Mobs Rampage in New Orleans After Police Killings
Riot conditions erupt in New Orleans after Police Captain Day and Patrolman Lamb are killed by two Black men. Mob violence leaves one unknown Black man dead, two fatally wounded, and at least twelve others seriously hurt, with many shot at random. Volunteers are sought and militia called as authorities seek to restore order. At least one Mexican man kills a Black woman in Texas before shooting himself.
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Robert Charles
Day
Lamb
Lee Circle
St. Charles Avenue
Parish
Pierce
Charles
Captain Day
Charity Hospital
Chicago
Gov. Heard
Bronson Testifies In Powers Davis Trial In Lexington
Walter Bronston a Lexington attorney testified first in the Powers trial in Georgetown. Powers and Davis wore disguises as soldiers and were armed when arrested. A pardon by Governor Taylor and $1300 found on Powers were shown to the jury. Bronson recalled a post arrest conversation where Powers claimed the pardon would be recognized at its destination. Deputy Sheriff Frank Rogers also testified.
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Georgetown
Walter Bronston
Lexington
Cabel Powers
John Davis
Powers
Davis
Taylor
Frank Rogers
Gov. Taylor
Walter Bronson
Epworth League session opens amid reports of progress
Southern Epworth League delegates arrive in Atlanta as the convention begins its second session. A missionary exhibit opens the day, with Rev H Walter Weatherston and Rev W P Dickenson leading devotionals. The conference considers League Conferences with a debate and an executive committee named as reference for motions.
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H. Walter ‘Eatherston
D. D
Mississippi
W. P. Dickenson
Alabama
W. L. Nelms
Texas
General League Board
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