06 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
1
New York voters gave Republican Odell a 7 757 plurality over Democrat Coler for governor. Greater New York turnout produced Odell’s largest margin, with Democrats alleging fraud and a possible contest, while Coler refused to concede until final official counts.
In Neuilly a duel between Count de Dion, Automobile Club president, and Gerault Richard of Petite Republique ended with Richard wounded in the right arm. The clash lasted an hour after ten lively bouts. The count struck in the tenth, the injury was minor, seconds halted further fighting. No reconciliation followed.
The Americus Georgia carnival on November 4 shows higher attendance and full attractions. The floral parade wowed spectators with its decorated carriages won by Mrs Edwin D Sheffeld and Miss Martha Wheatley while Miss May Wheatley earned second prize. The day closes with a brilliant German and lively street revelry.
Charles E. Bohlene a west side real estate dealer was shot and died after resisting four masked men who robbed a saloon at 725 West Harrison street. He knocked one attacker down before being fatally wounded as police seek the suspects.
Thieves press Brunswick burglaries with four cases this week. Mrs. Tison Smith’s Mansfield street home was entered last night from the back. The burglar lit matches to see, took a watch and chain, and escaped by a window. Police pursue suspects.
The director reports the temporary census cost at 11,854,818 dollars with 15.5 cents per capita and field work at 4,358,670 dollars or 5.7 cents per capita. A total of 59,873 persons were employed and 3,910,000 bulletins issued. He will later submit a plan for obtaining original information underpinning census statistics.
At a London meeting of the Nickel corporation an offer from the International Nickel corporation proposes a swap of fifty shillings in International shares for each five pound share of the British company. Shareholders will be summoned to vote on the proposition, which is believed to be accepted.
The Glynn county election on Tuesday produced 483 total votes with no opposition and low interest. Brunswick accounted for 451 ballots, St. Simon's tally stood at 21, plus 3 in the 27th district and 8 in the 1,856 district.
Reports at Washington on November 5 indicate Republicans likely will control the next House with about 206 seats to Democrats 180 as official counts await completion. Griggs of Georgia claims Democrats at 196 to Republicans 190. results remain uncertain in several districts amid close contests. Democrats gain in New York and Pennsylvania plus New Jersey and Delaware.
State v. L. D. Joel ended with a not guilty verdict for assault and battery. Other rulings include guilty findings and sentences for Hodges, Allen, John Henry, Riley Richardson, Ben Holly, Scrap Miller, August Green, Harry Banks, and Ed Harmon for larceny, carrying concealed weapons, gaming, and related charges.
The Constitution notes that one hundred colonels recently created by Governor Terrell receive commissions. The adjutant general and inspector general with executive clerks prepared and signed them, with oaths to be sworn before a justice or notary and returned with acceptance letters.
The Gagnon Pollock Stock Company begins a five night engagement at the Brunswick opera house with a new policy admitting all ladies for fifteen cents on opening night. H W Waff and W Coleman promise a full bill each performance including the Madison Square Cycle Whirl, a novelty for local patrons.
Manila reports the Philippine commission moves to avert rice famine by approving $2,000,000 for purchase and transport of rice for sufferers at cost price. Governor Taft to supervise purchases and sales as measures begin immediately. The San Nicholls of China is allowed to ship rice to Camarines for Manila. The commission denies a rice pool and weighs coastwise trade opening to foreign vessels.
Local politicians expected a Republican win in New York while Coles appeared favored by many. The Democrat carried Greater New York by over 120,000, a larger margin than anticipated, and the statewide vote was among the heaviest in years.
Governor Yates remains delirious in Springfield with a high fever of 104 degrees. Doctors report the ill governor as a very sick man and monitor his condition closely.
Dora Morrison, a nineteen year old aeronaut from Galesburg, fell from a balloon at Anna Illinois and was killed instantly after ascending to about two thousand feet. Professor Schwartz, carnival aerialist, had urged her not to go up. Spectators saw her slip and crash to the ground, the crowd witnessing the fatal accident.
A Brunswick Board of Trade visit by George M. Gales H B Luckett and H M Magie of the American Cigar Company signals interest in locating a southern branch factory here The company would require a site donation and 3000 in improvements in exchange for creating a plant employing about 500 workers The Board of Trade formed a committee to study terms and report at a Friday meeting The visitors praised Brunswick and left for Tampa afterwards.
Fair at Valdosta reports Julius Tankersley and Brewry Nobles, two white boys who ran away from the city last Saturday, have been found. J H Tankersley, father of one boy, received a telegram from M A Baker in Valdosta confirming their presence. He plans to return them to the city today. families had been worried and are relieved by the news.
Tuesday Deputy Pyles and Constable Lamb arrested B H Potter Waite Ed Barnwell and Randy Lawson for selling whiskey without a license at Pelican ville. They claim an incorporated club sold to members only. Sewer work on Mansfield street continues as repairs await a new pipe. Representative Butts has not introduced a bill to abolish city court brunswick. citizens doubt its abolition.
Heavy rains washed away sections of the boulevard at several points making driving near the driveway difficult. Residents urge city action to repair and restore safe passage.
The friends of Albert O. Anderson report he remains very ill with no sign of improvement since yesterday. Hope for a change for the better is expressed for today.
A meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy is set for this afternoon at 4 o clock at the residence of Mrs. R B Hopkins on Dartmouth Street. Full attendance of members is urgently requested.
Alderman Newman held an active session of the police court yesterday morning and disposed of seven or eight cases. Most defendants were colored and tried on the charge of drunk and disorderly conduct.
Funeral services for H A Robinson proceed from Mansfield street residence to St Marks Church officiated by Revs Bede and Winn. Ocean Lodge No 214 A F and A M summons members to attend at 10 30 am with visiting Masons invited to join the services.
Mayor elect Evans P. Howell reports a successful hunting and fishing trip in Camden County. He left the Southern yesterday morning and says game was plentiful, describing the excursion as a big time.
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