Ambassador Clayton Refused Aid To Brunswick Widow In Mexico
Thomas E. Watson recounts Mrs. Reed of Brunswick facing Mexican legal hurdles over her husband’s Mine holdings. He notes Senators Bacon and Clay secured letters for Ambassador Powell Clayton to help, but Clayton refused to certify Georgia law or sign needed documents, leaving the widow to rely on others.
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Thomas Er.’ Watson
Georgia
Hr. W. Reed
Waycross
First National Bank of
Brunswick
Mexico
Livre
Mr. Reed
The
Union
Reed
Mrs. Reed
Bacon
Clay
Trame
Clayton
United States
Powell Clayton
Knights Abandon Frisco Journey Amid Rank Shortage
The Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias met last night and decided to cancel the planned trip to San Francisco for the K of P drill in August. Brunswick division members dwindled as withdrawals depleted the ranks, leaving the effort unrecoverable. Captain Newman stood by his men, and he expresses the deepest regret among the division’s leaders.
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Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
Brunswick
Newman
Two Detroit Boys Drown while Rowing at Cass Lake
In Detroit on July 14 two city youths Anthony Rukamp sixteen and Adolph Budelier eighteen drowned while rowing on Cass Lake. Their bodies were recovered later, authorities said.
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Detroit
Mich
Anthony Rukamp
Adolph Budelier
Cass Lake
Lightning strike kills two in Carthage Tex store
Lightning struck the J. K. Graves store ten miles south of Carthage Texas killing two men named Fields and Ponder and seriously injuring store owner J. K. Graves authorities report two fatalities and a serious injury from the storm on July 14 in Texas.
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Carthage
Tex
J. K. Graves
Here
Fields
Ponder
Mr. Graves
Marksmen Return From Macon Shoots With Strong Showing
Naval Reserves and Riflemen members traveled to Macon for the state shoot and reported an excellent time. The Naval Reserves included J. G. Stiles J. W. Bailey T O Connor L Burroughs John Ralston Hunter Hopkins and Insley West Seaman O Connor led the team with best records. The Riflemen featured Mitchell Brown Charlie Bunkley D. Karmer W. Newman P B Peerson and Private Brown led the rifle team at the shoot.
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Macon
J. G. Stiles
J. W. Bailey
T. O'Connor
L. Burroughs
John Ralston
Hunter Hopkins
Insley West
Seaman O'Connor
Mitchell Brown
Charlie Bunkley
D. Karmer
W. Newman
PB. Peerson
Private Brown
Clayton criticized by Georgia senators over mine dispute
The speaker alleges Powell Clayton refused a truthful certificate sought by Mrs. Reed and Georgia senators to aid her mines. He claims Clayton betrayed patriotic duty, provoking contempt among Mexico City’s better class and calls for Roosevelt to reassess the ambassador’s fitness.
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Reed
Georgia
Mexico City
Powell Clayton
Roosevelt
Clayton
Mexico
Seaman Dies Aboard Wickham On Ocean Run
On the schooner William C. Wickham a 28 year old mate Fred Jansen died after illness worsened while enroute from Fernandina to New York. The ship put into port where a funeral attended by many sailors was held. Jansen leaves a wife and baby in Brooklyn as the voyage resumes with a somber crew bound for New York.
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William ¢. Wickham
Fernandina
New York
Fred Jansen
Brooklyn
Mrs Isaac's dry goods shop draws huge crowd on Newcastle Street
The popular resort for ladies yesterday drew shoppers from early morning to late at night. Mrs Isaac announces today's values will surpass all week and invites those who missed bargains yesterday to return for attentive service.
Coast Line bonds quoted highly as investment
New York Journal of Commerce reports Brunswick bankers Brown Bros Co Hallgarten Co and Vermilye Co purchased 13 75 million value of Atlantic Coast Line first consolidated mortgage 50 year 4 per cent bonds maturing 1852 They offer 10 million unsold at 100 12 and accrued interest payable July 24 1902. Half yearly coupons begin March 1 1908 with first coupon eight months. Mortgage total 80 million with 31 024 million issued 35 102 million reserved to cover liens 13 864 million for extensions and equipment. First lien on about 570 miles of railway with net earnings expected over 5 8 million for year to June 30 1902, about double interest.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Brunswick
Brown Bros. & Gco
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Hallgarten & Co
Vermilye & Co
Chicago
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
First Consolidated
United Trust Company
Superior Court Busy Session Sets Bond Offerings
The year ending June 30 1908 shows $51 034 000 first consolidated mortgage bonds outstanding with interest totaling 2 976 307. Subscriptions open July 17 at 10 a m at bankers offices and close later that day. Application will be made to list bonds on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Bankers
New York Stock Exchange
Glynn Superior Court Proceedings Open With Harvey Case
Adjourned Glynn superior court sessions under Judge Reagan hear multiple motions in Harvey receivership, with the court appointing an auditor and resuming Putnam v Johnson property dispute. Grand jury returns several true bills as it convenes with a long list of jurors and ongoing trials.
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Glynn
E. J. Reagan
Flint
Symmes & Bennett
Dunham, Hotchkiss & Co
Glynn County
Crispen Mills
Symmes
Spencer R. Atkinson
Atlanta
Prorngys
Harvey
Atkinson & Dunwody
W. G. Branily
Ki. A. Putnam
Viola Johnson
A. T. Putnam
Putnam
Putnam Case Will Be Resumed. the Grand Jury
Brunswick to Get New Saw Mill Near City Gates
Brunswick will soon host a new saw mill near the city, built by the Ocmulgee Navigation Co. after acquiring large nearby holdings. The plant is rumored to be among the largest and most modern in the region, with a high capacity.
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Brunswick
City
The
Ocmulgee Navigation Co
Horses Burned to Death in Georgia Barn Fire
In Clarkesville Georgia on July 14 a fire at the summer home of Mr Minis of Savannah destroyed a pair of fine horses a mule and other stock inside the barn along with carriages and buggies. Estimated loss ranged from three thousand to five thousand dollars.
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Clarkesville
Minis
Savannah
Death of a Newspaper Man in Washington
E Cuthbert, eight years Washington correspondent for the Richmond Dispatch, died tonight aged 61. He served in the Civil War on the Confederate side and later was Southern news manager for the New York Herald with headquarters in Richmond.
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Washington
E. Cuthbert
Richmond Dispatch
New York Herald
Richmond
Death of 12 year old girl rocks Eufaula community
Leela Washington was found dead in the woods near Eufaula on Friday afternoon with marks indicating foul treatment. John Dismukes, a well known local Black man, was arrested on suspicion and jailed. Tensions rise as rumors of lynching circulate among the Black community.
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Eufaula
Ala
Leela Washington
John Dismukes
Rumor Says Crawley May Replace Brunswick Circuit Stenographer
The Brunswick circuit judge Willis Dart is expected to appoint William C. Crawley of Waycross as official stenographer, a move that would displace longtime Stenographer A. D. Gale who has served the court for several years. Gale supporters in Brunswick hope the rumor proves false.
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Brunswick Ceircuit
Willis Dart
Brunswick
A. D. Gale
Dart
William C. Crawley
Waycross
Gale
Audh
Preacher Geo Stuart Missed Audience Due to Weather
Sunday night attendees at the auditorium expected Rev. Geo Stuart but learned he was on St Simon and had not returned. It developed he was anxious about the threatening weather and chose not to travel.
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Geo. Stuart
Stuart
St. Simo
Record High Shipping Activity Keeps July Bright
The shipping record for July stands above average with no declines across all lines of shipping. If the current ratio continues, the month may become a banner period of the year for the industry.
Businessmen to Mediate SP Strike Talks
In Houston Texas striking Southern Pacific shop men accept mediation from prominent local business leaders. A meeting is set for tomorrow to discuss the dispute between the strikers and the mediators.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Brunswick Defeats Central City in Tight 6–5 Baseball Victory
Telegram reports from Macon that Brunswick’s colored baseball team beat a Central City club by 6 to 5. The Brunswick squad remains hard to beat after this close win.
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Brunswick
Macon
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T. E. Watson
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Col. Watson
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Coast Line
Securities OF New Com
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Superior Court
Grand Jury
J. W. Stevens
M.E. Dart
J. R. Dillard
W. S. Smith
T. W. Flanders
Ek. J. Wilcox
J. M. Conoley
T. E. Smith
F. D Scarlett
R. B. Harrison
J. M. Madden, Sr
H. L. Dart
B. F. Howard
Jos
Benj Davis
Jerre Wildher
A. T. Drawdy
R. R. Durant
A. M
Gates
Brunswick Judicial Circuit
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