Brunswick Boy in Philippines Reveals Cholera Suffering
An old Brunswick resident quotes his brother D Wing of Company D 26th Infantry reporting cholera in the Philippines. He recalls quarantine at Libmanon, the first deaths on April 25, cremations, and soldiers enduring corned beef rations as they move to a new post two miles from a major shipping point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Byisma
D. Wing
Co. D. 26Th Infantry
Philippines
Bylsma
Islands
Libmanon
Ralph Warner
Bay City
Mica
Whalen
Chicago
Sullivan
Dr. G. W. Blanton Named Chief Surgeon for B B Railroad
General Manager McDuffie announced the appointment of Dr. G. W. Blanton of this city as chief surgeon of the Brunswick & Birmingham railroad. Blanton will oversee the entire department and, upon the line's extension to Offerman & Western, will tour the route and appoint assistant surgeons reporting back here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Blanton
Brunswick & Birmingham Railroad
McDuffie
Blanton
Offerman & Western
Tremors Hit St Vincent as Seismic Activity Rages
Telegrams from St Vincent report ongoing severe earthquakes with multiple building collapses and extensive damage. Businesses are suspended and residents are panic stricken as the situation worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Spain
St. Vincent
Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Ponder Case
The Supreme Court affirms the Brunswick whiskey case verdict against D R Ponder. He was fined 300 dollars after conviction for whiskey law violations. The court finds the evidence supported the verdict and rejects grounds for a new trial. Ira E. Smith and Crovatt Whitfield represented the plaintiff in error. J T Colson served as solicitor in contra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Ponder
D. R. Ponder
Brunswick
Sparks
City of
Cobb, J
Nodne
Ira E. Smith
Crovatt & Whit Field
J. T. Colson
Severe Storm Ravages Chesterville Ontario Killing Five
A Chesterville dispatch reports a terrible storm in Ontario causing five deaths and fifteen serious injuries. Many houses damaged and livestock harmed, with the poorest residents suffering most as the storm rages through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Chesterville
Ontario
Justi
Supplement to Max Isaac annotations promised in Georgia and U S reports
The Northwestern Reporter notes that Max Isaac of Brunswick Georgia is issuing a supplement to his Annot ations book of 1899. The update will cover the final volumes of the U S Reports Federal Reporter and GC A reports and will be issued as neat gummed pasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Reporter
St. Paul
Minn
Max Isaac
Brunswick
United States
Code of Georgia
U.S. Tieports
Federal Reporter
New Telephone Exchange Switch Board Installed Today
The Southern Bell Telephone company will install a handsome new switch board this evening in the local exchange. The upgrade mirrors city systems and will improve service. note that connections will be interrupted during the installation as announced elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Oxford man deemed sane after lunacy trial
In Oxford Georgia a young man living northeast of town was tried on a writ of lunacy. The jury ruled him sane and the county ordered detention in the Newton jail until a state sanitarium vacancy opens. He attempted suicide after the trial but was restrained by Sheriff Hays. He had been arrested for assault while intoxicated and will be sent to Milledgeville once admitted.
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Oxford
Jones
Belcher
Newton County
Hays
Milledgeville
Movement for Rifle Range in Brunswick Moves Ahead
Military groups in Brunswick plan a rifle range to boost city spirit. A meeting of city officers will appoint committees and organize the preliminary work next week. The site is to be donated, construction capped at 250 dollars, with initial public subscriptions and a benefit entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Hillary St. Herbert Suffering From Typhoid in Washington
Secretary of the Navy Hillary St. Herbert in the Cleveland era is critically ill in Washington with a violent typhoid fever. Illness worsened today after several days of sickness prompting alarm among friends and supporters nationwide. Herbert, a leading Democrat and gold wing figure from Alabama, drew many telegrams seeking updates on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hillary St. Herbert
Cleveland
Alabama
New Postmaster Harris Takes Charge in Charleston
Wilmot J Harris assumed the Charleston post office post as George L Cunningham retired to become United States marshal for the district of South Carolina. Senate confirmation is pending with a December hearing and opposition from Senator Tillman expected. Citizens expect a first class administration despite possible Senate scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Wilmot J., Harris
George L. Cunningham
District of Sanuta
Carolina
Harris
Tts
Senate
Washington
Tilman
Tillman
Civic League Leader Advocates City Beautification Program
A prominent Brunswick figure urged city cooperation with a ladies’ civic group to beautify streets and squares. Proposals include sodding streets, planting trees and shrubs, creating regular walks, and replacing cow paths with safe promenades. He favors tropical plantings like palmettos and bananas to improve the city’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Brunswick
Ships and Vessels Cleared and Sailed from Brunswick
News of the ships notes the schooner Governor Ames cleared for Perth Amboy under King, with Annie Airslee sailing to New York. The town lists many foreign vessels cleared and sailing to Brunswick, and the raffle for the Carolina fundraiser nears. Tug Neptune returns to service after boiler work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Ames
King
Perth Amboy
Annie Airslee
Strout
New York
Brunswick
John Symons
Carolina
Emanuel
Neptune
CLAIMS HILL S MONEY CLAIMS IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Americus claimants of Charles Hill s fortune were advised by telegraph that Cox of Mt Vern on Iowa claims the full 144000 promissory note from Hill. Hill was eccentric and once traveled to Mount Vernon for a personal favor. He left the note as his entire wealth. The Americus heirs doubt the claim, as they are near blood relatives to the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Americas
Hard on the Flowers Protests Over Cow Nuisance
Residents in the city's southern district protest neglect by the pound officer and careless cow owners. They report nights and mornings of cow incursions trampling gardens, destroying flower beds, and stripping trees, urging tighter enforcement.
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Pound
Dyer Takes Charge of Atlantic Coast Line Shops in City
The Waycross Herald reports W H Dyer was appointed Maker Mechanic of the Atlantic Coast Line shops here and arrived from Brunswick to assume duties. S M Roberts left Waycross to oversee Brunswick shops. Pay car schedule changes move monthly arrivals from mid month to the first, delaying the July 18 car to August 1.
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Waycross Herald of Yesterday
W. H. Dyer
Atlantic Coast Line
Punswick
S. M. Roberts
Waycross
Brunswick
J O Farrell Goes to Atlanta to Buy New Machinery
J O Farrell departed for Atlanta to purchase additional machinery for the Brunswick Electric Supply Co. He has faced power troubles and aims to obtain an engine guaranteed to perform the required work on this trip.
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J. O’farrell
Atlanta
Brunswick Electric Supply Co
O'Farrell
Has Not Paid His Fire
Joe Hassell the West India negro convicted in the superior court for shooting Captain Spragué of the sloop But terick has not paid his $200 fine and is believed to face twelve months in the county gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hassell
Captain Spragué
Butterick
Engines Block Crossings On South Boulevard
Local readers report that locomotives left near the old brewery site block crossings and frighten horses, causing runaways and near omitted injuries. Citizens urge B B officials to require crews to park engines farther from the drive and improve safety immediately.
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Boulevard
South Boulevard
Britain's New Cabinet: Key Ministers to Retain Posts
London notes that the Duke of Devonshire and other senior ministers including the Marquis of Lansdowne and Joseph Chamberlain will keep their portfolios in the forthcoming cabinet. Lord George Hamilton C. T. Ritchie and others are set to stay, with possible portfolio shifts. General Wyndham remains chief secretary for Ireland with cabinet seat, while the lord lieutenant acts as a social representative.
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London
Duke of Devonshire
Marquis of Lansdowne
Joseph Chamberlain
Earl of Elborne
Admiralty
Marquis of Dondonderry
Lord George Hamilton
India
C. T. Ritchie
Home Secretary
R. W. Hanbury
Board of Agriculture
W. St. John Brodick
A. Ackers-Douglas
Walter Long
Local Government Board
Wyndham
Ireland
Judge Reagen Returns to Henry County Home
Judge BE J Reagen of the Flint circuit returned to his Henry county home after a week presiding over Glynn superior court in Brunswick During his stay he won friends among the bar and citizens and left with well wishes from Brunswick's legal community and public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
BE. J. Reagen
Flint
Glynn Superior Court
Brunswick
Naval clash reported as forces in Panama engage
heavy cannonading heard in Panama City as government ships and insurgent vessels reportedly fight offshore. officials and citizens await confirmation while the US gunboat Ranger arrives to protect American interests amid widespread excitement.
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Panama
Convict Mark Howard Escapes Again Near Calera
Montgomery report says Mark Howard, an escaped convict from this county since 1896, was recaptured and then slipped away at Calera on his way to the mines. He squeezed through an open train car window with handcuffs on and fled into the woods before pursuers could catch him.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mark Howard
Calera
Mark
Real estate agent recruit seeks rent collection help
To the Public Mr J M Bryan joins the real estate and collection business and the agent promises improved readiness to collect rents and manage real estate. J D Fogler announces the agency at 218 Newcastle Street upstairs, soliciting rent collections.
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J. M. Bryan
Newcastle St
The Gay Captain Disappears Amid Sensation in Gotham
Capt Putnam Bradlee Strong son of Mayor Strong and former runaway with May Yohe is reported missing in New York. Friends fear he may have died by his own hand as debts and financial troubles weighed on his health. The case shocks the city and worries the Strong family.
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New York
Putnam Bradlee Strong
Mayor Strong
May Yohe
Francis Hope
London
Lotinario
Strong
Governor Johnson challenges Jelks to joint canvass debate
Montgomery reports Governor Johnson aims to debate Governor Jelks in the campaign. Jelks and allies suspect a public duel will not occur, citing Jelks weak oratorical skill and a precedent set by 1896 when Johnson declined a joint discussion. They expect no joint canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Joanson
Jelks
Dick Clark
Johnson
Brunswick residents plan day trips to island resorts and cities
Brunswick residents will be escorted today to island resorts or to Savannah and Jacksonville to take advantage of cheap rates and spend the day away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Savannah
Jacksonville
Policeman Brady Escapes Attempted Shooting at City Corner
Nicholls, intoxicated, tried to kill Officer R L Brady at Monk and Newcastle streets around 3 AM after being asked to exit a hack driven by Griswell. Lieut Owens and Brady disarmed Nicholls. he is jailed awaiting charges and possible further trouble.
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Nichols
R. L. Brady
Monk and
Newcastle
Notice to Delinquent News Subscribers
Subscribers over three months in arrears will have their News discontinued and a suit entered for the amount due. The paper cannot be provided for free.
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Brunswick Boy
Wing
Lutern
B. & B. Railroad
Gener
M. Isaac
H. A. Herbert
Secretary OF the Navy
Ington
Wilmot Harris
Hill
Illinois
Railroads
Balfour
England
Judge Reagen
Putnam Bailee Strong
Gotham
Ciety
Captain Strong
Hase
Mfany
Brady
Nicholls
Owens
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