Mob Executes Black Man After Jury Fails to Act
In Houston Mississippi February the mob pulled from jail a Black man named Rucker accused in a White woman’s murder. He was taken to the courthouse yard, bound to a steel pump, and burned as deputies stood by. A second mob incident followed the earlier killing of Amber Williams, with similar vigilantism reported.
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Miss
Diver Rucker
Nesty
Sheif
Hig
Huckeron
Nexre
Sheriff
Secord
Mr. J. Williams
Amber ‘Williams
Rucker
Willams Finner
Summonard
M Williaam
Salu
Varkes
Aurthouse
Knox
Brewer
No Examinations for Parcel Post Employees
Civil service officials warn correspondence schools promoting rapid parcel post staffing are misleading. J Black, head of the Civil Service Commission, directs division secretaries to state that no extra duties beyond regular postal service work will be handled by non civil service or temporary workers. If more staff is needed, hires will be from regular service enrollments after examinations.
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States Civil Service Commission
Rhans
Rew
Morning newspaper advertising shapes readers trust and tone
Advertising reflects the newspaper's environment and colors its morning read. It influences confidence and reliance on the news stories and the paper as a whole.
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Good Morning News
Favoritism Charge Sparks Atlanta Poolroom Fight
Hanjaras charged with favoritism after denial of a poolroom permit at 40 Peachtree street. He filed for a temporary injunction in superior court, claiming councilors and police officials acted to block his state-licensed venture, while detailing investments and rent and alleging improper committee conduct. The suit targets Mayor Woodward, council members, Chief Beavers, and others, seeking protection of his property and permit rights amid ongoing bid for a license.
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Peachtree Street
James G. Woodward
Superior Court
James L. Beavers
Poller
George L. Sell
Atlanta
Hanteras
Sidermen
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Poeta
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Rengers
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Rollce
Aitverss
Hanjaras
van Lylee
Policcy Committee
Neestion
Sancat
Gunter-Watkins Drug Company
Smith & Seoville
Tle Place
Chained Black to Cot and Then Lost the Key
A dramatic tale from Thomasville Georgia recounts a chained escapee who rode a cot attached to him on the move. Bob Collins, a recently recaptured convict, was shot in the leg to halt his flight and later released from restraint when a locksmith freed him from the cot.
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Thomasvills
Boss Collins Shot and Killed in Augusta
Augusta Georgia February 8 prominent municipal figure and former boss J Edward Collins aged 63 was shot and killed in front of a near beer establishment. The shooter Marshel Shed an engineer on the Georgia railroad was a former police officer. The incident followed a dispute over punishing a negro. A policeman arrived quickly but the crowd impeded action. Shed was confined after the murder and remained in custody.
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J—Edward Collins
Marshel Shed
Georgia Railroad
Ghad
Shed
Collins
Jusi
White slave gang described selling girls for 25 or 30
New York February 4 federal court heard Assistant United States District Attorney Walker describe a white slave gang that ships girls to Chicago resorts for 25 or 30 each. He cited $12,000 in money orders and telegrams naming victims and agents, with a 14 year old kidnapped and returned for a $200 fee. Indictments expected against more gang members.
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Chiccago
Hand
Welker
Frank Filasto
Joseph Ribufo
Paterson
N. J
Chicago
Filasio
Ribuffo
Walker
Wilasio
West Aide
Joseph Merino
Chicaro
Filasto
Refused Admission To Theater Sparks Macon Police Action
In Macon Georgia an off duty Policeman Henry F Proctor attempted entry to the Grand theater and was refused by manager Harry Bernstein. Proctor and Policeman Tivleman then arrested Bernstein and forced him to the police station. The incident caused a public uproar with Bernstein claiming a political frame against him for not opening his venue to police on or off duty. The city police committee suspended the two officers pending further action as Recorder Daly criticized the officers for removing a respectable citizen from his business. The council police committee will also probe charges against Chief W B Chapman.
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Harry Bernstein
Jake Wells
Grand Theater
Henry F. Proctor
Tivleman
Sdg
Bernstein
Polce Committee of Council
Fole
Councll
Berneiele
Wis
Daly
Police Committee
City Council
W. B. Chapman
Four and a Half Days Left in M and M Contest
Four and a half days remain in The Constitution's M and M contest with the wind up nearing. Merchants must be in contest rooms by February 22, 1915 at 3 p.m. to meet rules for the final stretch. Special offers tempt voters, including a Dunbar Syrup prize for most syrup labels turned in by February 14.
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Dunbar Syrup Company
Reed
Firet
Bride 14 Marries 24 After License Refusals in 3 Counties
Hubert Langsty of Lithonia and Margaret Venable of Atlanta wed in Conyers after Fulton, Atlanta, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties refused a license. The ceremony, performed by Dr Richard Fitna, followed months of elopement attempts and objections. Venable, guardian to the bride, allowed the union once a license and guardian consent were secured.
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Hubert Lang Sty
Lithonia
Margaret Venable
Atlanta
Conyers
Fulton
Facinnett
DeKalb
Rea Heanse
Jmivs Venable
S. C. Venable
Spring Street
Clarence Venable
Langley
Gwinnett County
Fitna
Richard Orme Fitnn
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Mrust
Anto Moniier
Venable
North Avenue Church
Shegan
Migs Venable
Fance
Superforce
Heensa Wag
Gwinnette County
Mies
Obes Aga
Lithorla
Bogey
Rockdale County
Dr. Fynn
Meense
Predder
Ventable
Washington trip to Citizens for Fifth regiment funding
Atlanta citizens rush to raise a $2000 sum needed by Tuesday to fund the Fifth regiment National Guard of Georgia trip to Washington for the inauguration. Local business leaders express mixed enthusiasm but growing support for the trip as committees urge immediate contributions to avoid failure.
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Atlanta
Washington
Allenta
National Guard of Georgia
Ralhiey
Georgia congressmen debate anti IUE measure in Congress
Washington report notes a heated session on the anti liquor bill. Representatives Brantley Bartlett and Roofenberg defend federal power to regulate interstate commerce while opposing states rights arguments. Kenyon Sheppard measure moves toward conference action as senate support grows.
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Congress
William G. Brantley
Charles I. Bartlett
S. Roofenberg
Joby Corrigan
Washington
Senate
Bacoh
Senate Judiciary Committee
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Fitzgerald
New York
Darrell
Pennsylvania
Bietary
Weather Prophecy Fair Forecast Sunday and Monday
Local report predicts fair weather over the weekend with Sunday and Monday clear skies. Lowest temperature around 2s, highest near 367 with normal 44. Rain in past 24 hours 0.00 inches. Deficiency since month start and year start noted as vis.
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Asteam
Vis
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