10 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
1
Glynn County Georgia treasurer H S Lee presents a report covering funds from June 8 to the current date. Incoming items include bank receipts and a county loan repayment. total receipts equal disbursements with a year end balance of 1137.16. The roads and bridges section lists vouchers paid totaling 289.20 as adjustments to prior overpayments.
A fragmented ledger shows payments and balances among W H Berrie Higginbotham Ratcliff McCaskill and Colson and Douglas Hardware Co plus The Lott Lewis Co and Downing Co. Amounts include 20.00 27.50 10.00 55.00 50.00 and other small sums totaling 850.11 with continuation noted on page 4.
Camp Cand ler buzzes with target practice and dress parades as soldiers and crowds fill the grounds. Rounds are fired daily, with long-range and gallery events drawing visitors from Savannah and beyond for a shoot in late July offering substantial prizes.
The Georgia Democratic and Populist factions wage a quiet campaign as the Populists vote by postal card for a gubernatorial candidate to unite their party. They aim to beat the 136,000 votes cast in the recent Democratic primary, challenging the scope of Georgia’s electorate and the candidates in October.
The Thirtieth Georgia veterans meet on July 25 in Griffin to reunite with their old colonel James Boynton. A barbecue is planned at Camp Northen as Mayor David J. Bailey coordinates arrangements for a day to honor the Civil War era regiment noted for gallantry.
London reports speculation on when King Edward may be crowned with no official confirmation yet. A likely date in August is hinted for a brief Westminster Abbey ceremony, lasting about an hour, with a simple procession and a rapid confirmation after medical checks.
Austin Chamberlain, son of the colonial secretary, said this evening that his father’s condition was so satisfactory that he expected to leave the hospital tomorrow.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers returns from New York amid a labor dispute in Wilkes-Barre. A statement is expected to clarify the situation as crowds gather at strike headquarters and leaders seek news of a possible settlement.
The weather bureau reports rain greatly needed in the South Atlantic states while central valleys see improving corn prospects. Cotton deteriorates in central and eastern districts though Texas shows further growth. Tennessee and nearby states remain promising with cultivation needed. Tobacco progresses well except in the Carolinas and Florida where rain is lacking.
The article praises Cumberland noting likely its most successful season yet with strong business prospects. Visitors praise the resort’s service and Manager Jacobi, calling him genial and a key factor in positive word of mouth advertising.
The United States transport Salamenna, ashore since July 3 on the coast near Manila, was floated and arrived today. She carries three companies of the Twenty third regiment and is unloading cargo as preparations for repairs proceed.
Chicago on July 9 reports the freight handlers strike is serious and protracted. Strikers prepared for fight, city faces potential food shortages as supplies stall after three day stoppage, merchants warn of rising scarcity and impact on distribution.
Rumors in Chicago on July 9 claim Gates’ sway in the pit angers leading Chicago Board of Trade firms. A combined move to push corn to high prices would capitalize on united action to harm steel trust speculators by unloading millions of bushels.
Milwaukee on July 8 saw the annual convention opening with a large attendance of delegates from major U S and Canadian cities for the American association of bill posters.
Ilethorpe Company held a well attended meeting last night. Four men are expected to be recruited in a few days. A further meeting is set for Saturday to decide definitively whether the Knights of Pythias company will enter the San Francisco drill.
The Brunswick and Birmingham railroad names L. T. Westrea as general superintendent effective immediately. He will oversee active road operations with all operating department officers reporting to him. Transfered from prior posts on the Clover Leaf and other western lines, he has begun duties.
A quick trial in Warren Superior Court adjourned at 3 p.m. today. Jesse Maddox, a Black man, is to be hanged on August 8 for a crime committed June 27. The six week interval between crime and execution is required by the law.
Secretary Hay issues instructions to diplomatic offices on postponing the Louisiana Purchase exposition. He notes Congress has shown great liberality, with a postponement appropriation of 1,048,690 dollars and total appropriations reaching 6,308,000 dollars to date.
Georgia counties converge in Atlanta for the county officers meeting opening today. The convention is described as a great success with broad representation across the state.
Since the Treasurer notice was published, a large number of property owners have begun paying their taxes, indicating growing compliance and prompt remittance.
Sioux City Iowa July 8 The Iowa State Pharmaceutical association holds its annual meeting here with attendance breaking all records of the organization.
Mrs Saran E Duval, wife of Captain C W Duval, died yesterday at 3 PM at 314 A street. The funeral will be from the residence at 2 PM this afternoon with Rev Thornton of the Second Advent church officiating.
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