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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1902
Page
1
The Brunswick Board of Trade adopts resolutions opposing leasing convicts to private parties and urges state abolition. They cite commercial harm and abuses, and urge Senator Symons and Representative Butts to back abolition in the current legislature session. A heated fight is anticipated with unclear local positions.
Sherman Jones, by Judge Courtland Symmes, sues Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad Company for injuries claimed after a wreck near the six mile crossing. He alleges lasting injuries and loss of ability to work, seeking $19,000 in damages. Case set for December trial with Sparks & Twitty representing the railroad.
The State Fair Association offered 25 dollars for the military unit traveling the farthest to Valdosta. Brunswick Riflemen claim the prize over Americus Light Infantry, as judges consider miles times men. Riflemen traveled 121 miles with 21 men totaling 2541, Americus 117 miles with 22 men totaling 2574. No decision was reached at Valdosta meeting.
Secretary Jormack of the New York Yacht Club said the contract to build a boat to defend the American cup is under way. Ferreshoff is the designer and Captain Barr will sail. Syndicate members include E. H. TM, Clement A. Griscom, J. C. fd, William Rockefeller, Cornelius Van derbilt, Harry Walters, and P. A. B. Widener. August Belmont will commission Constitution and J. P. Morgan will prepare Columbia for trial races.
A large cultured audience greeted Mr Glenn with an educational lecture on Brunswick's schools and the need for increased funding. Dr Glenn contrasted educated boys with those ruined by ignorance, while A V Wood's stereopticon entertainments, including Gray's The Elegy in a country churchyard read by Superintendent Ballard, pleased all ages.
Captain Otto Johannesen reports Brunswick's October 1902 shipping totals surpass prior records. Seventy-five vessels entered from foreign and domestic ports totaling 71 142 tons, with 11 067 tons going to foreign ports and 41 367 tons to domestic ports. Exports valued at 2 670 511 dollars, the highest for any month.
Testimony began in Judge Ryan's court as Edward Bersceh, a former House of Delegates member, faces perjury charges. Philip Stock testified that $75,000 from Lincoln Trust Company vaults was tied to pushing council bill No 41 with John K Murrell as part of a House combine seeking bribes. Murrell, returning from Mexico, described the combine as nineteen members coordinating legislative control and named figures discussing fees from 60 000 to 100 000 for passing the bill.
Serious condition report on H B Robinson a prominent Glynn county figure. He has resided in St Simon Brunswick for many years and grave fears are entertained for his recovery as of this morning. His daughter will arrive from Asheville North Carolina.
Glynn county veterans who attended a Columbus state reunion returned home praising the warm reception and enjoyable gathering. They describe record attendance and a successful event in every respect.
Atlanta notes War ner Hill of Meriwether announces his candidacy to fill the railroad commissioner vacancy created by Judge Spencer R. Atkinson’s term ending next September. Hill confirms he is in the race after prior rumors and says the appointee will need to be confirmed by the legislature in the current session.
The Glynn County case against commissioners over ads and revenues, set for hearing before Judge Dart in Waycross, will be postponed to November 10. Residents seek road work exemptions. commissioners require compliance. An injunction had been issued and the hearing rescheduled.
Report from Brussels states that Kruger has abandoned his hard line and plans to seek permission to return to South Africa, signaling a shift in stance.
In Asheville New York October 31 crowds filled the court house parks and streets for Carrie Nation who spoke against alcohol in a joint event with candidates Codke and Browne. Deputy sheriffs acted as clerks while Nation sold her hatch ets and smashed two whiskey ties found on a man claiming kinship.
Col Mechen and B and B officials departed yesterday for a brief inspection tour of the road. they expect to return in a few days.
President Roosevelt and a small party arrive in Virginia for a day or two. The trip may include visits to Civil War battlefields as part of the president's itinerary.
A Santa Maria eruption devastates the Guatemala coffee belt described by Castle Bros. importers and confirmed by U S officials. The Costa Casa and Costa Grande plantations are said destroyed with towns like Retalhuien Quezal enango Mazatenango Mazatenango and San Felipe affected as six inches to seven feet of ash bury coffee lands. Detonations and earthquakes continue as authorities warn of further eruptions.
Beginning next Sunday the Sunday school at St Mark's church will meet at 3 30 in the afternoon. The change follows mature consideration and the request of many parents who desire an afternoon session for the school.
The Riflemen and Naval Reserves returned yesterday from Valdosta after participating in Military and Governor day. Lt John Pomey and Ensign Jas Bailey led the groups who praised the hospitality, Governor Terrell and the legislature attended, and the trip was described as one of the best state fair days with strong exhibits and high expectations for future fairs.
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