Desperate pursuit after Escaped Negro in Georgia killings
In Oliver Georgia on May 24 Sam Perry a negro fatally shot Frank Evans and critically wounded J B Proctor after Evans confronted Perry over his wife abusing Proctor s children. The mob pursued Perry as he fled into the woods while Brown Evans led deputies and station agents in a manhunt.
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Oliver
Frank Evans
Cameron
Sam Perry
J. B. Proctor
Perry
Evans
Proctor
Thomas Lee
Brown Evans
Noted Georgia Mob Vows Lynching in Perry Escape Case
The county roars with fear as authorities guard a man named Perry after a race assault case. A mob intends lynching and possibly burning him if captured, and Perry's wife was seized in Halcyondale while trying to reach him. Frank Evans, a respected young man, and farmer Mr. Proctor, 60, are also mentioned in the surrounding distress.
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Sam Hose
Newnan
Perry
Halcyondale
Georgia
Frank Evans
Charlie Evans
J. F. Brown
Proctor
Grand Army men seek protection from riotous Negroes
Atlanta May 24 seventy men from Fort McPherson's Seventh Infantry were ordered to accompany Grand Army veterans to Andersonville to protect government property from Negro excursionists and avert disturbances. Veterans reported rising Negro crowds and crimes at Andersonville on Decoration Day, prompting Governor Candler's involvement.
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Atlanta
Seventh Infantry
Fort McPherson
Frank
Department of the Qun
Grand Army
Andersonville
California Fig Syrup Co Remedy Claim Card
An advertisement extols Syrup or Fies by the Cauiersra Fie Syrup Co as a pleasant reliable laxative. It promises cleansing of the system and relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation, with ingredients from senna and aromatic plants. Available at drugstores nationwide for 50 cents per bottle.
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Cauiersra Fie Syrup Co
California
Fic Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
Ellerbe Quite Ill Threatens South Carolina Chief Executive
Governor Ellerbe returned to Marion ten days ago after Summerville travel and briefly improved but has fallen back to bed and is believed near death. Reports cite severe illness and possible end imminent as state anxiously awaits updates on his condition.
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Columbia
S. C
Ellerbe
Marion
Summerville
Lightning Strikes Georgia Home In Fierce Storm
In Jackson Georgia on May 24 a house on J T Lancaster street was hit by lightning during a violent wind and electrical storm. Mr and Mrs Lancaster were knocked unconscious and clothes torn from them. Doctors fear for their lives.
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Jackson
J. T. Lancaster
Meyerhardt on Masonry Addresses Gates City Masons
Judge Max Meyerhardt of Rome spoke to Atlanta Masons at the Gate City Lodge about Two Pictures Masonry Past and Present. He traced Masonry from Solomon’s era to a modern army of about two million members worldwide united by charity and shared ideals.
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Atlanta
Max Meyerhardt
Rome
Gate City Lodge No. 2
Masons of Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Meyerhardt
Israel
Solomon
Great Republic of the West
World
New World
Europe
Asia
Africa
Isles of the Sea
Sons of Light
Thunderstorm Death in Americus Severs Life at Putnam Home
A May 24 storm in Americus Georgia brought lightning and wind causing extensive damage. Lightning struck the Charles Putnam residence on Jefferson Street instantly killing Mrs. Putnam as she stood in a hallway. The family suffered shock and the house caught fire. Wires were down citywide leaving the area in darkness.
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Americus
Charles Putnam
Jefferson Street
Sheriff Wier's Fantastic Dream Ends With Ship on Road
A Georgia county sheriff dreams of lifting the 11 000 ton Oregon and hunting rice birds in Bradberry's district. The tale describes the ship perched on a road, captured seamen and a brave chase, in a fanciful, humorous account likely from a local column. Other items note World War era dispatches from Tianjin, rheumatism remedies, and the American Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Association forming in Cleveland.
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Oregon
Tan Yard
Macon
Bradberry
Mississippi campaign sparks possible clash between McLaurin and Coleman
In Suqualena Mississippi Governor McLaurin and Congressman Allen clash over a pledge he allegedly made to pardon Ioe Miller the Greenwood banker killer. McLaurin denies the charge calling the source a liar while Coleman prepares a written statement amid calls for satisfaction. A separate Washington note reports 3770 dollars raised for the Dewey home land with a 100 dollar gift from Vice President Hobart.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
McLaurin
Allen
Suqualena
Ioe Miller
McDonald
Greenwood
Miller
Coleman & McClurg
Coleman
Washington
Hobart
Major Albany fire destroys stores and ginhouse
A large east Albany blaze last night engulfed Bennett & Co and nearby properties, destroying Brown & Scott, Shackelford, and a large ginhouse and mill. Estimated total loss about 60 000 dollars with limited insurance. several horses perish and fire protection was minimal.
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Albany
W. B. Bennett & I Co
Bennett's
Harrison & Sons
Brown & Scott
East Albany
Bennett & Co
C. M. Shackelford
Shackleford
Bennett
Shackelford
Harrigan & Sons
W. B. Bennett & Co
Flint River
Elegant milk waist on display at Confederate Museum
Museum highlights a milk waist worn by Madame Gouvin, grandmother of Mrs. Reese, displayed from an imperial ball era with a note she danced with Napoleon I. Also advertisement for Prickley Ash Bitters by Palmer & Sons noting its gentle cleansing and health benefits.
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Beily
H. R. Palmer & Sons
New Association
Confederate Museum
Madame Gouvin
8. O. Reese
Napoleon I
Last Dress Parade for University Cadets Friday Afternoon
The University corps of cadets will hold their final dress parade on campus Friday afternoon. The drum and bugle corps will perform music, and the reading of officer appointments by Commandant Griggs will determine next year’s commissioned and non commissioned posts.
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Corps of Cadets
University Cadets
Corcette
Griggs
Two Local Youths Drown At Ohoopee River Picnic
At Rowland's landing on the Ohoopee river a boat capsized killing Pebley Hall 23 and Harvey Atkinson 18. Lizzie Rowland was rescued from drowning and survived. A third party was treated after the shock.
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Wrightsville
Rowland’s Landing
Ohoopee
Pebley Hall
Harvey Atkinson
Hall
A Sight For Sackcloth and Ashes
An excerpt notes America's neglected shipping, citing H Phelps Whitemarsh from The Atlantic who laments ruined harbors like Salem's and asks for national repentance. It contrasts such disgrace with a family scene where a child praises present comforts over past hardship.
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America
H. Phelps Whitemarsh
Atlantic
Capes Soan
Escapes on a Technicality Reported in Early County
The Blakely Reporter notes a man in Early county relieved from road duty for years on a technicality. The summons to work roads near where he sleeps and wash his clothing is treated with skepticism as the man has hardly been seen with clean clothes. The Savannah News remarks there is no clearer reason for the exemption.
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Blakely
Early
Savannah News
Oratory of Galleria: Ireland’s Oldest Christian Structure
An ancient building in Dingle County Kerry is hailed as the oldest Christian structure in Ireland. Known locally as the Oratory of Galleria, the exact identity of Galleria is unclear though he likely connected to St Patrick. The edifice remains remarkably preserved and is a notable historical site.
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Ireland
Dingle
County
Kerry
Galleria
Galleras
St_ Patrick
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