Seven Negroes Arrested in Lynch Threat in Concord Jail
In Concord North Carolina June 28 a mob of about 400 armed men and youths pelted the county jail with rocks at midnight aiming to free and lynch seven frightened Black prisoners arrested in connection with an assault on a white girl aged 15. National guards are on duty while the mob roams the woods seeking the assailant. none of the prisoners were identified as the attacker.
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Concord
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Woodlands
Beaumont Mob Fails To Seize Suspect From Jail
A 400 strong mob roamed the Beaumont county jail trying to abduct Rainey Williams, accused of attacking eight white women. Officers used tear gas and bombs, while Sheriff Covington defended the jail with guns and mounted rifles. The crowd dispersed after attempting to burn the door. no one was shot and one woman was injured.
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Jane
Bolivia declares amnesty as revolution stirs violence
In La Paz the military committee that seized power proclaims amnesty for political prisoners and exiles. A reign of terror followed protests last Sunday with people marching the streets and being met by machine gun fire.
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Lapaz
Bolivia
Choc Hembree Sentenced to Death for Assault
Grady county farmer Choc Hembree, previously pardoned for murder, is found guilty of criminal assault and sentenced by Judge Pugh to death for attacking and shooting Leota Bosley, a Gainesville Texas teacher. The jury prayed for guidance before delivering verdict amid historic sentence.
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Lee
Chad Thurman
Three Brothers In Oklahoma Sentenced For Sheriff Killing
Three Cunningham brothers John Jess and Manuel pleaded guilty to murdering Sheriff Williams during a confrontation while resisting questioning over a filling station robbery near Lawton Oklahoma They received life sentences The fourth brother Forrest was wounded in the battle and another Seer and two bystanders were also injured.
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United Press
Duncan
Oklaine
John
Jess
Manuel Cunningham
Wal Wiliams
Obbery
Lawton
Forrest
Seer
Bomb kills woman and injures son in Amarillo attack
A bomb attached to a car exploded near a residence in Amarillo killing a woman and critically injuring her 12 year old son. The deceased’s husband Payne, a local attorney and district judge candidate, was nearby. Officials launched an investigation into the bombing as many details remain unclear.
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Texas
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Ilding
Iele
Boy Scouts Christen Bonham Camp North Timber Creek
About 300 people attended the opening of Camp Bonham for Boy Scouts north of the city on Timber Creek. John J. Rodgers leads efforts with 20 boys, while plans include a Girls Council and fundraising to meet camp needs.
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Camp
Bonham
Timber Creek
John J. Rodgers
John
Wiliam
Jacky Jr
Boy Scouts Wi. i
Municipal Band Concert Delayed by Uneven Performance
A city concert by the Municipal Band drew a large crowd but reports note uneven playing and mixed reception. Officials and critics offered cautious praise while some musicians faced strong scrutiny over technical issues and future performances. Concerns about execution and audience response mark the event as controversial in local arts circles.
Baby Ruth Dies in Mexia Gunfire Incident
United Press reports a gunfire incident in Mexia as a family began a fishing trip. A shotgun discharged, killing nine month old Baby Ruth and lightly wounding Mrs Williams as a door was rammed shut.
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MEXIA
Williams
Baby Ruth
Lee officer Matthews Courthouse veteran of Robert E. Lee staff
The report honors Miles B. Cooke, celebrated for marking his 12th birthday at court and as the last surviving member of General Robert E. Lee's famed staff.
Barefoot Hike Highlights Texas Travel Challenges
Arkansas farmer Jerry L. Mann walked barefoot from Benton to Harlingen, Texas to see the country and crops. He left three days ago with a sack of belongings and a single pair of shoes kept for dress occasions. He plans to continue toward Dallas, Waco, the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi, hoping to reach Harlingen in time to sing at a church Sunday. Mann, 47, said the journey tests the need for footwear amid rough paths and heavy sand.
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Harlingen
Texas
Jerry L. Mann
Arkansas
Iallas
Rio Grande Valle la Vustan
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Mann
London critic credits nudique term amid printed misstep
A London art critic famed for coining nudique notes a misprint in a piece titled Nudique Veritas. He clarifies the intended phrase as Nudique Veritas, distinguishing the coined term from the misprint and its reception.
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London
Court House Construction Delayed by Roof Material Shortage
Work on the court house is suspended for over a week awaiting roofing materials. Judge C. A. Keeler has approved the favor. Steel and other roofing supplies arrive today and full work is expected to resume Monday morning.
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Court House
C. A. Keeler
Yard Improvement Contest Engages Bonham Women Judges
Bonham women act as judges in a yard improvement contest for the women's country clubs. Clubs Augie Bailey Hail Gober Leonard Jannius Ravenna Savaze and Jfter completed projects planting trees shrubs and flowers, tidying yards and fences. Prizes pending final reports with completion noted next week. A Warsaw doctor cites irreconcilable temperaments leading to divorce. couple now separated as Poles.
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Augie
Bailey
Hail
Gober
Leonard
Jannius
Raivenna
Savaze
Jfter
Weather snapshot East and West Texas forecasts
Temperature range shows a 24 hour high of 101 and a low of 71 with rainfall of .08 inch. East Texas remains partly cloudy and unsettled tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. West Texas expects fair conditions tonight and Sunday with no major temperature shift.
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East Texas
West Texas
Deficiency Bill Set for Free Conference Readjustment
United Press reports the deficiency bill sent to a free conference for difference resolution with the Senate includes a 60000 dollar appropriation for a law enforcement commission and 10600 dollars for starting work on the Boulaier Dam. The Detroit News notes the irony of confidential diplomatic papers and dial telephone humor.
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Washington
Cuse
Conference
Senat
Boulaier Dam
Detroit News
Round Rock Shootings Leave Couple Hospitalized
Sheriff reports capture and fatal shooting of a Black suspect linked to the Egger family attack near Round Rock. R. L. Egger, Williamson County superintendent, and his wife were wounded in a home shooting. the assailant Early Jackson was killed by two posse members at a cross-road encounter. The motive remains unknown.
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Coley White
R. L. Egger
Round Rock
Egger
Williamson County
Jackson
Eggers
Bailey Jester
Weaver Farrell
Flyers Still Going Strong in Chicago
The endurance plane City of Chicago passed 400 hours at 8 40 this morning with twenty hours to go for the record. Pilots Hunter Brothers Kenneth and John say they may stay several days longer. Kenneth complains of a toothache but vows to endure. the plate lists yet the motor runs smoothly.
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City of Chicago
Hunter Brothers
Kenneth
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