Swift justice in the Davis Horton murder case at Chatham court
The Davis Horton murder trial ended with a three month interval between crime on November 15 and hanging set for February 15. Davis testified but the jury rejected his story and he appeals to the Supreme Court. The piece urges farmer self-reliance and warns against reliance on congressional loan measures while criticizing broader fiscal policies.
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Swift Justice
Janes P. Davis
Jno
Davis
Supreme Court
Exodus-Condition of the People Crops
In Apex Wake County the Exodus movement begins on the 20th as a caravan gathers from surrounding counties. The Black population departs in a mass causing nervousness among planters while farms east of the railroad lean on enslaved labor. Cattle condition is poor though tobacco and grain crops face pressures from pests and expanding crop plans.
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Odus
Berke County
Failura
Weil
Dick Hawes Hanged for Wifes Death in Alabama Trial
In Birwinuay Alabama on February 28 Dick Hawes faced execution after a lengthy trial for the murder of his wife and two children. The mob surged outside the jail as Hawes was put to death by the state, with rumors he admitted guilt and named accomplices, while prosecutors detailed the gruesome family tragedy and a subsequent confession. The case drew vast local attention and sparked violent clashes before Hawes was executed following an eleven day trial.
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Birwineuay
Ala
Dick Hawes
Eernity
Hawes
Seaffulo
Esyng Sol
Ryuor
Murdelek
Dimitri
Uawes
Jus Boy
John Wyley
Pavaie Bryant
Sentene
Richard R. Hawes
May
East Lake
May Storey
Combia
Biles
Bimange
Georgia
Mobile
Boss Wis
Mia
Little Irene
Sirs. Hawes
Maurus
Browneville
Tenn
Memphis
Lonaville & Nasisiile Road
Northern Methodist Church
Brownsville Savings Bank
J. B. Phillips & Co
Bayne
Washington Street
Loyal Advice and a News Report from Near and Far
A Winston Republican piece condemns sin and urges peace among neighbors. It recounts a 10 year old boy attacked by a Black man who demanded money but was not harmed, with a promise to pursue the assailant. Also includes 1890 endorsements for Otterburn Lithia Water and local testimonials.
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Winston d Republican
Otterburn Lithia
Anon Denham
N.C
Lithia
Aelia County
Danwann
Presbytrian Church
Freewill Baptists Rename Denomination at Harper's Ferry
In a late General Conference at Harper's Ferry Ya the Freewill Baptists adopted the name Free Baptist. The change faced strong opposition though it passed by eighteen to sixty three on the final vote.
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Freewil
Harper's Ferry
Free Baptist
Piltenburg
Advice on mothers use of Winslow's Syrup and Arnica Salve
Advertisements tout Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething relief claiming it calms the child, softens gums, and cures wind colic and diarrhoea for 25 cents a bottle. Also promotes Joellen's Arsenica Salve for cuts, bruises, sores, rashes, and skin eruptions at 25 cents a box with money back guarantee. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption praised by users as life saving, with free sample at R. Brncknall & Son Drugstore.
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Winslow
Joelen
R. Brncknall & Co
Durhan
H Muri
Newark
Ark
Bersan
Dr. King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
Dectos
R. Bleeknall & Son Drugstore
Panacea water touted in medical patent claims
An old advertisement touts Panacea Water as a universal remedy. It cites doctors and case anecdotes from Boston to New York, naming Dr Creesemaud and Mrs Kate Stockum among supporters and detailing alleged cures for kidney trouble and female complaints.
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Creesemaud
Boston
Dean Manami
Malane Lubin
Adurces
Mas
Kate Stocum
Roaday
New York
Ons
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