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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
1
A late morning view of Halley’s Comet fades as it approaches Earth with sunrise. Observers note diminishing visibility through Sunday with the transit predicted near evening, while experts disagree on the exact timing.
The Local Philathea Union held a largely attended session to plan the state convention in this city on June 7 8 and 9. They expect at least 150 delegates from across the state with a partial list already received and more names to be published. The program and arrangements were discussed by prominent young Georgia women.
A Brunswick lumber exporter Benito Padrosa writes to The News May 16 1910 praising the Sunday editorial Charter Amendments and Other Things as a sound step toward improving the city. He pledges broad support to end political strife and promote prosperity for Brunswick.
Dr. B Hyde was found guilty of murdering Col Thomas H Swope by poison in a nationwide trial that drew wide attention. He received a life sentence with the judge declaring imprisonment for his natural life. Mrs Hyde expressed emotion as the verdict was read.
Georgia Brigade uniforms form in front of Oglethorpe hotel then march to city hall with routes along Newcastle and Mansfield streets, forming escorts and dismissing at the opera house. Second day features line of march, prize drill, and return routes via Gloucester Newcastle and Oxlethorpe hotel. Maxisaac and F Dunn committee on parade.
Theodore Roosevelt, special American ambassador to King Edward VII's funeral, arrived in London quietly at Marlborough House. He was greeted by King George and, with Mrs. Roosevelt and embassy entourage, viewed the late king's body at Buckingham Palace in state. Crowds remained reserved, with hats tipped as he entered.
Brunswick Elks depart for Macon to attend the state convention starting tomorrow morning. The two day session is expected to be among the largest and most successful, with elaborate entertainment planned and many prizes offered. A large parade on Thursday will be a feature of the event.
The Rothschilds great jewelry auction starts at three o clock this afternoon in Brunswick. An expert auctioneer will offer a handsome line of goods from the block. The sale continues daily for an unspecified run as the stock is large and aimed to ease current inventory.
Washington May 16 The United States Supreme Court will hear no arguments today and will adjourn for the summer recess on May 31. Many important cases will be carried over to the October term.
Washington on May 16 Congressman Dwight the Republican whip predicted Congress will stay in session until July 15 based on the status of pending measures.
Observers note the earth will travel through the comet tail with no dire effects. an auroral glow could appear until daylight. The comet becomes visible again after sunset, with Thursday night promising its closest approach at about 13 million miles and markedly brighter brilliance than earlier sighting.
Georgia division of the National Association of Postoffice Clerks plans its annual convention in Brunswick on July 4. Local members prepare an entertaining program for 50 to 75 visiting delegates. Agenda includes work topics and idea exchange. full program to be announced.
Washington May 16 the Supreme Court denied Charles W Morse permission to file for a writ of habeas corpus. Atlanta May 16 Mrs Morse wife of the imprisoned financier learned of the denial with tears but said she would continue to seek her husband’s pardon.
Brunswick's Canton Odd Fellows drill nightly under Captain T. Newman on the lot opposite Peerson's livery stable. Electric lights illuminate practices as the unit prepares to travel Monday night by the A B A railroad to Athens for the convention and prize drill.
Major F A Dunn and Captain C A Tayior returned from Atlanta after a week at a military school of instruction. About 120 officers attended the St McPherson program with instructors from Fort Leavenworth and the Seventeenth Infantry, covering drill rules map reading and field tactics.
A steamship recently docked at Brunswick with 800 bales of cotton from New York marking the first full cargo arrival. The freight was unloaded to local warehouses and not consigned locally, prompting speculation that Patten interests may be staging a hold to corner prices.
Four delegates to the Knights of Pythias convention from middle Georgia arrived in Brunswick last night in a large Ford. The travelers J. B. Hodges of Monroe RK. B. Roberts of Logansville J. G. Broadnax and J. C. Smith of Walnut Grove left Monroe Saturday and stopped at Statesboro en route. They praised the trip and noted good roads between Brunswick and Monroe. More Savannah and nearby delegates are expected by auto.
Atlanta May 16 An ongoing question in the race for state treasurer concerns Ben F. Perry assistant to the state treasury appointed by the late Captain R J Park and kept by Treasurer J Pope Brown Perry editor and proprietor of The Canton Advance banker in Canton has many state wide friends If Payton H Hawes of Elbert is elected Perry is expected to stay in his present post Perry decided not to run due to current duties and offers of support from friends
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