Congress debates printing of Congressional Record and new commerce department
Senator Bacon of Georgia proposed printing a special Congressional Record edition for public sale at 2 for long sessions and 1 for short sessions to inform citizens. The Senate adopted the resolution as the commerce department bill moved forward, keeping the census bureau in the new department and naming it Department of Commerce and Labor. Separately Brunswick copper works face higher license fees, from 10 to 50 annually, affecting local turpentine operators and workers.
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Senate
Committee On Printing
Congress
Department of Commerse
Census Bureau
Department
M. A. Baker
Brunswick
Guerry May Speak Here in Brunswick Georgia
Guerry likely to address Brunswick as the prohibition candidate for governor of Georgia. A supporter says arrangements are under way to bring the candidate to town soon. The item references a city license registration process and bond requirements for liquor retailers under Ordinance No. 100 with a February 1 1902 registration date.
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Dupont Guerry
Georgia
Brunswick
Guerry
Smith stock of shoes to be sold at Brunswick sale
On February 5 1902 the estate of J A Smith bankrupt will sell at 214 Newcastle Street Brunswick Georgia the assets of the estate including shoes hats men s furnishings all accounts due and certain fixtures and furniture Auction is to highest and best cash bidder and subject to court confirmation for more details contact Hon A J Crovatt Referee in Bankruptcy or the trustee in bankruptcy.
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C. W. Deming
Smith
J. A. Smith
Newcastle Street
Brunswick
Georgia
A. J. Crovatt
Public Notice to Register Business Names Annually
The city calls attention to Section 340 of the City Code requiring every person, firm or corporation engaged in any trade or business to register their name, business, calling or trade annually at a time set by the Mayor, warning that careless compliance will be addressed.
Southern Pine Wins Big Case in Coffee County
Judge Bennet dismissed the suit filed last fall by Waycross Air Line against Southern Pine for $40,000 damages over timber land flows. The injunction was denied, and the case was dismissed, with appeal expected to reach the supreme court. Waycross Air Line, now Atlantic & Birmingham, was represented by Judge Sweat. Southern Pine by Col. W. B. Kay and Col. John C. McDonald.
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Superior Court
Coffee County
Pine Company
Air Line
Supreme Court
Waycross Air Line
The
Atlantic & Birmingham
Judge Sweat
Waycross
Southern Pine Co
W. BE. Kay
Brunswick
John C. McDonald
City Fathers Schedule Night Sessions Through February
The City Fathers will meet every night until February 1 to conduct official business and approve pending measures. Residents are urged to attend and observe the proceedings as key municipal decisions are considered.
Kentuckyans Wild Over Hero Schley Demonstration
Report from Brunswick Georgia items note public interest in a hero demonstration for Schley, with officials present at a council meeting Jan 27 1900 and attention to liquor licenses and local representatives heading to the Charleston exposition. Readiness for a special train and reduced rates discussed as citizens plan travel and local merchants are listed as attendees.
The Old Homestead Organ Showpiece At The Boston Theatre
A lengthy feature notes Grace Church N Y monlight scene from The Old Homestead and recounts the quest for a suitable church organ. It details Mr Thompson's costly pursuit, several organs built for him, and plans to stage a first class touring company with an organ guaranteed to endure travel.
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Thompson
Admiral Schley Feted in Louisville Welcome
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Schley arrived by special train at Salem Indiana, then Louisville where Knight Templars and Board of Trade planned a gala reception. A 15 gun salute greeted the admiral at Union Station and he was escorted to Marion E. Taylor’s home. Chicago trip concluded with public cheers as he departed.
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Dearborn
Monon Road
Louisville
Naval Reserves prize drill winner honored
The naval Reserves held a prize drill at their armory last night with Seaman John Ralston winning the medal. Lieutenant Wrench commanded and Ensign Rickettg acted as judge.
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Seaman John Ralston
John Ralston
Bank Robbers Hanged in Harrisburg Visit Tragedy
Harrisburg saw Weston Kieper and Henry Rowe hanged at 10 40 am with 1000 spectators after they robbed the Halifax National Bank in Halifax on March 13 taking cash and fatally shooting cashier Ryan during a struggle.
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Ton Kieper
Henry Rowe
Halifax National Bank
Halifax
No New Developments in Postoffice Situation
No recent changes. Postmaster Brown remains in Washington likely until the issue is settled. General opinion holds that Mr. Smith will be confirmed.
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Postmaster Brown
Mr. Smith
Capt. Robinson to Take Command of Brunswick Riflemen
Capt. Robinson will formally assume command of the Brunswick Riflemen at an important armory meeting tonight. A prominent member said the company expects a boom very soon as his commission is presented.
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Capt. Robinson
Purim Ball Opens Jewish Fair With Promised Enjoyment
The Purim Ball will open the Jewish fair and is expected to be the most enjoyable event in Bruns wick in years. A Pillow Booth will be featured with many beautiful articles on display. The concert has been arranged and should be a success. Names of participants will be announced in a few days.
Santos Dumont Makes Successful Aerial Ascent
Santos-Dumont made an aerial ascent at Monte Carlo this morning. The airship answered the helm in a light breeze as he toured the harbor and steered the craft back to the shed amid cheers from the crowds.
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Monte Carlo
Santos Dumont
Santos-Dumont
Clearing Away Wreck of Tunnel Explosion
Six lives were lost in Tuesday's Rapid Transit tunnel explosion. Workers resumed clearing wreckage and repairing damaged structures at daylight. Hospitals report patients improving with many released after shock. the incident now confirmed to have caused six fatalities rather than two.
Lyceum Presents Worth Bailey with Northrup and Shovert
The Lyceum announces an all star concert at the Opera house this Friday night featuring William Worth Bailey the renowned blind violinist with Elizabeth Northrup prima donna soprano and Edwin M. Shovert pianist. Reserved seating available and popular prices for non subscribers.
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Lyceum
Wm. Worth Baily
Elizabeth Northrup
Edwin M. Shovert
Opera House
Churches in Georgia ignore McKinley Memorial fund plea
Dispatches from major Georgia cities show Governor Candler’s appeal for church collections Sunday for the McKinley Memorial fund went unheeded. Brunswick reports no collection in any church and no reference by ministers to the matter.
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Georgia
Candler
McKinley National Memorial Fund
Brunswick
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Commerce and Labor
Bacon
Washington
Mr. Bacon
Baker Copper Works
Prohibition
Iness
House
Attlanta
Southern Pine
Atlantic and
Birmingham
Bennet
Southern Pine Company
Waycross Air
Hero Schley
Demonstraton
J. E. du Bignon
Emanuel
Calhoun, Cook and Taylor
Aind
Oglethorpe Hotel
Saul Gazaway
Monk and Oglethorpe Street
I. Marks
Bay Street
Wm. Anderson
Gloucester
Oglethorpe Streets
Burns and Curtis
L. Goldsmith & Co
Charleston
Grant and
Gloucester Streets
Mayor Emanuel
Frank Pollard
Oglethorpe Street
Col
B. W
J. W. Walton
D. R. Ponder
Geo. F. Ponder
Gilbert Williams
Bay
Grace Church
N. Y
Tee
du Bignon
Mctrarvey
Dixville
George and
Lon
Don
der Marshal
Gol. Wrenn
Mr. Thompson
Boston Theatre
Boston
Sive
Stand Transportation
Windsor
Alexandra
Edward
London
Colson Hardware Co
Code of Ordinances of the
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Bonds
Dred
Treas
Schley
Santiago
Louisville Knight Templars and Board of
Miral
Salem
Ind
Union
Board of Trade
Chicago
Admiral Schley
Wrench
Rickett
Bank Robba
Harrisburg
Wes
Ryan
Ington
Nally
Brunswick Riflemen
New York
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