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The Fernandina News-Record Friday July 9, 1915 |
Object Name |
Newspaper |
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The Fernandina News-Record Friday, July 9, 1915 There is a story of the Fernandina Lumber Company adding a new electric alarm to the office. It was a alarm only installed a few hours before it was broken into. There had been lefts at the saw mill before but no evidence of who was stealing. A police officer caught a employee attempting to break into the safe and the employee insisted that the police officer shoot him when caught breaking into the safe. (page 1) There is a story about what will Amelia Beach have at the opening of the resort on Thursday July, 15th. Some of the things mentioned is that they expect over 100 conductors to arrive to this event. Prizes will be given out. One for best dancing at the afternoon & evening events. (page 1) There is a Baseball report about the results between the Fernandina team and the Georgia Boys from Saint Marys Georgia. (page 1) The end results of the game innings were Fernandina 10, 10, 0 Saint Marys 0, 5, 7. Benith that story saying two games are happening on Wednesday July 14 and Thursday July 15th. It also mentions that Lawtey played Green Cove Springs team 11 innings with a final tie result of 1 to 1. - There is a segment called "Push, but Don't Shove" that gives different advice tips in life and in business (bottom of page 1) - There is a notice that "the School Board will accept bids until noon on the 14th pf July, 1915 for building an auditorium at Callahan. Plans and specifications can be seen at 0. 0. Mickler's store at Callahan or the School Board's office. (bottom of page 1) - There is an announcement to train schedule changes for Sunday July 11th, 1915 (page 1) - Page 2 has a story about the sinking of the Lusitania and the response of the US & German government about submarine warfare. It mentions how the secretary of foreign affairs Dr. Alfred Zimmerman and American ambassador, James W. Gerard have been talking with German foreign offices. The story mentions that the German objective is to "preserve as great a freedom of action as possible to interfere with shipments for supplies to Great Britain. - There is a story of a assassination attempt on J.P. Morgan by Frank Holt using a timed bomb in the national capital. The bomb was in the reception room and the room was wrecked. It says besides the room no other damage occurred. (Page 2) - There is a story titled "Castle Tick Causes Loss" It mentions that Florida is the only state not made a systematic fight to eradicate this pest. Some of the statics in the article mention that "the cost of work has been 50 cents per animal freed from quarantine. The hides of a ticky cow is worth on an average $1.26 less than that of the tick-free animal, there is a profit of 76 cents." It continues by saying campaigns have not as yet borne fruit in the release territory." - There is a Navy report from London. One says the German battleship Wittelsbach was damages in action, and a battleship of the Kaiser class hit with many shots under the waterline. It continues about a dispatch report of the German mine layer Albatross was chased by 4 Russian cruisers. (Page 2) - There is a report from New York of the negotiations of a loan to Great Britain treasury. The article says it is not sure if this war loan of $10,000,000.00 is part of a earlier loan of $5,000,000,000.00 with a interest rate of 5%. (page 2) - There is a story how Switzerland decrees a "6 months in prison or a fine of $1,000.00 for anyone who by public speech, writing, or by illustration, exposes hatred or contempt for a foreign nation, its ruler or its government." It reports how Switzerland is struggling to keep down strong expressions for allies or axis nations. (page 2) - In the story titled "Revenue Divisions Abolished" there is a story about the internal revenue employees on payroll to restrict service all over the United States. Congress giving lack of appropriations. It mentions how Florida was made up of 9 districts and would be redistricted into seven districts by July 1, 1915. (page 2) - There is a story of $75,000.00 worth of fire damage done in the town of Punta Gorda (located north of the town Fort Myers, Florida.) It mentions in the article that 5 wholesale fish houses and a barrel factories entailed a los of $75,000.00. A warehouse and 3 freight card were destroyed. (page 2) - There is an account of Russian Submarine sinking a German warship of the Deatschland class. It mentions in the article "One of our destroyers rammed a German submarine which was attempting to approach our warships. German accounts the loss of mine layer Albatross. (page 2) - In a story titled "Russ-Sweidish mails censored" there is a report coming from the British foreign office that the Germans captured a Swedish mail steamer Bjoern and Torsten. The mail from the Russians and the Swedish had been opened up and censored by the Germans. (page 2) - Under the First Colored Church it mentions what the 50th anniversary celebration for the First Colored Church experience was like. It was said 700 people were present in the city. They laid the cornerstone. (Page 3) - There is story of a 14 year old girl named Lillie and her Birthday held at 410 South 7th street (house still standing) where Mr. & Mrs. Henry Emery home. The article covers 7 songs that were instrumental, duets, and recitations played at this Birthday party. (bottom of page 3) - There is a charter for the Keystone Hotel that was proposed as of July 15, 1915. Proposed charter and witneesses are E.W. Bailey, L.G. Hirth, R.A. MacDonell. (page 3) - There is a promotion for the opening of the beach for Thursday July 15, 1915. One of the things mentioned is "The occasion is to be a kind of an old time "home-coming" for all former Fernandinians and Nassau countiaus, and if you have any friends are relatives who once lived in this section, write to them and tell them to meet you at Fernandina at this time." (Page 4) - There is a section beside the First National Bank add that describes how Amelia Beach was for Independence Day July 4, 1915. It mentions in the article that the buildings were not quite complete by the time of Independence Day (page 5) There is a street car or Tolley car schedule posted for leaving Fernandina to Amelia Beach (Page 5) - Page 6 is dedicated towards flowers and fashion. This is also illusions of a picnic basket and a umbrella basket. - Page 7 includes a story for farmers of the importance's sheep, rams, and ewes can be for a farmer. In the article it discusses how to take care of them and what is necessary to keep them. The end of the article mentions what are the six things to seek out from properly handled ewes. - There is a story titled "Soul of the Samurai" describing of how King Albert was presented with a Samurai sword that was forged back in 1577 by a famous swordsmith, Kakagawa Shichiyeomnno-jo Yukikane. The article covers how the samurai sword was forged. (page 7) - There is a story about the British wounded from battle of World War I and describing the sights and reactions of the lines of wounded soldiers off the battlefield as they came off the hospital train in Boulogne. It mentions how quiet this would be with not much speaking occurring (page 8) - There is a report telling how book sales were going in a shop in London called the Boulvard des Italiens. It mentions sales of novels had come to a stand still, output of war books during the war was extensive. (page 8) There is a story titled C'etait Le Roll that of what trench life was like from a Belgian soldier fighting with his brother-in-law that comes from Youth's companion. It mentions how this soldier witnessed King Albert of Belgium in the trenches during a battle. (page 8) Some of the advertisements included in this paper include - Gibbs Gas Engine Company located in Jacksonville, Florida. It mentions announcing a "15 horse power lunch, ideal for shrimping and blue fish business." (page 1) - Wolfes Aromatic Schnapps (Page 3) - Wilson & Tommer Fertilizer Company searching to purchase animal bones. (page 3) - J.B McDonell for Blacksmith & Machine shop established in 1904 located at the corner of First and Clhou Street. (page 3) - Chichester's Pills (page 3) - Riles Jewelers Jacksonville, Florida. (page 3) - Days-Old-Chicks located at Aureola Poultry Farm, South Jacksonville (page 3) - Smith & Neil Company Jacksonville for car and wagon needs. (Page 3) D.Swift & Company located at 303 7th street or in Washington D.C. (Page 3) - Dr. J.R. Lynn Dentist in Jeffreys Building office phone 43 or 140 (Page 3) - L. Grunwald Optometrist & Master Optician (page 3) - Dr. Leroy McMurray Dentist in the Swann building (page 3) - Maxwell House Coffee (page 3) - Bicycles, Locks, Keys, etc repaired at No 10 South 3rd street. (page 3) - Jax Biscuits Jax Crax Wks, Jacksonville, Florida (Page 3) - Fernandina News Record (page 4) - Mularkey Brothers (page 4) - R.H. Jones Company The Boster Store. It shows an illustration of a piano (page 4) - Castoria (page 4-6) - First National Bank includes statics of close of business as of June 23, 1915 (page 5) - L. Grunwald Jeweler (page 5) - For Auto service E.E. Groom phone 35 or 109 (page 5) - "for strictly fresh eggs, get those marked "W. F. Olds," at the D. A. Kelly Co's (page 5) - John N. Partridge for insurance located in the Goldstein building 9 South 3rd street. Phone number 70. (page 5) - Practical Draughon's Business College of Jacksonville, Florida (page 6) - Palace Saloon. proprietor L.G. Hirth (page 6) - Sabel Bros. Inc., Jacksonville, Florida Advertising hides wanted. (page 7) - Stetson University, DeLand, Florida (page 7) - The Albemarle Hotel (page 7) - Wilson & Toomer Fertilizer Company in Jacksonville, Florida (Page 7) - Brunswick and Florida Steamboat Company Cumberland Route (page 7) - Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company box 123 Jacksonville, Florida (page 7) It talks about the importance of politeness, kindness, and courtesy. -There is a promotion for Amelia Beach opening on July 15, 1915 (page 5 and 8) (To obtain High-res photos use the media tab files) |
Object ID |
2022.090.122 |
Collection |
AIMH Newspapers |
Caption |
Fernandina News-Record Friday July 9, 1915 Page 1 |
Number of images |
8 |
Search Terms |
News (newspaper) News Newspaper History Historic advertisments World War I Baseball Fashion Design fashion Trolley Schedule Trolley Florida history |
Subjects |
Advertisements Advertising Newspaper headlines Newspapers Newspaper industry War Fashion designs Fashion design drawings Baseball Reading Wounds & injuries Trolleys World War I |
Date |
07/9/1915 |