Prohibition Push Sparks Moving Picture Debate
In Columbia and several states the Jefferson Johnson moving pictures face strong opposition. Governors like Ansel Ired and local councils weigh bans citing racial tensions and public decency. Messages from officials warn of riots and call for enforcing bans to curb demoralizing shows.
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Aneel
Ute
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One United Chinetian Endeavor Society
Johnson
Ansel
Jeftlea-Johnson
Stiegliz
Eliza Haverly Widow of Colonel Haverly Is Dead
The widow Eliza Haverly, aged about 60, dies in Wisconsin eight weeks after an operation. She had supported herself since her husband's death, ran a uptown store selling materials, and faced financial struggles after two unsuccessful benefit efforts in New York and Chicago. Her former husband Colonel Jack Haverly owned theaters and managed stables earlier in his career. A local reader recalls kidney problems and endorses Kidney Pills as a cure.
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Duck Haverly
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Ha Tittle Mptown
Arters
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Hasverly
Chicago
Jack
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Daniel Frohman
George Hvana
Primrose and
West
Ste Tea seed Crushers elect officers in North Carolina meeting
A damaged account reports the year end assembly in Whetteville naming officers for the ensuing year. Eyans of Greenville is praised as past president. Lipscomb of Gatney Woe and Mauston of Cochinsllay are elected vice president and secretary-treasurer. A health note mentions Mollie McRaney reporting kies aid blader treatment and Petey's Kid Gey Remedy was recommended for straightening.
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Cannan Sect
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Anton
Ishife Werth
Mollie McRaney
Mie
Petey
Saudi
Syed Ts Ie
Controversy Over Display of May Fight Portraits Sparks City Debate
Amid national tension over race and censorship, Hobson City officials refuse to permit showing of Mayweather fight pictures as a protest against depicting Black communities. Philadelphia and New York observers note the broader push to ban images. City authorities say the display would be fought and may be halted to safeguard public order.
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Chaadiin
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Daly
Mayhoe Weture
Hte
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Indy
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Boston
Maladelphia
Chile
Rao
Reybarn
The Two Brutes in Reno and the Johnson Fight
The report covers the Jeffries Jalon Johnson fight fallout in Reno Nevada with 5000 onlookers at the depot scene and Johnson’s post fight mood. It details the train arrival, a scuffle on platform, and Johnson’s return to New York with his party. It notes Jeffries’ defeat, the betting pool losses, and public reaction in brief, non-graphic terms.
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Nev
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Jk Jolson
Mraffa Ranch
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San Francisco
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Ito Reno
Moana Sprhles
Sam Berger
Trainhe An
Fragmented Patriot Letter on Deliverance Day and Pain Relief
An illegible 18th century style letter extols a decisive historic vote and a hoped for deliverance day marked by devotion to God. It references monuments, ceremonies, and a call to celebrate with pomp bells and bonfires across the continent. The text abruptly shifts to a medical testimonial praising Chamberlain's Liniment for muscular rheumatism and mentions local sellers De J. We Tell and W. Wickliffe in West Union.
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Nietory
America
Aif Heyghoonn
Hawaii
Wwe
John Adan
Chamberlain
de J. We Tell
Walhatay C
W. Wickliffe
West Union
Pistol Duel Ends With Wounding on Market Street
Charleston July 1. Sadie Miller, a well known character, fights a pistol duel with Officer Shakes after a quarrel at Market Street cook shop. The wounded woman was taken to Roper Hospital in serious but not fatal condition. Shakes acted in self defense after the woman drew a knife and fired, grazing another man. Witnesses praised his coolness amid the shooting. The piece also covers बैंक banking fraud and a funeral notice price jab.
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Charleston
Sadie Miler
Vollee
Seton
Market Street
Roper Hospital
Salle
Kol Co
Claved Street
Stokes
Fred
Shokes
Wooly
Missing Cordele man Wiley Smith sought by friends
May night disappearance near Cordele leaves Wiley Smith missing after nine months of work with a mill owner. Neighbors fear murder and seek clues while Smith’s family near Walhalla awaits word. Weathers of Cordele asks friends to report any information.
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Wiley Smile
Uiis Place
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Smith
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Nim
M. Weathers
Paley Kidney Pills Said To Cure Severe Kidney Trouble
A letter from HM Winkler of wnsville reports severe kidney trouble with back pain and dizziness. After taking Paley Kidney Pills, the writer claims renewed strength and health, noting vision and energy improvements and a feeling of becoming a new man. Signed W Bell.
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Untitled political graft hearing described in garbled report
A chaotic OCR style account outlines a state investigation involving Wayman and Browne connected to vote buying with references to Morford and Rashad. The fragment mentions Browne being sworn, Morford testifying, and a grocery context in a neighbor- hood, with accusations tied to supporting a U.S. Senate candidate.
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Oscar Vy Morford
Chad
Lee O'Nei Browne
Lew O'Neil Browne
Edo
Brihth
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A. White
Willian Lori
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Tragic Snake Attack Kills Toddler in Leveis Home
July incident at Leveis firm ends with Harrigan Money, a year-old, bitten by a cobrahead snake. The child suffered fatal wounds after the snake struck multiple times on the feet while the parents, Mr and Mrs Michael Money, heard screams and found the reptile slipping through a wall opening.
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Leveis
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