Negroes Sentenced by Judge Purnell
In Wilmington North Carolina Judge Purnell sentenced Robert Sawyer and Arthur Adams to die on August 17 for murder of the crew aboard the schooner Harry Berwind off the North Carolina coast on October 10. Henry Scott, the principal conspirator, will be hanged on July 6 at New Hanover jail.
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Wilmington
N. C
United States District Court
Purnell
Robert Sawyer
Arthur Adams
Harry Berwind
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Henry Scott
New Hanover
Samuel Sweetman on a sorry spree in police court
Samuel Sweetman of Norcross faced a drunkenness charge in police court. He sought release to meet his wife at Terminal station at 10 but failed to appear. His wife, distressed and ill, sought care at the station while Samuel was later found drunk and arrested, reunions unclear.
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Samuel Sweetman
Samuel
Norcross
Broyles
Sweetman
Walter Foster
Frank Bal
American Detective Association
Pace Station
Curbstone
Whitehall Street
Trinity Avenue
Chariie
Webb Torbush
Hulsey and Dorsett
East Point
Voter Registration Outlook For Upcoming Election
Tax Collector Andy Stewart said registration this year will be similar to past years with a moderate turnout. He noted many voters have registered but expects a rush as registration closes, urging all eligible residents to vote in the August primary and the general election.
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Andy
Stewart
Pri
Hod Carriers Strike Ties Up Work in Dallas
In Dallas on June 19, a strike by hod carriers tied up burials and related operations as private leased wine and contractor actions limited work. About 3,000 more workers were affected as demands for wage increases of 3 percent plus adjustments to 2 and 2.40 dollars per day influenced the stoppage.
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Dallas
Naughty Children in Court And Chicken Thief Charged
Local brief lists seven youngsters summoned for rock throwing on Armstrong street and a $25 fine for Charlie Lester labeled champion chicken thief of Atlanta. Other items report two men posing as detectives, a gratitude letter from San Francisco, runaways recaptured, a telegram about an ill father, a railway worker leg injury, revival services, a New York visitor, tent meetings, a hotel owner’s southern trip, and various small city notices.
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Armstrong Street
Charlie Lester
Atlanta
Broyles
Lester
Heavy emigration into Alabama report from railroad division
A Louisville and Nashville railroad report notes rapid Alabama growth with 726 families totaling 4,164 people relocating along the line last year. They purchased 42,421 acres of farm lands, mainly from Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Most settlers are well-to-do natives of those states, including 1,377 Americans, 548 Germans and 473 Scandinavians, among others.
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Decatur
Ala
Bome
Alabama
Loulaville and Nashville Railroad
Ohio
Matelinois
Michigan
Becone
Alabam
Vassar College Names Charlotte Woman as Assistant Professor
Miss Connie Guion of Charlotte, a prominent young society woman, has been appointed assistant professor of chemistry at Vassar College this month. A Wesleyan graduate who finished studies this spring, she will assume duties at the start of next autumn.
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Charlotte
N. C
Connie Guion
Vassar College
Manufacturers Kick On Work Of Labor Agents
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga manufacturers condemn labor agents who lure workers away. Officials say many laborers are enticed to Kentucky and distant cities, harming local employment. The piece notes a misdemeanor for agents and previews an entertainment directed by Minx B. Battaile of Nashville to aid city efforts.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Kentucky
Panicked Bank Fears Averted By Clearing House Action
June 19 Private Song Wire reports the Senate finance committee discussed the Tillman resolution on Walsh bank failures and the Chicago Clearing House Association for winding their affairs. The comptroller’s letter commends the Clearing House action, noting it paid all depositors and likely averted a panic while Walsh and associates face criminal inquiry.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Tillman
Walsh
Chicago Clearing House Association
Chicago Shearing House Association
Railroad Switchman Hurt In Car Coupling Accident
Sam Gabrell a switchman for the Georgia Railroad was caught between freight cars while coupling at the Peart crossing. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Grady hospital where his condition was reported as not serious.
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Sam Gabrell
Georgia Railroad
Peart,ar
Gabrell
Grady Hospital
Manhunt for Athens Man after Shooting at Woman
Jesse B. Cooper of Athens Ga sought by police after an afternoon shooting at a woman named Neilie Wil. Cooper fled home to 14 Collins Street around 2 o clock Tuesday. He had a quarrel the night before and was arrested but released after posting 25 75 dollars bond.
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Jesse B. Cooper
Athens
Collins Street
Neilie Wil- Cooper
Pledge eliminates the Negro vote in Dallas county
Dallas, Texas June 19 In a county Democratic executive committee meeting the pledge to eliminate the Negro vote was adopted for the upcoming election on July 23. The pledge commits voters to support all Democratic nominees at the November election.
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Dallas
Texas
Ote
Et Stain
Judge H Bonet Addresses Ellijay Nomination Rally
Leased Wire Ellijay Georgia June 19 Judge H Bonet spoke in the courthouse to advocate the nomination this afternoon about 150 people attended the event in the heat of the day.
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Ellijay
H. Bonet
Sina
Ime
Court House
Woman Dies Dining With Husband at Kimball House
Mrs Hugh Porter of Brunswick Georgia died suddenly while dining with her husband at the Kimball House in Atlanta. She had heart trouble but death was unexpected. The Porter family, prominent hotel figures, were in Atlanta for treatment and plans for funeral arrangements will follow after relatives are contacted.
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Kimball House
Hugh Porter
Brunswick
Atlanta
Porter
Atanta
Mobile
Ala
Aie Ie Peown
Mm Ik
Eee Paca
Détena
Use
Georgia
Oglethorpe
Branswick
Ohio Mine Strike May Be Settled
The Ohio mine strike may be declared off today after a late conference between J H Winder for the operators and United Mine Workers officials. Miners express hopefuls though no final announcement was issued. Rumors say both sides drew near agreement but failure could end negotiations.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. H. Winder
United Mine Workers
Young Woman Dies In Creek Waters
By Private Leased Wire Buffalo June 19 Anna Senchal 18 years old perished in Allegott creek. Misschal, with Willam Glassthan as the yearned, died after a brief incident.
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Buffalo
Anna Senchal
Allicott Creek
Misa Chal
Willam Gllasthan
Decatur Mayor Skeges Plans Return After South Alabama Tour
Decatur Ala June 18. Mayor Heinz A Skeges says he will return to Decatur about Wednesday after a tour in South Alabama. He states he was encouraged by residents and cites meetings and visits he has made during the trip.
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Decatur
Ala
Heinz A. Skeges
South Alabama
Idacy
Husband and wife arrest in Decatur street case
A husband reported his wife Catherine Hand and a man named Williams missing with their two year old, moving from the Plant Hotel. Police detained Mrs Hand and the man Tuesday, with the couple to face charges in police court. The husband claimed she left with Williams after a Mon afternoon incident, while Hand, a switchman for Seaboard Air Line Railway, said he and the child moved days earlier.
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Pany
Catherine Hani
Ingi
G. ¥. Jones
Dunton and Gallagher
J. C. Williams
Mre. Hand
Hiliand Hand
Seaboard
Aff Lint Railway
Hand
Plant
Decatur St
Williams
Tom Child
Savannah on Verge of a Great Moral Wave
Savannah, June 10. Citizens face fines and imprisonment as convicted members of Judge Cann are described. The city nears a moral wave aimed at cleansing gamblers and whisky dealers, with alarm among residents and authorities about the broader crackdown.
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Savannah
Judge Cann
Hotel Leased at Decatur by Payne of New Decatur
H taon, manager of the Payne of New Decatur, has leased the hotel and will assume early control. John C. Evans, formerly in charge, sold the property to Mr. Harrison who now takes charge, with the hotel positioned as a noted summer resort near Louisville and Nashville line, miles south of the city.
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Decatur
Ala
H. Taon
The
Payne of New Decatur
Enn
John C. Evans
Jeane
Harrison
Mont
Louisville
Nashville
League to Celebrate Victory Won at Polls
Savannah ga June 19 People’s Democratic League will celebrate their recent victory at the polls with a Thursday night parade by district clubs. Riders on horseback will travel to the park where a tented stand will be erected for speeches and various activities.
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Savannah
People’s Democratic League
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