Thirteen Men in Mississippi Mob Leader Confesses
In Senatobia on April 14 a confession reveals J H Thomason leader of a thirteen man mob that murdered Sheriff Pong admits leading the group to exact vengeance for his son’s death. The report names others in custody or at large including Nelson Howell Norman Clayton and Henry Hunter.
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Senatobia
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Arkabutla Creek
William Still
Spencer
Dave Smith
Still
Mississippi
J. H. Thomason
Pong
Thomason
Lowry
Alex. Nelson
Howell
Gener al eve ntions in olden text fragment
A damaged OCR fragment discusses general events in a historical setting with scattered letters and unclear context. It mentions possible dates and places but lacks readable specifics for precise attribution. Further readable text is needed to establish concrete persons organizations or locations.
Mob Lynching Taint in Tate County Sheriff Race
The report describes a mob incident in Tate County with thirteen men implicated. The sheriff protected a prisoner while a crowd planned violence. Thomason resigns from the Board of Supervisors. successor to be named May 13 during sheriff election. Clayton confessed organizing the mob and the planned lynching of Whitt.
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Tate County
Ties
Thomason
Board of Supervisors
If a Cow Gave Butter and Milk Emulsions
If a cow gave butter mankind would need to invent milk. Milk is Nature's emulsion butter shaped for digestion. Cod liver oil is very nourishing but must be emulsified before digestion.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength and Nourishment
An ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a superior nourishing medicine combining oil with hypo phosphites, claiming easy digestion and strong health benefits. It invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York. A separate Mississippi ragged tale features District Attorney Greaves facing a colorful exchange with an elderly colored mammy and satirizes a courthouse scene. The final line notes a proverb about borrowers forgetting loans.
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Murder Witness Details in Sheriff Shooting Case
Tuesday evening Bees Manahan, Sheriffs brother in law and sole living witness, faced Sam Howell about arresting men west of Strayhorn. Manahan avoided arrest and returned toward Senatobia while thirteen armed men killed Sheriff Pong at the jail door.
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Strayhorn
Sam Howell
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Strayborn
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Manaan
Senatobia
Pong
Greenville backs King’s Daughters with monthly aid
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J. L. Pettegrew
Clinty
Ouississippi College
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