Governor Glenn Seeks Extra Session Over Rail Rate Case
A conference between U S Attorney General Sanford and Governor Glenn failed to settle the railway rate dispute between the state and Southern Railway. Glenn indicates an extra legislative session may be called to press for state rate law enforcement, and he proposes a temporary two cent rate until final settlement, with appeals to higher courts and swift action to resolve nationwide issues surrounding the case.
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Augusta Storm Ravages City With Wind Rain and Fire
Severe storm strikes Augusta causing widespread damage from wind and lightning. More than a thousand trees toppled, streets blocked, and the street railway paralyzed as all lights failed. The Odowd residence on Broad Street was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike, injuring two firemen. Estimated residential damage surpasses $25,000 with total city losses near $100,000.
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Not Guilty for Zeke Lewis in Anson County Lynching Case
Judge Peerlen declared not guilty for Zeke Lewis in the racially charged lynching of J W Johnson in Anson County. The court halted further trials, citing local sentiment, and ordered prosecutors to seek transfer for the remaining 18 defendants. Johnson, linked to the murder of a relative Guin Johnson, had been jailed in Wadesboro and killed by a mob on May 28, 1966. Twenty three defendants faced indictment. three fled the state.
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Railroads and North Carolina clash over passenger rate
Federal and state courts clash over Fudge Pritchard injunction as Southern railway talks with Governor and Sanford. Officials say no action yet while Governor WilYetei vows to uphold laws and prevent railroads from running the state, with Sanford arriving from Raleigh for a meeting tomorrow morning.
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Indian Girls Guard Graves at Wyandotte Cemetery
Three Conley sisters of the Wyandotte tribe guard their ancestors graves in Huron cemetery Kansas City as government auction threatens to sell the site. They pledge to stay day and night, vowing to defend the burial ground and denouncing attempts to move bodies while demanding tribal rights and protections.
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Lectures by Professor Crook on Food Production and Population
Professor Crook, at Brenau Chautauqua Lake Warmer, began a series of lectures on Food Production and Population. He argued migration does not always raise native populations, citing figures showing higher foreign element growth sometimes lowers birth rates and can shrink native populations, inviting sociologists to deeper study.
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Second Trial for Mrs Brooks Expected to Be Called Today
In Gainesville on July 25 special from Hal county court, the case of the state versus Mrs Sue Brooks is expected to be called for trial tomorrow. Brooks is charged with murder. Her son Foster Brooks is serving a life sentence for the murder of Jack Colins, and his mother was convicted at the last term of the same offense. An appeal for a new trial was granted, and she previously received a life sentence, though this penalty may be reduced if conviction is upheld.
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Will Haywood Face the Gallows in Steunenberg Murder Trial
A Boise courtroom crowd hears Clarence Darrow close his closing plea for Haywood in the Steunenberg murder case. Darrow rails at Pinkertons, labor strife, and deportations while urging jurors to consider the evidence. many in attendance, including Mrs Steunenberg, show emotion as the session nears its end.
Jewish Women Riot Over High Meat in Philadelphia
A noisy scene in Philadelphia centers on Jewish women reacting to a spike in meat prices or quality. Local observers describe tension and calls for orderly behavior amid demonstrations and community concerns.
Riots In Jewish Quarter Over Kosher Meat Prices
In Philadelphia on July 25 rioting erupted in the Jewish quarter as Kosher butcher shops were vandalized and meat destroyed. Police fought crowds, many women among the disturbers, with several arrests and injuries. A women’s committee formed to boycott and pressure retailers, promising broader action against rising meat prices and prepared to enforce a meat boycott by stoppage and distribution efforts.
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New Reservoir and Pump Up This Afternoon
A new reservoir and a pump will come up this afternoon as part of the ongoing water system upgrade. City officials say the installation will improve supply reliability and reduce shortfalls in peak demand periods.
City and County to Push Hemphill Reservoir Completion
Mayor Joyner and council push joint session with the county board to finalize Hemphill station reservoir plans. Dispute over using convicts or a Holly vertical pump dominates a meeting agenda with added bias on bids and safety concerns. An unrelated blast at New Haven Tile ends with fatalities and injuries.
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Weather Forecast for Georgia and Washington
The July 25 forecast calls for showers in Georgia with likely cooler conditions. Washington may see light to moderate southwest winds along the coast Friday and Saturday with unsettled skies and scattered showers possible.
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House Votes On Proh Bill Next Tuesday
The house will vote on the Proh bill next Tuesday by unanimous consent. This record reflects a procedural action and notes broad agreement among members as the measure proceeds toward final consideration in the lower chamber.
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Prohibition bill stall ends in tense House stalemate
On July 30 the House faced a drawn out clash over the prohibition bill. A compromise kept galleries closed and set a special order for Tuesday, delaying debate and signaling continued opposition from anti prohibition forces.
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