09 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1902
Page
1
A Brunswick movement seeks a public vote to abolish the city court. Organizers argue voter decision is the easiest way to resolve the dispute over the court’s necessity and cost, with petitions likely for a coming primary election.
Friday’s Excelsior Literary society program displayed declamations by Atkinson and Harley, readings by Johnson and O Connor, songs by the Murmaids and a choir, and a first grade calisthenic drill with many participants. An instrumental trio led by Helen O Conor accompanied performances. A suburban Southern railroad accident near Charleston left one engineer dead and a bruised fireman, with no passengers harmed. Smoke the Rio Hondo cigars, noted as the best.
In New York on March 8 skilled artists work on the great liner Deutschland to transform the officers' quarters for Prince Henry of Prussia and his suite. The ship will sail at 5 30 p m on Tuesday with expected boarding at Hoboken for the return voyage.
The Atlanta Journal reports another $300000 payment to Georgia school teachers next week. State School Commissioner Glenn is preparing warrants and Treasurer R. E. Park says funds are available. This marks prompt payment after years of delays and signals further money may follow from taxes and the public property fund.
El Paso dispatch describes a fatal wreck on the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio line near Maxon. Nine coaches burned, engineer and fireman killed, at least twelve dead and numerous injured as relief crews rush to the scene and investigators begin work.
Uriel Crocker author of standard books on Ipal points died in Boston today. The obituary notes his contributions to the field and his prominence in scholarly circles.
A sailor aboard the British bark Galo fre at Padrosa's dock bled to death after a fall during lowering from the mast. A knife in his belt struck the mast causing a fatal femoral artery wound before a physician could arrive. Undertaker Moore prepared the body for burial.
London reports the British government plans to abolish the 1d per pound duty on West Indian sugar soon. The move aims to ease costs for West Indian producers until the Brussels convention takes effect, with potential shifts of sugar into English ports and impacts on the American market. A West Indian delegation warned that delay could ruin their industry before the new arrangement starts.
A newspaper correction states the new contract saves $1,500 annually rather than $7,500 and quashes a $7,000 lawsuit against the city. The reduction amounts to about 15 percent from last year’s rates.
Hobart C. Fash and L. Th. Treadwell returned to New York from Brunswick where they inspected the river front and urged an electric car line as a paving investment. A council committee may report soon on the petition. The Baptist Convention comes to Rome March 26 to 30 with Southern Railway offering one fare round trip from Brunswick.
A group of leading Brunswick circuit attorneys proposes choosing Judge Bennet's successor by lawmaker election among district lawyers. They plan a meeting to nominate a judge with proxies allowed, and eliminate the lowest vote-getter each ballot until a single nominee remains.
The Bryan Democratic club in Chattanooga organizes events for W J Bryan's March 18 anniversary. Likely guest Hon Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina expected to attend.
London reports Cecil Rhodes is in critical condition while Cape Town telegrams claim he is conducting business and correspondence as usual, creating conflicting notices about his status. The British Chartered South African Company officials say he remains active.
Judge Conolly bound over J. E. Moore to the superior court after a preliminary hearing. Moore’s bond was set at $500 and posted promptly. Attorneys Ira Smith and A. D. Gale represented Moore.
Glynn county veterans convene Tuesday at 4 p m at 108 Newcastle street to elect officers for 1902 and choose delegates alternates and a sponsor for the Dallas reunion April 22 23 24 25 Full attendance urged as Confederate women and descendants noted for civic deeds and monument work Burroughs president Dart secretary Confederate Advocate.
The schooner Margie Brown docked yesterday to take on water and provisions before resuming voyage to Boston. She reported a rough passage after leaving Brunswick two to three weeks ago, struck by a heavy gale and blown off course.
Mrs. M. Isaac returns from northern markets to host three bargain days on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. She advertises the largest stock of dress goods ever brought to the city inviting shoppers seeking real bargains.
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Arnow of Gainesville Florida are spending their honeymoon in Brunswick visiting Mr Arnow's relatives. They married Thursday in Gainesville and the wedding was a social affair. Arnow formerly resided in Brunswick and was a member of the Brunswick police force. He has many friends here who extend congratulations.
The Atlanta governor, Candler, shows marked improvement and expects to attend his office on Tuesday morning. Friends express relief at his progress after a minor setback noted yesterday. Separate notices advertise work offering $18 weekly wages for women, requesting stamps for details from Mrs. H. A. Wiggins of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
London anticipates a grand coronation festival with private Sunday concerts from 10 p.m. at Queen's Hall and lavish viewing options. Prices for high balcony windows reach £48 to £73, while the king expects to attend the queen’s concert opening. Alfred Rothschild and Princess Louise back the venture with Sunday evenings expanded social access.
The Grau Opera Company closed their engagement in the city after two shows. Matinee featured Martha to a large, appreciative audience and the performance delighted women and children. Evening attendance was smaller on Saturday, but Champaigne Island was beautifully rendered and left a positive impression.
A dispatch from Pretoria reports a Boer magazine discovered in a cave north of Rietz Orange River colony. It contains 310000 rounds of life ammunition hundreds of shells 200 pounds of powder a Maxim gun helios telegraph and quantities of stores.
Governor Candler reports Bobby Walthour, the cycling champion, will be bedridden for several days after a fall during a race with Leander at the Colliseum. The rider suffered torn skin on both hands, exposed flesh on one arm from shoulder to wrist and on the other to the elbow, plus a five inch groin gash.
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