Sensations Sprung In Trial Of J A Cooper In Superior Court
The Cooper case opened with the indictment quashed on venue grounds and the state pressing forgery charges. An attached damage suit for 25000 was filed in city court alleging blacklisting by Western Union and intentional prosecution, with Judge Conyers presiding and an ovation ending the session.
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J. A. Cooper
Cooper
Conyers
Western Union Company
Max Isaac
Crk
Brunswick
Isaac
United States
Justice Lambright
Pyles
Moore
Florida
State of Georgia
Chatham County
Western Union
Corporation
Savannah
Thomas
Baxley
Appling County
Georgia
Chatham
Glynn
Glynn Superior Court
Hancock County
Kinard Guilty of Simple Larceny in Glynn Court
Glynn superior court adjournment may stretch to week end as jurors were discharged after a trial of J. C. Kinard. The jury found Kinard guilty of simple larceny and recommended a misdemeanor sentence. Judge Conyers will sentence, and Kinard’s attorney Max Isaac will move for a new trial.
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Glynn Superior Court
Judge Conyers
J. C. Kinard
Glynn County
Conyers
Kinard
Max Isaac
Brunswick Leads In Export Gains Over 1907 Across Ports
The Figures Talk notes Brunswick shows the largest gain in exports to foreign ports for eleven months including November 1909, surpassing Charleston Savannah and others. Other ports like Fernandina Portland New Orleans Norfolk cause mixed results with several losses and modest gains. The writer Cc. P. Goodyear expresses Brunswick cheer and pride.
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Brunswick
Charleston
Savannah
Fernandina
Jacksonville
Mobile
Pensacola
Newport News
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Wilmington
Galveston
New Orleans
Cc. P
Goodyear
Ladies to Assist in Taking of Census
A. P. Perham, supervisor in Georgia, receives directives from Director Durand on employing negro enumerators in districts with large black populations. Durand notes potential ten million African Americans nationwide and suggests women may be approved for positions. testing is set for next month with appointments after the fifth.
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A. P. Perham
Georgia
Durand
National Census Bureau
Perham
United States
Mr. Perham
In Brunswick Mourns Loss of Claude C Sheldon in Fatal Fire
Claude C Sheldon son of Mr and Mrs Chas A Sheldon and brother of C A Sheldon died in Jacksonville after burns from a gasoline explosion at a Lake City steam laundry. His remains were sent to Brunswick for interment with pallbearers F E Twitty E G McGougan C M Peddicord C C Fleming Paul E Twitty J P Brooks. Services by Rev F D Thomas. Surviving parents three sisters and one brother. The family had recently moved to Brunswick from Waycross.
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Claude C. Sheldon
Chas
A. Sheldon
C. A. Sheldon
Lake City
Fla
Jacksonville
Brunswick
Waycross
E. Paine
E. P. Dunaway
Abbeville
E. Moore
C. H. Sheldon Cashier
Hank
Spanish River wreck toll reaches thirty one dead
The Spanish River disaster leaves thirty one dead and two missing with forty six injured. Rescue teams recover the dead as officials say there may still be bodies in the river but are not confirming.
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Toronto
General Knight Retires From Army After Distinguished Career
Washington dated January 24 Brigadier General John G D Knight of the engineer corps was placed on the retired list today He attained his present rank last November During the Spanish War Knight supervised submarine defenses in New York Harbor and contributed to coastal defense efforts
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Washington
John G. D. Knight
Engineer Corps
Uncle Sam
Knight
New York Harbor
Hundreds Gaze At New Comet In City
Brunswicians reported sighting a new comet named Gomer A 1910 on Saturday and again yesterday evening around 5 30. The object, first mistaken for Halley’s Comet, was visible from Johannesburg via telegram to the Washington Naval Observatory and is expected to reappear this afternoon in a similar location.
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Halley
Johannesburg
South Africa
Naval Observatory
Washington
National Capital
United States
New York Jury Probes Milk Price Fixing
January 24 New York grand jury begins inquiry into whether New Yorkers pay nine cents a quart for milk due to price fixing by a combine seeking bigger profits.
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New York
Grand Jury
First Regiment Band Expands After Nine Enlistments
The First Regiment band held a full rehearsal at the armory with twenty five members and added nine new recruits. Bandmaster John Baumgartner organized instruction for the new members as the group plans for a March inspection and a July state encampment at Chicamauga. The band expects twenty eight members for the inspection and seeks town support to equip the unit for a leading season.
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John Baumgartner
Baumgartner
Chicamaugua
Jnswick
Great Meat Boycott Spreads Across the Nation
Washington reports the government will act under the Sherman act against the meat trust as a federal grand jury in Chicago is asked to indict. The nationwide boycott, started in Cleveland, prompts price cuts in Cleveland and Milwaukee while New York sees demand drop. Southern reports are mixed with agitation expected to grow in the week.
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Washington
Beef Trust
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
Meat Trust
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Porterhouse
New York
Baltimore
Kansas City
Omaha
Memphis
Pittsburg
Atlanta
South
Local residents join nationwide meat boycott movement
Organizations across the country rally to cease meat purchases for a month as a protest against rising living costs. Senator Bristow argues price relief is overdue while economists warn of continuing price increases and calls for more economical farming and distribution methods. Brunswick and Atlanta unions indicate readiness to join as the boycott expands nationwide.
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Joseph L. Bristow
Kansas
Senator Bristow
Cleveland
West
East
Brunswick
United States
Meat Trust
Atlanta
Armour cites beef prices and farming costs in high living costs
J Ogden Armour of Armour & Co arrives in Chicago from New York and explains meat pricing. He says fresh beef margins are small for retailers, pork prices are higher due to hog and corn costs, and farmers influence feeding costs. He notes oleomargarine rises with butter and departs by train.
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Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Co
New York
Mr. Armour
Ten Thousand Dollar Testimonial for Peary at Opera House
A national testimonial for Commander Robert E. Peary and a $10,000 prize are planned for February 8 at the Metropolitan Opera House. Governor Hughes will preside as Peary recounts his polar expedition and presents never before shown photographs.
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New York
Robert E. Peary
Metropolitan Opera House
Hughes
Peary
Pole
Opera Company at Grand Pleases Patrons
The Manhattan Opera Company opened a two night engagement at the Grand with Fra Diavolo to an appreciative audience. Miss Perle led the cast with a sweet voice and strong acting, while the company as a whole earned praise. Matinee this afternoon offers Pinafore and tonight Bohemian Girl.
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Manhattan Opera Company
Fra Diavolo
Perle
Miss Perle
Will Blow Up Wreck of Bar g e John H M Nally
The barge John H. McNally sunk in the outer Norfolk harbor by the steamer Maryland has been abandoned as a hopeless wreck. Federal authorities prepare to blow up the wreck.
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John H. M'Nally
Norfolk
John H. McNally
Norfons Harbor
Maryland
Joseph E. Whiting Dead In Toronto
Noted American actor Joseph E. Whiting died in Toronto after a brief illness last night. The well known performer had a prolific stage career and counted many colleagues among his friends.
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Toronto
Joseph E. Whiting
Supreme Court rules against Old Nick Williams Distilling
The Old Nick Williams Distilling Co. of Yadkin County North Carolina lost its Supreme Court case against the United States over defrauding the government of a spirits tax. The lower court sentenced the company to a fine of 5003 dollars.
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Washington
Nick Williams Distilling Company
Yadkin County
North Carolina
United States
Supreme Court of the
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