02 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1902
Page
1
A train wreck near the station killed the trainmaster and twenty five passengers while 27 more were severely injured. The crash left cars scattered along the track with victims spread over two hundred yards. A relief train arrived and local efforts aided the injured as officials worked to identify the dead.
Georgia Congressman Livingston arrived in Washington and will campaign for Maine Democrats. His first speech is set for Guilford on Tuesday, with future stops to be assigned by the Maine delegation. Democrats hope to win a Maine seat to bolster broader campaign gains nationwide.
Auditor R Eber Brewton killed himself with a razor at his Spartanburg South Carolina home this morning after illness. His wife Mrs Brewton found the locked room and, using the window, entered to find him dead while clutching the razor. He had barred the door and blocked the cracks with paper during the act.
Arrivals include the Steamer Colorado and schooners J W Balano and Haswell while Henry B Fiske sails. Mallory line shipments to New York reach 1 511 128 superficial feet of lumber and cross ties, Clyde line adds 406 813 feet. Steamers move 1 914 941 feet of lumber as coastwise sailing shows high tonnage. Government Angler harbor survey in port. $175 000 appropriation noted for inner harbor work to improve the 26 12 foot channel. aims to finish before next spring.
Charles Wilson, once a prominent figure in Glynn County crime circles, is free after paying a $50 fine plus costs for carrying concealed weapons. He served part of a six month sentence at the convict camp and was released to await travel back to New York on Friday’s steamer.
Amicable settlement ends a looming strike as carpenters and contractors agree to nine hour days starting today. union had proposed the change and most tradesmen plan to follow, amid a citywide building boom and general labor harmony.
A Brunswick rumor claims the Darien built tug Neptune, owned by Clark Bros., has been sold to the Atlantic Coast Line and will serve as a water craft between Tampa and Havana. Neptune now lies in Jacksonville undergoing overhaul and captain D Brien is named as former commander.
The funeral of Captain Robert Farmer was held at his family residence on D Street at three o clock Sunday afternoon. The cortege was large and the service at St Marks Episcopal Church featured a solemn Masonic rite. Families and friends, including Oglethorpe lodge Knights of Pythias Ocean Lodge F A M, extended deep sympathy and floral tributes.
Admirals Higginson and his fleet engaged in a two hour bombardment off Block Island as part of a coastal war game with the army poised along fortifications from Fort Rodman to Fort Wright. Night watches and signalmen kept vigilance as the fleet moved to open sea near Gay Head and Menemsha Bight in a simulated clash along southern New England coast.
D B Randolph died Sunday morning at his home at the corner of D and N streets and was buried at Palmetto cemetery. He had suffered from consumption for a long time. A lifelong Brunswick resident he served the city as assistant chief of police and as a policeman. He leaves a wife and one child.
The deer season began in Georgia yesterday after a legislative change extended opening from August 15 to September 1. Hunters reported many deer taken during the first day. Quail hunting remains barred until September 15 while dove season starts August 15.
London reports King Edward plans a royal yacht voyage to the United States during the current month. Two English cruisers would accompany the voyage, though official confirmation is not yet issued. The claim cites a reliable source and is widely believed.
Alonzo Latta shot John McCulla three times in the lungs at Foster's Mills near Rome Georgia this morning after a land dispute. McCulla died within minutes. Latta fled and was arrested later the same day and jailed in Rome. Both men were prominent local farmers in the Foster's Mill district.
Will Calhoun was arrested in Macon Georgia for stabbing Henry Davis in the back last night. Davis was hospitalized after the attack and identified Calhoun. Calhoun denied involvement but was captured by Policeman Thompson. he has prior chain gang sentences for fighting and stabbing.
A brawl on Bay street outside Pollard's saloon drew five women and a man into a lively fight. Officers arrived, and all six participants were taken into Brown's hotel for handling with no serious injuries reported.
Fire swept the hoisting plant pumping station and shaft house of the Alice Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company at Butte Montana destroying the entire installation. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars.
The Brunswick city administration pursues a broad paving program with Augusta gravel and oyster shells on the Newcastle to G street route. Captain Tobias Newman says paving will extend to F street and then to Hanover Park if funds allow, requiring property owners along the route to repair curbing for proper work.
Over three hundred travelers rode the Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad for Sunday trips to Savannah and Jacksonville. Packed coaches filled each excursion, reflecting strong public interest from residents of the three cities. the service will pause for summer soon.
Acting Mayor Franklin held a light police court with five offenders. Jim Pinkney faced five dollars or thirty days on the streets for drunk and disorderly conduct. Norman Young received the same penalty. Ben Faunten was fined five dollars or thirty days on the streets for drunken sleeping on the streets. Bertram Kaufman and Preston Carter were fined two dollars each for bathing without suits.
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