Railroad ultimatum to Wilson blocks nationwide strike
Washington reports that railroad workers handed an ultimatum to railroads and President Wilson demanding an eight hour day by a firm deadline. Wilson warned railroads government will hold them responsible for any strike, while a settlement path and a new plan with an eight hour law and an independent commission were discussed to avert disruption.
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Washington
Raiks
Wilson
Congress
County Commissioners to Fix the Tax Rate in Glynn County
The Glynn county commissioners of roads and revenues meet next Tuesday to set the 1916 tax rate. Opinion among members favors maintaining the present rate, despite a small state rate increase that brought the final levy to five mills.
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Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Glynn
Brunswick by the Sea booklet promotes local industries
Edward M. Clark issues a neat city booklet detailing Brunswick attractions and industries in an engaging informative style. Priced at twenty five cents, the publication aims to interest every resident.
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Edward M. Clark
Dr Gilbert Likely to Be Called as Brunswick Pastor
Dr O C Gilbert of Augusta a noted divine is expected to become the Brunswick First Baptist pastor. The deacons recommended calling him and Col F E Twitty said a Sunday meeting will consider the action. Dr Gilbert impressed the congregation when he preached recently and has roots in Rome and Augusta. Dr A C Cree of Atlanta will preach next Sunday morning.
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O. C. Gilbert
First Baptist Church
Col
F. E. Twitty
Dr. Gilbert
Gilbert
L. E. Roberts
College Park
Brunswick
Or. Gilbert
Augusta
Rome
Eason
A. Cc. Cree
Atlanta
State Mission Board
Germany declares war on Rumania as fighting begins
Berlin reports Germany declares war on Rumania with reports of Rumanians captured on the Transylvania frontier. Rumania declares war on Austro Hungary. Athens notes 50 000 Greeks demonstrate before Venizelos home amid war declarations.
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Germany
Rumania
Austria
Berlin
Transylvania
Austro-Hungary
Federal Council
Paris
Crown Council
Bucharest
Havyag
Geneva
Athens
Venizelos
Representatives Qualify for Glynn County Race
J. E. Dart and L. R. Akin have qualified to run for the Glynn County legislature seat by paying the $10 entrance fee.
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J. E. Dart
L. R. Akin
Glynn County
Hon J R Walker to Speak Here in Brunswick District
Hon J R Walker congressman from the Eleventh district and re election candidate will address voters of Brunswick and Glynn county at the city hall next Tuesday night at 8 oclock. He will explain his reasons for seeking re election and review stewardship in the past three and a half years. The invitation extends to all fair minded county residents and to the ladies.
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J. R. Walker
Brunswick
Glynn County
Guity Hall
Walker
Congress
Kingsland Eyes Big Meeting as Senate Hopeful Visits
Hon W W King of Tarboro visits and expresses optimism in his bid for the state senate from this district. He expects Camden county voters to nominate him on September 11, with S C Townsend and Jack Lyles opposing. A large gathering is planned next Saturday bringing gubernatorial candidates and Camden contenders to the meeting.
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W. W. King
Tarboro
State Senate
Aaron Williams Seeks Governor Harris Clemency in Murder Case
Article portrays Aaron Williams awaiting execution for the Christmas murder of Walter Newman. In jail he asks a reporter if a letter to Governor Harris could save his life, noting he would pay a bribe or gift if allowed. Despite advice of slim chances, Williams remains hopeful, singing and praying with a Bible nearby.
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Aaron Williams
Governor Harris
Walter
Newman
Cap'n
Aaron
Vunad Harris
Vacant Houses Scarce in Brunswick Says Real Estate Men
Real estate men and movers say Brunswick has few vacant houses now, far fewer than two or three years ago. Yesterday’s market shows less than a half dozen desirable homes for rent, with newcomers unable to find the right house. A scarcity likely to grow.
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Brunswick
Petition to Delay Opening Schools Sparks Debate
Community efforts to postpone the September 18 start due to infantile paralysis fears surface in Brunswick. Superintendent Ballard voices caution while Dr. Abercrombie signals no need for alarm, quarantine measures remain, and a petition organized by local women and the Pagent-Teachers' association seeks a delay at the September 12 board meeting.
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Brunswick
N. H. Ballard
T. F. Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Pagent-Teachers’ Association
Mrs J J French Dies After Long Illness
Mrs J J French died Sunday at 2 p m at 2006 Norwich street after a long illness. Wife of the rector of St Jude s church she was known in Brunswick and had lived here six years after moving from Waycross. Her remains were taken to Frederica for funeral and interment conducted by Rev R E B Boykin of St Mark s church.
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J. French
Norwich Street
City Council Concludes Short Regular Session
City council met in regular session with Mayor Hopkins and Aldermen Cook Dart Jones Smith McKinnon Leybourne present. Two petitions were read. nuisance complaint at 1900 Norwich street and a tree-cutting permit on the west side of Norwich street were referred to committees. Alderman Cook’s resolution asked Mutual Light and Water about old motors after the new electric system. parks and cemetery committee seeks about twenty acres for cemetery property. A Finance committee resolution authorized a 10 000 borrowing, and accounts were paid before adjournment.
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Hopkins
Cook
Dart
Jones
Smith
McKinnon
Leybourne
G. C. Smith
J. French
Norwich Street
F. B. Harris
Public Works Committee
Alderman Cook
Mutual Light and Water Company
Finance Committee
Gasoline Prices Expected to Drop Further This Week
Reports from informed sources indicate gasoline will fall again over the next three to four days. The current price is about 22 cents per gallon, and a drop to 20 cents is anticipated before week’s end.
Thief With Good Taste Strikes Union Street Pantry
A thief entered R R Hopkins residence on Union street late Saturday night or early Sunday morning and stole the pantry supplies. A cake was taken and all edible items disappeared while some silver was left behind. The incident raises questions about motive and whether the culprit sought food or had a plan to prepare meals.
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R. R. Hopkins
Union Street
Mr. Hopking
Aliens Arrested in Georgia Shrimp Fishing Test Case
Sixteen aliens were arrested near Brunswick by Fish Inspector Owens and Game Warden Bunkley for shrimp fishing under state law. They were bound over on $100 bonds, with Glynn Canning President Abrams standing surety, amid disputes over enforcement of Sec. 9 of the fish and game laws.
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Glynn Canning Company
R. EK. Owens
R. T. Bunkley
Brunswick
Fish and Game
Justice Couvoisier
J. B. Abrams
Abrams
Georgia
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