Governor faces mob in Greenwood lynching scene
Special to The Georgian reports in Greenville that a Black man named Bob Davin was captured near the home of Miss Jennfa Brooks after a brutal assault. A mob of about 800 awaited the governor Heyward who urged law and order but the prisoner was killed by a hail of bullets within sight of the victim. The governor warned that the law would prevail as militia and volunteers stood ready.
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Greenville
Bob Davin
Jennfa Brooks
Greenwood
Heyward
Columbia
Keyward
Mitia Awa
Chickamauga
Richland
Fortrest
South Carolina
RaWaparee
South
Iayw
Democracy Rally and Campaign Speeches Across Georgia
A Georgia campaign roundup reports Democratic rallies at Mobley Park Rome with about 3,000 attendees led by John W. Maddox and Clark Howell, plus Hoke Smith rally plans in Savannah. Athens hosts Judge Russell reception as he defends his candidacy, while Dublin features free lemonade for followers and a Russell close. Bainbridge notes a Decatur County Smith club barbecue and a joint debate with Es t ill club officials amid rain.
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Rome
Mobley Park
John W. Maddox
Clark Howell
Chatham
Hoke Smith
Savannah
Mr. Smith
Bulloch County
Meinhard Sabre Club
DeSoto
Park Extension
Russell
Dublin
Bainbridge
Decatur County Hoke Smith Club
Fort Hughes
Thomas H. Hardwick
Estill Club
J. H. Morgan
Colonel Estill
Court House
At Fort, Hughes
Large Vote Expected in Tattnall County Primary
In Reldaville Georgia on August 17, interest rises as 2,350 registered voters loom, with about 2,000 ballots anticipated. The full term congressional contest is heated as J A Jannen leads though county carry is uncertain, while Overstreet seems poised to win the unexpired term in Congress.
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Tattnall
Reldaville
Con
J. A. Jannen
Congress
Former Viceroy of India to Visit United States
Lord Curzon plans a U S visit due to questions over Lady Curzon’s property. During his absence his daughters stay with Lady Suffolk in Scotland. He seeks a change of scene for health, aims to visit Washington and Chicago, then a long stay in Canada to improve his condition.
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India
United States
New York
Lord Curzon
America
Lady Curzon
Suffolk
Danny Leiter
Leiter
Scotland
Washington
Chicago
Canada
Two White Women Detain a Negro Thief at Bay
In an incident on Woodward Avenue Mrs. A. B. Smith and Mrs. R. C. O'Neil restrained 17 year old Hattie Lewis inside a parlor with a gun and guard while officers arrived. A second pocketbook was found and identified by Mrs. B. Fincher of 425 Woodward Avenue. Lewis was bound over on burglary charges.
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Woodward Avenue
BL. Fincher
No. 425
Hattie
Inn course debate over justice and vengeance in South Carolina
A speaker urges the Inn to let a course proceed to show South Carolina leads in thin mat iter, arguing for reasoned action to protect women. Others respond they will not proceed, stating they have endured the issue long enough.
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South Carolina
Rains Damage Cotton In Haralson County Ga
Heavy rains in Haralson County Georgia damage cotton crops and affect the local farming area. The storm disrupts harvest plans and may reduce yields for the season.
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Haralson
Southern railway reshuffles land and industrial staff
A Friday order from Third Vice President Culp and Land and Industrial Agent Richards announces a sweeping reorganization across Southern railway offices. W. L. Henderson moves to Mobile, Charles Chase becomes western agent in St. Louis, A. Hays takes New York, and Stewart shifts to Washington with Nettemann as traveling agent. New roles cover Georgia to Texas, with Virginia and Pennsylvania under Washington oversight. Stewart’s Atlanta tenure and Henderson’s Alabama/Mississippi record noted. replacements aim to boost mineral development and regional outreach.
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Culp
M. v. Richards
The
Southern Railway
B. D. Stone
Chattanooga
Southern
H. E. Waericke
Southern and
Mobile and Ohio
W. L. Henderson
Guy Stewart
Land and Industrial Department of the Southern
Mobile
Stewart
Equitable
F. E B. Resler
Georgia
PiersGay Atadatoa
Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
B. J. Hillidge
Chattanoog
E. D. Stone
Stone
Charles 8. Chase
St. Louis
O. J. Stephens
G. W. Lee
Kentucky
Ohio
Louisiana
A. Hays
New York
Alexander Helper
New Jersey
New England
Washington
Guy L. Stewart
W. H. Nettlemann
North
South Carolina
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
W. J. Hurlbut
Frank T. Charles
London
Michigan Agricultural College
State Agricultural College of Maryland
California
Department of Agriculture
Baltimore
Parkersburg
W. Va
Atlanta
South
Btowart
Alabama
Missinsipoi
Resolution censuring Wirz monument blocked by G A R
Minneapolis Aug 17 The Grand Army of the Republic resolutions committee reports on controversial measures. A resolution censuring the Daughters of the Confederacy for proposing a monument to Henry Wirz at Andersonville was turned down by a near unanimous vote. The committee’s report omits Wirz and the canteen resolution, but amendments to support both may arise. If approved, Wirz monument action could revive debate at the encampment. New G A R commander is Robert B. Brown with senior vice William Armstrong and other officers elected. Saratoga will host the next convention.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Committee On
Grand Army of the Republic
Daughters of the Confederacy
Henry Wirs
Andersonville Prison
A. G. Welsert
Robert B. Brown
Zanesville
William H. Armstrong
Indianapolis
Fenton
Detroit
John Loreland
St. Paul
Ww. H. Johnston
Lincoln
Nebr
C. G. Burton
Missouri
H. 8. Coney
Kansas
Fifteenth Ohio Infantry
He Iwat
Zanesville Courier
Saratoga
N. Y
Wirz
Russian couple in court over noisy unsettled home
M Killen and wife a pair of Russian Jews faced police court for cruelty and noise at 34 Hell Street. Neighbors testified of constant arguing and profane language. Mrs Killen wept when threatened with eviction, the court fined them $1.75 amid denial of disturbance.
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M. Killen
Green
Hell Street
Protests Over Street Prayers at Memorial Orphans Home
Atlanta report details Mrs. Harwell and her husband who run Memorial Orphans Home at 62 McDaniel Street with 26 children age 3 to 14. They deny soliciting money on streets, claim to save souls, teach Bible and literature, and say they will continue despite mayoral warnings and police scrutiny.
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Mr. Harwell
Griffin
Gainesville
Cedartown
Atlanta
Gloer
Woodward
Br. Evans
Logan
Gleer
James G. Woodward
Henry G. Carnes
Memorial Orphans’ Home
McDaniel Street
Harwell
Thefts of Jewelry Charge Chief Hotel Clerk
Chattanooga August 17 Eugene Jordan chief clerk Lookout Inn once of Memphis and brother of Houck Music Company manager is arrested on theft charges. He is jailed and silent claiming a loan from his brother, while authorities allege he is linked to stealing jewelry and money from guests Mrs Simmons of California and Mrs Carmichael of Florida and others at the inn.
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Chattanooga
Ohio authorities chase Ak Stensland looter trail
East Liverpool police chief John W. Wyman and the force began a systematic search for Paul O. Stensland, missing president of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago. Detectives from the Pinkerton agency searched Cincinnati as officers pursue a lead. A shaved whiskers clue and a sighting on a streetcar add to the efforts to capture him.
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East Liverpool
John W. Wyman
Enire
Paul O. Stensland
Milwaukee Avene State Bank of
Chicago
Perking
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Bad Meat Found At Local Restaurant Case Refutes Sausage
Joe Brown at 1612 Marietta Street was fined 5.76 for keeping aged meat. A Candler building worker ordered a sandwich Thursday. the odor led to a dispute and a complaint about overripe sausage. Wasser pressed the case after the return of the sandwich.
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Joe Brown
Ttalian
Marietta Street
Candler
Joe
Wasser
Lordly aid cited in probation officers report
A probation officer submits a report noting reliance on divine aid after seeking help from the etelk. the hada appears to have provided the needed assistance. The narrative ends with respectful submission by GLOER, probation Officer.
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Etelk
Gloer
Charles Branaman Wins County Treasurer Seat
Charles Branaman is declared winner for county treasurer, prompting curiosity about his victory among supporters and observers. Friends speculate on factors behind the win as results circulate.
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Jean Sweep
SeaIo
West Ee Whitehall
Orica
Juat
Mob
Athens
James Smith
Judge Russell
Judicial
R. B. Russell, Jr
Laurens
Reuben Arnold
Cuba
Havana
G.A. R
Yar Cue Tne
RUSS
Bell ST. Zympani
Stensland
East
Liverpool
Charles
Branan
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