynn county.
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Joseph M. Terrell
Merriweather County
Glynn County
Camden County Killing Sparks Hunt for Negro Prince Gibbs
White Oak dispatch reports John Z. Dotson of Owens Ferry Camden County was shot twice by Prince Gibbs a 20 year old Black man. Adam Smith Gibbs ally provoked the confrontation. Dotson fired at Smith then collapsed after being pursued by the horse. A $50 reward is offered for Gibbs apprehension.
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John Z. Dotson
Owens Ferry
Camden County
Prince Gibbs
Evans May Run for Congress in Chattanooga Race
Reports circulating in Chattanooga claim former pension commissioner H. Clay Evans, recently resigned under Roosevelt, may return to seek Congress from the third district. His potential opponent would be incumbent Judge John A. Moon, while Robert S. Sharp remains a possible rival within the party. Evans has conferred with Newell Sanders and other Republicans but has not commented on his resignation or plans.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
H. Clay Evans
Roosevelt
Wana
Congress
Evans
Congress- Trlty
John A. Moon
Air Evans
Newell Sanders
Pension Place
Robert S. Sharp
Sharp
Oil Mills at Blakely in Prospective Expansion
Blakely Georgia April 28 reports indicate Carolina Chemical bought Alliance warehouse near the Central railroad depot to erect an cotton seed oil mill. Local capital reportedly backs the project though the presence of mills in nearby towns calls profitability into question for Blakely’s seed trade and potential oil production.
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Blakely
Besns Leer Et Uhaet Wieeinla
Carolina Chemical Company
Alliance
Central Railroad
Georgia
Lothan
Ala
Fort Gains
Snellman
Arlington
Bainbridge
Odd Fellows Celebrate Eighty Third Anniversary
The Brunswick lodge of Odd Fellows held its eighty third anniversary in their hall last night. A large turnout from Odd Fellows and Essie Dietz lodge attended, the hall capacity was tested, and the affair was a very enjoyable and memorable evening for all present.
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Brunswick Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows
Essie Dietz Lodge
Mayor's Monday Matinee at Police Court Trials
Cases heard in police court yesterday included Obe Thomas failing to hitch horse after notice with $10 bond forfeited. W W Wallace fined $8 or 20 days on the streets for disorderly conduct. Sandy Williams fined $8 or 30 days on the streets for drunkenness and disorderly behavior. Lewis Suanberg fined $8 or 3 days for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Matthew Jackson fined $2 or ten days for fighting. Eddie Ford discharged.
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Obe Thomas
W. W. Wallace
Sandy Williams
Lewis Suanberg
Matthew Jackson
Eddie Ford
Excursion by Steamer Igesie to Fernandina Draws Large Crowd
The first seasonal excursion sailed from the city by the steamer Igesie to Fernandina yesterday morning. A unusually large crowd spent the day in the Florida city and returned late at night. The trip was accompanied by a colored band, adding to the lively atmosphere.
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Fernandina
Igesie
Florida City
Explosion Kills Two In Issaquah
Will Price and Bernard Cutter died in an Issaquah dynamite blast. The explosion’s cause remains unknown and Cutter’s remains were too fractured for an inquest. Seattle dated April 8.
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Seattle
Wash
Will Price
Bernard Cutter
Issaquah
Cutter
Four More Bodies Recovered From City of Pittsburg Wreck
Cairo April 28 Four more bodies of the wreck victims were recovered today bringing the total to forty. One identified as Joseph Redding a striker engineer of Louisville. The other three were colored two men and one woman.
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Cairo
Pittsburg
Joseph Redding
Louisville
Captured a Thief Graham Arrested in Brunswick Case
Officer Laither Lamb captured "Baby" Graham early Sunday in Brunswick Glynn County, after a Saturday night robbery on a grocer and assault with intent to kill charge. Graham linked to recent suburban store burglaries and previously acquitted in Shriver robbery. Lamb believes he caught the culprit.
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Laither Lamb
Graham
Brunswick
Glynn County
Lamb
Shriver
Fire destroys two small colored-family houses yesterday
Fire yesterday morning destroyed two small houses occupied by colored families. One was owned by Harry Tatnall and the other by C. J. Thomas.
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Harry Tatnall
C. J. Thomas
Orr Said Likely To Be Named Massie Principal
The Savannah News reports Mr. G. J. Orr, recently arrived from Brunswick and now an assistant instructor in the high school, stands the best chance of promotion to principal of Massie school. The board’s final decision rests with an upcoming meeting and is not yet known.
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Savannah
Orr
G. J. Orr
Massie School
Brunswick
Schley Arrives in Memphis for Honor and Banquet
Rear Admiral and Mrs. W. S. Schley reach Memphis via Southern Railway at 8 10 PM and stay at the Gayoso hotel. A large welcome gathers at the Union Station despite wishes for no demonstrations. A parade, silver service presentation, and a 300-guest banquet await on the schedule through Tuesday morning's Cotton Exchange reception.
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Memphis
Tenn
Schley
Southern Railway
Gayoso Hotel
Grand Junction
Union Station
Admiral Schley
Mississippi
New
Cotton Exchange
Regatta excursion and grand ball in Memphis events
A Mississippi river regatta excursion precedes a grand ball hosted by Memphis ladies. An admiral will be presented to Masonic brethren on Wednesday, with an engaging program in his honor.
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Mississippi
Ladies of
Memphis
Meat prices to ease as big meat barons meet in Washington
New York report says relief from high meat prices will come within a month as grass fed cattle reach Texas markets. Ferdinand Sulzberger asserts prices will return to normal soon after a Washington conference with meat magnates G F Swift Ogden Armour J Lyman Michael Cudahy and others plus state Attorney General Davies and Senate member Alfred Bullowa.
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G. F. Swift
Ogden Armour
J. Lyman
Hammond & Co
Michael Cudahy
Ferdinand Sulzberger
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
Washington
Davies
Alfred L. Bullowa
Slater
James W. Hawes
Number of Reunion Tickets
Dallas officials report ticket estimates to Dallas from 200000 to 225000 for the national Confederate reunion. Exact totals will take about thirty days to determine. Miss Anne Hobson of Greensboro Alabama, sponsor for the Alabama division of Confederate veterans, sends thanks to Southern Pacific managers for luscious strawberries grown in southern Texas.
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Dallas
Tex
Southern Pacific
Anne Hobson
Greensboro
Ala
Alabama Division of Confederate Veterans
Captain Hobson
Merrimac-Santiago
Hobson
Texas
Murder in a church yard in Freeland
Michael Cherko, 38, was killed about 100 feet from Freeland Greek Catholic church during Easter service. George Smith was arrested, accused of striking Cherko with a blackjack after entering the church without removing his hat, then shooting him in the back as Cherko ran outside. Smith overpowered by friends and taken to the station.
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Hazleton
Michael Cherko
Freeland
George Smith
Smith
Cherko
Egmont to Touch Ocean Pier Daily From St Simon
The steamer Egmont under Captain A. Dart will make two daily trips to Ocean Pier St Simon beginning this morning. The service provides a convenient excursion for Brunswick residents and visitors seeking a day at the resort. Several parties from Waycross and nearby areas are already on the island. Captain Dart invites friends and the public to travel his line when visiting St Simon.
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Egmont
A. Dart
Ocean Pier
St. Simon
Brunswick
Captain Dart
Waycross
Dart
St Simon
One Brother Slays Another in Stokes County
In Stokes county two sons of Joseph Leslie quarrelled. One cut the other dangerously, but the wounded man returned home, got a gun, and killed his brother before escaping with help from friends. The incident unfolds as authorities pursue the case.
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Raleigh
N. C
Stokes County
Joseph Leslie
Thomasville
Roy Edmondson
State Insurance Department
Atlantic Fisheries Company
Cape Fear
First Electric Light Pole Erected in Brunswick
The first pole for the new electric supply company was set at the Newcastle and Gloucester streets intersection yesterday. Citizens gathered as the pole, adorned in national colors, marked the start of a promising venture for Brunswick.
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New Electric Supply Company
Newcastle
Gloucester Streets
Brunswick
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