14 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
1
Atlanta August 13 the house increased fertilizer tag price from 10 to 25 cents per hundred. Senate passed bills including nurse exam certificates. Railroad commission expansion debated. central Georgia railroad ownership inquiry to run through several days. Senate fights anti pass bill and schedules local measures and minor statutes.
A regional council vote rejected an amendment labeled ornate kill tar on Globo, ending the motion within the session. The defeat leaves existing policy in place and triggers no immediate further action by the committee.
The Georgia House, led by Hon. Joe Hill Hall, debated a measure described as disfranchising Black voters and potentially affecting white voters too. The bill, taken up yesterday and debated through the day, was approved by a good majority despite strong opposition and concerns raised about its impact.
A gun theft on Bay Street triggers police chase as eight men, likely a rowdy gang, are found in a freight car near Jesup. Dan Johnson, linked to the revolver theft, and others are jailed for railroad theft and state law violations amid debates over club taxation and prohibition amendments.
A fire hose wagon stalled when a live electric wire on the street dropped across its path. One horse was jolted by the shock and lay on the ground for about thirty minutes before firefighters could raise it. The animal appeared badly hurt but recovered and was alright when the unit returned to headquarters. The report also notes a large majority in the upper house.
In Gainesville, an editorial in the Gainesville Eagle criticizing Representative H. H. Perry of Hall for opposing prohibition led to a clash with the paper’s president Colonel H. H. Dunn. Perry accused Dunn of lying and attempted to strike him in the Cape corridors yesterday morning after Dunn denied writing the piece.
In Cleveland on August 13 thieves in daylight removed a large portion of the John Hartness Brown building roof. Copper sheeting and other materials were stolen as onlookers passed by. The act, described as a highly unusual heist, spanned several days with thousands nearby.
Paris reports a fierce clash near Casa Blanca as 5000 Moors attacked French lines and were repulsed after hours of fighting. The death toll is described as massive, with many killed and wounded on both sides amid ongoing hostilities.
The general banking bill passed the Senate Monday by a 42 to 0 vote. Senator Hawes urged passage without amendments despite acknowledged flaws. Senator Felder considered amendments but withdrew them, noting recent bank failures in Macon and calling for stronger examination. State Treasurer R E B Park attended the session as President Akin filed a protest after passage.
The News credits Manager Cook of the Postal Telegraph Company for securing telegraphic dispatches last night. While operators were away in Atlanta, the telegrams covering the legislature and other day’s news were received, enabling timely publication.
Chicago August 12. J J Hill the great railroad magnate has lost control of the Northern Pacific where he has been president for years. At the company offices no confirmation could be secured but it is stated Hill has been displaced and is to be removed as head. Stockholders reportedly moved to seize control in what appears to be a completed change.
Chicago August 12 reports no change in the telegraph operators strike as hundreds more join in. The strike is now general across the country with at least twenty thousand operators out and more quitting daily.
Prominent Black leaders in Georgia warn the McMichael bill now in the state legislature would harm colored residents if enacted. They contend the measure targets secret benevolent orders like Masons Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows, risking moral and social disruption in communities including Gruntwick Glynn County and beyond.
New York August 13 Mrs Stanford White widow of the architect slain by Harry Thaw is reported to be engaged to marry Charles F McKim, her late husband partner. The wedding would occur after Thaw trial concludes and the public uproar subsides.
Senate discussions focus on a proposed $300 tax on clubs storing whiskey in private lockers. Lawmakers question legality and whether clubs could pass the cost to members, with outcomes unclear as year begins and enforcement debated.
Local Brunswick residents plan trips to North Carolina resorts with hot spring and mountain destinations. Albert Fendig & Company will conduct a big sale of lots in Hot Springs tomorrow. Also planned are trips to Asheville, Waynesville, Warm Springs and Meriwether Springs, plus an A B A excursion to Warm Springs.
Washington August 12 Lab Commissioner Neil will make every possible effort to end the strike of 11 telegraph operators. He conferred today with union heads and telegraph company officers as telegrams exchanged and progress looked hopeful despite rough going.
The Brunswick community embraces electric service from Mutual Light and War. Businesses plan to install motors and machines, enabling night operation and winter use. The Mutual expects strong patronage as this service expands across the town.
The Brunswick telegram office reports only a fraction of normal messages as telegraph operators strike nationwide. Postal and Western Union offices delay and dread extended work stoppages. The Associated Press and big city dailies lose world news while nonunion workers fill in. Disruptions threaten all telegraph reliant business nationwide.
Yar August 12 the three masted Myroneus with lead crAnite was sunk in a collision with the Neptune line steamer Tennessee in Long Island Sound. Four crew members drowned. The Tennessee was damaged but passengers were saved after Maine. A heavy fog caused the crash off the coast.
An early morning fire destroyed a small negro shanty at the corner of Wolf and L streets after flames gained headway before the alarm. The fire department was alerted by telephone and arrived promptly to find the structure almost totally consumed.
J Ligeour commercial agent for the A B A was arrested and convicted in police court for posting circulars on a post in front of his office. The city had just passed an ordinance prohibiting posting circulars on posts trees fences or billboards. He claimed misunderstanding of the rule and was fined.
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