Brunswick Proclaims Fireworks Holiday Under Christmas Proclamation
Mayor R. R. Hopkins issues a Christmas firework proclamation suspending the ban from December 23, 1910, to January 2, 1911, within specified city limits. Fireworks are prohibited outside the window and near churches. Violations will be handled by the police court.
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Hopkins
City of
Brunswick
I. R. R. Hopkins
Newcastle Street
Reynolds Street
Howe Street
Weglethorpe Street
Oglethorpe Street
Town Commons
Turne River
R. R. Hopkins
N. D. Russell
Fair articles drawn for this afternoon at Andrews drug store
Several pretty items from the Catholic fair remaining will be drawn this afternoon at 3 30 at Andrews drug store. Those with chances on the drawings are invited to attend. Prizes include a large doll a gold plated Gillette safety razor Mexican drawn work and a handsome chafing dish.
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Andrews
Camden Sheriff Resigns Office
Sheriff Dave Bailey of Camden County resigns effective immediately while visiting the city. The county ordinary will appoint a successor until a special election can name a replacement. Bailey has served for several years and his resignation is regretted by county residents.
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Dave Bailey
Camden County
Sherif Bailey
Bailey
Camden
New York Girl Dies in Fire While Showing Presents
A New York woman, Ethel O'Conner, suffers fatal burns after her dress ignited while she and her sister viewed Christmas gifts this morning. Fire officials say few in the household escaped harm as they struggled to extinguish the flames.
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New York
Klothing
Ethel O'Conner
Judge O'Conner
Municipal Court of
Bankers Dinner at Oglethorpe Hotel Highlights XMAS Gathering
Officers directors tellers and clerks of the National Bank of Brunswick attended a Christmas dinner in the private dining room of the Oglethorpe hotel last night excluding President Downing due to illness. The event resembled a family reunion with a tempting menu and brief speeches praising the host and management.
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National Bank of Brunswick
Oglethorpe Hotel
Downing
Treasury Secretary Accepts Manila Bonds At Ninety Percent
Secretary MacVeagh announced acceptance of Manila Railroad company bonds at 90 percent of market value but not exceeding 90 percent of par as security for government deposits in national banks. The bonds are added to the list of acceptable securities.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Manila Railroad Company
Manila
Runaway Car Blamed for New York Power House Tragedy
Investigation into yesterday's explosion at the New York Central power house continues. Ten people died and more than 100 were injured. The authorities report a runaway electric car train struck a bumper, ruptured a fuel pipe, gas accumulated below, and a spark ignited the blast. Loss estimates reach about 2,090,000 dollars.
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New York
New York Central
Charlton hearing postponed in Porter Charlton murder case
In Trenton New Jersey mutual consent delayed the United States court hearing of Porter Charlton who confessed to murdering his wife in Italy. Arguments resume January 9 with a decision possible freedom or return to Italy for trial and life imprisonment.
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Trenton
N. J
Rellstad
United States
Porter Charlton
Italy
Charlton
Good man gone as 70th wedding anniversary nears
Kirksville Missouri December 20 William H Sheeks dies at 89 after years of harmony with wife of seventy years planned for December 24. He boasted he never lied or quarreled with his spouse. His wife is 90.
Finest in the World Cranberries Sold for Christmas
Brunswick residents report rare high quality cranberries by Thomas Lloyd praised as the finest yet. The note urges readers to secure a supply soon to season a Christmas turkey at its best.
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Brunewick
Thomas Lloyd
Southern Commercial Congress Official Visits City
Clarence J. Owens, commissioner of agriculture and immigration, travels from Washington to promote the Southern Commercial Congress. He describes it as a national, cooperative publicity movement to showcase southern resources and progress and to unite local chambers and business bodies for regional development. The congress aims to speed the South’s understanding and opportunities ahead of the Panama Canal opening.
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Clarence J. Owens
Agriculture and Immigration
Tewm
Washington
Dr. Owens
Georgia
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Board of Trade
The
Oglethorpe
Southern Commercial Congress
South
Chamber of Commerce
Panama Canal
Preference Wrecked Off Georges Banks Abandoned At Sea
Reston Dec 20 The three masted schooner Preference from Elizabethport bound for St Johns was abandoned in a sinking condition near Georges Banks. Captain Gules and the crew were rescued by a fishing vessel and landed here today.
Durham Murder Case Shocks Community
A deadly fire and stabbing in Granville County lead to the arrest of Nathan Montague, a Black youth in Durham. Victims include Miss Mary Sanders, her father J. L. Sanders, and a two year old niece. A pocket knife found at the scene ties Montague to the crime.
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Durham
Nathan Montague
Granville County
J. L. Sanders
Mary Sanders
Montague
Wheeler
Don’t Open Christmas Mail Held by Post Offices
Washington reports thousands of packages containing gifts are delayed or returned due to the label Dont open until Christmas. The warning triggers higher letter rates and may lead to forwarding to dead letter division. Cards with Merry Christmas or Happy New Year are allowed with gifts, but extra words raise postage.
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Washington
Dee
James town Exposition Debtors Targeted by U S Marshal
Executions against nearly 300 delinquent Jamestown exposition stockholders were brought by receivers and placed with United States Marshal Smithers for collection. Delinquents will be given time to pay before personal property is attached and sold to satisfy unpaid judgments.
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United States
Norfolk
Smithers
One Thousand Men Line Up For Bread In Chicago Christmas
In Chicago, about 1000 men stood in a frigid wind last night for coffee and a roll as Christmas cheer fails to reach many. The city's municipal lodging house housed more than 46 lodgers amid the holiday hardship despite higher retail spending on gifts.
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Chicago
Dee
Biz
Municipal Lodging House
Former banker Jus tus L Broderick freed after ten years
Leavenworth Kansas December 20 Jus tus L Broderick once of Indianapolis and a banker is released from prison after serving a decade for violation of the national banking law. He may eat Christmas dinner at home.
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Leavenworth, Kan
Dee
Justus’ L. Broderick
Indianapolis
Broderick
Bad Weather Triggers Panic Christmas Shopping Hint
A strong northwest wind ushers in a cold spell, forcing shoppers outside in rain and wind. Forecasters predict a chilly day with temperatures near freezing and potential rain later in the week as the mercury sinks to 28 degrees.
Christmas Greens Scarce Amid Price Rises in New York
New York reports a Christmas tree and greenery shortage due to heavy snows and forest denudation concerns. Holly mistletoe and other greens fetch more than double last year prices, with poorer residents unable to afford adornments as demand remains high and shipments delayed.
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New York
West Street
Fires in New York Cause 350000 Dollars in Damage
Two early morning blazes in upper Manhattan caused 350000 dollars in damage and killed a watchman. The first fire hit a six story Zenas Brass factory in a crowded tenement district, challenging police to awaken residents. The second fire destroyed several firms in a building at Morningside Avenue and West 125th Street.
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New York
Upper
Zenas Company
Morningside Avenue
West 125Th Street
Knights of Pythias to Stage Joint Installation
Rathbone and Oxie thorpe lodges plan a joint installation of their newly elected officers at the Grand Opera House in January. Public invitation extended as a program of exercises and imposing ceremony are planned for the event.
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Knights OF
Pythias
Rathbone and
Oxiethorpe
Knights of Pythias
Grand Opera House
SOY RIDER GOES TO DEATH IN NEW ORLEANS
An automobile carrying Jessie Smith and five companions plunged over the basin canal embankment into 20 feet of water in New Orleans. One woman drowned and five others escaped. The rescuers attempted to save their companion but were unsuccessful.
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Mississippi River
New Orleans
Jessie Smith
Basin Canal
Chamber Matters to Be Heard in Superior Court
Judge Conyers will convene a short session of the Clyan superior court today to decide a number of demurrers and motions as the regular term adjourns until Monday January 8.
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Judge Conyers
Clyan
Conyers
Satilla River navigation survey sparks big appropriation talk
Col Dan Kingman announces a preliminary Satilla river study above Burnt Fort with a recommendation for a $5 500 survey to gauge improvement potential. The board questions benefit, urging public input from Waycross Blackshear and other interests within three weeks.
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Dan Kingman
Satilla River
Satilla
Georgia
United States
War Department
Board of Engineers For
Burnt Fort
Waycross
Blackshear
Board of Engicareers
Rivers and Harbors
Colorado Building
Washington, D. C
Corps of Engineers
Ruffinston Funeral Held At Lulu For Accident Victim
The funeral of J. E. Ruffinston, who died after an Ai. B. & A. railroad accident, was held yesterday at Lulu, a small town about miles above Amanta. The deceased, a section foreman, was shipped to Lulu for burial. J. B. Burington, his son, accompanied the mourners.
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J. EB. Ruffinston
Svasca
Lulu
Amanta
J. B. Burington
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