24 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
1
In Scranton on March 24 delegates at a district mine workers convention signaled willingness to return to the mines if the union gains recognition in a post April 1 agreement. Only 393 of 600 delegates attended and a delegate stated his people do not want a strike, preferring to resume work.
Ex President Roosevelt urged President Taft not to accept Governor Curry’s resignation and sent Curry a blunt telegram saying not to be a fool. In Washington the mood favors replacing Rough Rider appointees as vacancies occur. Curry previously served under Roosevelt.
Captain Mueller the balloon America pilot and five companions, missing since last Saturday after ascending from Pasadena, Pasadena area, reached Switzer camp near Passadena late today. They were blown to Coulter's ranch, 56 miles from the start, during a blizzard and had been trudging back to Pasadena in a wore-down condition.
Chicago reports the Mutual Telegraph company has won a city ordinance granting a franchise to operate. Initial lines will link St Louis Kansas City and Cleveland with plans to expand to other major cities including New York and San Francisco.
Council’s Fire Committee, led by Chairman Leo, has revamped the fire HQ. A new office and lounging area for Chief Taylor and the crew, with benches, alarm indicator, and nearby telephone, reduces response times and boosts efficiency.
Recthr R. E. Boykin will conduct usual Wednesday night Lenten services at St. Mark's Episcopal Church tonight at 8 o'clock.
Dayton report states pianist Jan Pade rewski, currently in New York with rheumatic right hand, will open his season in Dayton on March 26. Despite cancelled dates, losses total about $10,000 to date.
Police report three men were detained in connection with the Willie Whitla kidnapping. Ransom money, left by the boy’s father, was traced to a woman associated with the suspected plot.
In Cleveland police arrested two men and a woman charged with abducting Willie Whitla of Sharon Pennsylvania. They say they hold the satchel with the $10,000 ransom given to the woman who delivered the notice. Interviews are barred as the case is investigated.
Cleveland crowds are stirred by Willie Whitla safe return after a Thursday kidnapping. The 12 year old boy helped police by naming a passing Summit Street car and describing a house, aiding the depot ride with Detectives Ward and Taber. Police believe two men and a woman are in custody and question the grocery trader tied to the ransom satchel.
Sharon Pennsylvania on March 23 reports Anker Whitlam and the kidnapped boy Willie arriving at 2 o clock to a crowd at the depot. The party received a great ovation from the assembled throng.
Joseph Wess of Youngstown sues the Perkins agency for 10000 damages alleging its operative caused his arrest on suspicion linked to the Willie Whitla kidnapping. Wess was arrested and detained here in connection with the case.
Health Officer Dr. J. A. Butts will present a council report on Thursday night about the city mortuary statement for February. There were 13 deaths last month, six of whom were white. February typically has one of the larger death tallies.
In the U S Bankruptcy Court yesterday Referee Isaac ordered a third dividend of 5 percent in the S C Varnedoe case from Waycross and a second dividend of similar amount in the Jacob Bennett case from this city. Several minor orders were granted during the day.
A Russian sailor buys local cedar as prices rise to 26 dollars per cord and the American Pencil company’s agents seize nearly all offerings. Cedar groves on Little St Simons are being logged, logs shipped to New York and Chattanooga, with the slab mill at St Simons busy cutting and crating logs. Attorney Chichester leads Eagle Pencil operations as thousands of dollars flow out, while Brunswick residents learn of the quiet, widespread activity.
While loading the deck on the Russian bark Ashti in the lower bay a sailor named Lahin, about 28, fell overboard and drowned before a lifeboat could reach him. The ship was prepared for sea on Monday and the accident was reported to Coroner Jennings and Collector of Port Duna. Despite all efforts the body could not be recovered. The crew watched Lahin sink after the third plunge.
Wholesale firms in Brunswick Georgia agreed to halt sales to retail dealers after 1 PM each Saturday from the first Saturday in April 1909 through the last Saturday in September 1909 with nonperishable goods only. The pact is to take effect once all named firms sign, including The Downing Co and Armour & Co among others.
In Washington on March 25 the senate committee on committees reported selections for key panels. Among insurgent members nearly all received favorable assignments, with Bacon and Clay prominent on Foreign Relations and other panels.
Rev. M. Roberts a respected black preacher of 207 Johnson Street was found dead in bed yesterday morning by his son. Coroner Jennings deemed no inquest necessary after noting a heart ailment had afflicted him for some time. He leaves a wife and three sons. Roberts urged his race to learn trades and become steady workers and home builders.
Boston notes that George T. Angell founder of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals refused salaries offered between 5000 and 10000 yearly and dedicated his life to the cause. In his will he directed all society income to be returned. He published the Our Dumb Friends monthly and mailed it to editors nationwide.
Work on south residence parks is being pushed and weeds cleared. Wright Square, shaped up with help from Dr. Rk. & L. Burford P. W. Fleming and other residents, will become a beauty spot next spring. A Wright Square club will organize to push park improvements.
Carrie Nation known for hatchet fame travels with fellow passengers aboard the Baltic. They debarked in New York on Monday night after crossing from Queenstown, continuing a voyage that drew attention for the famed temperance advocate.
A terse note signals a three month stay in East Africa involving Mombassa for a period described as a full three months. The text emphasizes departure and limited tenure with a ceremonial tone.
Ex president Roosevelt rested on board the steamship Hamburg America on March 24 after leaving New York. He dined with Captain Burmeister and discussed the African trip while Kermit Roosevelt and the party relaxed on deck. At nine o clock they reported all well.
Ex President Theodore Roosevelt sails from Hoboken on the Hamburg America liner Hamburg bound for Naples arriving April 6. He travels with Smithsonian representatives and Kermit Roosevelt but not Mrs Roosevelt who will follow later with the children. Throngs cheer at the pier as diplomats and friends greet him and a hat is lost aboard.
Abe Prendis, manager of Jack Johnson, offered James J. Jeffries $1000 by telegraph to answer yes or no if he would fight Johnson. Jeffries is expected to remain reticent, having said he will not talk until he thinks he is in condition for the contest.
Washington reports Secretary of War Dickinson will depart on April 14 for Panama to inspect ongoing canal construction and assess progress.
Washington March 24 Senator Aldrich stated there will be no inheritance tax or indirect revenues to cover a deficit. He said there will be no tax on corporations dividends and that government expenses will be revised by Congress to be met by tariff revenues.
The Venezuelan government and the New York Bermudez Asphalt company resolved their dispute. Yacht Viking sailed from La Guayra to Guanaco with company representatives and lawyers aboard to take legal possession of the territory and resume work on the asphalt beds.
Members of the Dockstader minstrel troupe toured the city yesterday wearing tan hunting boots. The natty top boots drew attention as locals mistook them for wealthy visitors from Jekyl, adding to the troupe’s amusement.
Daytona news reports David Bruce driving the Benz car broke the world amateur mile record in 33 seconds. Leadstrang won the 100 mile contest in 1 hour 15 minutes. Joe Fergler took the quarter mile bicycle race in 30.5 seconds.
Scranton reports show growing strike sentiment among local unions of Anthracite coal miners. Operators stand firm against concessions.
The 1400-ton yacht schooner William Clifford loaded with 3000 tons of coal was driven ashore near Tampa but towed off by the tug Edgar F. Coney under Captain Floyd in place of ill Captain Leo Lamm. Damage appears limited and salvage award expected by Coney & Parker agents of South Atlantic Towing Co.
Washington March 24 Representative Payne defended the tariff bill he authored for over five hours and grew fatigued enough to lean on his desk. He argued the bill would not hurt tinplate and steel file industries and said free hides would not threaten farmers. He favored the inheritance tax over an income tax warning the latter could prompt perjury and fraud and be unconstitutional.
The council fire committee met to inspect 1000 feet of hose purchased for the department. After examining the sample against the winning bidder, officials found the shipment did not meet the sample standard.
Cables from Bordeaux report former Venezuelan president Castro will depart Saturday for Havana and settle in Cuba, signaling his intended future home.
The Mauretania arrived at Queenstown on Monday evening and broke the eastbound record with a 4 days 18 hours 26 minutes passage at an average speed of 25.61 knots.
Berlin reports Count Zeppelin’s airship made a new record flight carrying a crew of 26. The craft cruised for four hours and traveled 150 miles in the latest voyage.
Covington Ky March 23 Latonia track racing to resume after Judge Hartson ruled the Kentucky Racing Commission illegal restoring the Latonia Jockey Club to its former basis.
New York March 23. Importers protest Payne bill refinements raising lemon rates by 14 cents per pound and pineapple duties by 7 to 8 dollars per thousand. The revised schedule favoring Florida and California growers, observers say, will aid agriculture.
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