Pilot Laws Clash In Norfolk Libel Case
A landmark libel suit in U S district court Norfolk pits James Peake pilot against the schooner Oakley C Curtis, framing a broader fight between Shipmasters and Owners and the Virginia Pilots Association. Peake seeks pay for services offered at the pilot station, while the vessel claims no license was issued. A preliminary hearing allowed the schooner to sail on bond twice the claimed amount.
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James @. Peake
Oakley C. Curtis
Tocsin
Virginia
Oakley
Peake
South Georgia pear crop bets good prices in Waycross
The pear crop in South Georgia is better this year and sells at higher prices. A northern commission house rep has bought almost all of Waycross county pears and sent buyers to nearby counties. About 2,000 plus barrels may be shipped from Waycross this season.
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Waycross
South Georgia
Northern Commission
Excursionists Visit Brunswick From Albany Line
About ten to twelve coaches of excursionists from Albany and intermediary points along the B and W line spent yesterday afternoon sight seeing Brunswick. This afternoon they will probably visit the resorts. The crowd was mixed and the colored group plans a baseball game at the Southeastern Fair grounds. The crowd is good natured and enjoying themselves.
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Albany
Brunswick
Southeastern Fair Association
University of the State opens 102d session September 18
The University of the State begins its 102nd session on September 18 with three departments Academic Law and Agricultural. Residents pay no tuition except in law. Agricultural offerings include short winter one year and full courses. Free dormitory space and $8 monthly board at Denmark Hall. Chancellor Hill to provide book and catalogue on request. Miss Ethel Conoly visited from St Simon, guest of Miss Rita McKinnon.
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Denmark Hall
W. B. Hill
Ethel Conoly
St. Simon
Rita McKinnon
Navy plans wireless station in San Francisco harbor
Washington July 11 The navy department contemplates establishing a wireless telegraph station in San Francisco harbor. The department has no adopted system yet but expects soon to begin experiments at various points nationwide with several foreign systems to be tested.
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Washington
Navy Department
San Francisco Harbor
Gruesome Details Of The Johnstown Horror
The Brunswick lodge of Elks plans a July 17 outing to St Simon with a surf dip and dance at the pavilion. The Hessie steamer is chartered to depart about 7:30, returning at an unspecified time, and proceeds will fund furnishing the quarters.
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Brunswick Lodge of Elks
St. Simon
Hessie
Will
Alabama Abandons Convention Nomination For Primary
In Montgomery July 11 the Alabama Democratic Party abandons state officer nomination by convention and adopts a primary system under the new constitution. The South Carolina plan is likely to be adopted. Democrats aim to reduce black voters’ influence by limiting county delegations to white strength.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Democraticc Central Committee
South Carolina
Wolding
Scarcity of deep sea fish linked to June August net ban
The article notes a fish shortage along Virginia and North Carolina coasts due to Mont Pelee surfacing and a June to August net prohibition. Savannah waters show few catches and most large fish come from Florida, where nets are still allowed, boosting Brunswick market supply. Local fishermen report day fishing under heat without nets is unprofitable.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Mont Pelee
Savannah
Florida
Brunswick
Important Session Opens in City July 16
The coming superior court session in this city on July 16 promises an interesting docket with old and important litigation to be taken up and decided. It is not yet known whether Judge Bart or a visiting judge will preside.
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Superior Court
Bart
Rescued Miners Retrieved After Deadly Mine Disaster
Johnstown report says 87 bodies recovered from the Cambria mine with 78 dead and others unconscious or insane from prolonged suffering. Medical teams work to aid survivors as Klondike headings still unsearched and fatalities feared to rise. Dr Lowman notes many found at lunch hour.
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Johnstown
Tonigh
Cambria
Dynoited Wall Breaker Escape Attempt at Buchanan County Jail
James Lock Allen and James Murray, inmates at Buchanan county jail, used dynamite to blow out a rear wall. Blade and Allen fought guards. seventy five prisoners were confined and others were restrained as the blast occurred. No injuries reported. Allen and Blade jailed for highway robbery. Murray a government prisoner.
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St. Joseph
James Lock Allen
James Murray
Buchanan County
Allen
Blade
Murray Fen
Murray
Law of Secretaries Sparks Cuban Senate Debate
Havana July 1 The senate discusses a proposed law to split the office of the secretary into departments and merge provincial functions into secretaries. Critics say it would curtail provincial councils and transfer power to secretaries, while the committee argues the reform is essential and would abolish the current railroad commission.
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Havana
Senate
Deac
Railroad Commission
Quiet City Tourists Do Not Spark Police Activity
Despite a large turnout of excursionists in the city last night police circles remained quiet with only a few typical arrests recorded.
Cholera Scourge Strikes Manila in Philippines Reports
Washington reports on the cholera outbreak devastating native districts in the Philippines. Officials note quarantine measures remain strict to prevent spread to the United States. Cases and a single fatality are recorded aboard army transports, with confined risk outside cities.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Archipelago
Farwood
Manila
Marine Hospital Service
J. G. Perry
Philippine Islands
Hong Kong
Asiatic
Heidmann
Marine Hospital Corps
Perry
Warren
Wright
Canina
State Department
United States
China
Council Proposes Shell Use Ban For Street Repairs
The measure, introduced by Alderman du Bignon at Thursday night’s meeting, prohibits shells until crushed for repairing streets in Newcastle Mansfield Gloucester George Egmont Prince Albany and FE streets. Cyclists and horse owners owe the council thanks as rough oyster shells have damaged bikes vehicles and horses.
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Newcastle
Gloucester
George
Egmont
Prince
Albany
du Bignon
Farmers to Convene in Macon for National Congress
Seven hundred Georgia delegates will be named to the annual Farmers' National Congress meeting in Macon on October 7. Each state gets delegates equal to its U S representatives in Congress plus any number of associate delegates. Five associate delegates will be appointed from each county. Governor Candler to issue commissions signed by himself.
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Georgia
Farmers’ National Congress
Macon
Congress
Candler
Horace Dart Ty
Hamvie Jordan
Second Sunstroke Victim in Arcade Porter Burke Falls
Marshall Burke, a porter at the Arcade, collapsed from sunstroke at Cochran Avenue and Gloucester Street yesterday. Prompt medical aid saved his life as he became the second victim of heat-related illness this summer.
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Marshall Burke
Arcade
Cochran Avenue
Gloucester Street
Clans of Lee to Meet in Columbus
A circular from Gen Clement A Evans draws Confederate veterans to Georgia division annual meeting in Columbus in October. Four brigades Northern Southern Western Eastern contain 135 camps across counties. Attendance expected large as Columbus prepares hospitality for the reunion. Jackan camp of Brunswick may send a delegation.
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Clement A. Erans
Brunswick
Confederate Veterans
Columbus
Veterans of Columbus
Evane
Georgis
Georgia
Genvans
Jackaor
Citizens urge conversion of old market building into police and fire HQ
Editor notes readers support turning the old market building into a combined police and fire department headquarters. They argue the current fire house is unfit and that the city’s rapid growth requires expansion and a better, less eyesore-filled facility.
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Fire Department
Brunswick to test oil for street improvements
The Brunswick mayor and city council plan a trial of oil to solidify streets and county roads. They will use about ten barrels of Beaumont type oil, after success in Augusta and other cities, with potential wider adoption by city and Glynn County officials.
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City of
Brunswick
City of Brunswick
Glynn
California
Texas
Emanuel
Augusta
Tracy the Outlaw Vanishes From Public Eye in Seattle
Seattle July 11 Tracy the outlaw has disappeared from sight leaving only rumors. Investigators speculate he used a false name Harry Sevage and may be aided by outside associates. Witnesses recall Tracy visiting Grennell’s home and attempting to acquire weapons while inconspicuously washing himself.
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Seattle
Wash
Tracy
Ctc
Benton
May Baker
Grennell
Harry Sevage
Anderson
Tax collection stricter summons issued by police
An officer assigned to collect street tax must summon those liable and require payment within a set period to the treasurer. Several have not paid yet and may be arrested at any moment. Arrested individuals will face police court proceedings and likely fines.
Sermon by Dr. Stuart Promised at Auditorium Tomorrow
The sermon by Dr. Stuart at the auditorium tomorrow night is expected to attract a large congregation and is described as an able discourse.
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Stuart
Interesting Meeting of Oglethorpe lodge in Castle Hall
Oglethorpe lodge K of P held an interesting meeting in Castle Hall last night. The secret order is described as flourishing and popular in the city with many new members reported at each gathering.
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Oglethorpe Lodge K. of Py
Castle Hall
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United States District Court
Norfolk
University of Georgia
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CON
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Evans
Circu
Veterans
Secret Service
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