11 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports a giant Zeppelin liner for transatlantic air transport between Germany and the United States nears completion at Lake Constance. When inflated the craft measures 787 feet long with a dead weight capacity of 88 000 pounds, though a completion date was not given.
Georgia Cotton Company plans a Brunswick branch to buy sell and warehouse cotton. J M Couric met local leaders to organize cooperation and invite more cotton factors to establish a market in Glynn county and the state. Plans await Couric's return next week.
The Georgia Society of the City of New York asks readers to share names and addresses of Georgians living in New York City. Powell Crichton, secretary, invites submissions to 120 Broadway, to build a complete member list and expand society membership.
Col. F. E. Twitty, back from a month away including New York and San Juan, reports strong Wilson support among Progressives and Roosevelt followers. He notes Puerto Rico’s capital growth and says Hughes’ attacks hurt the Republican cause, predicting Wilson’s re election.
H O Tomnas a longtime Brunswick resident died at the city hospital after injuries from a wagon fall. He was 65 a native of Norway survived by two sons Triggive and Olaf and a difficult family history includes a fatal 18 year old accident and a bank shooting. Funeral at First Baptist Church conducted by A Larson with Oak Grove Cemetery interment and pallbearers listed.
United States Board of Mediation begins secret talks with railway workers and managers to seek a settlement on the eight hour day and overtime pay. President Wilson may convene leaders for arbitration if mediation fails, with workers skeptical of arbitration’s fairness.
An Italian offensive yields major gains at Gorizia with 20 000 Austrian troops captured. The advance boosts Allied momentum as celebration spreads and parts of the city report desertion and disruption.
Rome reports about 20 000 Italian prisoners captured at Gorizia as Duke of Aosta and King observe the city’s fall. Paris notes French advances north of Hemwood in the Somme sector amid rain and mist with aerial actions and bomb drops on rail stations. London's front quiet with shelling along Trones wood and gains at Pozieres NN.
Washington reports a looming crisis as newsprint prices surge. With the upcoming October contract renewals and high demand driven by the presidential election and war, publishers fear shortages and higher costs, while manufacturers hint at limits in supply and possible collusion.
Rumor of Capt. W F Symons being hurt was verified by The News. He was gored while tending cows, suffering a stomach laceration treated by a physician. Injury not serious. he was not confined and is expected to recover quickly.
Mayor Hopkins announced the city would open a street to the forthcoming handle factory near the Georgia Veneer & Package Co plant. Construction delays push street work to coincide with factory work start. Dyes worth 70.00 a pound rare colors arriving from Deutschland cargo, to be supplied to mills and regular customers.
Washington August 10 Senate leaders propose adjourning by September 1 at the latest with only shipping revenue employers' liability and supply bills plus conference reports to be considered. The plan excludes the corrupt practices bill and the Interstate Commerce Commission expansion bill. Republicans met to act on the proposal from the Democratic steering committee.
James S. Brailey general manager of Yaryan Rosin and Turpentine Co returned from Toledo Ohio. Work on the plant readiness is being pressed and part of the Yaryan Plant should be ready for operation by September 1 with the remainder soon after.
Manager T. L. Jordon of the Southern Bell Telephone Company has undergone a slight operation in a Savannah hospital. He is recovering and expected to return to his office within a week.
Charleston West Virginia August 10 tickets 23 bodies recovered from Cabin Creek valley debris after a cloudburst swept the mining district. Eight villages and settlements were destroyed or damaged with losses estimated at millions of dollars as relief efforts massed and rail service halted across the region.
The First Methodist Church held its first quarterly officers conference last night led by Rev. C A Jackson in place of delayed Rev I P Tyson. Plans were outlined to reorganize the Sunday school and prepare for the fall campaign with T E Glover named Sunday school superintendent replacing Capt W F Symong. J C Garwood was chosen secretary and treasurer for the upcoming year.
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