Fire Ignites Brunswick Stores Injuring Three Firemen
A late night blaze damaged Fleming Bryant and Pastime theater causing heavy losses at Kaiser Brothers and Miller Sons. Three Brunswick firefighters James Beard George Strayer and Robert Bunkley were injured by flames and a stairwell explosion. Insurance covers the damage.
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Brunswick Fire Department
City Hospital
Fleming & Bryant
A. Kaiser & Bro
H. M. Miller & Son
Cue Harrison
James Beard
George Strayer
Robert Bunkley
Beard
Con
Bruce
L Ae
Jast N
Kaiser Company
Miller’s
Kaiser’s
Today’s Clash on the Local Diamond Blackshear vs Pilots
The opener between Blackshear and the Pilots promises a lively season debut. Blackshear fields fast amateur players while the Pilots boast a stronger lineup with Bowen from Ocilla at first base. Today is ladies day with free admission. first pitch at 3 45.
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Blackshear
Pilots
Bowen
Ocilla
Hoke Smith Asked to Serve as Pallbearer
Telegram indicates former Governor Hoke Smith is invited to attend and act as pallbearer at the funeral of James G. Carlisle secretary of the treasury under Cleveland's second administration Carlisle died in New York Sunday night Smith and Carlisle were cabinet colleagues and friends in the Cleveland era Smith, opposing Governor Brown for reelection, was recovering from a brief illness and unable to attend public events.
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Hoke Smith
James G. Carlisle
Treasury
Cleveland
New York
Smith
Mr. Carlisle
Interior
Brown
Mr. Curtis
Prominent Island Visitor Arrives at St Simon
Mr and Mrs Frank J F Thiel of Washington DC join vacationers at St Simon occupying J W Burnetts cottage for two weeks The private secretary to the treasurer of the United States Thiel praised Brunswick and the harbor calling it one of the best resorts he has seen during his trip yesterday he and friends visited the city and he spoke highly of the area.
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Frank J. F. Thiel
Washington, D. C
St. Simon
J. W. Burnett
Thiel
United States
Brunswick
Harbor
Trouble in Texas Rio Grande unrest lingering near border
Reports from San Benito say quiet has returned along the Rio Grande while unconfirmed rumors claim Texas rangers have corraled the Jancinto Trevino party linked to two ranger killings. Three band members captured after retreating into Texas. Kingsville records rumor of six Mexicans killed by rangers.
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Houston
Tex
San Benito
Rio Grande
Texas Rangers
Jancinto Trevino
Texas
Kingsville
Treasurer Abolition Bill Defeated in Georgia House
Atlanta Aug 3 The bill to abolish county treasurers and shift depositories to banks was defeated in the Georgia House after drawing wide attention. Glynn and Chatham counties had already passed resolutions in favor, while many counties supported the plan but the measure failed by a large majority.
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Tlanta
Glynn
Chatham County
Glynn County
Knights Templar of State After Big Meet
Georgia Knights Templar plan to invite Chicago to hold the 1916 grand encampment in Atlanta as 50 000 expected to attend the triennial. Georgia leaders J C Greenfield and Argard will head the delegation with other prominent members listed from Athens Columbus and beyond.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Knights Templar
Knights Templars
United States
Chicago
Earl of Euston
Duke of Connaught
Edward
England
Wales
J.C. Greenfield
Masons
Greenfield
J. K. Orr
George EK. Arg
Masons’ Annuity
Argard
and Hardeman
Athens
Geo. B. Whiteside
T. F. Peters
Columbus
South
Ann Masons
Glynn County Tax Values Rise Sharply This Year
Receiver J E Dubberly reports Glynn County tax returns show a total of 5 321 293 for the year up from 5 259 352 last year a net gain of 61 541 The increase far exceeds prior county gains and reflects broader state growth as other counties file returns toward a record statewide increase for the year.
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J. E. Dubberly
Glynn
Dubberly
Tim
Alanta
Ballinger denies Crane resignation hints after Minneapolis talks
Secretary Ballinger says his meeting with Senator Crane in Minneapolis did not involve resignation and was not of direct interest to him. He criticizes foes and plans to ignore them as he travels to the coast for rest, insisting no resignation is planned and the issue was merely political chatter.
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Chicago
Ballinger
Crane
Minneapolis
Minn
Beverly
West
Ir. Ballinger
Cotton prices rise amid heat and strong market reports
New York markets report hot weather in Texas and Oklahoma with strong cotton demand. Spot sales reach thirty one hundred bales at a fifteen point advance as traders react to weather and supply signals.
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New York
Oklahoma
Chinese Boycott Pleas Guilty linked to Trade Damage
Aug 3 report says a Chinese boycott protest over ill treatment of Chinese in America prompted a plea of guilty. In New York Erwin J Wilder, a cashier at the Russo Chinese Bank, admitted to thefts totaling about five hundred thousand dollars and was remanded for sentencing on August 10.
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Canton
China
America
New York
Erwin J. Wilder
Rus Chinese Bank
Wilder
Cotton Mills to Shut Down in Manchester Plant
Notices posted in seven Amoskeag cotton mills announce a shutdown August 26 with reopening September 12. The curtailment affects 15,500 operatives as the company tightens output amid broader textile curbs.
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Manchester
N. H
Amoskeag Corporation
Dart candidate to address voters at Orange park tonight
Col J B Dart candidate for the legislature will speak at Orange park this evening outlining campaign issues. He invites city voters to attend and hear his remarks. The Atlantic band will perform a regular concert in the park.
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Col. J. B. Dart
Orange Park
Atlantic Band
Brenau Adds Dormitory Club Houses and Organ Upgrade
Gainesville reports Brenau is expanding during vacation with North Hall a nearly hundred-bed dormitory and modern amenities. Phi Gamma Theta Phi Mu Gamma and Sigma Iota Chi get new resident houses while Dr T J Simmons sells his organ to fund Brenau enlargements. Cathedral chimes and a two section organ valued around 15990 are in progress in the main auditorium.
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Atlanta
Gainesville
Brenau
Whc
North Hall
Phi Gamma Theta Society
Phi Mu Gamma
T. J. Simmons
Shorter College
Pearce
Shorter
Legislature Actions in Atlanta Senate and House
In Atlanta on August 3 the Senate passed a prohibition on shooting at dwellings and rejected fall session plans. It killed the Parson's tax bill for high schools and opposed $35,000 aid to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College. North Georgia Agricultural College funds were defeated, while an appropriation was reconsidered. In the House the afternoon session was cut after Wednesday. A higher embezzlement penalty was approved, while an anti abusive language bill failed. A night messenger employment bill passed with amendments. The treasurer’s abolition bill failed.
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Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milledgeville
North Georgia Agricultural College
Four Young People Societies Vote Open Letter Demand
In Fairbury Nebraska an August union meeting of four Chi Young People’s Societies unanimously voted to write to Mrs. Nicholas Longworth urging her to quit smoking. The groups argued that cigarette use is an evil influence on youth and risks bad habits spreading to boys and girls present.
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Fairbury
Attorneys Push Fate Taylor Case To Supreme Court
Lawyers for Fate Taylor condemned to die on the gallows in April continue seeking relief. They have pursued two new trials and now carry the case to the Supreme Court after Judge Parker of Brunswick Circuit denied earlier motions. The man has remained in Giymn county jail for nearly a year awaiting decision.
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Fate Taylor
Giymn
Parker
Brunswick
Upreme
Gleng Cou
Patrick Withdraws From Gubernatorial Race
Omaha Aug 3 W R Ha announced withdrawal from the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Patrick supported county option and Bryan's slate aids Shallenberger renominating. Patrick's withdrawal signals Bryan backing the governor.
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Omaha
Neb
W. R Ha
Patrick
Bryan
Richard L. Metcalfe
Shallenberger
Georgia Legislature Faces Final Weekend Session Decision
With the end of the week the Georgia legislature nears its last days of the session. Both houses are expected to hold a Saturday session and push bills through by Monday August. Rules, committees, and key figures shape whether general measures reach passage before adjournment.
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Atlanta
Georgia
House
Senate
J. Randolph Anders
Chathant
Joe Hall
Jyuse
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Brunswick Ans Blackshear
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Duuberly
SRS
Russo
Brenau College
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State Normal School
State University
Technological School
State Sanitarian
Capitol
Studerculosis Hospital
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