Two Black People Burned At Stake In Mississippi Mob
Doddsville Miss February 7 Luther Wolbert and wife two Black people were burned at the stake by a mob of over 1000 after a deadly exchange at Eastland plantation. Eastland, a white planter, and John Carr, a Black person, wounded. two Black men fatally hurt. Chase across four counties ended with capture near Shepherdstown. Eastland’s son and brothers involved. one 6-year-old boy freed after innocence shown.
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Doddaville
Miss
Luther Wolbert
James Eastland
John Carr
Eastland Plantation
Holbert
James
Mississippi
Luther Holbert
John Winters
Astland
Eastland
Carr
Winters
Eastlam
Hobert
Greenville
Ottobens
Cleveland
Shepherdstown
Doddsville
Belzont
Yazoo County
Holberts
Thea
Attempted death by own action in Ortcus Ga
Miss Oliva McLane, a beautiful young woman in Ortcus Georgia, attempted self-destruction last night. Four physicians saved her life and she remains out of immediate danger though far from full recovery. The motive for the rash act is under speculation as the community learns of the incident.
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Ortcus
Oliva McLane
Miss Mclane
Paul Romare Ill. Atlanta Bank Leader Nearing Death
Paul Romare, president and director of the Atlanta National Bank, lies seriously ill at his residence 17 East North Avenue. His condition worsened last evening with several sinking spells, and physicians fear he may not survive. Romare has long been a key figure in Atlanta finance and a major stockholder and director of the bank. relatives and the public await updates as his illness continues.
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Paul Romare
Atlanta
South
East North Avenue
Uas
Romare
J. C. Olmstead
Bormsre
Financial Circle
Atlanta National Bank
Wall
Ramire
Two Captains Quit Regiment in Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi on February 7 special report states that due to Colonel L W Quackenboss indictment for embezzlement and his failure to resign as regimental commander two captains of the two military companies at Vicksburg have tendered their resignations. Other officers in the Third regiment are preparing to follow. Friends say the colonel will resign to the governor soon to end the embarrassment threatening the regiment. Quackenboss was indicted by the Warren county grand jury on misappropriating funds while in service of a Vicksburg commission house.
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Jackson
Miss
L. W. Quackenboss
Mississippi National Guards
Vicksburg
Quackenboss
Elopement Rumor Sweeps City as Couple Vanishes
Police seek Marshal A Black of Huett's lunch room in the Equitable building and Mrs W Hill head clerk at Nathan's bakery on Peachtree after they disappear with Mrs Hill's two children. A young man, Frank Stanton, a cashier at Durand's, also left town. Black left a note and $20 for his wife. Details on ages, appearances, and hometowns given. Hill reportedly planned to marry Stanton.
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Marshal A. Black
Huett
Equitable
W. Hill
Nathan's
Peachtree Street
Black
Durand’s
Hil
Hill
Branton
Fill
Stanton
Mill
Lindsay
Nathan
Rockmart
Atlanta
Ane
New League Forming Sinks Savannah Fans’ Worries
Savannah fans cheer as Macon resolves park dispute with Felix Kohler and Mercer University students. The South Atlantic League will include Savannah, Macon, Columbia, Charleston, Augusta, Jacksonville, and others, with five teams ready and the schedule likely to proceed smoothly.
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Macon
Savannah
Bavannahians
South Atlantic Baseball League
Felix Kohler
Mercer Univeralty
Columbus
Jacksonville
Charleston
Augusta
Columbia
Road Officials Elected and Local Political Hints in Newton
The Newton County board elected JC Cilzler M W Cox and H H Knighton as road tax collectors. S Grubbs named road machine gang foreman and P Reddick to shovel gang. Captain T I Ball resigns as commissioner, becomes superintendent of roads and bridges. J W Stanford elected to fill Adams vacancy. May Run hints suggest Dillard Adams may seek State House.
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Cuthbert
Board of County Commissioners
JC. Cilzler
M. W. Cox
H. H. Knighton
S Grubbs
Road Machine Gang
Ang
P. Reddick
T. I Ball
J. W Stanford
Adams
House
Covington
Dillard Adams
Starrsville
Newton
Hanna Weakens Crisis Not Yet Relatives Called
Relatives were summoned to the bedside of the ailing Ohio senator as his condition remained serious but not yet critical. The report notes ongoing concern and hospital care with no confirmation of immediate transfer or drastic change in status.
Senator Hanna in Fever as Crisis Nears
Washington February 7 Senator Hanna’s condition worsened with extreme weakness and a higher fever though doctors say no new developments alter the hopeful outlook. Dr Edwin Perkins Carter will arrive from Cleveland as a rest-focused consultation follows a day of discussions among Dr Rixey Dr Osler and Dr Brewer with a bulletin noting the heart action is good and no complications.
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Washington
Hanna
Edwin Perkins Carter
Cleveland
Hane
Mia Hanna
Mina Phelps
Rixey
Navy
Osler
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Brewer
New York
Senator Hanna
Youth in Jail for Using Gun in Waycross Case
In Waycross Georgia February special report Carey Howell a 4 year old boy who recently shot 11 year old John Barber was arrested this afternoon. A warrant was sworn out by Barber’s father. Howell was jailed and relatives plan to return home tomorrow.
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Waycross
Carey Howell
John Barber
Howell
CANNOT SUPPLY THE DEMAND Cotton firm warns market
Atwood Violet and Co. issues a forceful warning to Southern and national cotton markets. The firm urges immediate and united action by large and small sellers to resist price dictates on remaining crop remnants. The note claims spinners need greater supplies than the current crop can offer and accuses bear sentiment of harming southern values, citing an estimated maximum of 9.34 billion.
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Atwood, Violet & Co
New York
Many Managers Ready for Work in Southern League Preview
In about a month baseball players signed by teams in Dale will report for preliminary work and the Southern League clubs are finalizing lineups. Memphis leads with a strong staff of catchers and a fast outfield while Shreveport piles on talent, Birmingham boasts top twirlers, New Orleans forms a powerful group under Frank, and Atlanta sits between Birmingham and teams like Montgomery New Orleans Shreveport Memphis and Little Rock with Powell aiming to push near the top.
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Dale
Whistler
Memphis
Shreveport
Gillis
Winte
Hughey
Swann
Bartley
Tevis
Pirates
Atlanta
Birmingham
Montgomery
New Orleana
Little Rock
Powell
See adv of J N Robson and Co
Advertisement notice references J N Robson and Co and directs readers to see their advertisement for details. The item is a brief public notice type indicating where to find further information.
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J N Robson & Co
Manchester Cloth Market in Turmoil Over Cotton Fluctuations
Manchester on February 7 reports a unsettled cloth market as cotton swings create tight trading. Dealers see no near steadiness, with buyers watching the cotton gamble and waiting for lower rates, while India cloths and yarns show little activity and China outlets are quiet.
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Manchester
Itia
China
Big Mill for Cuthbert proposes northern mill in Cuthbert
Cuthbert Georgia February 7 Special A northern mill company offers to build a mill in Cuthbert with capital of 109 dollars. The proposal was read to the board of trade and sent to a committee of J W Stanford A J Moye D M Jacobs and R L Moye for study. In other news county education board unanimously reelected E W Childs as county adj commissioner with no opposition.
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Cuthbert
Northern Mill Company
Board of Trade
J W. Stanford
A. J. Moye
D. M Jacobs
R L. Moye
Childe
County Board of Education
E. W Childs
Randolph Primary Date Set for March 18
Cuthbert Georgia February 7 Special The Democratic executive committee of this county met yesterday and named Friday March 18 as the day for the primary to select county officers.
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Randolph
Cuthbert
Democratic Executive Committee
Thts County
Good Prospects At Birmingham
Birmingham Alabama February. Special activity at the baseball park has begun and practice games will test the local team. Manager O'Brien outlines a tentative lineup including O'Brien Millerick Vaughan McConnell O'Brien Tamsett Grown Smith Lynch with new names Tamsett and Lynch. Pitcher prospects include Wilhelm the Terrible Frank Smith Lisa Stepkins and others from Birmingham Montgomery New Orleans and South Texas League. The aim is a strong Birmingham field to draw crowds.
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Birmingham
Ala
O'Brien
Tamsett
Lynch
Brien
Wilhelm
Wilhelm the Terrible
Frank Smith
Rooters
Lisa Stepkins
Montgomery
New Orleans
Hoa
Ginger) Clarke
Robert Tritton
Pete Doran
Toledo
Charlie Blackburn
Duffy Heads Henry County Schools in Four Year Post
Henry county board of education elected Professor Lawrence Duffy county school commissioner for four years starting May 7. Duffy has served Henry county schools for thirty years and his selection was met with general satisfaction.
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Duffy
Henry’s
McDonough
Board of Education
Henry County
Lawrence Duffy
Murder Mystery Update Presses for Arrest
Bedford February 7 detectives and school board president Lowe say the murder case of Miss Schaefer nears a breakthrough after searching the alley and briefing behind closed doors. Detectives say the identity of the murderer is known and the suspect is under surveillance but no arrest is yet imminent.
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Bedford
Schaefer
R Lowe
Mays
Smith
Reed
Scheefer
Reel
Democrats In Old Rome Remembered For Pettiness Old Rome Note
Rome February 7 a five year campaign yielded a bronze tablet costing 125 and a small monument The Rome Democratic Union supported the effort but Italian democrats are described as forgetful or stingy The piece recalls Cavanorth buried in March 1898 followed by 220000 mourners after a duel with an aristocrat over republican principles
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Rome
le- Mee Cavallotti
Rome Democratic Union
Cavanorth
Farmers Fortunate as Cotton Prices Peak in Americus
Farmers in Americus Ga report strong earnings from cotton as prices peak with J M Johnson delivering forty bales yesterday and more sold two weeks earlier. Local activity includes increased sales of supplies mules and guano and land prepped for cotton. Peachtree planting expands with half a million peach trees recently planted near Americus and peach shipments expected by rail. Robert Widows 82, of Hemphill, dies. death due to old age after long Fulton county residence. Funeral at family residence Tuesday at 10 am with interment at Westview.
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Americus
J M Johnson
Robert Widows
Hemphill
Fulton County
Westew
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