Convention to convene in court house. visitors to take boat ride
The Eleventh district congressional convention meets in the courthouse at noon with J. C. McDonald presiding. Randall Walker of Valdosta is to be nominated, likely with a nomination speech by a Lowndes county delegate. After adjournment, delegates and locals will take a harbor boat ride with lunch aboard, en route from the courthouse to the steamer.
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Brunswick
Court House
J. C. McDonald
Waycross
Randall Walker
Valdosta
Lowndes County
McDonald
J. C. Crawford
Roosevelt calls for Penrose expulsion from Senate
At Oyster Bay Roosevelt compares Senate inquiry into campaign spending with New York police findings and says Senator Penrose should be expelled for his testimony. He predicts a presidential race between Roosevelt and Wilson, notes Taft supporters doubtfully back him, and says campaign files are now safely stored.
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Senate
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Penrose
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Standard Oil Company
Wilson
Taft
Lorimer
Taft Heads to Columbus for Ohio Centennial
President Taft departed Beverly this morning en route to Columbus to attend the centennial celebration. He rode from his summer home and was met by a cheering crowd as he boarded his private car at South Station in Boston.
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Boston
Taft
Columbus
Beverly
South Station
Anderson For Blease Counts County Victory
Returns from Anderson County show Blease with a 2100 vote majority, boosting his overall lead in the race.
Two Shipp Brothers to Represent Two Counties in Legislature
Americus Ga Aug 28 Mr J E D Shipp of Americus heads a family trend with two brothers winning nominations for the next general assembly Henry Shipp wins Pulaski county seat in the house Judge Robert L Shipp of Moultrie is the Colquitt county nominee Both brothers have served in prior sessions making it a family habit in the legislature
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General Assembly
Henry Shipp
Pulaski County
Robert L. Shipp
Moultrie
Colquitt County
Shipps
House of Representatives
Moonshine Fight Near Silver Point Wounds Posse Member
Nashville reporters say W H Tyler of the internal revenue service returned from Putnam County with details of a clash with moonshiners near Silver Point. Hilary Masters was badly wounded and one moonshiner reportedly wounded but escaped by leaping a ravine. Officers fired pistols in reply to a gun attack. A large still plant was seized and three alleged operators arrested.
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Nashville
Tenn
W. H Tyler
Internal Revenue Department
Putnam County
Silver Point
Hilary Masters
Aviator Cremated After Plane Fire Over Douai
Lieutenant Chandelier of the aviation corps was burned to death when his aeroplane’s petrol tank burst into flames after taking off from Douai for Chalon. The burning craft collapsed at Crecy Sur Seine and his body was consumed.
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Douai
France
Chandelier
Aviation Corps
Chalons
Crecy-Sur- Seine
U. S. Troops to Invade Nicaragua Rapid Landing Planned
Washington reports that a regiment of infantry will be landed in Nicaragua within 48 hours to guard American lives and property. The Tenth Infantry, from the Panama area, will sail to Corinto and advance toward Managua under protection plans amid severe conditions and rebel activity.
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Nicaragua
Taft
Beverly
Tenth
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Panama Canal
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Colon
California
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Panama
Corinto
Managua
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Terhune
Annapolis
Henry A. Greene
China
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Pacific
Francisco Althul
New York
Diaz
Weitzel
Tenth Infantry to Protect Americans in Nicaragua
Washington reports the Tenth Infantry, a regular unit, ordered to move to Nicaragua to safeguard American lives and property amid threats at Managua. The dispatch notes the parade of troops today as the action unfolds.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Managua
Great Britain May Seek Hague Ruling On Canal Bill
Britain reaffirms protest against the Panama canal bill and warns of arbitration at The Hague if no satisfactory agreement is reached. A. Mitchell Innes files the note with the U.S. State Department outlining Britain's stance and possible appeal.
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Hague Tribunal For Arbitration
Taft
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Panama
Bryce
Maine
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United States
Jury Commissioners Hope to Finish This Week
Glynn county Jury Commissioners revise the jury lists this week with daily sessions and rapid progress. They expect to complete by Saturday due to a larger number of new names on the county tax digests, increasing the box size this year.
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Glynn
Landmark building torn down for new Acme brewery offices
Bowen and Bradt began removing the old wooden structure at Gloucester and Grant streets. The site, one of Brunswick’s oldest, housed a dry goods and general merchandise business long linked with local leaders. A two story brick building will replace the landmark.
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Kir. Lissner
Handsome Union Street Residence Rising for A Sola Mendes
Rapid progress on a new Union Street residence for A de Sola Mendes, general manager of the Georgia Coast and Piedmont railroad, who will move to Brunswick once finished. The house is described as unusually pretty and in a desirable city district. Washington notes rising rebel activity on the Mexican border, with the War Department ready to deploy Pacific division troops if needed.
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Union Street
A. de Sola Mendes
Georgia Coast & Piedmont Railroad
Brunswick
Washington
War Department
Excursion Tonight Ends Weekly Thursday Transit Service
The popular weekly excursions operated by the transit company will be discontinued after tonight. Special arrangements include full music at the pavilion and dance amenities for a large crowd. The steamer Leo Gate departs at eight, returns at eleven.
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Transit Company
Leo Gate
Recount Confirms Two Vote Change in Brooks County
Ediols reports that a countywide recount in Brooks County altered the tally by two votes, with no stated beneficiary. The recount followed a request by Judge T. A. Parker of Waycross challenging the results in the defeated congressional candidate’s race.
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Parker
Brooks County
T. A. Parker
Waycross
Congress
Chariton
Walker
New 2-Cent Stamp Honors Panama Exposition
Postmaster General Hitchcock approved a 2 cent stamp commemorating the Panama Exposition of 1915 in San Francisco. The engraving shows the Gatun locks with a steamship in the northern lock and another vessel being raised in the southern lock. First issues will go on sale in a few weeks.
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San Francisco
Hitchcock
Gatun
Panama ( Canal
Governor Marshall Opens Maine Campaign Rally
Governor Marshall of Indiana begins a Maine campaign stop with a Bangor rally planned for this evening. He plans to discuss corporate campaign contributions and said he will avoid personalities while critiquing the conditions that allow gifts.
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Marshall
Maine
Bangor
Indiana
Grand jury to report on Lawrence dynamite conspiracy probe
The Suffolk county grand jury is preparing a report on alleged conspiracy by Lawrence mill officials to secrete dynamite during the winter strike. The inquiry centered on claims that dynamite was sent to Lawrence to spark public belief that strikers would damage mill property.
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Boston
Lawrence
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Price Named Commissioner After Second Ballot Tie
In Macon on August 28 the state convention nominated John M. Price as commissioner of agriculture after a first ballot tie with J. J. Brown and a second-ballot majority for Price. Judge Broyles withdrew from the court of appeals race, and Judge Pottle was unanimously nominated. Senator A. O. Blalock exited the agriculture race denouncing fertilizer interests and urging votes for Price. The convention also endorsed Woodrow Wilson for president and named W. S. West temporary and W. H. Harris permanent chairmen.
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John M. Slaton
State House
Court of Appeals
Judge Broyles
Justice Pottle
Broyles
Pottle
Boyles
Judge Fotle
A. O. Blalock
J. J. Brown
Price
Brown
Woodrow Wilson
W. S. West
Valadosta
W. H. Harris
Boosters Give Brunswick Life Through Enthusiastic Promotion
Enthusiasm and a strong booster spirit are credited with boosting Brunswick’s appeal. The piece urges every citizen to contribute effort to attract manufacturers, laborers and home seekers, arguing energy and optimism unlock the city’s potential more than money alone.
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Brunswick
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