Riots spread as Madrid bent to the strikers in 1919
Reports from Barcelona say the conflict between troops and mobs continues with arrests of anarchists and revolutionists. Martial law extended to Tarragona while strikes spread to Llobregat and Cardona valleys and Castello de la Plana.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Barcelna
Europe
Tarragona
Llobregat
Cardona
Castellon de la Plana
Garve
Batea
Forty killed as Barcelona unrest spreads in Spain
Forty people have died since disturbances began in Barcelona and surrounding areas. Strikers attacked a jail to free prisoners but were repulsed by troops with several rioters killed or wounded. Food shortages worsen as issues spread to neighboring towns and London funding is alleged. Reports from Hendaye and Saragossa describe widespread fear. Jesuit college attacked and police wounding three in Valencia amid arrests. Anarchists arrive in Bilbao and Seville with authorities taking precautions.
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Barcelona
London
Scarlett Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
Mr. F. M. Scarlett declares for the office of county treasurer in this issue. He told a News reporter yesterday that he would wage an aggressive campaign. At present Treasurer H. S. and Mr. Scarlett are the only declared candidates.
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Frank M. Scarlett
Scarlett
H. S
Mr. Scarlett
General defends water cure claims in Philippines
Kansas City reported General Frederick Fuston rejected a war department charge about water cure torture. He said he never saw the method used, only heard descriptions and dismissed the claim as vague, noting a soldier may exaggerate after drinking.
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Kansas City
Frederick Fuston
Philippines
Asphalt Trust Reorganizing With Three Central Firms
Receivers of collapsed asphalt companies plan a three center consolidation on the Pacific Atlantic and Midwest coasts to reduce management costs and permit cheaper work. A possible merger into a single National Asphalt Company is also discussed as an eventual outcome. About 18.2 million dollars in Asphalt of America bonds are held by the protective committee with auditors to finalize figures by Dec 1901.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Middle West
National Asphalt Company
Protective Committee
Asphalt of America
East Macon Man Robbed and Left in Creek
Aged resident Newton of East Macon arrived home from Stevens' pottery badly beaten after being robbed by several men. He says they threw him into a creek and left him in the water overnight with only five dollars found on him from his pockets.
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Macon
Newton
Stevens’ Pottery
Lewis Morrison Stars in Faust at Grand Theater Tonight
Lewis Morrison appears at the Grand Theater in Faust as Wephisto with his daughter in a leading role. Brisk advance sales have nearly sold out all seats, and patrons expect a full house for the Brunswick engagement.
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Grand Theater
Faust
Brunswick Theater
the Grand
Lewis Morrison
Wephisto
Opera House
Georgia Railroad Commission Case Heads to Court
The Georgia railroad commission orders Southern Railway and Plant System to handle freight from Brunswick and Birmingham. The two roads refuse, prompting the commission to file suit in Glynn Superior Court, with appeals likely to the Georgia Supreme Court. Case may take months.
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Southern Railway and Plant System
Georgia Railroad Commission
Brunswick and
Birmingham
Brunswick
Glynn Supreme Court
Southern
Plant
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Georgia Delegate Hurt At D A R Convention
Mrs William Evart Jones delegate from Georgia to the D A R convention slipped on ice at the theater entrance and broke her wrist. She was rushed to the Emergency hospital for treatment. The convention announced vice presidents general results with Moraga Simpson Colton Bedloe Crossman Williams named. Mrs Stratton urged a day of prayer for President McKinley.
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Washington
William Evart Jones
Georgia
D. A. R. Covention
Mesdames
P. CG. Moraga
Harrie Simpson
Massachusetts
D. D. Colton
California
Arthur R. Bedloe
New Jersey
J. Herron Crossman
New York
Elizabeth C. Williams
Maryland
Stratton
Minnesota
Congress
Prident McKinley
Judge halts attack on A. T. Stewarts will
Justice Scott of the New York Supreme Court stopped an ejectment style suit aimed at the A. T. Stewart estate. He said the speculative action, seeking to compel Ireland testimony on alleged kinship, had been dismissed and vexatious litigation should end.
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New York
A. T. Stewart
Justice Scott
Supreme Court
Stewart
John Stewart
Ireland
To Teach Filipinos To Manila Sail with 120 men 80 women teachers
The transport McClellan sails for Manila on Saturday carrying 120 men and 80 women teachers sent to establish schools in the Philippines.
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New York
McClellan
Manila
Philippines
Prominent Citizens Involved in Fatal Pistol Fight in Kentucky
Lawrenceburg Kentucky February 21 In a pistol duel Alf Witherspoon president of the First National Bank is fatally wounded at his home Judge Porter Walker is under surveillance awaiting a change in Witherspoon condition The dispute began after Walker fined Witherspoon two hundred dollars for discharging a revolver and firing through windows Walker fired twice more hitting Witherspoon in the ear shoulder and back Witherspoon is from a wealthy family and his brother Horace was killed by Portwood after killing two men Walker surrendered and was released on his own recognizance.
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Lawrenceburg
Alf Witherspoon
First National Bank
Fies
Porter Walker
Witherspoon
Walker
Hawkins
Horace
Portwood
St Louis Gift Casket For Prince Henry To Be Finished Soon
The solid gold and silver casket for Prince Henry, presented by Mayor Wells, will be completed in a day or two. It measures 18 inches by 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches, with ornate relief decorations and the city seal flanked by the American and Roman eagle. Inside it will be lined with navy blue silk and placed in a black seal leather box with royal purple velvet. it will hold an engrossed welcome address.
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St. Louis
Prince Henry
Wells
Not Coming South Abolishes Southern Baseball Trips
Notices mailed to 21 contracted New York players for preliminary spring practice on March 24. The team, reporting at the Polo Grounds, has decided to abolish the southern spring trips.
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New York
New York Baseball Club
Polo Grounds
Norfolk dealer buys stake in major dry goods store
Located in Norfolk, Mr. Jake Rothery, former head clerk in Kaiser's gent's furnishing department, has purchased a third interest in one of the city's largest dry goods stores. He is visiting Brunswick and plans to return to Norfolk in a few days.
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Jake Rothery
Kaiser
Gent
Norfolk
Brunswick
Rumor of Big Sale In Georgia Lumber Mills
A Waycross to Savannah News special reports that Gray Lumber Company mills at Pine Bloom and Lenlaton have been sold to Brunswick interests. Brunswick syndicate representatives reportedly inspected Lenlaton and Pine Bloom plants and held an option expiring today, signaling a closed deal. Gray Lumber, a major South Georgia concern, runs tram roads for timber transport to its mills.
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Waycross
Savannah News
Gray Lumber Company
Pine Bloom
Leilaton
Brunswick
Brunswick Syndicate
Lenlaton
South Georgia
Inspection of Brunswick Sewerage System Bids Sought
The city invites bids by noon Feb 26 1902 for inspection of the Brunswick sewerage network under the Board of Health. Inspectors must pass main sewers and laterals test flows remove obstructions and report conditions with reasons. A $506 bond required. Cone reserves right to reject all bids.
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City of
Brunswick
Board of Health
Cone
Electric supply house to open in Brunswick in April
C J O'Farrell Jr plans to open an electric supply business in Brunswick renting the Kaiser building last occupied by The News. He will offer full electrical supplies and install power for fans, filling a gap as there is no day electrical current from the Brunswick Light and Water Co. He is an experienced electrician expected to grow a large local business.
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C. J. O'Farrell, Jr
O'Farrell
Kaiser Building
the News
British medical bodies join to combat cancer
The Royal College of Surgeons and Royal College of Physicians in Great Britain plan a coordinated cancer study with government backing. Sir William Church and Sir William Broadbent are among the committee members, signaling strong expert leadership and expected developments.
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New York
Great Britain
London
The
Herald
Royal College of Surgeons
Royal College of Physicians
William Church
William Broadbent
Pierpont Morgan To Dine For Prince Henry At Sherry's
New York reports a lavish luncheon for Prince Henry arranged by J. Pierpont Morgan with American finance, trade, and industry leaders at Sherry's. The event features costly liveries inspired by 18th century England, including staff servitors in black coats, white stock, and buckle pumps, echoing Georges era attire.
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New York
Prince Henry
Sherry’s
J. Pierpont Morgan
England
Buller Denies Tampering With War Dispatches
New York reports Henry Norman secured a London dispatch linking Sir Redvers Buller to altering the Spion Kop accounts. Buller forwarded Warren’s battle report with two views on General Warren and criticized his second in command in private notes marked Not necessary for publication. Balfour rejects the idea Buller was pressed to tailor the truth for the war office.
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New York
Henry Norman
Balfour
Spion Kop
London
Tribune
Redverse Buller
Charles Warren
Buller
Mr. Balfour
Talk of a new telephone company in Brunswick
Rumor spreads in Brunswick about a Chicago telephone firm seeking a franchise. The council reviewed a communication from the company, directing the clerk to pursue further correspondence. A Chicago investor is expected to visit Brunswick to present the plan in person. The city would welcome a second line if service meets expectations.
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Brunswick
Éan
Chicago
Call on L A Miller for Kiln Dried Lumber
Local notice seeks L A Miller for supply of kiln dried lumber. Details on bidding, quantities, and delivery terms appear in the public notice.
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L. A. Miller
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France
Saragossa
Jesuit College
Valencia
Bilboa
Seville
Mr. F. M. Scarlett
General Funston
War Department
Asphalt Trust
B. & B. Freight
Gia Railroad Commission
Kentucky
Sults
Prince
Brunswickians
Bank OF England
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Lars
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