A Year Without a Lynching Marks Southern Progress
Atlanta reports the modern South closed 12 months without a lynching, credited to education and police radio patrols. Mrs. Jesse Daniel Ames of the Association of Southern Women for the Prevention of Lynching cites swift police action and public opinion shifts as key factors, noting 1892 had 231 mob killings and last year had three lynchings.
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Atlanta
South
Jesse Daniel Ames
The
Association of Southern Women For the
Ames
Four thoroughbreds burn to death in Kentucky fire
Paris Kentucky May 9 Fire at E K Thomas Timberlawn Farm killed four thoroughbred stallions Flying Heels Kiev Aneroid and Sgt Byrne and a yearling colt. Fire swept the barn quickly preventing rescue by farm employees. Loss may exceed 100000 dollars according to veteran horsemen.
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Kentucky
Blue Grass
E. K. Thomas
Timberlawn Farm
Flying Heels
Kiev
Aneroid
Sgt. Byrne
Stratis Family Rescued After Car Trickle Endures
Mr and Mrs John Stratis drove in their car when the car malfunctioned a small white hand waved from the rear truck their son and a neighbor helped secure the rescue and ensure safety in this odd roadside incident.
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Dallas
John Stratis
Stratis
Minimum wage proposed for rail employes set at 36 cents
The Railroad Carrier Industry Committee recommended a 36 cent hourly minimum wage for most railway workers and 33 cents for shortline roads under the wage hour law. The 36 cent rate would raise pay for about 60,000 of 1,005,000 workers, while 33 cents would affect roughly 5,300 of 17,000 employees.
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Washington
Railroad Carrier Industry Committee
Philip B. Fleming
Motorist Reports Stratis Link After Mysterious Hand Incident
An excited driver told police of a mysterious hand and provided the Stratis license number, leading detectives to await the Stratis family upon their return home.
Negro Boys Safety Patrol to travel to Washington
High Point Negro Boys Safety Patrol led by D. E. Davis will entrain Friday with 16 youths aged 14 to 16 to attend the ninth national meeting in Washington D. C. They expect a parade with President Roosevelt possibly in attendance and will receive prizes for safety slogans and drill.
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High Point
Negro Boys Safety Patrol
Washington, D. C
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Washington
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Library of Congress
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House of Representatives
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Thelma Trogdon Spoon Dies at Home Near Asheboro
Mrs Thelma Trogdon Spoon 40 died at her home two miles east of Asheboro at 1 oclock this morn ing after seven months of illness She was born in Randolph County July 26 1898 daughter of Rev and Mrs J B Trogdon She married William Moss Spoon on September 16 1919 who preceded her in death by seven weeks Surviving are three children four sisters two brothers and her parents Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 30 pm at Giles Chapel with interment in the church cemetery The body will be returned to the late residence this afternoon Rev Trogdon pastor of nearby churches is listed in connection with the service
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Asheboro
Thelma Trogdon Spoon
William Moss Spoon
Harrell
Iris
Linwood
Inez Trogdon
R. A. Lemmons
J. C. Delk
Trinity
Route One
A. E. Williams
Archdale
S. E
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C. L. Grant
W. Taylor
High Point
A. D. Shelton
Greensboro
Trogdon
Mitchell Grove
Fairfield Methodist
Randolph County bars pin table licenses on pin machines
At the May Randolph County commissioners meeting the board decided not to issue any more pin table licenses. Sheriff Carl King was instructed to confiscate any illegally operated slot machines in the county. About 500 people were represented in petitions and hearings, with six petitions presented. A parallel action by the town board bans will take effect in June.
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Asheboro
Board of
Randolph County Commissioners
Carl King
Asheboro Church Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Asheboro Presbyterian Church marks its 90th anniversary with a Sunday exhibit of early member photographs and a historic scene from 90 years ago. Pastor Dr. C. G. Smith delivered the address to members and visiting outsiders. The church Women’s group plans a pageant at the May meeting.
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Asheboro
Licenses Expiring May 31 Affect Machine Operations
The licenses under which the machines operate will expire on May 31, potentially halting or delaying their use. Officials emphasized the need for renewal to avoid interruptions and maintain ongoing operations.
Republicans and Democrats Hold Meetings in Asheboro
In Asheboro on May 9 both parties held meetings and rallies urging voter registration. Party leaders called citizens to sign up, noting registration books open for two Saturdays and to stay open this week to ensure participation in the upcoming primary and general elections.
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Asheboro
Printer Found Dead in Rock Hill Town May 9
Police investigated a death in Rock Hill yesterday of a 35 year old man. Authorities sought more identification and tried to confirm the man’s name linked to the Typographical Union and the Ridge Band.
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Dead Rock Hill
Ried
Albert Gaffe
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