28 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1902
Page
1
New York on September 27 reports James Croft a wealthy businessman killed in a sensational city crime. He is said to have been lured to a Tenderloin restaurant robbed and later beheaded with his body hidden in a furnace to hide identity. A waiter Thos Tobin was arrested on suspicion as investigators probe the case.
Mischievous act by unknown person set two torpedoes on the Bay street track opposite Ponder's saloon. The torpedoes exploded as a night freight approached, causing a loud blast and prompting police to respond. No arrest made yet. guilty party to face police court trial.
The temporary halt on the B and B project due to iron shortages will end this week as a cargo of steel rail is due to arrive Tuesday. Once delivered, work on extending the line will resume rapidly and weekly iron shipments are expected to continue, preventing further delays.
Junie Campbell, a colored laborer at the new docks, was seriously injured yesterday when a bale fell on him while he was at work loading cotton. He was brought to the city for medical care and his condition was reported as grave and potentially fatal.
A powerful cyclone continues to devastate Sicily with reports of thousands dead and more than 500 bodies recovered. Rescue efforts struggle as officials assess the widespread destruction across towns and villages on the island.
The Brunswick news bureau reported direct telegrams from New York last night, skipping usual delays via Richmond Washington and Savannah. The smoother line signals Brunswick’s growing importance and hints that relay telegraphy may be abandoned soon.
Postmaster Brown states a mail route along the B and B line will be established once post offices are created. He has obtained full department blanks and will supply them to residents petitioning the Postal Service, with an inspector already visiting the line to assess habitation.
Actress Laura Bigger, linked to the Bennet millions suit, arrives in New York after fleeing Long Branch on conspiracy charges. She denies the accusations, calls it persecution, and says she is ready to surrender to the sheriff when summoned. Her appearance in a smart dress contrasted with the vilified image.
New York September 27 Special A T Perkins business partner of J Pierpont Morgan denies reports that the Louisville and Nashville railroad was bought by the Atlantic Coast Line and says there is no foundation for the report.
Two separate railroad wrecks claimed four lives near Princeton Illinois and three more in Mercer Pennsylvania on September 27. In Illinois a Burlington road collision between a passenger and stock train near Malden killed four and seriously injured two. victims included George Stewart and A H Canthers. In Pennsylvania a head on freight wreck two miles east of Mercer killed four and injured three, with staff including conductor J K Mackey and engineer Charles Billington.
Voters in Glynn see little interest as Georgia general election arrives Wednesday. All state and county offices are on the ballot with June primary nominees. competition limited to the associate justice race between Judge Candler and Judge Ross, and Clan County is expected to favor Candler.
London reports the creation of a large tobacco trust with sixty million dollars capitalization. Headquarters will be in London. A duke serves as president and the board includes an equal mix of American and English capitalists.
Virginia Town Suffolk reports Banister Mitchell, a prominent merchant, and his sweetheart Miss Malei Lee were found dead in a forest. Locals suspect murder and suicide amid a mysterious, unsolved case. Families say no known quarrel existed. police probing with little progress.
Citizens of Brunswick back a fall fair and expect a general meeting to form a committee to push the plan. Many favor the event but few volunteer to lead, leaving organizers hopeful for backing and encouragement to proceed.
President Roosevelt is reported alright with his leg in satisfactory condition. Attending physicians say he cannot go out for several days.
Gentry's dog and pony show will exhibit in this city during November. The show is popular with children and always receives a warm reception when it visits Brunswick.
The pastor will conduct public worship at the Presbyterian church today at 11 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. Strangers and visitors are cordially invited.
The one-pound rapid fire gun already assigned to the Brunswick Naval Reserves is due to arrive tomorrow aboard the Mallory steamer. Local authorities plan to install it at once in the bow of the cutter recently dispatched by the navy department, as the reserves await the piece.
The piece outlines upcoming Jewish holy days October 2 16 and 11 including Rosh Hashana observed by both likely dates, Yom Kippur, and the eight days of Tabernacles with Orthodox and Reform practices. It notes booths, Hoshanah Rabbah and Shemini Atzeret symbols and that services move to Monk Street synagogue due to a new rabbi.
Thomas Jones a veteran Knoxville fireman was found dead in bed at the West Knoxville station. Heart trouble lasting a year caused the death. his physician had advised relief from duty. Jones had a furlough but returned to work while Chief Sam Poyd was away at a fire chiefs convention in New York.
Harry Rose, stage manager of the Garrick theater, was shot and killed by his actress wife in New York on September 27. The alleged motive cited is infidelity. the shooting sent shock waves through play circles nationwide.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 27 a violent clash erupted between strikers and police over an attempted dynamiting of a railroad. Police fired on strikers and the fire was returned in a fierce fight leaving several wounded and fears of more deaths. Coal bins were removed from mines and are now guarded by soldiers.
A Tribune dispatch from London reports that American firms with branch houses in England dislike press and consular publicity. They prefer quiet expansion abroad, noting English merchants quietly place American lines in market without advertising, avoiding trade union opposition.
Supreme Court Justice David J. Brewer suffered facial and hand burns at his Thompson's Point summer home on Lake Champlain while lighting brush with gasoline. Local doctors treated him promptly and he expects to recover without scarring in a few days.
New York faces a fuel crisis as soft coal rises to 8 dollars per ton and anthracite remains scarce. Ward coal priced at 15 dollars is unused, while wood costs 12 dollars per cord. Charities brace for higher aid needs as coal intake dwindles and two Welsh coal ships are chartered to bring more supply.
Chicago Sept 27 Minnie Brouckman four year old daughter of Henry Brouckman janitor of an apartment building stepped into the path of Vernon Cassard board of trade broker at Garfield boulevard and Michigan avenue last night and died three hours later. Cassard did not see the child until the car was upon her but halted to avoid crushing her.
J C Haile of Savannah general passenger agent for Central of Georgia Railway spent yesterday in Columbus assuring Fall Festival directors the railway will provide facilities for hauling large crowds next month. Convenient schedules will be arranged and special trains run where necessary.
Archie Wright and Harry Sparks two negroes charged with burglarizing Bush Hardware Co. store in Columbus Ga were brought back from Dadeville Ala last night. They were arrested in Dadeville on a charge of vagrancy and after serving their sentences were turned over to Columbus authorities.
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