City Council Dismisses Trolley Franchising Debate
A late night council session on trolley franchise matters adjourned with no action on the Strachan proposal. Attendees included F D M Strachan F D Aiken C Conyers and Roman franchise representatives. Mayor Symons indicated decisive action would come at the next meeting as Joseph Roman arrives later today.
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Attorn J. T. Colson
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Joseph Roman
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Mutual Light and Water Company
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Malice Closed Up Yesterday in Gloucester Street Wharf Deal
The final negotiations ended yesterday morning as Major C Downing signed the contract between the city and the Downing Company. The agreement grants the company a four inc year lease of half the street foot, free of rent, while the city leases the other half with improvements for public use. The council weighs terminal types for the new docks and work on the bulkhead and wharf will begin once settled. Alderman Wright led the project with strong leadership.
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Three Suspects Arrested After Sub Treasury Robbery
Chicago March 5 three men were arrested as suspects in the recent sub treasury robbery. They resisted arrest in a clash with officers but no serious injuries occurred. All three are connected with the sub treasury and await further investigation.
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Chicago
Sub-Treasury
Parker Carnival Company Revamps For Coming Season
The Parker Carnival Company undertakes a full facelift with painters and staff at work, preparing to launch the season with everything in first class condition.
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Parker Carnival Company
Glynn County Bank Opens With Formal Ceremony
The Glynn County bank opens at 9 o'clock this morning with J. J. Lott as president and W. M. Tupper as vice president. J. L. Allen serves as cashier and J. T. Wisdom as assistant cashier, with C. J. Way and William Wisden as bookkeepers. A full board of directors includes J. J. Lott and J. I. Allen among others. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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W. M. Tuppe
J. L. Allen
J. T. Wisdom
C. J. Way
William Wisden
J. I. Allen
EH. F. Dan Gignon
W. M. Tupper
T. Newman
H. W. Gale
J. J. Vickers
Three Streets to be Paved by City Council Motion
At a recessed council meeting the city decided to spend about 1500 on street improvements. Union street from Gloucester to Weld and Albemarle from Al Pat Stonewall will be paved, plus street work to assist school access. Aldermen Mann and Robinson debated extending paving to Ezmon street. resolution passed. Union street paving will extend from the post office to the boulevard.
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Albemayile
al Pat Stonewall
Aledrman Mann
Aldermat Robinson
Albemarle
Ezmon Street
Mann
Robin
COL Brantley Celebrated on Homecoming in Brunswick
Col Brantley arrived from Washington after a long congressional session and was greeted warmly by Brunswick citizens. The congressman’s work includes harbor appropriations and river traffic boosts for the Altamaha and Oconee rivers, with a ceremonial appreciation cup planned by locals.
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Glynn County Commission Changes Include Knibb Resignation
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners met at the courthouse with resignations and appointments reshaping the body. J B Wright, former St Simon member, was invited to succeed Knibb, while Capt J A Foster of St Simon became Wrights successor. Foster, superintendent of Hilton and Dodge Lumber Co, is a prominent local business figure expected to be a strong addition.
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Indictments Dismissed in Savannan Justice Case
Former justice of the peace Charles C. Kohenmeci had indictments dismissed amid grand jury petitions. A succeeding grand jury urged Judge George J. Cann to appoint Hohenstein as magistrate. Cann declined without explanation. Hohenstein petitioned for action, dialogue ensued, and Cann signaled reluctance to justify nonappointment as the case heads toward the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Committee Chosen to Select Present for Popular Congressman
At a meeting yesterday morning at the offices of Endig & Co a committee was appointed to select the present. The committee members are F. E. Twitty J. T. Colson and E. D. Walter. It is likely a handsome loving cup will be presented to the popular congressman.
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Pilots win bid for compulsory pilotage law in North Carolina
In a years long fight, North Carolina pilots win support for compulsory pilotage. Capt Duncan Wright and coast pilots aid the effort as legal and political hurdles are overcome. A separate item notes Savannah on March 5 granting thirty four divorces to couples in unhappy marriages.
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North Carolina
Duncan Wright
Savannah
Tate
Court Tangles as District Attorney Berates Judge
In New York on March 5 a publicized clash unfolded between District Attorney Jerome and defense attorney Fitzpatrick. The dispute centered on Jerome’s conduct toward Fitzpatrick and his client, with remarks deemed highly discourteous during testimony by physician Wagner.
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Judie Fitzpatrick
Yerome
Ndise Fitzpatrick
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Delmas
Aly Wad
Delengant
Henist Wagner
Brunswick Ladies Memorial Association Invites Pound to Speak
The Brunswick Ladies Memorial Association invites Prof. E A Pound to deliver the memorial address on April 26. Pound, superintendent of Waycross public schools, accepts and will join veterans, city military, school children, and elders in a planned program.
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Death at a Mullet Supper in Americus Incident
At a plantation near Americus a fight during a mullet supper led to a volley of about one hundred pistol shots in darkness. Two people were killed outright and several others wounded. The shooting followed the lamp being put out by a bullet during the customless feast. No specific cause was given for the melee.
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Marionette Appointed to Succeed Epova er
In Madison on March 5 Isaac B Stephenson Marionette was named by the governor to replace United States Senator Epova er, who resigned. The appointee will serve a two to three year term and has chosen to run full time. The Mansfield street planing mill, operated by North and Poor, is at full capacity.
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United States
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Mansfield Street
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North & Poor
Junket to Panama for McKinley Guests
New York March 5 Speaker Cannon and eleven members of Congress sailed for Panama as guests of Congressman McKinley. The party plans a ten day visit to inspect the canal zone and assess practical results for future entertainment preparations.
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Canal Zone
Atlanta railroad official visits city for inspections
Preston Arkwright, vice president of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad and Brunswick Steamship Company, toured the city to inspect south end terminals and other properties before returning to Atlanta. J H Houscoman learned lectures on Yellowstone Park by E C Culver may come to town with no admission charged.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantc Railroad
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Northern Pacific Railway
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