Mob seizes Black convict near Stephens County jail
In Toccoa Georgia on June 14 a Black convict says he escaped from the Stephens County convict camp and was seized by a mob of several hundred men. He died as he was removed toward the jail area after the incident lasting from midnight to early morning. Police and officials report the event as a violent mob action near residence districts about 300 yards from the east side.
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Toccoa
Stephens County
Sam Stephens
Csty
Negro hanged after assault on county farmer's daughter
A sixteen year old girl and her sister were attacked while at home near Toccoa. The assailant, Stephens, identified by the victim, was captured in Madison, SC and brought to Teacon. A mob broke the jail, dragged him out, and he was hanged after a firefight and shooting injuries. Stephens had prior convictions for assault with intent to rape and murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toccoa
Stephens
Madison
Teacon
Stowe
Tagoon
Hull County
Hanging of Goosby Sparks Terror Among Brooks County Negroes
Reports from Quitman say superstition and fear spread after the execution of Goosby. Jail inmates John Thomas and Jack Willer face further sentences or new trials as deputies and local officials contend with rumors of renewed hangings and fire alarms stirring unrest among the Black community. Clarence Webb and others are noted as curious or affected by the event.
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Quitman
Goosby
Brooks
John Thomas
Thomas
Mo Hon
Wade
Jack Willer
Willer
Clarence Webbs
Pridas
Bert Hs
Bhenie Wade
Clanton F
Vite
Jurma
Spirik
Gooshy
Initial meeting Phi Beta Kappa at University of Georgia
The Phi Beta Kappa initial meeting in Athens Georgia featured General W Melrim of Savannah as speaker, marking the semicentennial of his commencements with the university. The ceremony filled the chapel as alumni from numerous classes and regions were listed as members and trustees.
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Athens Ga
University of Georgia
United States
Georgia
Deter
Mel
Rim of
Savannah
The
University At
American Bar Association
Hnea
Indead
McPherson
JS P Campbell
RP Stephens
L R. Geissler
Sngler Foundation
Barrow Dean Bocock
Pean Snelling
L L Hendren
Hoape
J Lustrat
John Morris
JM Reade
Bob White
Tr “5
Weéotter
Clases
Carlton Hillyer
Augusta
Leen
Peter W Meldrim
Lmory Speer
Macon
James T White
Atlanta
John D Hammond
IW Wedell
Dunnelion
Patrick HW
Phillip x Yonge Pennscola
Ela
William A Blount
Pensacola
Ralph Peters
Yor Samuel
Adama Busanmah
WilWam
Fred T Myers Latuhossse
Joseph Henry Lumpkin
Jere M Pound
Athens
Victor L
Atlants
Willam Pope
Sints Fe
Preston Birkwright
William
Macon Jaman
Flumer van Black
Frank S Jones
Bainbridge
Atrica Walter
Cathren Rose
Marion
Duffose
James W
Meron
Davenport
Chariae Elfinrroia
Macon DuPree Huapleute
Lurrard
Glenn Yew
Sork
Lee Molho
Payne Athen
Avinens Poel Willan
Lo Moss Rutan OX
Columbia
Whorter
Inens
Morris Michael Min
Cheney
George B Franklin Carubridge
Mose
William A Worsham Jr
Thenw
Tos
Prooks
Samwel
Crave
Baltimore
Max Wichael
Ernest Lee Wors
Allen
William A
Bretton Athens
John B Hurria
Whelcher
Beal
Macon U7
Bennett
Firgerala
Johin & Bart Jr
Por Anderson
Blakely
Brock Macon
Airy
Atalae
Oxford
England
L Kelley
James Jolaton
Witman Mason
Lod Brown Sheron
Durden Greymout
Farmer
Foram
Cambrdge
Masy
Ron Brunswick
Charles H Stone Athans
Walton
New York
Forrest Cumming Grittin
Floyd Dahlonega
Robert Hill Freeman
Yarden Golhervne
Julian H. Hirach
Bere
Hugh " Leake
Hodgaon
Hal Hutrev
Maron
Dowgtur
Cherlen Besmith
Concord Obert
Esley Lumber
Whitehead
Carlton
Ty Gearne
Butts County Agricultural Fair Dates Set in Jackson GA
Butts County selects October 18 to 22 for the big agricultural fair with 1000 dollars in premiums. Events include Boy and Girl Canning clubs day Agricultural Day School day and a final day for the colored community. Committees work on departments and premium list to be announced soon. Revival meetings proceed at First Baptist Church led by Dr Barton and Dr Van Etten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Ga
Butta
Lentire
Jackson
LE Barton
Atlanta
Robert van Eventel
First Baptist Church
Historical Pageant Set by LaGrange Woman's Club
A grand pageant titled The American Indian in Love Legend and History will be staged on LaGrange college campus on June 28 at 4 oclock under the LaGrange Womans Club direction led by Miss Eula Bradford. About 200 actors, many dances and songs, plus children as flowers and insects, will fill the event with a horseback procession symbolizing LaGrange spirit and values. Miss Bradford recently directed The House of Rimmen on campus, deemed a success, and aims for high acclaim with this production.
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LaGrange, Ge
LaGrange College
LaGrange Womans Club
Mies Eula Bradford
LaGrange
Archaols
Justice Truth
Bradford
House of Rimmen
Dalton to Entertain B. Y. P. U. on June 22
The state meeting of the Boy Scouts union will convene in Daktoh Ga on June 24 with about 500 delegates. Dalton will entertain, and the homes of Dalton residents have been opened for visitors. The First Baptist Church, under Pastor O Weming, hosts the event with committees organized to handle meals and pleasure activities, promising a pleasant, profitable gathering.
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Daktoh Ga
Joulton
Bandai
Res Oo O Weming
White Sulphur Springs Open Site for Summer Visit
Meriwether White Sulphur Springs opens for the summer under new management. L Rovenbing HM btrickland and ROG Tate lead operations as cottages are ordered and service improved for visitors. After a three year gap the resort welcomes guests again for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Rovenbing
HM Btrickland
ROG Tate
University of Georgia Trustees Confer Degree on Senator Hoke Smith
The University of Georgia trustees conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws this afternoon on Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia. Also noted is Flag Day activities at Raymond, Raymond Gen., observed on June 14 with the day noted as special.
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University of Georgia Trustees
Hoke Smith
Athena
University of Georgia
Georgia
Raymond
Raymond Gen
Raymond Industrial Club Presents Flag to Margay Memorial School
The Raymond Industrial club presented the children of the Margay Memorial school with an American flag that now flies over the building, marking a ceremonial gesture of pride and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Industrial Club
Margay Memorial School
George Carum Freed on Murder Charge in Acquittal
George Carum a Syrian under indictment for the murder of Charles Maloff was acquitted Monday in the criminal division of the superior court. The jury deliberated only a few moments after Carum testified he acted in self defense and struck Maloff with a heavy stick during the Christening incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carum
Charles
Lot
Superior Court
Carum
Uncle Sam Oil Company advances 12 percent stock offer
Investors urged to fund The Uncle Sam Oil Company with $8 to $800 each to expand refineries in Kansas and Oklahoma The notice claims monopoly control and political persecution but promises high daily production and monthly stock dividends as soon as capital is raised before the June 24 advance date
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America
Laele Sam Oil Company
Hia
Seema
Uncle Sam
Aboit
Cherryville
Kas
West Tulsa Okla
Cilanoma
Osage
Washington Talya Creek
Lawnee
Unle Sim Oo Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Unels Sam Ol Company
Kansas
Oklahoma
Appalachia Mountains
People Direct
Wissouri Kanes
Nebraska 3
Band al
Missouri
Undatam ON Company
Middle West
Uncle Sam Oil Company
Kansas City
Armourdale
Wiinses City
Sam
Thalemi
United States
Canada
Cish
Ats New
Lacn
Thi Company i
New
Cushing Fields
Mow ii
O Ihe
Getter
Old Trust Tentre
Thia Stok
Mian Tang
Gomany
Indiana
Congress
Conkresa
Bam
Compan
Sant
Pawnee County
Sithin
Ranch Creek
Ann Barre
Boston
Tomek Creeks
Cushing
Uncle Sam Oi
Crusher Ics Ba
Uncle Sam Ol Company
Osige
Uncle Iam Oil Company
Rex
Oll
Ras
Monopoli
Atic
Sam Flica
Muchrakers
Qur Company
Deeius
Air Plans
Fcare1
Gabe Trent
Atl Busness Associates
Sam Qi
Genefator
Wise Investere Ow Il
Givens
Ing
Tulsa
Uncle Rain
Hig Holdings
Roval Patio Jybert
Zens Te Itati Kholduis
Fragmentary Stock Trade Notation
A partial OCR style line shows figures for shares and fees including 1 060 shares 2 500 shares 318 08 43 00 non shares 10 000 s ures 20 000 shares totaling 9190 08 and an 0086 suffix.
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Brooks County
Palm Beach
Oxfords
Peachtree
Daniel Bros.-Co
Poe
Mia
Atlanta Constitution
Great Authors Library
Tre Comsti
Mekens
Victor Hugo
Redvardag
Dumas
Stevenson
Shakespeare
Ravertiach
PHI Beta Kappa
Gen. P.W. Meldrim
Butts County
LaGrange Woman's Club
George Carum Freed
Biltmore
Vanderbilt and
Madison Aves
43Rd
44Th Sts
Metropolis
Biltmore Sa
John McR Bowman
South Atlantic
Law Bret
Law Bros. Co
Whitehall
Horlick
Horlio
Remitter
SAM ‘Oil
Prerive
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