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Brunswick News

Location

Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1913

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Work on Illegal Case Even Up by Detect Wes

The report notes ongoing work on an illegal case as detective Wes leads efforts to resolve the matter. Authorities say the plant cannot be caught, with no immediate arrest or capture reported.

Detectives Abandon Gasoline Plant Crime Case

A large-scale gasoline release at the Yaryan Naval Stores plant near Brunswick led detectives to desert the investigation. About one hundred thousand gallons spilled into the river, spreading along Back river as officers failed to secure any usable evidence and halted the search without arrests.

Parise Yaryan Naval Stores Company Prunswick Ping Back River

Four Police Inspectors Face Bribery Indictments

New York May 7 district attorney suggested the four former police inspectors Sweeney Thompson Hussey and Murtha may be tried on bribery indictments after last night verdicts of conspiracy to obstruct justice. If they fight the verdict Whitman will press the bribery cases.

New York Sweeney Thompson Hussey Murtha Whitman

Navy League and Alabama Governor Propose Naval Policy Reform

A delegation headed by Governor O Neal of Alabama urges consistent naval program, national defense, and regularized promotions to secure younger fleet commanders. They call for a national defense plan, appropriations for shipbuilding, and a reform of promotion methods.

NAVY NAVAL Gov. O'Neal Alabama

Bowen Released by Texas Police From Atlanta Case T

Bowen, detained on suspicion linked to the Atlanta case, was released last night by Texas police. He issued a brief statement denying involvement and expressing hope for justice. He referenced prior work in railroad security and said he has been treated unfairly.

Bowen Texas Police Hojistén Paul P. Bowen Atlanta Tola

Unusual Animal Tale From Atlanta Fathered By A Wolf Hound

Atlanta May 7 A voracious business man Charles F. Hoeckel recounts a bizarre event as his female Trish wolf hound gave birth to six puppies on Sunday April 20 and died that afternoon. Earlier two farm cats became mothers to large litters and Hoeckel moved the kittens and motherless puppies to the other cat. A farmer’s accident later killed four of six rabbits in a nest, leaving two injured, and Hoeckel entrusted the remaining baby rabbits to the same cat. All creatures of the tale, pups kittens and rabbits, now share a single household and play around the same stove.

Atlanta Charles F. Hoeckel Mr. Hoeckel Plouzhing Hoeckel

Man Found Dead After Suspect Kilil Duel Tragedy

A man was found dead after a reported duel with a suspect, marking a deadly confrontation described by witnesses. Police investigated the incident as a fatal altercation tied to the earlier confrontation.

Waistol

Opened Fire on Sheriff Ends Fatal Chase in Vienna

In Vienna Georgia on May 7 Paul Sangster, a respected farmer, is found dead near a public road. Sheriff Bennett and neighbors pursue Oscar Bow for the murder. Bow fires three times hitting the sheriff, who fatally shoots Bow as the pursuit ends. All involved are prominent local figures.

Vienna Paul Sangster Oscar Bow Bennett Bow

Suffragette Bombings Target St Pauls Cathedral

In London on May 7 a dynamite squad attempted to blow up St Pauls Cathedral. A second bomb was found near the Star building and a third near a wholesale chemist. Two women were seen leaving St Pauls as police extinguished a fuse at the altar.

London St. Paul's Cathedral Star Building House of Commons

Woodward Denounces Exoneration of Fire Chief and Aldermen

Atlanta May 7 Mayor James G Woodward blasts the exoneration of Fire Chief Cummings and three aldermen accused of graft. He opposes the committee verdict and says he believed the charges against Chief Cummings. He warns the council protected itself, widening the rift with the mayor.

Atlanta James G., Woodward Cummings Council

Dormitory to Chaingang Jump Follows Gilsey Diamond Robbery

George T. Wrenn, once free on bail and a medical student after his trial, was transferred in one day from a Southern college dormitory to a county chain gang this morning. He begins a twelve month sentence after his sentence was confirmed. He closed his books and headed to Atlanta.

Chaingang Atlanta Southern College George T. Wrenn Gilsey

East Side Gunmen Kill Fifth Man in Four Days

New York report says a gunman killed Antonio Scamarino formerly of Dayton Ohio. The shooter fired a shotgun from a doorway shadow and escaped.

New York East Side Antonio Scamarino Dayton Ohio

Brazil's Minas Geraes to Bring Brazil Foreign Minister to U S

The Brazilian dreadnought Minas Geraes will carry Laura Mueller minister of foreign affairs to the United States, sailing from Rio de Janeiro May 16 and arriving at Norfolk three weeks later. She plans a visit to San Francisco to choose the site for Brazil's exposition building and will follow former Secretary Root's recent visit.

Washington Minas Geraes Laura Mueller Brazil United States Rio de Janeiro Norfolk Root San Francisco

Old Railroader Townsend Dies in Brooklyn

W S Townsend longtime secretary to Samuel Spencer and head of several Southern Railway subsidiaries died at his Brooklyn home on Monday night at age 56. He served 25 years as secretary to Spencer.

New York W. S. Townsend Samuel Spencer Southern Railway Brooklyn

Domestic Prelate Bestowed on Father O'Brien in Kalamazoo

In Kalamazoo Michigan on May 7 thousands of people and hundreds of clergy watched Father F A O'Brien receive the title of domestic prelate from Pope Pius X. Archbishop Henry Moeller of Cincinnati led the service.

Kalamazoo, Mich F. A. O’brien Henry Moeller Cincinnati

Bride and Diamonds Missing In San Francisco Case

Mrs Reb Saxe 18 a bride of two weeks vanished after leaving home with $2000 worth of diamonds to be cleaned by a jeweler. Police pursue the theory she was murdered as the Bay City search broadens.

San Francisco Bay Cities Reb. Saxe

Key West Loses Fire Ruins Cigar, Sponge and Lumber Plants

A major blaze in Key West early today caused about 1000000 in damage destroying four cigar factories three sponge houses two lumber mills and several smaller buildings. The fire began at the Key West Cigar Co. and threatened the downtown area. branches of E H Gato Wolf Bros and Principe de Golfo were burned. John Lowe Jr. owned most structures and suffered the largest losses.

Key West Fla Key West Cigar Co

New Pastor to Be Installed at First Presbyterian Church

A committee of ministers travels to Drunswie Thus to install Ene H. Chapman as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The 8 p.m. service Thursday features opening devotionals, a sermon by Rev. R. A. Brown, constitutional questions, charges to the congregation and pastor, and benediction by Rev. W. H. Chapman. Special music will be provided by an enlarged choir.

Det Drunswie Ene H. Chapman First Presbyterian Friends Presbyterian Geo L. Bitger Valdosta R. A. Brown Way- Ctoss LaBitzer W. H. Chapman

Evidence of Slavery in Philippines Reaches Senate

Washington May 7 Indirect evidence that slavery existed in the Philippine islands under American rule was sent to the senate by Secretary Garon He noted there are no War Department records showing slavery anywhere now The message responds to Senator Borah who produced a Philippine government secretary Worcester letter alleging slavery existed in the islands

Washington Philippine Islands Senate Garon War Department Borah Worcester

Secretary Daniels Visits Jacksonville Navy Yards

Secretary of the Navy Daniels is the guest of Jacksonville and pledged support for Florida navy yards at Pensacola and Key West. He and Mrs. Daniels lunched aboard the U S yacht and proceeded to Key West this afternoon.

Jacksonville Daniels Florida Pensacola Key West United States

Syracuse Builders Strike Talks Fail to End Walkout

An all night meeting of the Syracuse Builders' association and striking building laborers failed to settle the dispute. Authorities prepared to prevent a repeat of yesterday's riots as tensions remained high in Syracuse New York.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse Builders’ Association

Soldier Killed by Central of Georgia Train

Atlanta on May 7, John Galivan a private with the 17th U. S. Infantry was killed by a Central of Georgia train. The engineer and conductor surrendered to police but were released on their own recognizance.

Atlanta John Galivan U. S. Infantry

Declamation Contest and Athletic Events At St Simons Beach

A district high school program features a Friday morning elocution contest at the opera house with representatives from Valdosta Waycross Jesup Baxley Sparks Bunn Bell and Bronwsheck. Athletic events at St Simons beach include sprints hurdles jumps and shot put with boat trips and limited tickets for attendees.

Hkition Glock Opera House Valdosta Wayeros Jesup Baxley Sparks Bunn-Bell Ami Bronswheck St. Simon Beach St. Simony

Wanted Mates Attend Wedding by False Fire Alarm

Chicago May 7 Truckman William J Warner triggered a fire alarm to free his fellow crew from Truck No 19 so they could attend his wedding at 8 pm He joked the blaze was in his heart and led the firemen to his bride Miss Sarah Miller whom he had rescued from a previous fire.

Chicago Wm. J. Warner Truck Company No. 19 Warner Sarah Miller

Clyde liner Onondaga aground near Dunn's Creek

The Clyde line freighter Onondaga bound for New York with 1500 tons of freight and a 29 man crew ran onto a sand ridge near Dunn's Creek between Chaseville and New Berlin. Tug Tupper and two lighters were sent to refloat the vessel, with no expected delays beyond lightering costs.

Jacksonville New York Clyde Line Onondaga Dunn's Creek Chaseville New Berlin Tupper 5. C. Johnson Clyde Steamship Line

Negro murder suspect Henry Austin said found near Kitson

Savannah reports that Henry Austin the wanted man for murder in South Carolina was located in a house near Kitson and would likely be captured soon. A wounded man who identified himself as Austin stopped at a home near Sylvania last night but fled before authorities arrived.

Savannah Brinson Railway Henry Austin South Carolina Kitson Sylvania Austin

City Court 16 Grinding Away At Dockets

City Court continued in session handling criminal and civil matters. Judge Krauss ordered sentences for Tuesday verdicts and several cases were disposed of including Dottie Willis assault sentence and Ike Armstrong liquor sale penalties. Other verdicts included not guilty for Gertrude Benton and guilty for Blacky Williams with fines and terms. civil actions Taylor versus Hall favored plaintiff in both notes cases. Burney versus Williams rail trover favored defendant.

Krauss Dottie Willis Ike Armstrong War Gertrude Benton laMeny Matthew Alias “Blacky” Williams State Dock Ponder W. M. Taylor J. W. Hall William M. Taylor F. A. Burney John Williams Rail Trover

Navy Officers and Two Bluejackets Die in Capsized Pinnace

Cuxhaven Germany May 7 Senior Lieut George Von Zastrow of the German navy and two bluejackets were drowned when the pinnace of torpedo boat G 89 capsized off the island of Sylt. Von Zastrow commanded the vessel.

Cuxhaven Germany George von Zastrow Sylt Gieut von Zastrow

Japan sulfur free clears customs duty dispute

The treasury and customs court resolved a long running dispute over sulphur from Bungo province Japan by ruling the product is duty free. The government had argued an $8 per ton tax.

Washington Treasury Department Bungo Province Japan

Tariff Bill Faces Delays Over Income Tax Section

Washington May 7 The tariff bill progress stalls as the income tax section slows passage. Democratic leaders doubt approval before tomorrow with minority amendments hindering speed and possible two recommit motions after the bill is read under the five minute rule.

Underwood Mann

Brunswick Golf Club Opens New Course Next Wednesday

The Brunswick Golf Club plans to open a newly completed course next Wednesday afternoon after resolving that the current course was too crowded. R. L. Phillips, club president, and BE M. Newton, grounds committee head, will select the two teams for an inter club match. Multiple prizes will be offered and the event is expected to draw keen interest.

Brunswick Golf Club R. L. Phillips BE. M. Newton

Let Voters Be Given A Chance

San Francisco May 7 Theo Bell a prominent state and national figure proposes an initiative and referendum to settle the anti alien land holding bill awaiting the governor's signature He argues the bill is unsatisfactory to Californians and Japanese alike due to its three year leasing clause

San Francisco Theo. Bell Bell

Postmaster of Charleston Dies Aboard Clyde Liner Mohawk

W L Harris postmaster of Charleston South Carolina died on the steamship Mohawk of Clyde line en route to New York to consult a specialist. He had suffered for diabetes with the immediate cause of death developing during the voyage.

Charleston Clyde New York W. L. Harris S. C Mohawk Clyde Line

President Wilson Makes Unscheduled Capitol Visit

President Wilson slipped into the Capitol late today to confer with senators on appointments. The brief, unplanned visit came as his engagements cleared after four o clock, marking another Capitol stop since his inauguration.

Washington Wilson Capitol

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Olin Yaryan District Attorney Will Ian Merese Enna, GA Woodward Congress Eyman Washington Star Ber Mills Presbyterian Church Philippines Eesse Truckman Warner the Department HOUSE
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