Riot at Hendersons crossing ends with officers killed
At Hendersons crossing near Juneabore cross in East Tolnt a large group of African Americans confronted a posse led by Lt Poult. A deadly volley killed Officer Menard and wounded Eubanks and Fur an while officers returned fire, killing several prisoners and wounding others. Four black prisoners and four men were jailed at the Tower, with two dead negroes left in Brownsville. Authorities said more prisoners may remain in Wat locality as investigations continue.
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Buran
East Tolnt
Arnhers
Lisutent Poult
Henderson
Jonssborn Road
Guan
Menard
Eubanks
Ofer Furan
Anay
Heard
le Berne
Rufus Wilson
Fat Loke Smith
Dover Stalworth
Buck
Pou van Childs
Brown & Alles
Milehall
Alabama
Filmed Restraint Order On Interstate Freight Rates
In Frankfort Kentucky on September 24 the eastern district court under Judge Cochran extended an interlocutory injunction blocking enforcement of new interstate freight rates by the Kentucky Railroad Commission. The order, agreed by state and railroad counsel, requires from October 1 that all waybills show origin and destination consignor and consignee article character weight rate freight and total charges and be preserved until final adjudication.
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Kentucky
Waybilla
Frankfort
United States Court
Eastern District of Kenturky, Islay
Cochran
Sia
Kentucky Railroad Commission
Conaignor
Constance
Columbia Leaves Colon for Cartagena with Roa Party
Advices from both state and navy departments say the cruiser Columbia sailed yesterday from Colon for Cartagena carrying Secretary Roa and John Jarrett, American minister to Colombia. She is scheduled to arrive at Cartagena semilm today.
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Cartagena
Washington
State
Navy
Columbia
Colon
Roa
John Jarrett
Colombia
Young Lady Honored in Alabama
In Montgomery on September 24 Mabie Offutt, a stenographer in the governor’s office, is named recording secretary to the governor. She aided in swearing in the new chief justice D Weakley, a notary, a distinction praised as unmatched for any other woman in the south.
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Alabama
Montgonery
Ala
Spelal
Mies Mabie Offutt
Goveror Ble
Auprema Court
D. Weakley
South
Pyramid Pile Cure Ad Promises Free Trial
An unsolicited testimonial-style notice urges readers to request a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure. It portrays personal success stories from Edwin Shaver of Salisbury North Carolina and Pastor Hoskirn of Nottaway Virginia, claims quick relief and home use with a small fee for full treatment via Pyramid Drug Co located in Maretta Michigan.
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Edwin Shaver
Salisbury
N.C
Hoskirn
Pastor Nottaway
Pyramid Drug Co
Iz, MaretaRi, Mich
Meldrim Seen as Dark Horse in Savannah Contention
In Savannah on September 24 observers mark Peter W Meldrim as the likely dark horse for the Waynesboro congressional nomination. The convention has deadlocked between J A Hrannen and W W Sheppard at eighteen votes each, with talks suggesting only General Meldrim could break the tie and secure the seat for the district.
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Savannah
Sdocelal
Savennan
Peter W Meldrim
Waynesboro
J A Hrannen
W. W. Sheppard
Sheppard
Hrannen
Tia
Metdrinio
Jin
Constitution advertises Cosmopolitan Magazine offer
The Con stitution promotes a special Cosmopolitan Magazine deal titled Woman's Home Companion Review of Reviews and Atlanta Constitution. Read full details in today’s advertisement.
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The
Constitution
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Woman’s Home Companion Review of Reviews
Atlanta Constitution
Negroes Hold Up Whites At Summer Hill Crowd Scene
A small group of black residents gathered near the Summer Hill schoolhouse all day, stopping white men and briefly searching for weapons. A Home Insurance collector, Fd Schtoas, was patted down but found pistolless, then pushed and pelted with stones as the mob dispersed. Other incidents involved Hiram Biyers and similar searches without major injuries.
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Summer Hill
Tiuy
Fd Schtoas
Ilome Insurance Company
Francis Tl
Thara
Schloss
Hiram Biyers
Marson
Mitchell Street Furniture
Wan
Biyers
Behloox
Eight convicts escape from Abington jail delivery
A complete escape occurred last night at Abington Virginia. Eight convicts broke out after a deliver y attempt. Notable names include John Orr and Porter Gals. Several prisoners were sentenced recently for murder burglary and larceny, with sentences ranging from eight to fourteen years.
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Abington
Bristol
Tenn
John Orr
Sonv
George Jonan
Union Paanenger Staan
Porter Gals
St. Lawrence Hotel
William Whitaker
Whitetapper War Sits In Chartenton After September 34
By September 34 Frank Wrenn on a farmer strike, Sita Andere pon and another farmer fear Greenwood lant night Andersen won with a whitecap ping party. Wrenn wan wour ted, ana Black people, wh ware thant to be riding. They were defeated half to passing.
Methodist Ministers Deplore Mob Action
A newspaper excerpt records a church meeting where Methodist ministers issued seven resolutions denouncing mob violence, condemning lawlessness, supporting victims, criticizing slow justice, decrying attacks on women, urging law enforcement action, and calling congregants to uphold law and order amid racial tensions. The document reflects period attitudes and calls for public peace and moral responsibility.
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Istern
Methodiat Min
Riahth
Apa
Quiet day as Atlanta streets calm after riot
Reports describe a quiet Monday in Atlanta with suppressed news and a large police-mobilized effort. Mayor Woodward and Capt. English directed patrols to keep crowds moving, enforcing a temporary curfew for minors and curbing gatherings on Decatur and Peters streets after a violent weekend.
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Woodward
Clef Jennings
English
Police Beans
Waa
3620 Negroes Lynched in U S During 25 Years
The Universal News today prints a statistical story asserting about 4 000 persons were executed in the United States by legal warrant in the last twenty two years. Ninety five percent were accused of assault on white women. Execution methods included hanging shooting flogging and burning.
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U. S
The
U N World Today
United States
Pharr Arrested for Forgery in McRae Ga
Olin Pharr ex cashier of Citizens Bank of McRae was arrested at Eastman on two forgery charges involving several thousand dollars. He was brought to McRae for a preliminary hearing and bound over to the October term of Telfair Superior Court in two bonds of 2600 dollars each. Bishop Hoare's Body Recovered after typhoon wreck. The viceroy of Canton contributed about 3009 pounds to typhoon relief and dispatched two gunboats.
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McRae
Olin Pharr
Citizens’ Bank of McRae
Eastman
Pharr
Telfair Superior Court
Bishop Hoare
Hody
Dlongkang
Macea
Canton
Riso
European Plan for Kimball Hotel Moves to European Service
The Kimball hotel on a European plan announced in a placard that for a day or two lonat the European plan would be in effect under existing conditions. After Saturday night troubles, head waiter Mr Zimmer supervised staff, some were sent home, others kept for dining room service. By afternoon rumors spread and staff felt unsafe on streets, prompting the hotel to switch to European service until conditions normalize. Governor notified of a critical situation at Girta's Industrial School. two arrests for shooting reported near Talinpoom, Ga.. further arrests expected in a county jail case.
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Pecatur Street
Decatur Street
Kimball Horse Corner
Decstur Street
Peters Street
Huey
Tia
Kimball
Lonat
Zimmer
Aias
No Censure From Gov Vardaman on Crimes in Georgia
Governor Vardaman comments on the negro problem and crime in Georgia. He opposes censure for the man who destroys a home, urges law terror as needed, and hints at redefining the fifteenth and fourteenth amendments to allow social inequality. He condemns the rapist but supports protecting criminals from penalties within state power.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Mixa
Atlanta
Vardaman
Georgia
Mfe
Lita
Well Worth Trying
H Drown, pension attorney of Pittafield Wisconsin, promotes Life Pills as the best aid to life health. The ad claims quick relief for headache and constipation, promising to keep families in splendid health with a 2e guarantee at all drug stores.
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H. Drown
Pittafield
Republican activity surges in Alabama ahead of elections
Montgomery reports show intensified Republican efforts with leaders seeking a credible business figure to run for governor. Birmingham hosts a conference urging Jamien Tremar to seek the GOP nomination while state organizers align with Roosevelt followers. Taft is favored for president as influence shifts.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Birmingham
Jamien
Cor. Scott
Mr. Taft
Mission Boclery Closes in Griffin District
The Woman’s Home Missionery Board of the Griffin district of the North Georgia conference of the Methodist church closed last night after an interesting session. Mrs. R. Z. Conelley of Atlanta presided and Rev. John S. Jenkins preached a strong sermon at 1 o’clock in support of mission work by the society.
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Tnommaiua
Pencniuns Ena
Yrpte Cali
Griffin District
North Georgia
Citizens Arm for Defense in Atlanta Amid Arms Rush
Sheriff Nelms and militiamen processed over a thousand arms and ammunition orders as white citizens prepared for possible race tensions. Hardware stores sold weapons to vetted locals, with patrols forming around residences and mass purchases reaching into the afternoon.
Mullets and Murder in Georgia Plantation Night
A negro mullet supper on a plantation near Americus erupted in a drunken clash that left one woman dead and another wounded by stray bullets. No arrests were reported as killings are noted to be common during cotton picking season in the area.
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Americus
Man Hit by Rock in Lithonia Leaves Prolonged Fight
In Lithonia Georgia on September 23 a prominent man, Turner, was struck on the forehead by a rock thrown by Olin Reagin age about 19 or 20. Doctors operated to remove a skull fragment and Turner remains critically ill with a 250 dollar dispute over money spent by Turner’s son and Olin Reagin’s father Burt Reagin. The incident follows a dispute between Turners and the Reglins over the spending in Atlanta.
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Lithonia
Turner
Olin Reagin
Dre. Bell
Janes
Gevin
Olln Reagin
City bans performance of The Clansman in Montgomery
The Montgomery city council unanimously approves an ordinance prohibiting the production of Thomas Dixon's The Clansman due to unsettled public mood following Atlanta disorders. The measure directs the mayor to enforce the ban at Thursday's meeting.
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Montgomery
Montgnmery
Ala
Thornan Dizon
Atlanta
Smith Threatened by Negross in Macon Georgia
George C. Smith Vineville merchant who fatally shot Black Morton a Negro driver on Armour Company wagon in front of his store last Monday morning sought sheriff protection after claiming a meeting of Negroes aimed to lynch him. He said a mob planned to take action and received assurances of protection.
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Smith
Constitution Bureau
Macon
George C. Smith
Vineville
Black Morton
Armour & Company
Rovertagn
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Peter W. Meldrim
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Hauer
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Eptember
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Talinpoom
Toeya
Mississippi
Hin Homs
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Repubs
Security
Carter
Psia
Rorer
Citizens Arm For Defense
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Simo
Arma
Bheri Nelma
bin Waslelancs
Sheri Nefma
Maen
Eys
Hoolluma
Arottona
Humen
Mercer
Sreclal
Mercer University
Jameson
Department of the Law
Department of Pharmacy
Natioundal
Wesleyan
Dupont Guerry
Wesleyan College
Han
Sesson
Joan
Oatty Paardsof
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