31 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1907
Page
1
Crowded streets and booming trade mark Easter shopping in Brunswick as merchants report near doubling of business since Monday. Cash purchases led the rush with crowded stores, busy clerks managing long lines and last minute buyers aiming for Easter outfits and goods.
The Postal Telegraph Calls Co announces wage increases for chief operators and clerks. Increases graded by service length and position responsibility. Effective April 1, added to a prior ten percent raise given March 1 to operators traffic chiefs wire chiefs and managers.
In a last night drawing at Miss Jackson's millinery parlor on Newcastle Street, Mrs J D Sparks drew the winning number 767 and received a handsome Easter hat as the prize. The report notes Mrs Sparks' happiness at her good fortune.
A Brunswick camp housing 500 to 1,000 longshoremen during February’s strike was closed last night. The Lumbermen’s Association funded the operation, paid workers weekly, and kept the camp guarded. While some laborers remained and office staff stayed briefly, plans to rehouse workers in the city were under consideration as the bay area regained workers.
Crossties shipped with strong totals despite a month long strike by ongshoemen. Foreign shipments reached 781000 dollars with total imports and exports at 2778627 dollars. Wood shipments totaled 24 million for lumber and crossties, 41 vessels sailed, and port statistician Johanneson noted the lumbermen’s dispatch under strike conditions.
The Southern railway submits an amendment in the suit with the Georgia railroad commission arguing that enforcing circular 318 would cut freight rates by 25 percent and force annual interest on Georgia portions of mortgage bonds. It details bonds totaling 45.33 million against 3749 miles nationwide, 65304 miles in Georgia, and Georgia earnings of 238,361.11 for year ending June 30, 1905, claiming net earnings would not cover interest. The Georgia officials challenge the amendment as not proving confiscation or proportion of Southern capitalization in Georgia.
John D. Dubberly receiver of tax rolls for Glynn County Georgia lists dates and towns for state and county tax return collections. Locations include Sterling St Simon Millis Brockman Bladen Brunswick with multiple dates in April and May 1907. Public notice calls residents to present returns at designated offices during the tour.
Unruly crowds filled the streets as police reported eight to ten arrests. At Oxlethorpe street camp three men, William Battle Rufus Pratt and Lindsay Lamar, jailed after Battle drew a pistol but did not fire. Additional incidents involved Ford Thomas Louis Nelson Clyde Price Dan Edwards Tim Richardson Warren Parker and Alston Brown in varied public disorder and indecency charges.
The Parker Carnival Company launches its season in Brunswick on Monday week under the Brunswick Riflemen's auspices. After the weekly engagement, the troupe heads on its annual tour but will return to Brunswick for winter quarters. Locals praise the crew as friendly, capable citizens who plan to make Brunswick their permanent winter home.
The forecast for today in Georgia calls for good Easter weather with rising temperatures and a warm, pleasant day. Expect light winds and plenty of sunshine across the state. Temperatures should climb into the mid to upper 70s, making outdoor activities comfortable.
Annie Thompson faced a one sided confrontation and was arrested after a dispute. Ralston Brown, a regular, was picked up on the same old charge and found to be disorderly.
Washington reports President Roosevelt has modified his railroad plan to ease the burden on roads while meeting public demands. The administration does not intend to drain water from rails or gain unfair advantage, but changes will be made to satisfy the people. L M Orr, a log mill man, will start building a residence at the corner of Rey Street and another site on Marble Street, with work beginning this year and Orr moving in once finished.
At Second Advent Church friends are invited to both Morainz service at 11 a.m. and an Evening service at 7 30 p.m. with subjects Gospel of the Resurrection and The Hope of the Resurrection. Rev. Mr. Thornton extends the cordial invitation. The church stands opposite the court house at C and H streets. Nearby reports mention trips to Cumberland for four days of drum fishing with large fish expected.
Police orders require restaurant and hotel operators to stop allowing patrons to drink intoxicants on premises. The city ordinance prohibits serving or consuming alcohol in dining areas, forcing patrons to choose coffee water tea or similar beverages instead.
New York March 80 Thaw’s lunacy case shows defense gains as cross examination reveals a composed, rational Thaw. Jerome’s harsh questioning draws calm, steady replies while Dr McLane’s potential testimony is barred. Delmas predicts sanity and a trial continuation next week. observers weigh whether verdict tilts toward sanity.
The traveler claiming a California to Jamestown march is jailed in Savannah after a prior city jail stint. He was arrested at Union Station on a charge of drunkenness and faces arraignment in police court. Street lodging near police HQ is cited in past actions. He touts an overland route to the Jamestown exposition as the Champion waiter.
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