Brantley Predicts Democratic House and Harmon's Rise
Congressman W G Brantley predicts a Democratic House and a Harmon presidency ticket with a Western Democrat running mate. He discusses Senate leadership, Aldrich’s retirement, Reed Smoot’s prominence, and Bailey as a potential Senate leader. Brantley expresses satisfaction over returning to Congress without opposition.
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Harmon
Congress
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Brantley
Aldrich
Senate
Fate
Maine
Washington
Maine Statesman
Hare
Reed Smoot
Utah
Smoot
Bacon
Bailey
Texas
Sale of Hotel Bellevue Reconfirmed in Bankruptcy Court
In a bankruptcy hearing Referee Isaac confirmed the sale of the Hotel Bellevue and associated assets after an objection that the price was too low. Albert Fendig, representing St Simon Transit Co., raised the bid to 2000, with plans to improve and reopen the hotel by June 1 under new management.
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Isaac
A. H. Heyward, Jr
Joseph Champagne
St. Simon
Bellevue
Albert Fendig
St. Simon Transit Company
John Currie
Currie
Colored man Henry Patters hanged at Americus for McRae murder
Americus Georgia May 14 Henry Patters colored admitted the killing of Capt W F McRae a year ago and was hanged here yesterday for the atrocious murder.
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Americus
Henry Patters
W. F. McRae
Federal building contract awarded for Athens project
The Treasury Department awards a $40,880 contract to Newport News Constructing and Engineering Company of Newport News VA for the new federal building in Athens Georgia.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Newport News Constructing and Engineering Company
Newport News
Federal
Athens
Knights of Pythias Set Brisk Brunswick Convention
Knights of Pythias of Georgia convene in Brunswick Wednesday for their annual Grand Lodge session expected to draw 800 to 1000 visitors. The program spans three days with parades, bands, concerts, drill contests and trips to St Simons Island. Local committee chaired by St Ludwig prepared entertainment and city officials welcome delegates and visiting sisters.
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Knights of Pythias of
Georgia
Brunswick
St. Ludwig
Grand Lodge
P.lodge
City Hall
Merrifield
Georgia Brigade
Oxlethorpe Hotel
City
Grand Opera House
R. R. Hopkins
Chancellor Lodge
Hamilton Douglas
Wm. G. Brantley
M. C
Clifford M. Walker
Oglethorpe Hotel
First Regiment
Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassens
Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassans
Jemiah Temple
Hanover Park
First Regiment Band
Golf Links
Mansfield Street
Frederica
St. Simons
Island
Thanks from Supervisor Perham for census aid
The letter from Supervisor Perham thanks city, county, state officials, newspapers, citizens, and enumerators for loyal, prompt help as the 11th Congressional district census nears completion. He notes the district spans about 21 percent of Georgia and expresses gratitude for unpaid service delivered to the country. Signed A. P. Perham Supr Census 11th Ga. Dist.
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Perham
Southland
11Th Congressional District
A. P. Perham
Ga. Dist
All Night Service at the Metropolitan Restaurant
The Metropolitan restaurant, run by John Gavaras, stays open at all hours offering a full bill of fare. It remains the city’s most popular eating place, praised for service and nightly availability.
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Metropolitan
John Gavaras
Fearrington's Drug Store Opens Waiting Room for Trolley Riders
Fearrington's Drug Store advertises a new waiting room for trolley line travelers. The store offers Nunnally's candies, cool electric fans, ice cold drinks, and a large airy space to make waiting pleasant for patrons and the general public.
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Fearrington
Nunnally
Fearringtons
Sheriff Wins Mandamus Over Camden County Salary
In a Chambers session of the Superior Court Judge Conyers ruled in favor of Sheriff Dave Bailey. The mandamus requires Camden county to pay the sheriff $400 for last year and $400 for the present year, challenging the constitutional validity of the extra allowance law. Attorney A A Lawrence of Savannah defended Bailey, while H F Dunwody represented the Camden county commissioners.
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Camden County
Superior Court
Conyers
Camden
Mindamus
Dave Bailey
Commissioners of Roads
Bailey
A. A. Lawrence
Savannah
H. F. Dunwody
Camden County Commissioners
New Paving Contract Split Between Jacksonville Firm
The Logan Coal and Supply Co. of Jacksonville won the sidewalk paving contract on Norwich Street but the Southern Cement Stone Co. will perform most work. Brunswick concerns led by Col. J. B. du Bignon claim contracts for about 4500 square yards, mostly on streets and private lots, with property owners funding and awarding contracts. The local brickmaker supplies paving blocks used on most city sidewalks.
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Norwich Street
Logan Coal and Supply Co
Jacksonville
Southern Cement Stone Company
Brunswick Company
Col
J. B. du Bignon
Brunswick Concern
Council
Col. du Bignon
Dentist on Trial for Counterfeit $5 Gold Coins
Dr J R Dodge a Coffee county dentist faced a federal court trial in Valdosta charged with possessing counterfeit $5 gold coins with intent to defraud. Coins were found on him at arrest. His defense and a demurrer ruling were noted for tomorrow.
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Valdosta
J. R. Dodge
Coffee County
Many Ladies To Attend Meeting In This City
Brunswick will entertain on June 7 9 about fifty prominent young ladies of Georgia as delegates to the Philathea Union state convention to be held in the city. The local union plans varied entertainments and business sessions at the First Baptist church open to the public. An appropriation of 50 dollars is sought from the city council to assist in entertaining the visitors.
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Brunswick
Georgia
Philathea Union
First Baptist Church
Sleeper Service From Brunswick to Atlanta Inaugurated
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad announces the start of sleeping car service between Brunswick and Atlanta on June first with summer operation and possible year round continuation if demand remains strong. The night train to Atlanta shifts to 8 p.m. and the return from Atlanta departs at 8:30 p.m. with arrival next morning, offering unprecedented convenience for Brunswick travelers.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Brunswick
Atlanta
Auction Sale at Matt's Jewelry Ends in Bargains
Crowds packed Matt's Jewelry as the auction offered drastic discounts. Ten dollar articles sold for one, silver thimbles for five cents, and watches once at 25 dollars brought five. Mr. Mott stated the sale must continue to clear out everything with daily sessions at 3 and 7 30 p.m.
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Matt
Mr. Mott
Higgins Out on Bond After Malicious Fire Alarm Conviction
W. B. Higgins, a Brunswick offender convicted in municipal court for turning in a false fire alarm, was released on bail after his case was moved to the superior court on certiorari. He had served time on the city chain gang and remained jailed awaiting a bondsman before Valdosta friends posted the bond.
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W. B. Higgins
J. T. Powell
Higgins
Brunswick
Valdosta
Cal athlete mulls Santa Cruz trek and ring plans
Ben Lomond reports Jefries worked a ten mile tramp to Santa Cruz and enjoyed a hot water bath. He spent the morning pulling a boat on the San Lorenzo river. Eddie Graney is seen as a strong third man in the ring with Sam Berger traveling to San Francisco to pick a referee. Eddie Smith remains the only candidate Berger finds fully satisfactory.
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Ben Lomond
Cal
J. Jeffries
Santa Cruz
San Lorenzo
Eddie Graney
Sam Berger
San Francisco
Eddie Smith
Berger
Kaufmann Langford Bout Signed for June 11 Fight
Matchmaker McCarney of the Metropolitan A C San Francisco signed Al Kaufmann and Sam Langford to meet in a 20 round bout to be held on June 11 in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
McCarney
A. C
San Francisco
al Kaufmann
Sam Langford
Ex-Governor Hoke Smith Declines Governor Race
Ex-Governor Hoke Smith announces he will not seek the governorship in the approaching election. He cites personal reasons and a belief that certain essential welfare measures enacted in 1906-08 should stand, while pledging to support government measures when possible.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Mammoth Jewelry Sale in Brunswick This Week
A. Rothschild offers his large and varied jewelry stock at auction with everything sold at guaranteed prices. The buy price is set by the articles as they are offered, and buyers can expect unprecedented bargains. Auctioneer will conduct the sale beginning Tuesday and the event is expected to draw crowded attendance.
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Brunswick
A. Rothschild
Rothschild
No Earthquake Found In Panama Zone Study
Washington May 14 reports that the Isthmian Canal Commission found no foundation for rumors of an earthquake in the Panama zone. An investigation showed no seismic disturbance along the route of the canal.
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Washington
Panama Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Big Ditch
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