Labor Leaders Appeal in Free Press Defense
Samuel Gompers and AFL leaders urge Brunswick unions to fund appeals in injunction cases against Gompers Mitchell and Morrison. They claim the three did not violate the injunction but exercised free press rights, pledging funds for further appeals and legal action through Alton B. Parker and others.
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Brunswick
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Executive Committee
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Justice Wright
Buck's Stove and Range Company
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Wright
Messrs. Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Itpon
Alton B. Parker
Messrs
Ralston and
Siddons
Men of Labor
The New Lincoln Stamps Arrive Soon at Brunswick Postoffice
The Brunswick post office expects a supply of the new two cent Lincoln stamps next month when issued. Blank forms are ready for the order. The stamp honors the centennial of Abraham Lincoln birth with a red profile from Saint Gaudens sculpture, laurel spray, and the commemorative years.
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Brunwick Postoffice
Brunswick Post Office
Abraham Lincolin
St. Gaudens
Stock of Jacob Bennett sold to bidder from Waycross
Trustee A H Cravatt sold the stock of goods and fixtures in Jacob Bennett’s Monk street store. Only a few bidders appeared and C W Parker of Waycross placed the winning bid of 675 dollars. Court confirmation likely after the trustee reports. It is unclear what Parker will do with the stock.
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A. H. Cravatt
Jacob Bennett
Monk Street
C. W. Parker
Waycross
Mr. Parker
Murderer in Honolulu Found to Be a Leper
Fukuda, condemned for murder, has been proven a leper. Instead of death he will be sent to Molakai to serve his sentence on the leper colony.
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Honolulu
Molakai
Fukuda
Widow's club panic over marriage report in Chicago
A Chicago Widow's club headquarters erupted in panic after it was announced Mrs. W. H. Prenevost wed Henbigh Scot of Lovington Nebraska. Members vowed never to marry again, arguing men are unfit for female company. Mrs. Prenevost called him “such a dear,” and observers expect imitators.
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Chicago
North Side
Widow’s Club
W. H. Prenevost
Henbigh Scot
Lovington
Neb
German Warship Cutter Sinks Off Pensacola Harbor
Dense fog shrouded Pensacola harbor as cutter No. 3 of the German warship Freya sank after colliding with piling. Officers and crew swam 200 yards to a wharf as the boat, moving at twelve miles an hour, went down in minutes due to misjudged proximity to shore and new wharf piles.
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Pensacola
Fla
Freya
The Grand Tonight Show Features Jerusalem Visit and More
A complete change of moving pictures arrives at the Grand tonight with A Visit to Jerusalem offering historic scenery through Old Jerusalem streets. The Troubles of a Grass Widow amuses as a Pathe classic, plus The Gypsy's Revenge in color. Mr. Lopez sings School Day. A Grand visit promises relief from troubles.
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Jerusalem
Pathe Company
Lopez
the Grand
J J Tomlinson Dies On Cumberland Island At 35
News reached the city last night of the death of J J Tomlinson on Cumberland Island yesterday afternoon. He had been in ill health for days, and his condition was serious with little hope for recovery. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral will be held on Cumberland Island this afternoon.
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J. J. Tomlinson
Cumberland
Mr. Tomlinson
Grunting Enigma Says Maddox Describes Harriman
Atlanta reports Mayor Maddox called E. H. Harriman a grunting enigma during a city visit. Harriman toured the capitol after remarks about its cost, bowed to the building, and left for Augusta then Aiken to spend February continuing travels.
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Atlanta
Maddox
E. H. Harriman
State Capitol
Harriman
Capitol
Augusta
Aiken
Clarke seeks ICC report on railroad deaths from insecure appliances
Senator Clarke of Arkansas introduced a Senate resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to report the number of deaths from train accidents caused by insecure appliances. The measure aims to quantify hazards and prompt safer railway practices nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Governor Moves to Finalize Statewide Appointments This Week
Atlanta dispatch reports Governor Smith will complete all appointments to state posts by week’s end amid pending contests for Brunswick solicitors and the Brunswick circuit solicitor-general. In California, Governor Gillette pauses alien land bills after Roosevelt urges postponement to avoid Japanese diplomatic frictions.
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Brunswick
Colson
Glynn
Solicitor Bennett
Four Children Cremated in Fire in Dunbar
Four children were cremated and their parents seriously injured when a fire destroyed A. M. Kendall’s home at Bryson Hill Dunbar Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Kendall escaped by leaping from a second story window and were dangerously hurt. Fire officials believe the blaze started from a small gas stove.
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Pittsburg
A. M. Kendall
Bryson Hill
Dunbar
Kendall
Big Mid-Winter Furniture Sale At Miller & Son
H M Miller and Son announce a major sale starting next Monday with a 25 percent reduction on every item in their Brunswick store. The respected dealers promise substantial savings and expect one of the largest furniture sales in the area.
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H. M. Miller & Son
Miller & Son
Brunswick
Protection of Watersheds Aims to Safeguard Flood Waters
Washington D C Jan 7 Representative Lever of South Carolina introduces a bill to conserve surplus waters of navigable streams during floods and store them in watersheds until drought. The measure calls for cooperation among states or with the United States for watershed protection of navigable waters.
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Washington, D. C
Dreath
Representative Lever
South Carolina
United States
Miss Cahall chosen to christen Delaware battleship
Miss P Cahall of Bridgeville has accepted Governor Lee’s invitation to christen the new battleship Delaware. The ceremony will take place at Newport News Virginia early in February. Miss Cahall is a niece of Governor elect James Penewill.
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Gton
Del
P. Cahall
Bridgeville
Lee
Delaware
Newport News
Miss Cahall
Lea
James Penewill
Willett's Speech Stricken From House Records
Washington notes say a speech by Representative Wil nis AO Tamar TR on -galine Rosevelt was stricken from the records as the house completed and passed the post office appropriation measure.
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Willett
Washington, D. C
Wilnis
Tamar TR On
Galine Rosevelt
Famous French actor Coquelin dies in Paris
Paris reports that Benoit Constant Coquelin, the renowned French actor, died there last night. He had captivated European stages with his dramatic portrayals and left a lasting mark on the theatre world.
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Paris
Benoit Constant Coquelin
Captain Sterling Testifies on Wife's Alleged Affair
Captain Sterling testified today about his wife’s relationship with Lord Northland. He presented letters admitting indiscretions and requesting a divorce. It is alleged he offered to send her to America and, if affection for Northland persisted, would allow her to marry him.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Captain Sterling
Lord Northland
America
Northland
Jury verdict doubts moving pictures in damages case
New York on January 27 a $50,000 damage suit over injuries to Stephen McCarty's son failed after jurors said they did not believe moving pictures showing the boy running and boxing.
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New York
Stephen McCarty
McCarty
King Menelik Again Is Reported Dead
London reports no confirmation of the repeated rumor that King Menelik of Abyssinia is dead. The unsettled claim circulates from South Africa and is likely another attempt to revive interest in the Ethiopian ruler and his country.
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Menelik
London
Abyssinia
South Africa
Wedding At Rev Thorn Home Unites Robert Spear and Tallie Gains
At Rev C P Thorn home a quiet wedding joined Robert Spear foreman of the Southern railway bridge department and Tallie Gains. The bride, longtime city resident and stenographer in J B C Blitch’s office, is widely admired. The couple will travel on A Recap XII to Terpa Cuba for a honeymoon, receiving many congratulations from Brunswick friends.
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C. P. Thorn
Robert Spear
Tallie Gains
Spear
Southern Railway
BE. Gains
North
Reynolds Street
Ter Pa
Havana
Uba
Brunswick
Women Demand Suffrage Clause In Chicago Charter
Over one thousand women in Chicago and nearby areas plan to press for a woman suffrage clause in the new city charter within a week. City council members reportedly treated the move as a joke, but organizers warn they will insist or face consequences.
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Chicago
Hopkins gains tested as Stringer widens lead in senate vote
Springfield Illinois January 27. The loss of eleven votes in four ballots by Senator Albert Hopkins signals weakening of his support. Stringer, a democratic candidate, now holds three more votes than Hopkins and is widely conceded the election.
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Springfield
Ill
Albert Hopkins
Stringer
Hopkins
Bristow Elected U S Senator by One Ballot in Kansas
Joseph L. Bristow was elected senator from Kansas on a single ballot. In a post election speech to the legislature he named E. H. Harriman Mortimer Schiff James Stillman and George Gould as having a role in looting the Chicago and Alton railroad.
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Topeka
Kas
Joseph L. Bristgaw
Nsas
E. H. Harriman
Mortimer Schiff
James Stillman
George Gould
Chicago and Alton
Senator Stephenson Fails Of Election In Wisconsin
Madison Wis Jan 27 Senator Stephenson failed of election as his successor to the senate receiving 63 votes out of 131. Another ballot will be taken tomorrow. It requires 67 votes in joint assembly to elect. Yesterday he had 60 votes in the assembly and 12 in the senate, showing a loss on joint ballot and a disintegration of strength.
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Madison
Wis
Stephenson
Senate
Assembly
Destitute man kneels before train in Utica area tragedy
A 25 year old man, Fred Grinell, left his hotel bed in Sherbourne, walked to the railroad station, and knelt before an oncoming passenger train. He was struck and badly injured, with the likelihood of death, amid his plea of preferring death to alms.
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Utica
N. Y
Fred Grinell
Sherbourne
Teddy Again Uses Big Stick
President Roosevelt appointed an eight member committee headed by Paul Morton to plan peacetime war footing and consolidate navy bureaus. He directs that some departments retain less power than the president in executing orders.
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Washington, D. C
Newberry
Roosevelt
Paul Morton
Wife of Bigamist Shields Him From Serious Charge
Chicago Jan. 27 Mrs Fred Alcock No 1 saves her husband with three other wives from a harsher bigamy charge by directing his arrest on wife abandonment charges in another state.
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Chicago
Fred Alcock No
Advocates Brace for Big Forest Reserve Fight
Encouraged by an unexpected victory in the forest reserve bill in Washington, advocates for the White Mountains and Appalachians vow a strenuous push to gain full protections. The favorable report fuels plans for a hard battle to secure the reserves.
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Washington
White Mountains
Appalachians
Cuba Prepares Inauguration as Jose Gomez Seizes Presidency
Havana reports Major General Jose Gomez will be inaugurated as president with Alfredo Zayas as vice president tomorrow at noon. Provisional Governor Magoon will promulgate restored government methods and hand Cuba to Gomez and the Cuban Congress. Three American warships will participate in inaugural ceremonies as Magoon departs for Washington to report on finances and conditions.
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Havana
Cuba
Jose Gomez
Spain
Alfredo Zayas
Magoon
Gemies
Gorgeous Isle
Liberal Party
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Central Park
Inglaterra
Maine
Mississippi
Salem
Tampa
First Regiment Band Concert Tonight at Riflemen's Armory
The First Regiment band presents an 8 15 PM program at the Riflemen's Armory featuring overtures, solos by Sherman and Butts, selections by Robins Orchestra, Melody of Love, Tender Memories, Gavotte Attila, and the Star Spangled Banner. Tickets are 50 cents.
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Riflemen's Armory
Ivanhoe
Geo. A. Sherman
Lucille Butts
Tallulah Fleming
Thos B. Sherman
Helen O'Connor
Robin's Orchestra
Robin's
Tender Memories
911
Gavotte Attila
Merger Plan Aims Across Illinois Coal Mines
St Louis January report states a group of local capitalists plans to merge all Illinois coal mines within about sixty miles of St Louis. The venture would raise about 25.9 million dollars and involve Holbrook of New York as a key figure. The report notes a similar project attempted the previous year.
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St. Louis
Illinois
Holbrook
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