Huff Takes Stand in Investigation of Federal Judge
Macon January 21 local interest grows as the House Judiciary Committee opens a session probing charges of misconduct against Judge Emory Speer of the U S Southern District of Georgia. Col Huff testifies about property sales receiverships and a 1912 arrest for contempt in Speer’s court.
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Huff
Macon
Emory Speer
United States
Wstgel
Georgia
House Committee On Judiciary
Webb
Fitzhenry
Volstead
Lewis
Department of Justice
At Arms Williams
W. A. Huff
Col. Huff
Speer
Vineville
Olin J. Wimberly
Wimberly
Mate
Atlanta
Notable Atlanta Baker Visits Brunswick Banking Scene
W. C. Witham of Atlanta, renowned baker and major banking investor, spent Tuesday in Brunswick as a guest of Glynn County Bank cashier J. L. Allen. Witham oversees about 137 banks, mostly in Georgia, serving as president or director in many. He praised Glynn County Bank's growth and planned to proceed to Miami Florida to manage one of his banks.
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W. S. Witham
Atlante
South
Brunswick Tuesda
J. L. Allen
Glynn County Bank
Witham
Bsing
Georgia
Withah
Miami
Ple
Southern official visits Brunswick by new Southern general passenger agent
J C Bean newly appointed as passenger general agent for the Southern railway visited Brunswick to meet L McGoagan and inspect local conditions. He toured Jekyll Island and expressed delight with the island and anticipated improvements since a prior visit. Bean returned to Atlanta last night.
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J.C. Bean
Segent
Southern Railway
Brunswick
Mr. Bean
L. McGoagan
Southern
Jekyl Island
Brunswck
Mr Bean
Atlanta
Guilty verdicts in several forgery and burglary cases
A sealed verdict was returned in the case of the State versus Henry Chairman for forging an order on the Brunswick Cigar Co. for 1000 cigars. Three other trials yesterday produced convictions for forgery, burglary, and assault with intent to murder.
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Henry
Brunswick Cigar Co
Havng
Julius Bennet
W. Lane
William McCullough
A. W Woods
Fischer Lang
Georgian lumber sale ties Brunswick to big mill transfer
Weinkle Lumber Co of Valdosta completed the purchase of Georgia Coast Lumber Co assets near Thalmann. The $80,000 transfer includes the mill, timber leases and hundreds of timbered acres along the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic line. Expectation is for large-scale operation with shipments routed via Brunswick.
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Weinkle Lumber Co
Valdosta
Georgia Coast Lumber Co
Thalmann
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
C. F. Smith
Lumber City
Brunswick
Return of Jefferson Davis pistols ordered to heirs
Secretary of War directed the return to Jefferson Davis heirs of two duel ing pistols seized near the Civil War end. An Attorney General opinion held Davis never lost ownership and Johnson amnesty restored rights. Pistols go to Jos A Hayes of Colorado, husband to Davis's eldest daughter. Shawl and raglan not included but may be surrendered if requested. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal dies in London at 1.55 am.
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Washington
Garrison
Jleirs
Jefferson Davis
McReynolds
Johnson
War Department
Jos. A. Hayes
Colorado
Senate seeks probe of Colorado coal strike districts
A resolution introduced by Senator Thomas of Colorado directs the senate committee on education and labor to investigate industrial conditions in the Colorado coal strike districts. The same committee previously conducted the inquiry into West Virginia coal strike conditions.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Colorado
Senate
Thomas
Sane
West Virginia
Ashurs
Gallinger
Bronx family tragedy ends in double murder suicide
Louis Steierhain 46 and his wife Josephine are found dead in a Bronx home after a note reveals a passing by own action pact. The couple's two daughters Gladys 12 and Edna 9 were killed first, with Steierhain then killing his wife and himself amid business reverses.
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New York
Louis Steierhain
Josephine
Gladys
Edna
Bronx
Steierhain
Big League Club May Be Secured For Local Exhibition
Brunswick baseball fans may see a big league club on the local diamond this season. Negotiations are under way with one or two clubs and dates could be announced soon. Clubs plan a tour of the section late March, while the local team reports April 1. At least one big league team may play between April 1 and 10 as efforts continue to secure an exhibition game.
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Brunswick
Apri
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Uutton
Wasington
Oermulgee
Altamahy
Macoco Brunswick
Hopkins
W. K. Dunwedy
Macon Commercal Boys
W. KH
Dunwody
Chamber of Commerce
Macau
J. H. Hopkins
No decision on sixth lighthouse depot site
Washington January 21 Assista Secretary Sweet of the department of pegsimen car stated that no conclusion has been reached on the location of the Sixth lighthouse depot.
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Washington
Sweet
Department of Pegsimen Car
Wilson’s Plans Outlined in Congress for Interstate Trade
Washington January saw a presidential message outlining five bills. An interstate trade commission would wield inquisitorial powers to aid courts and curb big business. Provisions cover interlocking directorates, stock and land issuance, conspiracy in restraint of trade, and general trade relations to curb cut throat competition and allow suits for relief.
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Washington
Jan
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
British Financier Praises New Law
London January 21 Sir Felix Schuster governor of the Union of London and Smits bank says the United States tariff act and the currency reform are the year’s most important commercial events. They will make the US a stronger competitor and London’s position as international banking center is challenged. He believes trade with the United States will rise to mutual advantage.
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London
Felix Schuster
Union of London
Smits Bank
United States
Felix
Great Britain
Smoker to Highlight Brunswick Board of Trade Meeting
The Brunswick Board of Trade schedules its first annual meeting on January 27 at the city wall to review 18 months of progress and set the year's plans. A smoker or similar social event will be featured, and election of officers and directors will occur with full attendance urged to support city welfare and local enterprise.
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Board of Trade
Brunswick
Eivery Clitizen of
Underwood Says Congress Should Adjourn Early
Representative Underwood, Democratic House leader, argues Congress should adjourn by June 1 to allow members to return to their districts for primaries and fall elections. The president favors early action on regular appropriations, the Alaskan question, rural credits, and items from his December message.
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Washington
Jad
Underwood
Democratic House
Ocean liner Oceano not yet listed as missing
New York reports after five days since the 4600-ton Italian steamer Oceano left Lisbon for New York with cork and 40 crew, owners say no loss is posted. The vessel, a slow freighter, might average eight knots. in a westerly gale her captain could drift until conditions improve.
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New York
Oceano
Lisbon
Cork
Brunswick Jurors Drawn for City Court Jurisdiction
Jurors for the Brunswick city court term were drawn and subpoenaed to serve. A busy session is expected as several cases are slated and jurors include W. T. Scarlett W. H. Taylor and J. A. Powell among others.
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Cty Court
Brunswick
W.T. Scarlett
W. H. Taylor
W. A Jeter
A. M. Lorentzsen
B.C. Walker
T. W. Edwards
J. A. Powell
J. It Gardner
R. H. Parker
T. L. Dean
Bruce Decker
Gratz Dent Gee
P Smith
Joo, Baumgartner
PW. Fletsins
Henry Girvin
J. B. Tait
Tom Eyene
JM. Tatum
Stuckey
J. J. Spears
Whittle
J. P. Davenport
M. Lowe
W. T. Owens
Nathan
J. H. Gilmer
R. L. Nobie
Sutltt
Fred Baumgartner
Jno
J. Dudtey
S$. Dunoody
Geo
W. Owens
Paul Merton
FP. McDonald
W. O. Lumpkin
R. S. Moody
ML McLinnon
W. B. Parker
M. L Wart
Near Beer Dealers Fined After Sunday Raid
Simon Keene and Harry Mclendon were fined $200 and costs each in the Mayor's court after a raid on their Brunswick places Sunday led by Mayor Hooking. Acting Mayor McKinnon presided as evidence was secured while Mayor Hopking attended. The crackdown aims to curb illegal liquor sales and drunkenness in the city.
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Simon Keene
Harry Mclendon
McKinnon
Hopking
Brunswick
Rebels mass near Torreon as Villa orders 15000 troops
In Chihuahua on January 21 Gen Villa ordered concentration of rebel forces along northern rail lines to prepare a southward push toward Torreon and beyond. Rebels already reach Gomez Palacio and Bedro while Juarez garrison joins. Federals aim to halt at Torreon to block Villa’s advance toward Saltillo Monterrey and Mexico City.
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Chihuahua
Villa
Torreon
Durango
Coahu
Juarez
Jim
Caltillo
Monterey
San Luis Potosi
Ville
Rerdo
Gomez Palacio
Mexico City
Zacatecas
Agua Calientes
Satillo
Monterrey
Suit Over Father s Burial At Sea Against Steamship Firm
New York January 21 An unusual suit for damages against a steamship company for burying the body of H B Finley s father at sea was filed in the supreme court. Finley claims $4000 in damages after the company seized his father s estate worth 700 and embalmed the body before casting it overboard July 6 near this port.
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New York
Seaway
Supreme Court
H. B. Finley
B. Finley
Tennesse
Minneapolis
Kinley
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Stone
Vupont Guerry
W. C. Witham
Jeky
Chatham
Mass
Monomoy Point
Valdosta Lumber Concern
Davis
Lord Strathgona
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Canada
Britigh Financier
NEW Law
U. S. Trade
Altamaha
Villa IS
Capital
Birmingham
Loveman Compress Co
Epestodlay
Sues Steamship Company
Government For Nations
Appalachian Mountains
Forest Service
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