03 May 1907
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
1
Delegates convened for the annual meeting with reports read and officers elected for the next year. A reception at Mrs. E H Mason’s home and a social boat ride highlighted the day as the convention continued with sessions at First Church and a full afternoon program.
The Georgia railroad commission has long sought power to compel railroads to connect with lines at junctions even if extra trains are needed. The U S Supreme Court recently upheld North Carolina's approach, but Georgia must obtain state legislation. Meanwhile city police plan arrests of idle residents and searches in the Tenderloin district next week.
Chattanooga on May 2 M VY Richids of the Southern Railway warned that hard times are coming for people in all walks of life. He urged railroad workers and others dependent on railroads to cut expenses and save, saying railroads will curb spending and face adverse legislation, potentially forcing abandonment of planned improvements.
A large German mail steamer is reported fast and hard ashore on the Good in sands near Deal England. Her three masts and three smokestacks are visible but the name could not be identified. The vessel is thought to be in great danger and may not be saved.
A Norfolk telegram reports two collisions near Hatteras causing damage along the North Carolina coast. The British Monarch and the American schooner Kaploan damaged. the Monarch suffered little harm while the Kaploan lost bowsprit jibboom and an anchor could not be raised. Rescue towed the sea pony to assist, and Lakewood sank after being run down. The Oriente, carrying ore, faces total loss. Also notes Dancing class sessions by Prof. Cohen with additional upcoming children’s workshop.
Congressman Brantley pushes for rural free delivery on St. Simon Island as a postal route investigation proceeds. Islanders at mills and pier would gain morning mail from boat to shore, reducing long trips to the post office and aiding local business.
Albany May 2 Friends of Otto Kelsey superintendent of the insurance department claim their candidate has 28 votes to win defeating the governor in his effort to remove Kelsey from office. Reports mention election of officers adjournment and a 2 30 p m reception by the King’s Daughters of Brunswick visiting members followed by music and devotional exercises.
Oglethorpe lodge No. 24 Knights of Pythias plans a social session in their hall on the National bank this evening to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The program features speeches recitations music and will include many prominent lodge members followed by refreshments.
Charleston and Macon win to improve percentages as Charleston defeats Savannah 10 to 2 at Charleston and Jacksonville tops Augusta 4 to 0. Macon defeats Columbia 2 to 0 at Columbia.
New York May 2 The jury was this afternoon given the case against Aroness Demassy charged with murder. The case has been on trial for several days.
Last night the regular Thursday services were held at the Sailors Reading Room near the News office. Rev. Kerr from the First Methodist Church delivered an interesting sermon. A special musical program was enjoyed by the sailors in port and others present.
The Retail Hardware Association of Georgia plans a three day session in Tifton on the 7th 8th and 9th of the month. The three year old group boasts many members and aims to push the next meeting to Atania.
In the coming days the regular summer scheme of the St Simon Transit Company will start. Crowds will rush to the island as the season begins. The new hotel by Mr Cham is nearly ready and expected to be well filled throughout the season.
It is probable that R. E. Bricsen will soon begin a handsome three story building on the lot at the corner of Gloucester and Oglethorpe streets. When the new city wharf is opened Gloucester will become an important business street with several other buildings expected to rise.
Drastic legislation threatens automobile owners as the coming legislature considers a general act. It would mirror other states by registering owners with the secretary of state and displaying a number on each car. Past sessions saw limited progress beyond local driving laws.
Local secret order members show strong interest as the Georgia Odd Fellows meet in Columbus and the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythis convene in Bainbridge on the same day. Brunswick delegates are named and many members may attend either gathering. Both gatherings occur in the latter part of the present month.
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