Georgia Convicts Brutally Punished Under State Leasing System
An Atlanta deputation and state committee revealed brutal cruelty in Georgia convict camps. Reports describe whippings, starvation, and chaining, with deaths from overwork and abuse. Witnesses cited mutilated, malnourished inmates, corroding trust in wardens and the lease system. The panel urged immediate abolition of convict leasing and harsher controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louia
Vonglet
Chorgia
Atlanta
Perdana
Rome
Greensboro
Groth
Jack Moore
Astate
Hy Cynvicta
Arkansas
State Board
Warden McCook
Calquitt
Tt. Willis
Cgeorgia
R. A. Keith
Durham Coat and Cole Company
Georgia
Werden
Elth
Keith Himach
Danlel Long
Worth County Road
Kidnave
J. A. Cochran
Peter Harrig
Chattahoookee
Farris
Warren J. P. Casey
Morris
Cochran
Lovett i Byers
G. D. Wortham
Ghattahouches
Warden Mitchell
Durham Gear and Coke Company
Moe
J. W. Roberts
State Farm
Mamie de Crie
Roberts
George Hurt
A. M. Sanford
Chattahoochee
Sali
C. D. Wortham
J. A. Casey
L. R. Massengale
Floyd County
Fle
Slater
Lookout Mountain Coal and Cokes Company
Maxwat
Muscogee Briery Company
Royster Guana Company
Cbse
J. 8. Turner
Putnam
Clement A. Evans
Thos. Eason
Benton Mill County
Compulsory kissing customs in English and Austrian towns
An article describes April kissing days in Hungerford and barge day in Newcastle upon Tyne where mayors and sheriffs kiss a chosen woman and give gifts. It cites Maidenden beating of the hounds and a Turkish raid story behind Halmagen’s St. Theodore’s fair where women kiss strangers.
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London
Hungerford
Teckshire
Itungerford
Newcastle On Tyne
Bereek
Maidenhead
Halmagen
Austria
St. Theodore
What Women Want in Marriage and Courtship Tales
A fragmented column from the Atchison Globe discusses marriage, gender roles, and social expectations. It reflects on domestic life, income changes after marriage, and the humor and irony in relationships between men and women. It mentions perceptions of politeness and admiration within social circles.
Father Shoots Son Through A Mistake In War Tale
A New York Sun prose vignette recounts a Civil War homecoming tragedy. A father on a Georgia plantation shoots a returning son believing him an intruder, after a lengthy funeral for the dead man. Neighbors attend a somber wake and hear the tale, a stark memory of the war years.
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New York Sun
Lea
Appomattox
Georgia
Hla
Atranger
Hhe Atranger
Plantaton
Women Dog Thieves Target London Streets
A London Times style report notes a rising trend of female dog thieves near Oxford Street Regent Street and Piccadilly. Police suspect an organized gang using disguise and seduction to steal small and large dogs. Methods include hiding terriers under cloaks selling at a Shoredite market and ransom. Rewards at Vine Street Marlsborough Street offices reach up to 20 pounds.
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London
London Mall
Oxford Street
Regent Street
Piccadilly
France
Club Row
Shoredictoh
Vine Street
Marlsborough Street
West End
Race Between Trains Ends In Odd Signal Joke
J D McNamara recounts a Wabash and Alton race from Clark to Mexico where both trains reach the water tank at the same time. Each engineer uses a broken two signal and jokes about the missing tail end as two thirds of a train are left behind in the bluff. The tale ends with a bantering remark about a spectator and a stage box exchange.
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Kansas City Times
J. D. McNamara
Wabash Railroad
Clark
Mexico
Alton
Centralla
Chicago
Not Even a Curtain
A Washington Star piece recalls Peter Dailey at the Players Club in New York. A prompter praised his sunny disposition and leadership under stress, noting how he calmed riled dressing rooms and kept spirits high during tough tours and demanding theaters.
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Washington Star
Players' Club
New York
Peter Dailey
Dailey
Writers live longer says Parian paper Figaro
A Parian daily paper notes writers of fiction poetry and drama often outlive others. It cites aging Society des Geng des Lettera members like Ante Francois Tertinault born around 1800 and Jules Bheynat born 1821 among long lived authors. An allure of longevity is tied to literary careers. Also an advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Swear Cleaner 25c with free sample by mail from Allen 5, Olmuted Tmtar, NY.
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Aue
Paria
Figaro
Society Des Geng Des Lettera
Reading Publc
Ante Francois Tertinault
Welix Bordac
Jules Bheynat
Ernest Redoutier
Parlaian
Enone
Allen
Allen 5
Tmtar
Dolorosa and Winchester Pageant Reflected in Verse and History
A fragmentary poem recalls a mother’s grief for her lost infant, contrasting with a description of England’s national pageant at Winchester. The pageant aims to depict the nation’s history and unity under one faith, with Alfred and Raleigh featured prominently and opening sermons by bishops in the cathedral.
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England
Winchester
Alfred
Raleigh
Magsachhusette
Niagara
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Serghus Witte
Count Witte
MR. Happihome
Walter Wellman
Des Wary
Atchison Globe Lights
Cash
Praisa
Drcikard
Lum
Speal
Boy
Mr. Oldback
Miss Oldmaid
Women Dog Thieves
Jules
Dodds
Aera
C. C. Hahn
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mast
Eas
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