Churchgoer’s trial sparks race and law debate in 19th century Lynching column
A long discourse debates lynching and white versus Black violence, citing Mrs Witherbee, Judge, and Elgin figures. It argues lynch law harms justice, asserts white protection under law, and contrasts Black impropriety with white vigilante acts while urging lawful, impartial enforcement.
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Halo
Walder
A. Pallie
Soras
Pervon
Lim
Gribes
Saan Ermes
Ak Cengral
Scandal and Remittance Tales of a 19th Century Songstress
A fraught tale recalls a London living arrangement with a scandalous patronage and regular remittances to a young songstress. Letters, visits, and a wary eye from society unfold as money and affection mingle amid gossip and a sharp pivot to a tonic pitch for readers.
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London
American Exchange National Bank
Miss Nettie
Creas Hil
N. J
Snally
Wesbington
Confederate veteran seeks lucky lottery ticket from Beauregard
A Georgia veteran wrote to General Beauregard enclosing three dollars for a lottery ticket. He hoped Beauregard would select a ticket to win a prize, noting his four years under the Severn. Beauregard warned that sticking to the Lincoln line would leave him poor. Florence doctor Evans named to health executive vacancy.
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Georgia
Turbulent Chicago lynching era piece described
An outtake from a Chicago era narrative recounts hostility toward lynching and political figures. It centers on Manning and Lawler, their interactions in Washington, and Mrs Manning, detailing a tense social scene as a broader climate of racial and legal tension emerges alongside personal anecdotes.
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Daniel Manning
Lawler
Chicago
Sera
Manning
Treasury
Msndlings
Lawley
Ty Ile
Magalog Alon
Mra. Manning
Hite Cangremmmuan
Washington Society
Mia
Manning Wies
Ftr
Sr. Manning
Manni
Saldi
Mary
Svany
Unclear incident leads to arrest after tense confrontation
Fragmentary report details a late Sunday disturbance near Hughes house involving Mina Jones and a Black youth, with threats and an attempted escape. Arrests followed and the suspect was placed in Pickens jail as authorities move to pursue charges.
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Ingee
Jones
Jonen
E. A. Hughes
Bing
Hughes
Unie
Eccldio
Pickens
Walterboro Politics and Education Sparks in State Debate
The text discusses the South Carolina Legislature, a push for a separate college, and political maneuvering behind education schemes. It mentions the public reaction, farmers’ views, and a critique of ongoing schemes, alongside an ad for Dr. King’s Discovery and Ayer’s Hair Vigor.
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Walterboro
Tillman
Tiw
Covnet
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Manufichinera O Dogre
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Arkes
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