Brunswick to Get Cotton Compress With Rail Support
Officials in Brunswick announce plans to erect a cotton compress owned by the Strachan Shipping Co. with cooperation from local rail lines. The project aims to boost port traffic and export business, targeting use for the upcoming cotton season. Key attendees included E F Norris, E H Shaw, James Menzies, C BE Brower, L EE Edwards, and Frank D M Strachan. Construction was ordered three months ago and timing is set for readiness for the next cotton season.
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Brunswick
E. EF. Norris
E. H. Shaw
Southern
Atlanta
R. A
James Menzies
Strachan Shipping Co
F. D. M Strachan
Strachan
St. Simon
Old Time Mariner Frank Avery Dead at 58
Capt. Frank Brewster Avery, once a Brunswick resident, died in a New York hospital after months of illness. A renowned master and chief engineer, he led ships in and out of the St Johns river at night and held a coast wide pilot license. He is survived by Grace Avery and son Robert Gilbert Avery. funeral at 4:30 pm from Capt. Van B. Avery's home with burial in Bonaventure.
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Savannah Morning News
Frank Avery
Brunswick
Frank
Brewster Avery
New York
Savannah
Marine Hospital
Capt
Avery
Liberty
N. Y
Tallahassee
Annie Louise Mare
St. Marys
Grace Elise MacGlashin
Txas
Tampa, New Orleans and Gulf Steamship Line
New York, Portsmouth and Norfolk Railroad and Transfer Company
Merchants and Miners’ ‘Transportation Company
Clyde Line
van B. Avery
Huntingdon Street
West
W. Moore Scott
Bonaventure Cemetery
Knights Templar
Robert Gilbert Avery
Norfolk
Grace Avery
Paralyzing Epidemic Causes Record Daily Deaths
York reports forty two deaths in a single day as the paralysis epidemic continues its deadly toll. The figure marks the highest daily death count since the outbreak began.
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York
Gale says solicitor race in Brunswick circuit gains pace
Judge A D Gale, Brunswick candidate for solicitor general, returned from Camden county after visiting every county in the circuit. He reports broad support and plans to speak across the region before the primary. Opponents are Alvin Sellers of Baxley and R L Bennett of Jesup. circuit includes Glynn Camden Wayne Appling and Jeff Davis counties.
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A. D. Gale
Brunswick
Camden County
Judge Gale
Gale
Alvin Sellers
Baxley
R. L. Bennett
Jesup
Glynn
Camden
Wayne
Appling
Jeff Davis
Brunswick Riflemen Rejected From Camp Harris
Fourteen members of the Brunswick Riflemen from Camp Harris Macon were rejected in strict examinations and will return to Brunswick today. Among those discharged were First Sergeant Clyde Howard Quartermaster Sergeant Jeff D Brown and several corporals and privates.
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Brunswick F.remen
Harris
Sam
Brunswick
Camp Harris
Macon
Clyde Howard
Jeff D. Brown
C.F. Nix
John B. Ferguson
Thomas J. Ryan
W. N. Bailey
J. D. Hill
Jas. Brock
G. C. Hendrix
Jas. Nolan
E. T. Moore
Jas. Loomis
John Poucell
Ben Sinclair
Senate Backs Clemency Plea for Irish Prisoners
The Senate voted 46 to 19 to ask President Wilson to urge Britain to show clemency toward Irish political prisoners, overruling the foreign relations committee which had opposed the measure. In a minority report, Stone O Gorman and Pittman urged some humane expression.
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Washington
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roger Casement
Stone
O'Gorman
Pittman
Citrus fruit could thrive on Glynn County says Dew
Entomologist James A. Dew reports few insects or diseases on St Simons Island citrus trees. He lists varieties including grapefruit Florida oranges Valencia Satsuma kumquats and lemons. He says Glynn County has 2000 to 3000 trees and urges local interest to develop a new agricultural industry under USDA oversight. Dew plans to finish Glynn inspections in a few days.
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James A. Dew
United States Department of Agriculture
St. Simons Island
Brunswick
Mr. Dew
Florida
St. Simons
Brunswell
Dew
Georgia Islands
Glynn
Glynn County
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Akin Says Savannah Recall Bill Faces Defeat In Senate
Senator L R Akin of the Fourth district returned to Atlanta after a city visit. He predicts the Savannah recall bill will be a Tuesday special order and doomed to defeat with twenty three votes against it. He backs Mayor Pierpont and urges prawn industry unity amid state wide legislative activity.
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L. R. Akin
Atlana Lastight
Senaor Akin
Savannah
Senate
Akin
Pierpont
Atlanta
Decision on Appam dispute favors British owners at Norfolk
Federal Judge Waddill ruled for the English owners over the German prize crew in the Appam case. The liner, brought to U S waters by Lieutenant Berg, is deemed abandoned and stranded, with restitution awarded. The fate of the prize crew and possible internment under wartime rules faces higher courts.
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Norfolk
Waddil
Appam
Corman
Berg
United States
Ypem
Jtigaur
Thecour
Washington
State Department
Sune
New Army Engineer Arrives in Savannah to Survey Brunswick Port
Col. John R. Mills, the new U S engineer in charge of the district, arrived in Savannah on Thursday. He will visit Brunswick within days to inspect the port, the second largest in the district, after spending two days reviewing river projects in Savannah. He plans to tour the entire district soon to review office matters.
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John R. Mills
U. S
Savannah
Brunswick
Secon
Mills
Governor’s Promise Fulfilled Early On Mercy of Law
The governor pledged a promise to a case sent to him and expressed relief at fulfilling it promptly. Members of prison committees from both the house and senate and others present showed strong emotion as the governor spoke of mercy and compliance with the law.
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Harriscoman
Thomas Edgar
United States
Stripling
Jean Val Jean
W. J. Cornett
Harris County
Intew
J.T. Huff
State Supreme Court
Danville
Georgia
Milledgeville
Prison Commission
Clement A. Ryan
Wiley Williams
R. E. Davison
KE. L. Rainey
T. FE. Patterson
House of Representatives
Senate
State Farm
Mae
House
Teutons Admit Defeat as Russians Advance in Galicia and Front
Petrograd reports Brody railway breakthrough northeast of Lemberg opening path toward Galicia's capital. Russians claim 20,000 prisoners, 55 guns, and a sweeping advance from Kovel to Brody with Letchitsky scoring near Stamislhan. British lines north of Pozieres report progress. Germans retreat after failed assaults near Lutsk and Stokhod region.
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Petrograd
Brody
Lemberg
Teutons
Kovel-Rojitehe
Letchitzky
Berlin
London
Lutsk
Tristyn
Stokhod
Mail Service Restored After Washouts
After two weeks of disruptions from North and South Carolina washouts mail trains are back nearly on schedule. Railroads report repairs to washed away bridges completed and lines reopened for traffic.
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North
South Careling
Brunewick
Expect to settle Mexican trouble on joint commission plan
Washington officials sought an early agreement by General Carranza to extend the power of an international joint commission to settle border differences. The State Department notified Carranza's ambassador that the commission plan was satisfactory following America's acceptance of Mexico's proposal.
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Washington
Carranza
Joint Commission
Mexico
State Department
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