29 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
1
The Brunswic city council approved a contract with F. D. M. Strachan and associates after amendments. Alderperson Cox voted against. Mayor to sign, bond $2,000 deposited to secure initial payment, arbitration terms finalized, council adjourned after a long session.
Mayor Symons received a Georgia commissioner's letter inviting Brunswick to select a date between May 1 and November 30 for a Brunswick Day at the Jamestown exposition. He urged residents to plan a strong Georgia building representation including a Brunswick zoo.
The Glynn Aerial Eagles announce the committees for the April 8 Brunswick fair. Officers include Chairman Sig Levison Vice chairman P Goette Secretary JL Cahn Treasurer H H Dickey. Members cover Donations Invitations Music Hall Arrangements Advertising and more. Ladies committees remain unnamed.
The Mallory Line, under General Manager H. H. Raymond of New York, contributed funds to secure a Brunswick room in the Georgia building at the Jamestown Exposition. A citizen's committee led by Dr. W. B. Burroughs, Judge A. J. Crovatt, and B. Padrosa oversees the effort, with broad local support expected.
In Wilmington Delaware March 26 Kiatry Hammer aged twenty one was arrested for causing a panic at the Lyceum theater by releasing a red pepper compound from the gallery. The crowd reacted with sneezing and a near riot until the fire cleared the air and the performance halted.
The council met last night with routine items and a trolley matter noted. Actions included purchasing 400 cords of wood, approving drain work on H Street for 2600, and authorizing a 5000 borrowing at six months.
The Joel Lodge of Elks held an interesting meeting last night electing officers: Exalted ruler W. C. Lemen Esteemed leading knight JL. R Akins Esteemed loyal knight SK. Brown Esteemed lecturing knight W. M. Purvie Tiler G. A. H. Jennings Trustee A. C. Blain Representative to the grand lodge H. T. Dunn Alternate G. W. Blanton.
The Corbin Banking Company of New York assigned its assets to George B. Austin. Officials expect creditors to be paid in full, with the assignee promising to cover more than the indebtedness if necessary, following heavy investments failures at Manhattan Beach.
The Glynn Ice Company rebuilding project is hindered by late vegetable machinery delivery delaying March 1 arrival. Management reports efforts to source from nearby cities and expects restored capacity soon to meet summer demand.
An infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Morgan was cut on the head by an oyster shell thrown by a passing boy in the park. The wound was not life threatening but narrowly avoided serious damage to the eye. Police hunt the offenders as arclight globes are repeatedly broken by local youths.
Mrs H M Miller sustained painful injuries and shock after falling from a buggy yesterday. She had visited her son Constant Miller and was riding home when the horse balked and backed into the curb. Nearby ladies provided aid and prevented a more serious outcome.
The New York house approved the pren tice bill by 118 to 21 to recount ballots in the last city election. The measure follows Hearst legal efforts to present fraud evidence before the legislature. Mayor McClellan, who beat Hearst, has largely completed his term. A Savannaha pair of men argued last night on Monk Street when a railroad spike was used in a facial assault. one suspect fled and remains at large.
The state railroad commission granted a postponement of the hearing for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Company. The case concerns transferring from class D to class C and a possible reduction in local freight and passenger rates. General Freight and Passenger Agent H. G. McFadden said the railroad would be ready for the April 17 hearing, aligning with similar hearings for the Mammoth Beard Air Line and the Georgia Southern and Florida.
The Colorado broke her shaft just before departure from New York for Brunswick this week. After cargo loading a transfer to the City of Birmingham was necessary, delaying the trip and delaying arrival.
Meat supply improved with two cars of beef arriving Wednesday night and local Georgia beef dealers reporting ample stock to meet demand. Prices and exact cuts available varied by market and retailer.
A large force of plumbers are at the Oglethorpe project, actively working to put the line in first-class shape. The work has been ongoing for several days as crews engage to finish the job efficiently.
Harry Thaw appeared before a private lunacy commission in New York as the courtly proceedings continued. His counsel, Delmas, argues sanity while District Attorney Jerome maintains the opposite. The session, lasting about three hours, featured mental and physical exams behind closed doors.
Joseph Champagne, St Simon resident, discusses the Belle View hotel he built at St Simon. The forty room hotel will be furnished in the best fashion with a dining room twenty by sixty feet and a forty by sixty dance hall. J L Mitchell, formerly with the Tilton hotel, will be associated with the venture and opening is planned for on or about May 1.
Albany residents applaud a revived Albany Guards unit after a late enlistment drive raised the ranks to forty and a full 100 percent attendance at the March 18 inspection. Citizens then presented the company with $300 in funds.
No concert occurred in the park last night though public interest remained high. The start date for summer regu lar concerts was not announced and official guidance remained unclear.
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