Three Blacks Sent to Death in Belcher Lynching
A Shreveport report notes three Black men were hanged by a mob near Belcher, 20 miles from Shreveport, after confessing and being found guilty of shooting at Robert Adger. Davis, Thomas, and Carter were executed while others were arrested or fled. the event followed a march by Black residents and involved a purse of nearly $100 for the attackers.
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Shreveport la
Atont Weste
Pall Davis Wiker Crier
Thomas
Beluher
Mika
Shreveport
Robert Adger
Adger
Yall Davis
Walter Carter
Clint Thomas
Millenia
Belcher
Davis
Anet Conrich
Mansfield
Griffin Girls in Runaway Accident at Badock
Miss Mattie Mathews and Miss Othej Walker, prominent Spalding County young ladies, were seriously injured in a runaway incident near Badock when a farm horse bolted after a train. Mathews suffered neck and shoulder bruises, while Walker escaped with scratches and a nervous shock. The accident caused notable public excitement.
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Gruman
Mattie Mathews
Othej, Walker
Spalding
Badock
A. J. Walker
Russia’s reply delayed in far eastern glution talks
St Petersburg reports that Russia’s answer to Japan in the Tokyo negotiations over the Far Eastern glution is not yet ready. The czar and advisers work by correspondence at the foreign office and at Sklemonsce, with officials offering no timetable for submission.
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St Petersburg
Japan
Tokyo
Foregn
Sklemonsce
Foreign Office
Conspiracy Charged in Alabama Mine Union Incident
Six men from Horse Creek and Empire Alabama faced federal indictments for conspiracy against B L Greer after an assault in Walker County during an effort to organize miners. Bond posted at $1,000 each. Greer served as vice president of the Alabama district of the United Mine Workers.
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Birmingham
Ala
Charles Moore
William Ballinger
John Chance
James DeLonch
Horse Creek
Luther Rabin
Sterling Shores
Empire
Walker County
Federal Grand Jury
B. L Greer
Rende
Greer
Alabama
Colted
Jin
British Ships for LaGuayra Venture from Port of Spain
The British West Indian squadron will sail from Port of Spain on Thursday bound for LaGuayra Venezuela to protest President Castro’s river Orinoco closure affecting Trinidad trade. British minister Bax Londes to Caracas has lodged protests awaiting a response. A further note on the matter is expected while the squadron remains off LaGuayra.
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Port of Spain
LaGuayra
Venezuela
Caracag
Orinoco
Castro
Trinidad
Bax Lonaldes
Caracas
Bce
LaGuavra
Missouri to be commissioned at the shipyard
The battleship Missouri will enter commission at the yard tomorrow. Captain W. S. Cowles, brother in law of President Roosevelt, will command. Today the captain arrived and went aboard. One hundred fifty men will depart from the Franklin at Norfolk to join the Missouri, with sixty petty officers already on board. After quarters are fitted at Norfolk, Missouri will sail south to join the battle ship squadron.
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New York News
Var
Missouri
W. 3. Cowles
Roossevelt
Franklin
Norfolk Navy Yard
Typhoid Slaying People in Buller Pa
Two deaths and twenty new typhoid cases were reported in Buller Pennsylvania. Relief efforts have been organized with seventeen nurses arriving and more on the way. Doctors are overwhelmed and a shortage of medical staff and funds persists to meet the expanding need.
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Buller
Registrars Appointed in All Alabama Counties
The Alabama state board of registrars completed appointments in all 67 counties, naming three registrars per county for a total of 201. Details list Blount Calhoun Geneva Houston Washington among those named. Also, notes on military elections and Royal Arch Masons meetings follow with dates and brief outcomes.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Board of Registrars
Blount
Calhoun
Geneva
Houston
Washington
Chattanooga Seeks Viaduct Agreement With Railroads
Chattanooga committees from business groups meet to plan action on building a great viaduct over McCallie Avenue, crossing Western and Atlantic and Cincinnati Southern railways. They will arrange conferences with railroad officials believed ready to cooperate.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
McCallle Aenus Berosa
Western and Atlantic
Cincinnati Southern Railways
Rivalry Turns Fatal At Selma Church Supper
In Selma Alabama on November 30 two Black men John Jackson and Jim Bird disputed who would escort a woman home after a Bellevue church supper. Bird struck Jackson in the temple with a public safety item, causing his death instantly. Bird fled into the night.
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Selma
Ala
John Jackson
Jim Bird
Bellevue
Jackson
Bird
Neva
Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine Offer Cure Claim
A testimonial asserts Dr Miles Heart Cure is a powerful heart regulator and blood tonic that repaired a shattered nervous system and heart trouble. The patient, claiming improved sleep, appetite, and weight to 163 pounds, recommends the remedies and invites readers to request a free book from Dr Miles Medical Co, Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Crawford
T. R. Raprord
Ater
Texas
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhast, Ind
Laredo Eases Yellow Fever Quarantine After Drop in Cases
Governor Lanham lifts the yellow fever quarantine in Laredo amid 1,026 cases with 990 deaths. City celebrates with flags, bells, and whistles as public buildings display demonstrations. Inspector Clark says Texas Mexican Railway train service will resume tomorrow. Also, the gunboat Vixen arrives at Newport News and sails to Guantanamo as station ship after coaling.
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Laredo
Tex
Lanham
Clark
Guantama
Newport News
United States
Hampton Roads
Guantanamo
Cuba
Georgia Boys Cheer Peabody at University Visit
Athens November 30. Distinguished visitors Dr Charles Cuthbert Hall and Mr George Foster Peabody of New York toured the University of Georgia events. Hall preached at First Methodist and led Vesper at Lucy Cobb. Peabody received a triumphant student reception before departing for Columbus.
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Athens
Charles Cuthbert Hall
George Foster Peabody
New York
Columbus
Hall
Y. MC. A
Peabody
First Methodist
Lucy Cobb Institute
College Chapel
University of Georgia
University
Dr. Holt
Mr. Peabody
Conference Ends Today at Colored Y M C A Meeting
The fourteenth annual conference of the Colored Young Men's Christian Association concluded today with speeches and an arranged program. Bishop B. M. Turner and Rev. P. J. Bryant spoke yesterday. J. C. Russell of Fisk and W. A. Hunter led talks on student finances and character building.
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Colored Young Men's Christian Association
First Congregational Church
Wheat Street Baptist Church
B. M. Turner
African Methodist Episcopal Church
P. J. Bryant
J. C. Russell
Fisk University
W. A. Hunter
Congregation B
Prince A. Gaines
Baltimore
Azaoclae
Zoe
Bellied Principe
Hunter
W. A
Land Penn
Perth
Big Bethel Church
R. Carter
D. di
Melock
Explosion at power plant kills two workers near Carthage
At a plant southwest of Carthage Pennsylvania men Lester Ridge and Bert Cobb were killed when 500 pounds of nitro glycerin dynamite mix exploded in the mix house. Four other workers nearby were injured. Ridge and Cobb had recently moved from Emporium Pa. The blast smashed part of the building and scattered debris.
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Carthage
Mix Houge
Independent Power Company
Lester Ridge
Bert Cobb
Ridge
Cobb
Emporium
Grover's Road To Be Sold In Foreclosure
Franklin Pennsylvania reports former President Grover Cleveland intends to foreclose on the Bradford Bordell and Kinsera Railroad of which he is sole bondholder. The 16 mile line once paid large dividends and promoters persuaded Cleveland to take the bonds. He still holds them and the owners owe him back interest, with sale of the railroad equipment set for Bradford on December 1.
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Franklin
Groveland Cleveland
Bradford, Bordell and Kinsera
Cleveland
Bradford
Police probe highway robberies halt in city
In Chattanoora on November 30 special police seek the men behind a string of highway robberies over ten days. Suspect T F Hinton, identified by victims, is held for further inquiry as trials proceed in city court. Robberies appear to have ceased.
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OW Company
Acatin
Tex
Beaumont
Chattanoora
Lena
Toaay T F. Hinton
Residence Burned at Elberton Elberton Ga
Today about noon the home occupied by J C Higeinbouam on Oliver street was completely destroyed by fire though the family saved most furnishings. The house belonged to the Beacher? Air Line railway and was insured. It was thought to have caught from a spark from the noon passenger or from a defective roof. The Maxwell house, a large hotel next door, barely escaped.
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Elberton
J C. Higeinbouam
Oliver Street
Beacheard Air Line Railway
Seaboard
Maxwell House
Acor
Grafting Scandal Reported by Honolulu Grand Jury
The federal grand jury reported to Judge Dole detailing grafting in the late legislature. Vouchers show wasteful overcharges totaling about $50,000 for work not done. Clerks named, including Hehlolak, with one clerk indicted for destroying public documents. Prosecutions urged in territorial courts. another indictment cites a revenue office cashier for embezzlement of $100.
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Honolulu
Estee
Dole
Jonah Kumalech
Hehlolak
House of Representatives
Fein
Bia
Jamen Haknole
Internal Revenue Office
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Griffin Girls Graze Death
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Czar
Butler, Pa
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Muse
Whitehall
Cirelesa
Flrst Infantry
Alabama National Guard
J T. Back
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Cavalry Squadron
W. B Atkins
A. G. Forbes
Forbes
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Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
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Royal and Select Magonn
Grand Lodza
R J Redding
Dr. Miles
Goveror Lanham
Georgia Boys
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Grover's Road
Drs. Leatherman & Bentley
Austell
Atlanta, GA
John H. Woodbury
Law Bros
Decatur
Stetson
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