Negro suffrage clash and a Cedar Rapids shooting case
The Mercury analyzes Southern disfranchisement tactics urging adherence to constitutional amendments while condemning violent policing amid a Cedar Rapids shooting. Brock McClain alias Charley Carter dies from wounds after a depot police shooting following a theft and pursuit. The inquest details the events, witnesses, and statements, including police narration and the victim’s account of being followed and shot.
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Savage Southern pride and mourning tone in Georgia weekly
A Georgia weekly outcry mocks Northern rejoicing over Morton's death and condemns Confederate revelry at funerals. It contrasts savage glee with respect for a fallen hero, denounces Democratic army policy in Texas, and warns of Hell for tyrants amid Civil War era rhetoric.
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Wild Cedar Rapids shooting described in detail
A Cedar Rapids deputy described a street confrontation ending in gunfire as Carter and Jordan pursued a man after an umbrella blow. The armed chase moved past the Grand Hotel and City Hall with multiple shots fired. The wounded man, various suspects, and witnesses including Dr. Carpenter and Marshal Wale are identified.
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