Brunswick Leads Fight Against Taft Customs Reorganization
The Brunswick Board of Trade backs opposition to Taft's plan to unify customs offices into regional districts. Savannah would head Georgia, with Brunswick losing its collector role to a deputy. Letters flood Washington as Democratic lawmakers rally against the change.
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Aplotsions Kill Ten in State Probe of Accidents
Ten people died in a series of explostions as investigators probe a string of accidents across multiple sites. Authorities say the incidents are linked and are pursuing possible causes and safety lapses.
Epidemic of Explosions Alarms Three States
State authorities consider joint investigation after a series of dynamite blasts in western Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. Since last Saturday more than ten killed scores injured and extensive property damage reported. Notable incidents include 50 sticks exploding at Sunshine Coal mine in Masontown Pennsylvania and 1700 pounds of dynamite plus 70 kegs of powder at Eckhart Maryland. An attempt to blow up a passenger train near Leckrone Pennsylvania was discovered near the railroad joints. Police caution how the Cameron Powder Co. plant nearby houses 20000 pounds of powder and 500 pounds of dynamite.
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Receivers May Be Discharged for Atlanta Birmingham Rail
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, under receivers for years, may leave U S court control. Attorneys will file a petition to discharge the receivers and report road earnings, citing improved year long passenger and freight business amid prior heavy costs and improvements.
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Cordele Proposes Trophy in Empire League Attendance
Cordele suggests awarding the Empire league trophy to the city with the highest turnout relative to population. Using 1910 census figures, Cordele claims 26 percent turnout, leading Valdosta 23, Brunswick 22, Americas 18, Thomasville 17, and Waycross 15 percent.
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Well Known Colored Man Dies Sudden Death in Dixville
William James a prominent Brunswick longshoreman foreman died suddenly in Dixville yesterday morning. He worked Wednesday and returned with an excursion party to Fernandina. Found dead after retiring. believed to be apoplexy. He owned his home and was highly regarded by both races. Funeral set for today.
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Waycross Chosen as Next Meeting City for Knights Templar
Columbus reports Waycross selected as the next meeting place of the grand commandery Knights Templar of Georgia. Elected officers include A. G. Miller of Waycross as grand commander W. Bowes of Augusta deputy grand commander J. W. Morrell of Atlanta senior warden F. W. Clark of Savannah junior warden M. A. Weir of Macon treasurer C. S. Wood of Savannah recorder J. S. Wilkinson of Atlanta swordbearer.
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John J Gosper Dies in Poverty at 71 in Los Angeles
John J Gosper former territorial governor of Arizona and former Nebraska secretary of state died in Los Angeles yesterday at age 71. He was noted as a Civil War veteran and died a ward of the county.
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Wife near reasoning incident at Pablo Beach shooting
Jacksonville, May 15. On the morning after a shooting at Pablo Beach, H. P. McNeil lies unconscious with little hope for recovery. His wife, in a troubled mental state, awaits the outcome as investigators question the couple’s witnesses including Eva Brown and a car penter.
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Court to rule on double taxation of autos in U S
The Supreme Court will decide if double taxation of automobiles by states is constitutional after the American Automobile Association summit. The issue, tied to registration taxes and personal property levies, asks for road funding fairness as highways expand nationwide. The Baltimore meeting included broad state representation and discussed AAAs growing influence and cross border mobility with Canada.
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Fat Policemen Marathon Tragedy After Central Park Run
In New York on May 15 eleven exhausted officers completed a 712 mile marathon in 52 minutes. Allegations claim a participant, McNeil, fatally shot after a domestic dispute with his wife as bystanders cried for mercy.
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Underwood and Mondell Debate Wage Probe
In a House session yesterday morning Underwood and Mondell debated a wage probe. The exchange focused on the scope and authority of the inquiry and potential effects on policy.
Nebraska town to sign bill after Johnson Tornado toll
Yesterday an official in a Nebraska town announced a bill signing in response to a deadly tornado attributed to Johnson. Authorities confirmed ten fatalities and began related formal actions.
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Democratic leaders clash over tariffs wage cuts and labor
In Washington May 15 Democrats defend not cutting wages as tariff hearings probe manufacturer profits and labor impact. Representative Underwood vows to expose truthful industry claims while Mondell presses for accountability in wage reductions and injury remedies.
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Waycross District Conference elects four delegates
At the Waycross district conference in Valdosta, Rev M C Austin was chosen as one of four delegates to the South Georgia annual conference meeting in Macon next November. Rev P W Ellis presided. Loy Warwick delivered the opening sermon and Rev M Austin the closing. Brunswick lay delegates L M Orr and E B Allen served on key committees. The next session will meet in Blackshear.
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Committees 10 to be Named Soon in House
Washington May 15 Representatives Underwood Mann and Murdock discuss preliminary plans for committee assignments. Minority leaders will submit recommendations to Underwood. Ways and Means currently 14 Democrats 6 Republicans 1 Progressive. Chairs to be retained or contested include Burnett on Immigration and Sparkman on Rivers and Harbors with possible shifts to Murray Kettner and others.
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Guatemala resumes interest payments on foreign debt
May 15 Guatemala reports satisfactory arrangements for resuming interest payments on the foreign debt largely held in England. A fund has been created for amortization as the interest ceased in 1894 during a financial crisis.
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William Holden Dead in Orlando at 87
William Holden one of Orlando’s earliest settlers died at age 87 after an early morning illness. He helped found the city and was a prominent local figure through his long life in Florida.
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Kern’s Resolution on WV Coal Strike Zone Sentiment
Washington May 15 Senator Kern’s resolution to investigate conditions in the West Virginia coal strike zone remained unfinished business as the Senate opened. Senator Goff opposed the measure and was prepared to wrap up his argument against its adoption with adjournment looming.
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