Georgia Governor Proclaims to End Lynching Violence
Governor Warren denounces mob killings in Habersham County and urges swift lawful punishment. He orders a $200 reward for each active participant in the murders of James Redmond, Bob Addison, and Gus Robinson and calls on sheriffs and citizens to aid law enforcement under state authority.
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Gus Robinson
Habersham
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Habersham County
Warren
W. J. NonTsey
Street Duel Ends With Wounds in Springfield
On May 23 in Springfield George A. Sterling and Andy Crump exchanged saber and revolver fire on the street. Sterling was stabbed in the abdomen and is in serious condition. Crump received only a minor skin wound. The civic disorder followed a confrontation as shots were fired in the melee.
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George A. Sterling
Andy Crump
Sabel
Ling
Will’ Derump
Thess O'Neil Out On Bond In Georgia Killing Case
Thess O Neil is released on a $1,000 bond after admitting no case against him for the killing of Joe England. Judge Clark’s order allows bail while possible indictments are considered, with prominent citizens signing bonds and the prosecutor expressing skepticism of murder charges.
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Thess O'Neil
Jon England
The
Brotherhood
Morrow
Barnes
O'Neil
W. M. Scott
Joshua O'Neil
Georgia
Clark
Thess O'Neal
Said
Joe England
Sroonane
Deeming Executed in Melbourne After Refused Respite
Melbourne May 23 Deeming was hanged at 10 01 pm after British and Victorian authorities refused stay pleas. He spoke calmly about his fate and denied Rainhill murders, drank brandy, and faced the scaffold as officials and clergy observed.
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Deeming
British Privy Council
Australia
England
Rainhill
Bhe
Lyle
Gillows
Snow Arrives in Arkansas After Long Record Gap
Van Boren May 23 notes the oldest inhabitant cannot recall snow in Arkansas this late in the year. Saturday morning it began to snow lightly with a mild 54 degree start and continued with flurries, marking an unusual weather event.
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van Borex
Arkansas
Work of fiends ends in a murder chaos in Georgia
Jackson Georgia May 23 adam Sloan an old McDonough resident and father of ex congressman Andrew Sloan of Savannah was shot by burglars Sunday night as he lay ill in bed He died soon after in a fever of excitement across the country over the crime and the Hunt for the killers continues Raleigh May 23 news links the McCotter assassination to ambush and possible white cap threats Alabama politics shift Kolb compromise plan for governor and agriculture commissioner arrests in Atlanta May 23 train wreck case and a jail hanging in Arkansas Vermont Republicans call for Burlington convention June 22
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Ste
Sloan
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Northen
McCotter
Raleigh
Richard D. McCotter
Palmetto County
White Caps
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Heaven
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Iny
Murderer sought for Desiacs murder. reward now 5000
Denison reports rewards totaling 5000 for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of four Desiacs women killed last night. No trace of the criminal yet, and authorities urge swift action amid public fear.
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Big Texas
Denison
Free Trade Debate in London Federation Meeting
The London branch of the Imperial Federation League held a meeting with protectionist speeches. Sir Charles Tupper argued free trade harms Canada and favored a small non discriminating tariff to strengthen ties with Britain. Cobden’s theory was labeled fallacious and Canada could oppose U S exports via taxation. Mr Becket urged taxing rival imports from the United States to appease Canada.
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Loxpon
London
Imperial Federation League
Charles Tupper
England
Canada
Great Britain
Cobden
Charles
United States
Becket
Lord Salisbury
Baseball and crime notes from southern papers
Baseball scores from the Southern and National Leagues include Mobile 4 Atlanta 9 and New Orleans 3 Chattanooga 3, Montgomery 2 Birmingham 4, Memphis 0 Macon 4, with Cleveland 5 St Louis 9 and Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 5 in the National League. Other items report an Orlando jail suspect in a Florida train robbery case, a Cass County judge nominated while imprisoned, Consul General New commenting on a London posting, O'Brien the bunco steerer’s arrest and escape, a shooting in Manton over a wedding dispute, and a New Orleans streetcar strike after arbitration talks fail.
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Washington
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Shiloh's Cure Promises to Soothe Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement extols Shiloh's Cure as a remedy for coughs and respiratory ills. It warns of consumption and claims the product has helped a million mothers, urging buyers to keep it on hand.
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Ron
Shiloh
Sasagh
Lynching Threats Across Towns Sparked by Weems Case
Across multiple towns mobs gathered after word that Frank Weems a Black accused rapist would be lynched. Armed groups rode out to intercept trains, with Memphis Nashville and Knoxville refusing jail holds. Sheriff pressure and false hopes of stopping mob violence dominate the scene.
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Wauhatchie Station
Frank Weems
Celor ‘Teast
Weems
Ce Ville
Memphis
Knoxville
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