Gasoline Out and Boats Idle as Fuel Shortage Hits Brunswick
In Brunswick gasoline boat operators face a fuel drought as tank cars from Savannah are delayed. With no gasoline available locally, boats are tied at moorings and owners scramble for any remaining supply. The Standard Oil Company blames railroads for the delay while officials work to secure one or two tankers to relieve the shortage.
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Brunswick
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Sabnah
Brunswex
Eea
Bard
Georgia to Bring Immigrants to Savannah in Coming Weeks
The Georgia Immigration Association says arrangements with two steamship lines will bring several hundred Scottish and Swedish immigrants to the port of Savannah within three weeks. Commissioner Hudson will be asked for state aid, and a Macon immigration conference on February 19 and 20 will finalize details.
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Augusta
Georgia Immigration Association
Hudson
Savannah
Macon
Cold returns as Brunswick wakes to record chill
The city felt a deep overnight freeze with residents venturing out around 2 a.m. for blankets and quilts. Temperatures plunged sharply, confirming that winter remains and that even those who predicted the cold could be right.
End of French Church State Fight Nears Settlement
French ecclesiastical sources report five French prelates endorsed the pope’s new stance on church and state separation. The pope may issue instructions allowing public worship under a supplementary church and likely abide by Briaud’s separation law. Public opinion sees the matter closer to settlement than ever.
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France
M. Briaud
Levee Breach Floods Luxora Knocks Out Town
Luxora Kansas January 28 a large levee failed this morning sending river water over the banks and flooding most of the town. It is feared many residents have drowned and the damage to life and property is unknown while rescue efforts begin.
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Luxora
Kan
Ito
Milam Named Treasurer for A B A and Brunswick Line
H H Milam of Atlanta was appointed treasurer of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Company and the Brunswick Steamship Company, effective February 1. Milam, longtime officer at Title Guarantee and Trust Company of Atlanta, will bring experience to the consolidated organizations.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Company
Brunswick Steamship Company
H. H. Milam
Atlanta
Steamship Lines
Milam
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Miller
Interstate Commerce begins hearings in Macon on peach rate case
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened sessions in Macon Georgia to hear the J J Walelbaum Company and other cases on lower railroad rates for peach shipments to eastern points. Chairman Martin A Knapp and members Judson Clements Charles A Prouty Franklin M Lane, James S Harlan and R E Clark attended with Edward M Mosley as secretary. The Georgia Peach Growers Association watches the case closely as it pursues a similar action.
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Macon
J. J. Walelbaum Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Augusta
United States Court Room
Martin A. Knapp
Judson Clements
Charles Aprouty
Frances M. Cockerall
Franklin M. Lane
James S. Harlan
R. E. Clark
Edward 4. Mosely
Georgia Peach Grower's Association
Macon and Brunswick River Steamer Plan Gains Subscriptions
Macon residents push a river steamship line to Brunswick with $14,000 already raised of a $25,000 goal. Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic docks may be used for freight handling in Brunswick, with two boats planned weekly and a mammoth warehouse contemplated.
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Macon and
Brunswick Savigation
Congress
Ocmulgee
Hawkinsville
Samies
Brunswick
Baana
Emmett Small
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Brenswieck
Rialroad
Brunswick Ucan
Niny
Presut
Distressed schooner Alecia B Crosby Arrives in Port
The schooner Alecia B Crosby Capt Patterson was towed into port by tug Inca after Mediterranean trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia with 1750 tons of sulphur. On January 25 a rudderhead was sprung near position 31.80 N, 79.50 W, leaving her out of commission. Repairs will be at Parker Hensell Engineering before continuing to her destination.
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Alecia B. Crosby
Patterson
Inca
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Parker-Hensell Engineering Company
Store remodeled into residence at Egmont and Albemarle
Captain Charles Russell remodels his corner store at Egmont and Albemarle streets into a neat residence intended for rent.
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Chas. Russell
Egmont and
Albemarle Streets
Thaw case jury selection continues in New York
Jim Harri and family attend as jurors are summoned for the Thaw trial in New York. Attorneys press to secure a full panel tomorrow as Thaw appears despondent but insists on an acquittal, with his mother and wife present throughout the day.
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Thaw
New York
Suse
Tin
Amien
Harry Thaw
Wreck on B and W Railroad No. 95 Eastbound
Train No. 95 on the Atlantic Coast Line between Brunswick and Albany derailed at the 141 mile post near Sumner. The tender wheels left the track causing baggage mail and express cars to overturn. one injured, express agent Bradford with facial and arm bruises. All other passengers uninjured. Wreckage cleared to pass by 8 a m. relief and transfer arranged. probable cause a defective axle or flange.
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Brunswick
Albany
Sum
Express
Bradford
Scape
Waycross
Coast Line
Alabama Senators Morvan and Pettus Improve in Illness
Senators Morvan and Pettus of Alabama, both over eighty and seriously ill since nine days, are reported much better and believed out of danger for the time being. Pettus had not been bedridden until late Saturday afternoon.
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Alabama
Washington
Morvan
Pettus
Blaze destroys Springfield plant valued at over a million
Fire gut the Pueblo Pantistine Company plant in Springfield on January 28. A strong wind fueled the blaze, hurling flames to nearby structures and preventing full containment. The loss is estimated above one million dollars and many workers are left unemployed. it remains unclear if the bank will be rebuilt.
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Baus
Puebia Pantistiine Cote Pany
Tre
Ani
Dred
Ecuador Agrees to Postal Service Pact With United States
Washingen Jan 28 Beusdor has not agreed to enter a postal agreement with the United States and it becomes effective on March 1 as announced in the dispatch.
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Washingen
Beusdor
United States
Typhoon Devastates Waters Off Hong Kong Whalers Reported
Reports from Hong Kong say a typhoon in the South China Sea struck waters near Hong Kong today causing serious damage to a whaling fleet. One vessel was listed as sinking with several hulls damaged and presumed drownings among the Chinese crew aboard. Local authorities and rescue teams raced to the scene as rough seas hindered operations.
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Hong Kong
Jan
Hem
Kong
Thie
Two Hundred Miners Entombed in German Coal Mine
Saarbyvick Prussia reports a devastating explosion trapping two hundred miners. Five hundred workers were in the mine, and officials fear high fatalities as only two hundred bodies were recovered by this afternoon.
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Saarbyvick
Prussia
Damaged Vessel Adrift Off Coast Repaired After Tow
A damaged craft named Atlas 1 was ashore near Orleans 4 cams with crew ashore. Tow operations near New York Jacksonville and Hounswick continued as repairs were underway. A crew member reported the hull damage minor and preparations to repair by Tuesday.
New Hotel Royal Opens for Limited Boarders
Mrs Harry Miller of the New Hotel Royal announces limited select boarding at 510 Glotecater street Michelson building near the post office. Newly decorated elegant apartments with modern conveniences promise refined comfort for transient and permanent guests. Visits of inspection are invited before locating. Phone 217.
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Harry Miller
New Hotel Royal
Harry Milley
Central Hotel
Glotecater Street
Michelson
Scary
Post Office
Togher
AyNews
Ft Ie
Thane
Village church project sparks debate over rebuild plan
A garbled notice from Washington references a church construction and a government order tied to a nationwide rebuilding effort. It mentions delays, rationing, and officials debating the timing and scope of the project.
Clash Between Authorities and Angered Rulers Sparks New Tension
Fragmentary report from New Orleans on Sunday in which authorities clash with ruling factions as tensions escalate. Details unclear due to damaged text.
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New Irtvans
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