Desperate From St Simon Mugged in Police Court
In a busy police court session chairman Frankin tried thirteen cases with one discharge. Lake Mills of St Simon faced two charges drunkenness and resisting an officer and was fined $50 or sixty days after a fight with officers. Several others were fined or given days on the streets for pistol possession fighting or disorderly conduct. The crowded docket featured many fine amounts and sentences.
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Frankin
Lake Mills
St. Simon
Mills
Brunswick
Millis
M. L. White
Joe Bacon
Bacon
White
Leila Coady
Henrietta Fleming
Will Brown
Tom Dugan
John Edwards
T. G. Bolding
Leila Coaly
F. G. Bolding
Chas. Alexander
Albert
Armstrong
Willie White
Elks To Entertain In Stag Social At Brunswick
The Brunswick lodge of Elks plans a stag social and Bohemian poker evening for members only. Committee leaders H. W. Gale E. B. Whitfield and W. C. Fleming announce careful preparations and expect a successful affair as the lodge grows prominent in Brunswick.
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Brunswick Lodge of Elks
H. W. Gale
E. B. Whitfield
W. C. Fleming
The
Brunswick Elks
Brunswick
Woman Seeks Sheriff Aid Against Whitecaps After House Torn Down
In Knoxville on September 17 Mrs Amos Ragan of Kingsport Sulllivan county Tennessee appeals to the Bristol sheriff to arrest a gang of whitecaps who tore down her house last night and beat her into insensibility. Neighbors say desperate men seek to drive her from town by force.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Amos Ragan
Kingsport
Sullivan County
Tennessee
Bristol
Lana
Blind Han H hits steel combine and $5 million claim
Pittsburg reports Joan Brislin a 75 year old blind former roller who helped patent a steel ingot transfer table. Judge Buffington ruled against Carnegie Steel Company and Brislin may recover at least $5,000,000 in royalties for infringements, a fortune he fought years to obtain after losing his job and savings.
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Pittsburg
Joan Brislin
Antonie Vinnac
Brislin
Southern Railway Shares Voting Trust Extension Noted
Official notice from J. P. Morgan & Co. states the deposit period for Southern Railway shares to approve the voting trust continuation is extended to October 1. The stock exchange committee rules stamped certificates deposited at Morgan’s office cannot be used for delivery contracts, and an effort will be made to list them as separate securities.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Southern Railway
Committee On Securitis
the Stock Exchange
Morgan & Co
Five Persons Seriously Injured in Three Elevated Trains Crash
Chicago on September 17 reports five persons seriously injured as three South Side elevated trains collide at Sixty third street and Madison avenue. The foremost train’s air tank exploded, brakes failed, causing the rearward derailment and pileup of the second and third trains.
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Chicago
Sixty-third Street
Madison Avenue
Threaten to Burn the Town Rockport Turmoil Reported
Hartford Ky September 17 trouble brews in Rockport as a drunken band of men terrorizes residents. Over a hundred shots fired last night leaving Marshal Tiffod wounded. Three gang members arrested amid fear of mob action and further violence.
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Hartford
Rockport
Tilfod
Tragic Fire Claims 4-Year-Old Boy in Augusta
In Augusta on September 17, Joe Wilkins a four year old African American boy was burned to death after being locked in a kitchen by his mother who was washing outside. The boy reportedly touched a stove catching fire and his clothes ignited the flames burned flesh from the bones and he died within minutes.
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Augusta
Joe Wilkins
A New Grocery Opens on Monk Street
Louis Cahn, formerly of New York, has rented the store on Monk street between Selig and Owens and will open a grocery store Saturday morning. He plans cash only sales and is described as a hustler who will likely do good business.
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Louis Cahn
New York
Monk Street
Selig
Owens
Cahn
Slack Named Republican Candidate in Henderson Convention
In Henderson Kentucky on September 17 the Republican committee of the second district nominated R W Slack for Congress in a party convention held this afternoon. The convention occurred in Henderson and the candidate is associated with Dallas.
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R. W. Slack
Congress
Henderson
Second Congressional District
Marines Clear Isthmian Line Amid Traffic Obstruction
Washington reports Commander McLean’s dispatch from Colon detailing government troops blocking isthmian trains with iron obstructions and later removing them after US officials intervened. The State Department seeks Colombia’s explanation to prevent repeats and protect multiple daily trains as Marines guard routes.
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Washington
the Navy
Moody
McLean
Cincinnati
Colon
Panama
Potter
Ranger
Comianks Merica
United States
Salazar
Atlee
State Department
Bogotia
Colombia
Perry
Iown
McCrea
Isthmus
The
Mason
New York
Navy Department
Final list of supreme court candidates named by secretary
Secretary of State Phil Cook notified county ordinaries to place four judges on the state ticket for the supreme bench John S Candler B A Russell W R Hammond and John P Ross. If Julian Wallingham of Forsyth runs again another name would be added. Russell appears twice for the western circuit judgeship.
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Phil Cook
John 8S. Candler
B.A. Russell
W. R. Hammond
John P. Ross
Supreme Bench
Julian Walingham
Forsyth
Russell
Striking Miners Told Only Way To End Is Return To Work
A New York conference of leading anthracite coal interests led by Baer and others declared no concessions will be made. John Markle stated the operators remain firm and the only path to settlement is miners returning to work, with conditions improving as more coal is mined.
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New York
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Baer
Reading Road
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Underwood
Erie
Fowler
New York, Ontario and Western
Walters
Lehigh Valley
Olyphant
Delaware and Hudson
Besler
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Irving Stearns
Mitchell
Hanna
Strike at White House Delays Interior Painting Work
Thirty painters from the Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers, local AFL affiliates, walked out at the White House in Washington during its reconstruction. The dispute centers on rival Amalgamated Association painters from New York hired under a subcontract, risking postponement of the president's family move-in.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Painters
American Federation of Labor
White House
Daniel Lear
Brotherhood
Amalgamated Association of Painters
New York City
New York
Marcos
Amalgamated Association
Movement to form Southern Rifle Association in Savannah
A Savannah movement aims to establish a Southern states rifle association to promote rifle practice. Prominent region figures are to endorse the group, planning annual contests at the Avondale range near Savannah. An extension of rifle season from October 31 to December 1 is sought from Col George T Cann. Major Williamson requests the battalion’s annual shoot be added to the season on Thanksgiving. Cann is expected to endorse. adjutant-general likely approval.
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Savannah
Southern States Rifle Association
Avondale
George T. Cann
Williamson
Wao
City Registration Opens With Possible Mayoral Race
City registration books start the first Monday in October with Clerk Russell handling a busy period. Past elections saw 1000 to 1200 registrants amid sharp faction battles and full participation. This year no opposition yet but potential candidates for mayor and aldermen could keep registration lively until it closes fifteen days before the election.
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Russell
Dr J Stovall Smith Receives Jewel At Ocean Lodge
At Ocean Lodge No 214 Whee and Accompanying Masons meeting Dr J Stovall Smith prominent druggist was presented with a past master's jewel from Gate City Lodge No 2 Atlanta. A commemoration resolution praised his Masonry labors and character signed by seven past masters with ties to Gate City Lodge during his 1895 wardenship.
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Ocean Lodge No
J. Stovall Smith
Gate City Lodge No. 2
Atlanta
Two New Residences On G Street Begin Construction
Ground was broken yesterday for two seven room two story houses on G street for Mr. Mahoney on his lot next to Mr. R. E. Briesenick. The homes will be among the prettiest rent houses in the city and will add greatly to the neighborhood.
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G Street
Mr. Mahoney
R. E. Briesenick
Boy Struck by Brick Leaves Child In Serious Condition
Otto Matthews ten years old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Matthews is critically ill after being struck by a brick held by a colored boy several days ago. Multiple youths were involved and a reward of 25 dollars is offered for the arrest of the assailant.
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Otto
Joseph Matthews
Matthews
Marsh Hens Slain in Brunswick Hunters Field Day
A high tide and strong northeaster drew hundreds of local sportsmen to marshes near Brunswick, where three to four hundred marsh hens were killed in a single day.
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Brunswick
New Boarding House Opens at 401 G Street
Mrs J A Caldwell of Atlanta rents the large residence at 401 G street to operate a first class boarding house. She brings years of experience and guarantees satisfaction while inviting boarders. The rooms have been renovated and refurnished.
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J. A. Caldwell
Atlanta
G Street
Brunswick Merchants Eye Winter Trade Boom
Local merchants anticipate strong business this winter as favorable weather and new rail connections boost prospects. A plan seeks weekly excursions with free transport across three lines, hoping to attract shoppers from nearby areas and benefit participating businesses.
Negroes’ Property Values in Georgia Decline in 1902 Tax Digest
The Atlanta Constitution reports a $441,742 drop in Negro property values for 1902. Total declared property by Negroes falls to $15,188,069 from $15,629,811 in 1901, with 117,374 polls and 1,752,291 acres of land. land value reaches $14,779,263 and jewelry $26,366. The decline is attributed to poor crops.
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Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Roads In a Bad Shape Cause Flooded County Dirt Roads
Farmers report country roads in very bad condition with widespread flooding. Bridges washed away and water several inches deep in Crispen area and near Camp Walker. County chain gang to be deployed to repair roads promptly.
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Crispen
Camp Walker
Death of Mrs Ellis in New York shocks Savannah
News from Savannah reports the sudden death of Mrs. Charles B Ellis in New York last night. She was the wife of Captain Charles S Hillis, vice president of the Ellis Young Company of Savannah and Brunswick, a longtime naval stores factor.
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Savannah
Charles 8. Ellis
New York
Ellis
Charles S. Hillis
Ellis-Young Company
Brunswick
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Isthmian Line
Columbia
Tion
Adamant Barons
Southern State Rifle Association
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Otto Matthews
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Wick
Bb. & B. Railroad Company
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