Nine Negroes Hanged by Texas Mob Near Hemphill
In Sabine county near Hemphill Mouston Texas last night nine Black men were killed by a white mob. After killings white defendants were held and two men killed by vigilantes as tension rose. Military guards moved in as bodies were found in a creek bottom and a man confessed to a prior killing.
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Mouston
Tex
Hemphill
Sabine County
Jerry Evans
Will Johnson
Mose Spellman
Cleveland Williams
William Manual
Frank Williams
William McCoy
Hugh Deana
Dean
Devan
Agron
John Tow
Erate
Tamber
Wits
Biog
Faese
Johnson
Wricht
Tohusen
Belmont
Sam Wagus Line
Barricaded Man Dies After Razor Attack Following Georgia Killing
A man identified as Jordan, a well-to-do Barbour County Alabama farmer and former Booker T. Washington student, barricaded himself in a house and fatally cut his throat after allegedly killing a Black woman in Georgia. He wounded Constable Sin Mons or an Akiba officer and was pursued for the crime prior to his death.
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Kufaila
Jordan
Georgia
Alabamia
Sin- Mons
Barbour County
Alabama
Booker Wigton
Missouri Music Teachers Convention Opens in St Louis
Large attendance marks the opening of the Missouri Music Teachers Association annual convention in St Louis Missouri The four day program includes concerts recitals and routine business discussions announcing a busy schedule for members across the state.
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Missouri Music Teachers Convention
St. Louis
Missouri Music Teachers Association
Electric Bitters Endorsed By New York Resident
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver problems and weak kidneys. The tonic purports to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor. Sold with guarantee at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores for 66¢.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Urges State Normal School appropriation in Atlanta Journal editorials
The Atlanta Journal presses for legislature funding for the State Normal School in Athens. The editorial argues higher education for teachers boosts Georgia’s common schools, cites growth at the college, and urges a 41 1000 dollar statewide appropriation for buildings, maintenance, and safety.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Journal
State Normal School
Athens
Jere M. Pound
Georgia
Berg
Tehete
Weotaek
Wwe Eoumen
Tieds Cota Des
Rock College
Alea T
Infant Survives Lightning Strike Killing Parents at Church
In Greenville on June 23 a bolt of lightning struck Sandy Springs church during a Sunday school convention. Mr. and Mrs. Lenderman were killed instantly and their year old baby was knocked from the father's arms but was found unhurt after the shock.
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Greenville
S. C
Sandy Springs Church
Lenderman
Landerman
Credit Men In Session In Denver Convention Opens
The National Association of Credit Men begins its annual sessions in Denver on June 23 with several hundred delegates and many wives present. Frank M. Gettys of Louisville serves as president and presiding officer, with leading wholesale houses and manufacturers from major cities represented.
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Denver
Col
National Association of Credit Men
Frank M. Gettys
Louisville
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Pill Ad Glows in Drugstores
A vintage advertisement claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the famous laxative pills sold by druggists nationwide. The copy markets quick relief and widespread recognition through retailers.
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DeWitt
Ovation for Joseph M. Brown at New Kimball
Atlanta witnessed a massive show of support as 1800 delegates gathered at the New Kimball to nominate Joseph M. Brown. He rode on shoulders, posed for photos, and spoke with supporters before returning home, skipping the convention.
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Atlanta
Little Joe” Brown
Kimball
Mr. Brown
Marietta
Wall acquitted in Macon Georgia court case
In Macon Georgia on June 23 a city court jury acquitted J R Wall of violating prohibition laws after a hotly contested trial. Detectives seized goods from Wall's south street grocery during a raid prompted by a negro drayman's alleged delivery attempt. Wall's explanations satisfied the jury and he was released.
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Macon
J. R. Wall
South Street
Wall
Civil Engineers Meeting Opens in Denver
The American Society of Civil Engineers begins its fortieth annual meeting in Denver with attendees from across the country. Governor Buchtel welcomes delegates as four days of papers addresses and discussions on various technical topics commence.
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Civil Engineers
Denver
Colo
American Society of Civil Engineers
Buchtel
Loten Dale Goes Trial for Murder in Carmi
The trial of Loten Dale charged with first degree murder began in Carmi Illinois. Dale is accused of shooting John W Fulford a horseman on the citys main street last March after a quarrel over writing on an egg.
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Loten Dale
Carmi
Ill
Dale
John W. Fulford
Bell Renominated For Congress In Georgia Assembly
The Ninth District Democratic convention met in Gainesville at 1 pm to renominate Hon. Thomas M. Bell of Hall for Congress. The vote was unanimous after nominations by several delegates, with Gilmer County casting its sole vote for Dr. Watkins prior to supporting Bell.
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Gainesville
Court House
W. B. Smith
F. M. Johson
J. S. Adams
Habersham
Ben H W. Sullivan
Bob Lallaird
Cliirman
Edwards
Stephens
M. S. Cornett
Gwinnett
H. D. Hurley
Lumpkin
Bell
Gilmer
Watkins
W. B. Dimes
Dr. Watkins
Mr. Bell
Beer bottle used in place of bludgeon ends vaudeville act
In Augusta Georgia on June 23 a burlesque boxing act by William and Charles Albion ended in arrests after a heavy beer bottle struck William Albion on the head. The bottle blow opened a deep scalp and more blows followed before officers took the brothers into custody. William Albion was later released.
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Augusta
William Albion
Charles Albion
Albions
North Carolina Governor Race Draws Large Crowds in Charlotte
In Charlotte visitors gather for a key Democratic convention to select the party’s gubernatorial nominee. Early front runner William K. Kirebin, longtime Rep from the Fifth District, seeks the nomination against Locke Craik of Asheville and Ashley Horne, with delegates chosen for the national convention in Denver. Local officials expect a crowded, pivotal gathering.
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Charlotte
C Jung
Delcantes
Clirlotte
Glenn
Guberiia
North Care
North
Caroling
Williamt
Yeheen
Gamsvceine
Vounts
Kirebin
Southern Railway
Kitchin
Locke Craik
Asneville
University of North Carolina
Ani Ak Tetder
Gemerale Assembly
Ashley Torne
Horne
Mit
Denver
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles
Advertising copy praises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as especially good for piles and urges readers to buy it from all druggists.
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DeWitt’s
All Drugeista
Prince Edward Reaches Fifteenth Birthday in Naval College
London marks Prince Edward birthday as he enters his fifteenth year while a student at the Naval College. A college-wide celebration included a royal salute and praise for his studies and popularity among peers.
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Prince Edward
London
Prince of Waltered
Naval
Summer School of the South Opens at Tennessee
The seventh annual Summer School of the South begins at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on June 23 and runs through July. The program offers about two hundred courses from kindergarten to advanced education, with nearly 100 instructors from leading colleges and universities nationwide.
Young Woman Tessie Vieland Shot Dead in West Forty-fifth Street
Mrs Tessie Vieland a 25 year old woman was killed instantly when a bullet from a revolver fired by a crowd of men on West Forty-fifth street struck her as she leaned from a window watching the street. The incident occurred amid a scene of revelry and the crowd dispersed after the shot.
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New York
Tessie Vieland
West Forty-fifth Street
Bernard Broyles Elected Georgia Elks President
Bernard C. Broyles exalted ruler of the Atlanta Lodge of Elks has been elected president of the Georgia Elks Association. The state convention will be in Atlanta in May with social events and a large barbecue. The Peachtree lodge is prepared to host visitors as Broyles leads the order nationwide.
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Avanti
Bernard C. Broyles
Atlanta Lodge of
Mins
Georgia Elks' Association
Broyles
Athenia
Georgia
Kset
Ate Tame
Peachtree
Bernard Broyles
Elks
Georgia Battleship Claims Fastest Ship in Navy
Officers and crew of the battleship Georgia assert she maintained a speed of 14.5 knots for four consecutive hours during a test trip from Bremerton to California, declaring she is the Navy s fastest vessel.
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Tin Francisca
Cal
Georgia
Othe Bremerton Navy Yard
Masquerading Negro Fatally Slays Policeman in New York
An unknown Black man dressed in stolen clothes killed Patrolman George Thompsen during an arrest attempt on West One Hundred Twenty-second Street. Thompsen, wounded in the throat, fired three shots at his fleeing assailant, fatally wounding the suspect who died at the scene. Thompsen survived with non serious injuries.
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New York
George Thompsen
Thompson
Illinois Police Chiefs Open Eighth Convention in Elgin
The Illinois Policemen's association begins its eighth annual convention in Elgin with President D Frank Gahan presiding. A two day program of papers and discussions is planned focusing on civil service extension for police departments and a pension system for officers.
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Elgin
Illinois Policemems Association
D. Frank Gahan
Stockholders Meeting for Citizens Bank and Trust Co
The regular annual meeting of Citizens Bank and Trust Co. will be held at the bank office on July 1 at 3 p m. The meeting will address corporate matters and governance.
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Citizens Bank and Trust Co
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Joseph M. Brown
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Thomas M. Bell
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