Testimony from a Tennessee-born Representative on Ku Klux Klan
The article portrays Representative John E. Morphis, a 49 year old Tennessean born in Tennessee, a Republican from Pontotoc Mississippi, recounting experiences with Ku Klux Klan activities in his district. He describes local violence, clothing, and masks, and asserts strong anti Klux actions while noting the presence of armed groups and public fear.
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Mississippi in ruins and Ku Klux threat near courts
A Mississippi observer describes political corruption, repudiation schemes, and violent Ku Klux activity. The account covers Governor’s costs, legislative patronage, and a beating of United States Assessor Mr. Huggens by a Ku Klux faction who warned him to quit.
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Cedar, Rapids
Iowa
la Salle
Chicago
Bucyrus Woman Severely Burned In Coal Oil Can Explosion
Mrs Wig Schafer of Bucyrus Ohio sustained severe burns July 5 when a coal oil can exploded during ironing. She allegedly poured oil onto a hot stove in a hurry for a flame.
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Wig Schafer
Bucyrus, C
Wonderful Revelation A Democratic: Ku Klux Outrage Described
The Rutherfordton scene recounts a nocturnal Ku Klux raid on Sunday night with 200 masked men abducting Justice, ransacking the Rutherford Star offices, and sparing him after a heated confrontation. General Morgan arrived, threats of martial law discussed, and Democratic papers admit the existence of Ku Klux gangs, urging federal protection and passage of the Ku Klux bill.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Peubertie
Cornea
Rutherford
Sdéne
Ander
Arsti
Mussa
Eptrons
Rutherfordton
Js. M. Justice
Scalawag
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Robert
Morgan
Thorle WS
New York ‘World
North
Mason
Dixon
South
Ku Klux
United States
Deep religious reflections on duty and church life
A long excerpt discusses freedom of worship, moral duty, and the need for living gospel over mere rhetoric. It contrasts action with sentiment, warns against revival excess, and urges humility, perseverance, and personal responsibility in faith and society. It cites Beecher and Emerson imagery to urge true devotion.
Oglesby Urged as Republican Standard Bearer for State at Large
The Galesburg Republican argues that ex-Governor Richard J. Oglesby should be the Republican nominee for Congress at large to succeed General Logan. It claims unanimous state support, urges his acceptance, and says he would honor the public mandate to unite the party.
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Logan
Richard J. Oglesby
Oglesby
Galesburg
Possible Cabinet Change Involving George W Curtis
The paper notes rumors that George W. Curtis may succeed Mr. Fish in the Cabinet but questions the likelihood and notes Curtis would lose pay and status compared to his Harper's Publications editor role. It argues the editorial chair offers greater salary and influence.
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Mr. Fish
Gen. W. Curtis
Harper's Publications
Mail Register Metalowae Port Post Office
A historical note describes the Metalowae port post office and associated mail register activity. It highlights the function of the post office in handling letters, parcels, and official communications within the locality.
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