Lynching of Seven Negro Laborers in Diaz Mexico
A Mexican town near Diaz reports seven African American laborers lynched after a serous incident. Jose Santo, a Spanish-Black man, allegedly tried to assault a rancher’s wife and fled but was tracked. Regulators killed four of the men trying to escape as deputies swarm the area amid rising race tensions.
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Texas
Cincinnati
Cov Enquirer
Diaz
Mex
Saya Vere
San Diablo
Jose Santo
Senory
East Albany Fire Destroys Multiple Businesses
A night blaze at 9345 o'clock in East Albany destroyed Bennett & Co twin stores and spread to Harrison & Son, Morgan & Co, a butcher shop, Frown & Scott, Shackelford's dry goods, Bennett & Son barns, and more. Firefighters saved horses. bridge spared. Loss runs to thousands with scant insurance. East Albany lacked fire plugs and relied on overall Albany turnout.
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Amasy
W. B. Bennett & Co
Albany
Harrison & Son and
Morgan & Co
Frown & Scott
Bennett & Son
Fiint
Family dies in runaway near Crstes Alabama
A fatal accident near Crstes Alabama claims the Evans family three members killed when a buggy overturned after a runaway horse dragging them for miles. Willigu Evans his wife and their infant died after being found by a servant and neighbor. A separate report notes a new firm assuming charge of Pioneer Mining in Binsixenam and a peace conference progress with committee presidents chosen.
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Crstes
Ala
Here
Willigu
Evans
Rome and
Decatur
Fort Payne
Effigy Burning Condemned by University Seniors
In Atmaxs Ga on May 23 the university senior class passed resolutions condemning five or six students who burned Hon John Temple Graves in effigy while noting no comment on his article The action targeted students acting in the name of the university but supported the class’s condemnation of the act.
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Atmaxs
John Temple Graves
Troops to keep order at Andersonville Memorial Day
Regulars from Seventh Infantry will guard the National Cemetery at Andersonville next Tuesday to protect memorial exercises at the request of G A R veterans. Sheriff's posses from Sumter and Macon will assist as crowds, including many excursion trains from Georgia and Alabama, gather for the day.
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Andersonville
National Cemetery
Seventh Infantry
Fort McPherson
McArthur
Sumter
Childs
Macon County
Andersonvilla
Middle
South Georgia
Alabama
Eare
Ed Scoville Weds Fannie Hill in Oglethorpe
A pretty marriage was solemnized at noon yesterday in the Methodist church at Oglethorpe. Mr Edward Scoville and Miss Fannie Hill, both of Oglethorpe, were the contracting parties. Scoville formerly resided in Americas and his friends extend congratulations.
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Ed Scoville
Fannie Hill
Methodist
Oglethorpe
Edward Scoville
Scoville
Americas
Reduction in Cotton Rates Prompts Rail Show Cause
Georgia state railroad commissioners plan to demand all lines show cause at the next meeting on cotton freight rates. They aim to determine if current charges can be lowered, signaling possible relief for farmers this year.
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State Railroad Commissioners
Georgia
Dr Shinn to preach in Americus Friday night at City Hall
Rev Q H Shinn D D universalist missionary, well known in Americus, will preach in Americus Friday night at City Hall at 8 o clock. He is en route to Ellaville for meetings Saturday and Sunday but friends urged him to speak here first. All are invited to attend.
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City Hall
Ellaville
Q. H. Shinn
The
Universalist Church
Americus
Shinn A
Americas Friends
Sad death of a little one in LaFayette
LaFayette two year old Frank Lanier Jr died yesterday after several days illness. Parents sustain deep affliction while friends offer sympathy. The child was buried at Ok Grove cemetery at 5 20 PM yesterday.
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LaFayette
Frank Lanier
Ok Grove
Trials Open In Old Civil Suit And Damages Case
The superior court opened with Harold Johnson & Co. versus R. W. Slappey et al and Mrs Ora Slappey, a long-pending case. Hall versus Central Railroad ended with the jury awarding 400 to Hall for wagon and mule damages after a prior county judgment of 380. Several divorces and a busy grand jury followed as the session began to clear the docket.
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Harrold, Johnson & Co
R. W. Slappey
Ora Slappey
Hall
Central Railroad
Widow killed by thunderbolt in storm at home
Mrs Charles Putnam of Jefferson Street near Lee was killed at 7 pm when a lightning bolt struck the hallway, fracturing her neck and injuring three children and her brother in law Scott Walker. The rear porch house fire followed as neighbors and physicians treated the injured. Funeral announced for 4 pm at the late residence.
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Charles Putnam
Jefferson Street
Lee
Cato
Prather
Munro
Storm Report Tallies Severe Local Damage
Reports from Tuesday describe a severe storm across the area with wind hail and heavy rain causing extensive damage. Crops including corn and cotton were washed out in the county and a negro church on the Hamp Morgan place collapsed requiring complete rebuilding. Sumter City near Americus saw the heaviest downpour nearly reaching water spout levels.
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Americus
Dr King New Life Pills Advertises Quick Headache Relief
Claim says the pills quickly relieve throbbing headaches by building up blood and nerves. Promotes easy take, 250 price, money back guarantee, sold by B J Hidridge, a druggist. Includes worn spelling and archaic phrasing.
Indictments Highlight Sumter County Grand Jury Actions
The grand jury returned the first true bill indictments for violation of the local option law in Sumter County. Henry Bloom of Eufaula faces charges for soliciting liquor orders in Americus on February 1. Ed Brunson, a colored man, is indicted for murder near Americus. Tom Glover is indicted for burglary at Hamilton's store. Judge Littlejohn moves civil docket swiftly as trials approach.
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Grand Jury
Sumter County
Henry Bloom
Eufaula
Americas
Bloom
Times-Recorder
Americus
Ed Brunson
Brunson
Godwin Place
Tom Glover
Hamilton
Superior Court
Debris Delays Trains Near Sumter City After Storm
Central railroad trains ran on schedule yesterday with two delays the night before. Train No. 12 encountered sand and debris on the track near Sumter City causing temporary slow down. an outbound freight accident affected the shoofly and No. 17 from Savannah, but repairs were swift and service restored.
South's New Industries Reported By The Tradesman
Chattanooga May 4 The Tradesman week report lists major new ventures across the South and nearby regions. Projects include a $25,000 Kentucky box and barrel factory a Mississippi construction company several cotton mills in Georgia North and South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Texas Georgia West Virginia and other sites. Additional plans cover electric plants fertilizer factories flouring mills furniture factories grain elevators window glass and various heavy industries across multiple states.
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Cuattanooga
Kentucky
Construction Company
Mississippi
Aix
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Texas
Tennessee
Tennee
West Virginia
Florida
East Tennessee
Arkansas
Gulf Coast
Anengar
Louisiaua
Cruelty to Children Case Narrowly Escapes Tragic End
A Summerville woman Rose Bunnell faces a cruelty to children charge after a white couple’s two girls suffered brutal abuse. A white man, Mr Bunch, had entrusted control to Bunnell and their mistreatment nearly killed the children. Authorities sought a governor’s reward. Bunnell reported escaped after magistrate delays. Separately, promotions: General Otis and Lawton’s plans elevate Summers to brevet brigadier general and Case to brevet major. Docks strike ends as workers return.
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Corvus
Rose Bunnell
Summerville
Bunch
Buneh
Tisraaseee
Wasnixaton
Han
Otis and
Lawton
Summers
Oregon
Volunteers
Casé
Engineer Battalion
Dewey Reaches the Port of Hong Kong
The United States cruiser Olympia with Admiral Dewey on board arrived at Hong Kong from Manila. A guard of honor welcomed Dewey Captain Lamberton Lieutenant Brumby and Consul Wildman. They met Governor Sir Henry Blake and others. Dewey, in poor health, will stay about ten days.
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Hoxa-Roxa
United States
Olympia
Dewey
Manila
Lamberton
Brumby
Wildman
Royal Welsh
Hong Kong
Henry A. Blake
Gascoigne
Powell
Admiral Dewey
Northen Stirred Boston with an Exhaustive Negro Speech
Former Georgia governor W J Northen stirred Boston audiences with a two hour talk on the Negro question at the Congregational club. Despite some disagreement, the general reception was positive and a standing invitation followed for a further visit. Bishop Arnett also held strong attention as Northen closed with a handshake and goodwill.
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Boston
W. J. Northen
Georgia
Arnett
Northen
Atlanta
Cuba
Filipino Army Scatters General Otis Reports Improve
General Otis reports daily improvement in Bulacan and surrounding areas as Filipino troops push insurgents west from San Antonio and Aryat while McArthur advances from San Fernando. Lana’s forces shrink. railway damage noted. Pamba and Bolacan residents return home. plans to move troops to Negros to calm southern island tensions. No Armistice mission.
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General Otis
Wasnixatox
War Department
Bulacan
Quinga
Balinag
San Miguel
Lawton
Rio Grande River
San Isidro
San Antonio
Onirio
Aryat
Robbe
Santa Ana
Oandaba
McArthur Siill
San Fernando
Lana
Tabac
Manila
Negros
Island
Agulaaldo
Sumter Sheriff Sales notice for Americus properties
Sheriff sale ads list multiple properties in Americus and Sumter County including houses and lots on various streets. The notices cite tax sales, specify boundaries and neighboring parcels, names of trustees or agents, and reference law abidances for tax payments, with tenants awaiting notification at each parcel.
Webster County Sheriff Sale Announcement
Webster sheriff sale lists property to satisfy Marion superior court judgment. Property pointed out by plain owner will be sold at public auction with engines and attachments, with tax and lien notes, at the time and place of sale. Also noted is a Georgia support order and a related appraisal proceeding with returns filed and show cause set for the first Monday in May.
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Wasuinatos
Manila
State Department
Schurmann
Philippine Commission
Hay
Otis
Dewey
Cuba
Porto Rico
Congress
Lawton
General Otis
McArthur
Ludlow
Wood
Brooke
Philippines
United States
Ame
Oper
Lambert Street
Carrie Boxeman
Americus
J. B
Matthew A
Cobb Street
Mayo Street
So'dong
Maragall
J. H. Wovington
Reste
Richard
Finn
Emma
Towerton
Xu Placi
Jet Street
Mort Edwards
Jefferson
Ctore
Hilt Rtsee
West
di V. &. Gray
Satiain One
Seine Oe Sun County
Pee Rae
Head's Alley
Sumter
Ar Cas
Johnson & Harrold
Sumter Coun
Erat
Nakenty
Ber
Job Ikerson
Agen Topatiar
Ifita
Fou Seebeeniin
She
Ina
Webster County
Sarah A
Au Court
Julia Bdurros
Sarah A. B. Gosserty
Plaintin
Rur
Alvo
Levi Operty
J. R
Georgia
Ériter Coun
Davis
Conan Ah
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Tne Haave
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Corporation Commission
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Macon
A. F. Tudor
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Neptune
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South’s New Industries
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Hong-Kong
Lumberton
Havana
Sumter Sheriff Sales
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Webster
A. Whaley
Toradtity
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W. A. Ieceanedy
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