Brunswick Braces for Trolley Franchise Decision
After a six hour session the Brunswick council recessed for a final vote on which group, F D M Strachan and associates or Joseph M Roman and associates, will build the city’s trolley line. Executives and attorneys met in secret talks with both sides pushing for approval and better terms. A decisive council action is anticipated tonight with Brunswick awaiting a modern trolley system.
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F. D. MM. Strachan
Joseph M. Roman
Brunswick
Tohey
Sruns
Oime
Norilg. Counet
Siderman Wright
Roman
Mr. Kaufman
K. W&. Briesenick
J. T. Colson
F. D.M. Strachan
F. D. Aiken
Thei
Twitty
Reem
Adelman Wright
Strachan
Womcil
State Treasurer R B Park Visits Brunswick Bank Officials
State Treasurer R B Park spent part of his Brunswick visit in the city to meet with officials at Brunawick Bank and the state bank. He praised Brunswick’s rapid growth and predicted it could become Georgia's second or third city within five years. Park called the city beautiful and noted the improvements since his last visit, meeting many local friends during the day.
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R. BW
Park
Ce Brunawick Bank
Giynun County Bank
Koys
Brunswick
Georgia
Treasurer Park
State
Archie Roosevelt Critical as Diptheria Worsens
Washington March 7 Archie Roosevelt son of the president has dipped into a more serious condition with diphtheria. Dr Lambert the family physician rushed from New York and arrived in Washington this afternoon to take charge of the case. Early tonight officials reported his condition remained critical.
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Washington
Archie Roosevelt
Lambert
Roosevelts
New York
Atlanta Sees Nation's Lowest City Tax Rate
March 7 report notes Atlanta has the lowest tax rate of any city in America. The city’s unusually low rate was confirmed as a nationwide fact highlighted today.
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Atlanta
America
Through Schedule Blocked for Atlanta Rail Service
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad cannot run trains into Atlanta until its tracks reach the city. Central of Georgia and Southern Railway management objected, delaying the through service from Brunswick to Atlanta via West Point and forcing passengers to change at LaGrange. The conflict centers on track integration and terminal access at Atlanta.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic
Brunswick
Lagrange
West Point Rairoad
West Point
Birmingham
Atlantic
Lalrange
Thia
Central of Georgia
Central
The
Southern Railway
Strother Brothers Acquitted Under Unwritten Law
Culpeper Virginia March 7 James and Philip Strothers were acquitted today on the unwritten law plea in the killing of William Bywaters. Crowds cheered as Judge Harrison praised restraint of vengeance and the brothers left the courthouse with friends.
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Culpeper
James
Philip Strothers
Wrial
William
Bywaters
Attornneys
Harrison
Strother
Omrthouse
Othejn
Brunswick eyes Jamestown exhibit plans at city hall
A meeting at 4 p m today in city hall will discuss Brunswick’s exhibit for the Jamestown exposition. Mayor Symons, N Mitchell of Atlanta, and H M Atkinson of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad plus the Brunswick Steamship Co plan to discuss how Brunswick should be represented with local officials, merchants, and citizens urged to attend.
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Brunswick
Symomm
N. Mitchell
Atlanta
Georgia
H. M. Atkinson
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Brunnswick Steamship Company
Baunswick
Mitchell
Atkinson
Tor
Joe Thomas Defeats Honey Melody in Six-Round Bout
In New York on March 7, Joe Thomas won a decision over Honey Melody after six lively rounds. The bout kept spectators engaged as Thomas secured the verdict from the judges.
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Joe Thomas
Honey Melody
New York
Mrs Leybourne Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. E Leybourne died last night at 12 oclock at Miss Mattie Gales residence on 6 street while visiting her son A B Leybourne. She had suffered influenza for three weeks prior to death.
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E. Leybourne
Mattie Gale
A. B Leybourne
Tae Geippe
Death notices and theater ads mix at local Grand
A Seattle resident dies of heart failure after a relapse while visiting for several weeks. Funeral arrangements completed last night. At the Grand theater tonight R G Craemia lessee presents The Sign of the Cross by a first class company with Craesia promotional management. Glynn county court circus quiet. tribal cases sparse in clerk's office.
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Seattle
Wash
Brunswick
R. G. Craesia
Whr
Mr. Craek
Glynn County Court
Sesses
Fle
Thaw Case Rebuttal Expected as Defense Rest Near
New York on March 7 Thaw testimony continues as Mrs William Thaw finishes her statement. Defense announces closure to the court with Thaw still on the stand and the State prepares rebuttal starting tomorrow. Several defense witnesses are anticipated over the coming days as the trial nears conclusion.
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New York
Wilam Thaw
Government to Evacuate Quba Island and Transfer Power
Washington reports the United States plans to evacuate Quba Island and transfer control to a new administration. The government will assume duty on January 1, 1908 as the U S withdraws.
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Washington
United States
Quba
Geta
Unite States
Young McClellan Released After Settlement of Theft Case
A young white man named McClellan, arrested Wednesday for stealing $90 from J. R. Davis, was released after a friend paid the full amount to Davis. The friend claimed McClellan came from a good family and secured his release, with McClellan leaving for Savannah on the first train.
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McClellan
J. R. Davis
Savannah
Snis
Davi
Mr. Davis
Fierce battle near Challuters as Honduras quit forces retreat
In Chaluters Nicaragua on March 7 the decisive clash of the Honduras Nicaragua war raged for three hours with near hand to hand fighting. Honduran forces were driven back and losses on both sides are reported heavy.
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Chaluters
Nicaragua
Honduras
Hunters Have Another Week In Georgia Quail Season
Local sportsmen have one more week to hunt before the Georgia quail season closes on March 15. Birds are scarce around Brunswick this season and hunters have largely stayed in, marking the poorest season in years.
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Georgia
Brunswick
Small Fire at Brunswick Steam Laundry Briefly Extinguished
Fire department rushed to the Brunswick Steam Laundry plant near the rear engine early this morning at about 4 o clock. Flames were visible but were quickly fought, causing minor damage and no disruption to laundry operations. Police report increased activity from recent local would be thieves. several suspects were seen yesterday and will be jailed as soon as captured. Col J E Sart suffered a serious accident on A street last night when a pole toppled onto him at the corner of A and J, injuring his knee hand and other parts.
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Brunswick
Col
J. EL Sart
Officials to Begin Moving to New Depot Next Week
It is reported that portions of the Metals of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad will move offices into the new passenger depot and freight house next week. City Ticket Agent Trotter will be among the first to move occupying the lower floor of the depot and maintaining an office in the opera house building.
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Atlanta, Birmingham Ad Atlantic Railroad
Trotter
Opera House
Georgia Farmers Union Freight Fare Change Hearing Set
The state railroad commission fixed April 2 to begin hearings on the Georgia Farmers Union bid to cut passenger fare to two cents per mile. Notices were sent to railroads statewide and the process is to move quickly toward completion. Union representatives are expected to present their case.
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State Railical Commission
Georgia Farmers’ Union
Georgia
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