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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
2
J L Smith member of the Georgia House writes starkly against Governor Dorsey and the pamphlet The Negro in Georgia. He argues for private, lawful inquiry into alleged crimes, warns of mob justice, and defends contracts and white supremacy while urging constitutional due process.
The May 21 1921 Atlanta meeting read Hon Thos W Hardwick letter defending Georgia. He argues most negroes obey the law and cites property and school statistics to counter charges of widespread peonage and mistreatment. He cites two Georgia county killings of Black suspects as misused statistics in public debate.
A mass gathering of over 3,000 in Atlanta on May 21, 1921 adopted a resolution condemning Governor Hugh M. Dorsey s pamphlet on peonage and mistreatment of Black Georgians. It criticizes press and officials and asserts Georgia s legal system prosecutes crimes while denying broader injustices.
A Georgia Race Relations Committee formed by Gov. Dorsey endorses his statements on the Negro in Georgia, cites 185 reported mistreatments with 135 added to 415 lynchings over 35 years, and warns of economic civic and moral dangers from lawless violence and fear.
A fragmented OCR list shows names such as Nathan Thompson Marvin L. Thrower and J. Bailey Gordon along with partial places like Atlanta and Rome. The text appears as scattered name fragments from a broader roster or notice, with no clear event dates or actions provided.
A May 21 1921 letter by T. W. Hardwick denounces lynching of Black Georgians and urges proper enforcement of law to protect white and Black citizens alike. He condemns mobs and demands accountability for those who defame the state's name, calling for balanced justice.
A Georgia statement condemns slander of the South while praising white supremacy. It attacks the NAACP for challenging segregation and cites alleged misdeeds and high property gains by African Americans. The text denounces interracial groups and defends local juries and courts.
The Brooks family mourns the death of infant James born November 21 1920 who passed away May 5 1921 at five months old. The notice honors his brief life, comforts the bereaved parents Roy and Mrs Brooks, and speaks of God’s wisdom and eternal rest.
A booster for car maintenance urges drivers to carry a spare tire on every trip. Quality spares protect against sun and heat damage that cracks rubber and weakens the belt. Uncovered tires near the exhaust can deteriorate rapidly. proper coverage is advised.
The fragment urges readers to place a want ad in The Free Press, promising effective results and quick attention from its audience.
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