Brunswick circuit division favors Jeff Davis move
In Atlanta July 16 the house judiciary committee favors dividing the Brunswick circuit by removing Pierce county and placing Jeff Davis in it. If approved, the Brunswick circuit will consist of Jeff Davis and the new Waycross circuit will include Ware Coffee Charlton Pierce and Clinch. The change is expected to take effect early next year.
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Atlanta
Brunswick Judicial
House Committee On Judiciary
Pierce County
Brunswick
Jeff Davis
Senate
Pierce
House
Glynn
Wayne
Camden
Appling
Waycross Circuit
Ware
Coffee
Charlton
Clinch
A Great Candy Counter at Kress New Store
The elaborate candy counter at the Kress store draws interest with a white opal base and glass dividers. A running water fountain beneath keeps implements clean and air tight insulated stock stores candies for sanitary display. Moody of the Tampa store designed the case and is active at the new location.
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Kress
Moody
Tampa
German steamer damages schooner in collision
The Pallania from New York to Newport News collided with the schooner Emma Knowlton off the Delaware capes in fog. Emma Knowlton leaks badly and will be towed to Philadelphia. Pallania sustained only slight damage and will likely proceed to Newport News.
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Delaware Breakwater
Del
Pallania
New York
Newport News
Emma
Knowlton
Charleston
S. C
Black Rock
Conn
Delaware Capes
Port Cathead
Philadelphia
Curtiss's Successful Flight at Hempstead Plains
Glenn H. Curtiss completed a 31 minute flight in his aeroplane at Hempstead Plains Long Island and landed without mishap. He said he could have stayed aloft indefinitely.
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New York
Glenn H. Curtiss
Hempstead Plains
Long Island
Georgia Regiment Arrives for St Simon Encampment
The Fifth Georgia regiment will reach Brunswick by Sunday morning and proceed to St Simon Island for an eight day encampment. Two boats will ferry troops from Mansfield street to the island to unload camp outfits. The Second Georgia regiment and second battalion are also slated to camp on St Simon after Col Harris withdraws his objection. Adjutant General Scott will supervise with a regular army officer on site.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
Georgia
Brunswick
Mansfield Street
St. Simon
Scott
Second Georgia Regiment
Harris
Masons to Meet Here Next Week
The Eleventh district Masonic lodge convention will be held in this city next Wednesday and Thursday. Delegates from many lodges will attend with some bringing families to spend several days in town and on the islands. The program includes a business session and degree work with an election of officers and a seafood dinner on St Simons Island.
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Cc. D. Ogg
Ocean Lodge
St. Simong Island
Earthquake in Greece Kills and Injures 300 in Elis
Athens reports say 300 people were killed or injured by a quake in the Elis province ofsouthern Greece. Widespread property damage and discolored river water are reported as relief work begins.
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Greece
London
Athens
Elis
Soult
Tremor Shakes California Buildings Early This Morning
A sharp earthquake rattled Santa Barbara at 1 28 this morning shaking buildings but causing no known major damage. Residents felt the ground tremble across the coastal city. Local officials reported no injuries or further incidents to date.
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California
Santa Barbara
Cal
Earthquake Shocks Benavente Near Lisbon
A severe earth shock struck Benavente a sea port 27 miles northeast of Lisbon last night. The populace was thrown into panic but damages were slight and no major injuries were reported.
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Lisbon
Benavente
Democratic Victory In Ball Game Against Republicans
Washington reporters note a playful political game where Democrats won 26 to 16 over Republicans. The match drew enthusiastic crowds and included hints of future committee allocations by Speaker Cannon as spectators joked and laughed at the spirited display.
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Washington
Taft
Cannon
First car voyage links Savannah and Brunswick completed
J. E. Finney with C. L. Carter and H. J. Westberry drove a 380 horsepower Cadillac to Brunswick from Savannah, the first motorist to make the trip. They faced Altamaha river crossing difficulties at Beard's crossing and may seek a safer route on a return or future expedition. Roads between Savannah and Brunswick are in good shape but bridges are needed.
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J. E. Finney
C. L. Carter
H. J. Westberry
Savannah
Brunswick
Mr. Finney
W. A. Finney
The
Grand
Altamaha
Beard
Finney
Order in Pittsburg to Shoot to Kill at Car Plant
Pittsburg July 16. A strict order to shoot to kill if a man reaches for a gun governs state constabulary at the Schoonville plant of the Pressed Steel Car company as strike tensions rise. Strikers held a meeting yesterday to organize. nine nationalities were represented and a committeeman was chosen for each race.
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Pittsburg
State Constabulary
Schoonville
Pressed Steel Car Company
Heavyweight Champion Hurt in Mysterious Car Collision
Crown Point Indiana July 16 Jack Johnson reigning heavyweight champion is reported injured in a mysterious auto collision last night The women occupants of the car are said to be badly hurt in the same incident
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Crown Point
Ind
Jack Johnson
Secretary Cutting Resigns Tangier Post
W Bayard Cutting Jr secretary of the American legation at Tangier Moroco resigns due to ill health. He previously served as vice and deputy consul at Milan in 1908 and has been at Tangier since March 1. He aided earthquake relief efforts at Messina after the disaster.
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Cutting
New York
W. Bayard Cutting, Jr
Tangier
Moroco
Milan
Messina
Reduction in Refined Oil Price Declared
New York July 16 The Standard Oil Company announced a reduction in refined oil price by 15 cents per 100 gallons.
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New York
Standard Oil Company Today
Percha’s New Shah Crown Prince Named Regent in Tehran
Tehran July 16 national assembly proclaimed Crown Prince Sultan Ahmed Mirza as shah of Persia after deposition of the predecessor yesterday. Ceremony attended by large crowd in Parliament Square. As the prince is a minor Azad ul Mulk head of the Kajas family was named regent. Order restored and shops reopening quickly.
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Teheran
National Assembly
Sultan Ahmed Mirza
Shah of
Persia
Parliament Square
Azad Ul Mulk
Kajas
Kabyle Tribesmen On The Warpath
Reports from Melilla say about 1,000 Kabyle tribesmen prepare to attack Spanish positions amid great excitement. Out posts surround the city and two batteries hold positions near the encampment as the gunboat Almirante Loba patrols the coast.
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Madrid
Melilla
Morocco
Almirante Loba
Pilots Face Disorganized Season as Baseball Fades
Baseball may be over in Brunswick as local Pilots show disarray and little interest from other clubs. Star pitcher Bill Walker now with Palatka Florida won a recent game against Gainesville. Yanked player 3unkley joins Blackshear club as efforts to revive summer ball continue.
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Brunswick
Bill” Walker
Palatka
Fla
Gainesville
LaFollette denounces Aldrich tariff bill in editorial
Senator LaFollette denounces the Aldrich tariff bill as a repudiation of party pledges and a violation of public trust in a Madison editorial. He calls it a product of secret conference with special interests and says it will weigh on the party.
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Madison, Wis
Aldrich
LaFollette
Today
Robbers Blow Safe at Ashland Savings Bank
Three robbers blew the safe at Ashland Savings Bank and stole about $500 early today. They fled under cover of revolvers as residents woke to the explosion.
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Ashland
Ashland Savings Bank
Navy Deserter Released to Wife After Desertion Case
Charles J. Magness, son-in-law of late Maryland statesman Arthur Pue Gorman, was freed from Portsmouth naval prison after eight months for desertion from the gunboat Dolphin. He wed Ada Gorman in Louisville after meeting in the navy choir, with his sentence commuted for good behavior. a Washington home and possible occupancy of the Gorman mansion are noted.
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Washington
Charles J. Magness
Arthur Pue Gorman
United States
Maryland
Navy
Naval
Portsmouth
N. H
Magness
Ada Gorman
Maryland Statesman
Hartlove
Dolphin
Newport
Miss Gorman
Louisville
Baltimore
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Assassin Gebbia Hanged For Beheaded Boy Murder
Slelerao Gebbia was hanged in Hahnville Louisiana after being pronounced dead two minutes post drop. He aided in the June 8 1967 murder of 12 year old Walter Lamana in New Orleans connected to the Black Hand. Ten Italians faced indictments. four escaped and four were sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Hahnville
Slelarao Gebbia
Gebbia
Walter Lamana
Peter Lamana
New Orleans
St. Charles Parish
Nicolina
Jurymen Shed Tears as Attorney Argues for Ella Gingles
In Chicago on July 16 the jury wept as Attorney O Dunne or O'Donnell closed his appeal for Ella Gingles claiming she suffered a grave wrong. He denounced the Wellington hotel proprietors for halting the inquiry after they paid 150000 dollars in taxes. Detective OBrien faced criticism for ending the white slave probe.
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Chicago
S O’donnell
Ella Gingles
Wellington Hotel
O’brien
Senators Reach Agreement on Most Tariff Provisions
Washington July 16 The senate and house conferees have an agreement on all but five schedules iron ore coal hides oil and lumber they report progress on the disputed items. The house accepted the senate increase on wines and liquors while silk gains were upheld and woolen duties unchanged. President Taft urged tariff revision downward and duties only where needed.
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Washington
Senate
House
Taft
President Taft Plans Nonpartisan Southern Census Appointments
President Taft discussed census patronage with his cabinet and told southern senators he will name enumerators and supervisors without regard to party. He demands nonpartisanship in practice. if political capital is made, the policy will change. Republicans and Democrats will share appointments, but only respected community figures.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
South
Three Killed In Collision Of Trains Near Royal
In a head on collision between two passenger trains on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad near Royal Ill this morning three passengers were killed and several others reported badly injured.
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Danville
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Royal
Ill
Marshall Field's Daughter to Receive Estate Share
Chicago reporters say Judge Cutting ruled that Mrs. David Beatty, daughter of Marshall Field, is entitled to an income from her share of the estate following Marshall Field's death.
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Marshall Field
Chicago
Cutting
David Beatty
Serious clash looming as strikers threaten state constabulary
Pittsburg July 16. Strikers in an ugly mood with large liquor supplies may clash with the state constabulary before morning. Women with babies in arms taunt the troops all day, hurling iron slugs at them.
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Pittsburg
State Constabulary
Six Cars Left in Glidden Tour at Minneapolis Stop
Minneapolis July 16 six cars remained in the Glidden tour after another day of rough roads arriving here tonight. The survivors include a Chalmers Detroit two Pierce Arrows and three Molines.
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Minneapolis
British Battleships Gathered in Thames for Anti Panic Display
London reports 148 British battleships anchored in the Thames from south of the river to Westminster. The fleet, valued at about 310 million pounds, is crewed by 42,000 men and intended as an anti panic demonstration rather than a combat assembly.
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London
Thames
South End
Westminster
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Shah
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Tor Gorman
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