Hinesville Court Adjourns After Busy Docket
A Georgia court in Hinesville adjourned after a full week of cases. Wright Wells received a life sentence on a murder with recommendation. Andrew R. Dean, accused of killing King Solomon, was acquitted. Oxentine, convicted of murder with recommendation, is from North Carolina and considered an outlaw by some.
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Solomon
North Curtu
Policeman's Revolver Accident Kills Stranger in Atlanta
In Atlanta on May 26 a off duty Newport landlord sitting in a alley near the police station fired his Smith & Wesson pistol when the hammer slipped, killing a man nearby. The incident occurred as a bystander stood at a livery stable nearby, with investigators examining the deadly mishap.
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Poe
Whippings in Newcastle Jail Yard Stir Delaware Town
Nine men were whipped in the Newcastle Delaware jail yard nine men, seven of them received five lashes and two ten lashes. Two colored men whipped last week for stealing stood in the pillory for an hour for assault with intent to kill an officer, as a crowd watched the punishments.
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They Quit Work Over Color Line Clash
May 25. White workers across painters, plasterers, and carpenters left a seven story office building project when a colored painter crew was assigned. A harmony agreement with colored mechanics followed. The Barbers' Union also called for boycotts against cheaper colored shops, pressuring customers to avoid coshavers.
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Barbers’ Union
Coshavers
Counterfeiting preacher arrested in Dugquoine
Detectives led by Capt Porter of the U S secret service arrested Rev Jeremiah Holmes pastor of a Campbellite church at Dugquoine Tils on counterfeiting charges. Authorities have traced the case to a wider ring with past arrests and suspicions of complicity.
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Dugquoine
Tils
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Raney
Holmes
United States
A Normal School to be Established in the Gate City
The Atlanta board of education approved a new normal instruction course inviting all state teachers. The plan ends the spring holiday and closes schools three weeks earlier, with sessions in the high school hall for about 130 Atlanta teachers and inviting teachers statewide. Gov Northen and School Commissioner Bradwell support the move.
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Atlanta
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Northen
Bradwell
Is It Leprosy At Louisville Depot Panic Over Stranger
At Louisville Short Line depot a well dressed man with raw face and rotting nails caused panic. Reports he has leprosy led to crowds fleeing, a patrol wagon, and city officials debating placement at the pest house as doctors confirm suspicion and authorities argue over charges.
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Jefferson Bottings from the Metropolis May 25
Mrs. Rebecca Bell aged eighty six was buried in Aoodbine cemetery after dying early Saturday. The funeral at the Methodist church was led by Rev. W P Rivers with E H Younkin and Allen Talmadge assisting. Jefferson Chapter Royal Arch Mason plans public inscription June 18 with Grand High Priest Taylor and Grand Scribe Steward to attend. W K Fein credits Dr Biggers Huckleberry Car Mal with saving his child’s life as it eases bowels without constipating.
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Monument to Jefferson Davis Advocated by Veterans
Ariana Georgia May 25 Special Gordon president of United Confederate Veterans calls on veterans states veterans and loyal southern women to raise funds for a Jefferson Davis monument. Also notes local social at Mrs Hutchesons music class and a health update on Mrs Kroner Towns and Ed Johnson.
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Towns
Ed Johnson
Henry Meyers
Faebea
Jefferson Davis
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Gordon
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South
Duel to Death Near Prierstown Ends in Double Tragedy
In Prierstown Indiana May 26 a violent incident left two farmers dead. Joshua Dean awakened to a horse and buggy at his gate found William Johnson dead in the carriage then on the way to town discovered Lafayette Sprinkles dying in the road. Both men were intoxicated and had a history of trouble. Johnson was taken to Pinney's and embalmed and a small sum found among his belongings. The case drew a large crowd as authorities and residents investigated the scene.
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William Johnson
Lafayette Sprinkles
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Sprinkles
Johnson
Sprim- Eles
Oakland
Bank
Pinney’s
They Are After Him In Bernolps Georgia
News of a reported crime sparks a large nighttime pursuit in Bernolps as white residents organize to arrest Henry Jordan a negro said to be hidden in Gen Gordon's plantation swamp near town. Local families harboring him face collective risk amid vigilante search and mob justice fears.
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Henry Jordan
Charity Hospital Donated to City of Rome by Dr Battey
Rome Ga May 24 Dr Robert Battey donates his hospital to the city creating a charitable institution. The buildings are accepted and the donation is intended for the benefit of suffering humanity through the new hospital with support from Dr Henry Battey.
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Robert Battey
Rome
Rheumatic Pain Relief Advertisement from Historical Baseball Section
An old advertisement warns that cold exposure can bring poisonous acids into the blood causing rheumatism. Clark's Lighting Liniment is promoted for instant relief both internally and externally, with repeated use advised if pain returns. The ad cites cures among rheumatic sufferers and notes availability for fifty cents from a chemical company in New York.
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Spool Easel and Baby Photo Frames Tactics
A nostalgic guide to affordable easels and gilded frames with do it yourself tips. It covers bamboo, pine, brass, and wooden easels, spool constructions, and baby photo framing ideas with color and edge gilding hints. Also features a short profiles section on Margaret Hamilton Welch and a note on dress for business women.
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