25 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
1
The president arrives in the Capitol amid declining health and mounting pressure to retire. Officials report the decision stems from ongoing frailty and the need for a stable transition with trusted aides guiding the government.
President Roosevelt reaches Washington after a taxing journey in poor health. Doctors order bed rest and prepare for another operation to treat a leg abscess linked to a trolley accident bruise. The trip included a tariff speech delivered in Logansport after medical consultation with Dr. Lung and Dr. Richardson.
Rev. A B Metcalf travelled from Prattsburg to Alabama after witnessing a fatal shooting at Wilkes store. James Mills collapsed and died as L E Thompson, a turpentine woodsman, fired during the confrontation.
Boer generals Botha De Wet and De larey issue a manifesto appealing to Europe and America. They renounce inflaming the public and urge cooperation of committees to fund war losses, saying British aid is far from sufficient.
Monroe Wadley a Barnesville man was arrested in Macon on charges of breaking into his sister's trunk in Barnesville and stealing 41 dollars in her role as treasurer of the Progressive Brothers and Sisters of Light. Wadley had traveled from Barnesville to Forsythy where he married Ella Evans, denying existing marriage claims. He was returned to Barnesville by officer R G B Joyner.
Governor Candler has named Hon. T. W. Lamb and Dr. W. B. Bur roughs to represent Glynn at the Farmers' National Congress in Macon on October 7. A third Glynn delegate, C. W. Deming, was appointed earlier. The Macon event is billed as the nation's largest gathering of its kind.
The Atlantic Coast Line, Southern, and Brunswick and Birmingham lines resolved car transfer disputes at a recent city meeting. The three roads submitted an agreed plan to their executives and now operate in harmony. Brunswick will benefit as B A&B cars are swapped by the other lines to desired destinations. B and B handles significant freight from A C L and Southern.
The Farmers' National Congress exhibit committee in Macon Georgia proposes 4100 to the top county exhibit 200 to the second and 100 to the third. Chairman Holt aims to secure large displays from Georgia counties with help from the Georgia Agricultural Society and the State Fair at Valdosta. A meeting of the exhibit committee is set for Thursday at noon in Holt's office.
Authorities in Buncombe County North Carolina and Spartanburg County South Carolina search for a black brakeman who fired on two boys aboard a freight train between Asheville and Spartanburg. One boy Yank Dooley aged 13 was shot through the body and died in Spartanburg. the other boy survived.
In Columbus on September 24, commissioners from nearly every state attend the annual convention. The main task is to formulate a plan of concerted action to crush wild cat insurers and halt illicit business by unlicensed firms.
Editor urges Brunswick business leaders to organize a public fall entertainment event on the former Southeastern Fair grounds. He argues intercommunal social reunions benefit morals and culture, beyond financial concerns, and asks for volunteers to propose a festival or carnival.
At 1:15 this morning Sheriff Jacobs of Luzerne county telegrammed Governor Stone asking for troops to Wilkes-Barre and vicinity as he cannot cope with the situation. Harrisburg, the same day, acted on the request and the governor may survey conditions before dispatching troops.
Forecast indicates fair weather in the western portion of Georgia and rain in the eastern areas for today.
Commander FF D Aiken announced the Navy Department granted a one pound Hotchkiss rapid fire gun for the Brunswick reserves. The weapon, with field carriage and ammunition, was shipped from Bridgeport Conn and will arrive aboard the Mallory line steamer next Monday. It will be stored in the reserves armory and usable in their bow for winter practice.
The Brunswick council plans a regular semi monthly session with two major items. Alderman Newman seeks Augusta gravel for Newcastle street improvements from F to Hanover park and the old market building may be converted into fire department headquarters under plans by Bowen and Thomas. The meeting also aims to finalize the market project and consider further street upgrades.
Brunswick hosts an upcoming winter orchestra after organizing this season. A News reporter attended practice at Fleming and Waff book store and enjoyed a beautiful concert by the group. Members include J Osborne Frederick Chandler Constance Miller Geo McCullough J A McDuffie Romain McCullough Herbert Miller and A B Cummings. The orchestra will provide music at the opera house for Mrs Brune’s opening attraction next week drawing theatergoers to one of the season’s best entertainments.
Ben Holly the man linked to a Sunday shooting at Cypress Mills faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Conolly. He was bound over to the superior court on assault and battery and carrying concealed weapons charges with a $350 bond. Holly was wounded in the leg and remanded to jail for the December term.
Georgia the Carolinas Alabama and Tennessee will show at the Southern Inter-State Fair in Atlanta from October 8 to 25. The fair has spent thousands to urge southern farmers to raise better livestock and claims it can trace sales of eight to ten thousand head of registered cattle as a direct result of fairs. This year premium entries are limited to southern states to help local farmers avoid competition from northern and western professional exhibitors.
Glynn County commissioners held a morning called meeting at the courthouse to appoint election managers for the upcoming state election. District 26 nominees were J T Lambright N P W J Way J A Montgomery. District 25 nominees J D Gould N P J H Waitmire B Dudley Sr. District 27 nominees W F Knight N P R L Ratcliffe G C Meyers. District 13 56 nominees D H Sapp J P Chariton Wright A W Cooper. District 14 49 nominees J L Stemegs J P J A Ward J W Howe.
The News will publish ship notices at $1.50. It is the sole legal medium for these notices. L & Y &
Washington trade reports warn that a looming anthracite coal strike could shift voters toward Democrats in November. Prices rise for coal and wood as shortages spread, with oil and gas utilities seeing increased demand. Analysts note past strikes influenced elections and warn of famine potential if no settlement by month’s end.
Bargain sale at Mrs M Isaac continues drawing public interest. She offers genuine bargains this week and urges shoppers to visit her popular shop for potential finds.
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