17 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1907
Page
1
Construction on the A. B. & A. ice plant at the south end terminals began yesterday. The facility will measure 140 feet by 45 feet with a forty ton capacity and is designed for exclusive use by the Line steamers. It aims to support Cuba fruit handling and southern trade with first class equipment.
Wintering in the south tourists head north as northbound trains run crowded daily. Weather reports warn of storms and rough conditions ahead. A large crowd remains in the area with many planning travel next week as vacationers depart.
Boston March 16 William Jennings Bryan headlined a major Democratic banquet drawing many state leaders. Bryan received a standing ovation and was loudly cheered by a large crowd throughout the evening.
With a new jail likely in Glynn County, residents ask where it will be built. The present site is unlikely, a location near the new courthouse is favored for convenience, and county commissioners will start evaluating options.
The article notes a baseball drought with no local team likely this year as fans must travel to nearby cities for games. It mentions national baseball fever and that no efforts are being made to reorganize the Georgia Sista League, leaving local followers hopeful but without home games.
Bowen and Thomas, noted Brunswick contractors, expect to finish the A G terminal powerhouse by month’s start. The project employs around 60 workers and will cost about 49000 dollars, with the firm also holding other large contracts at the terminals and delivering strong results.
The Retail Merchants Association of Portsmouth Virginia invites visitors to the James town exposition. John A. Morris leads a committee to host guests with Portsmouth as a convenient arrival point by steamship or rail. Hotels and private homes will be available, and Virginia hospitality will be demonstrated.
Many county voters misunderstand bond election registration. Last year’s qualification remains valid. about 500 registered, needing roughly 550 favorable votes to pass. No opposition reported, but turnout efforts to reach two thirds are essential.
The council will decide which ordinance to advance on second and third reading for the trolley franchise. Observers expect a Thursday night vote between Roman associates and the Strachan group, with Brunswick likely to gain if either is approved.
Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge in Brunswick have organized an April fair at the Armory to raise funds. A circular to retailers urges donations from customers nationwide to support the club’s move to new quarters and its community work.
Watt's Railway Guide for March 1907 announces its twenty second year of publication in Atlanta Georgia. The guide offers railway schedules distances and hotel directory for travelers and notes strong sales and public interest in the south. Manager Jrat congratulates success and the publication is priced at 25 cents per copy or two dollars per year.
W A Lytle was yesterday named general manager of the Brunswick Posting Company and will have full charge of all local operations. The firm, with headquarters in Chicago, runs branches across the country and has conducted Brunswick business for several years. Lytle brings substantial experience in the posting field and is expected to improve local management.
The Chicago Flyer on the Atlantic Express Grand Trunk Line derailed after striking an open switch near Banroft Michigan. Twenty passengers were injured with five seriously hurt and not expected to survive. two others were scalded and likely to die within hours.
Colson TPs firm plans to lease the building adjoining its current store to create a large first class sales room. The existing store will house a wholesale department for hardware and machinery supplies. The company, once small, is now among the largest hardware concerns in south Georgia and will invite public inspection of the new sales rooms.
March 16 Forvach Germany a devastating mine blast killed about two hundred miners and badly injured many more. Rescue teams worked through debris as bodies were recovered and officials investigated the cause amid extensive damage.
New York March 16 Analysts expect the Thaw trial to reach the jury by next Friday though observers doubt completion this month District Attorney Jerome plans rebuttal testimony for two to three days and six new witnesses are slated with defense counsel predicting acquittal once the case goes to jurors
Construction at the Oglethorpe hotel will cost nearly 100000 as a large forge works on. The southern portion formerly used for offices barber shop and billiard room will be converted into 15 to 20 new first floor rooms. A six to seven foot floor raise and new dining room kitchen and parlor areas are planned with the dining room to be moved later. Completion is expected in three to four months as the hotelier seeks to add capacity.
A serious accident at a pottery plant about 50 miles from Wheeling West Virginia on March 16 results in nine drownings after workers jumped into a nearby stream to escape the blast. Details are sparse and the incident is reported as a mine-related disaster context.
Montgomery March 16 The dispensary law established by the recent legislature becomes effective in the state today as the new statute goes into force across Alabama.
A cablegram from Pope Pius IX reached Washington stating blessings for the American Irish on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day. The message notes the Pope’s wishes for happiness and prosperity for the Irish in America.
Englewood New Jersey March 16 The Upton Bindairy colony building in this city was totally destroyed by fire this morning. The structure was the largest in this section of the state.
New York on March 16 reports the St Patrick's day parade this afternoon was the largest in the history of the city. It took the parade three or four hours to pass. The meeting of the Biks building committee will be held tomorrow night to decide on the site for a new lodge building.
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