Horror in Aiken County: Child Attacked Near Langley
Augusta dispatch reports Lula May Leo Pard nine year old daughter of Mer Dolliver Leopard of Langley DC assaulted by an unknown white man this afternoon. She was found near a swamp in critical condition after her captor fled. The assailant's identity and whereabouts remain unknown at press time.
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Augusta
Lula May Leopard
Mer
Dolliver Leopard
Langley
D. C
Ty Tn
Agaadant
Magenreh
Fire in Atlanta threatens downtown area and theater
A large fire in Atlanta on May 11 started in the Piedmont stables on Marietta street, burning a block of wooden and brick buildings and causing $100,000 in losses. The Orpheum theatre nearby, crowded for vaudeville, nearly panicked as a crowd rushed to exit after a rumor of trouble in the gallery. Six or seven people were bruised, but no serious injuries. The blaze follows a prior week of substantial damage to property.
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Atlanta
Prise Withers
Prite
Piedmont
Marietta Street
Orpheum Theatre
Appalachian Forest Preserve urged to halt depletion
Governor Ansel quotes a national governors conference call to preserve Appalachia and White Mountain forests. He warns soil loss, river siltation, and drought risk from deforestation, urging storage basins and reservoirs to boost water supply and hydro power, citing Chattooga River development potential toward 90,000 horsepower.
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Weat Union
8. C
Martin F. Ansel
Columbia
Congress of Governors
United States
Washington, D. C
Appalachian and
White Mountain
North Carolina
South
Chattooga
Hill Atream
Tugaloo
Savannah
Augusta
Atlanta Fire Devours Blocks in Massive City Loss
A fire starting at 30 o'clock this morning swept two blocks of business properties in Atlanta, gutting the Schlossinger Meyer building and the Terminal Hotel area. The blaze caused an estimated loss of over 1,000,000 dollars with insurance around 760,000. Firemen faced high winds and battled through ruined structures as several prominent firms and hotels burned. No serious injuries. many guests saved belongings and crowds gathered at the plaza outside the terminal.
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Atlanta
Schlessinger-Myer Baking Company
Terminal Hotel
Terminal
M. Inmon
Atimnin
Forsythe and
Mitchell
Terie
Childs
Fremen
Theorth
Mitchell Street
Forsythe Street
McClure ‘Ten-Cent Company
Walterboro Executed After Serious Incident In May
In Walterboro a Black man named Thomas Washington died after an incident involving Frank Richardson. The execution occurred in the jail corridor on a scaffold with about thirty witnesses. The rope was cut at 10:56 and fifteen minutes later doctors declared him extinct. The prisoner reportedly offered a prayer as he faced death.
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Walterboro
May
Thomas Washington
Frank Richardson
Posterity and forest preservation urge a water system
A letter discusses creating reservoirs to ensure a permanent water supply for industrial growth and navigation. The writer notes government should aim to preserve natural conditions for such a system, while acknowledging costs. Signed by Joe F. Neville with wishes for a productive Washington trip.
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Bowen
Washington
Joe F. Neville
Westminster News Highlights May 12 Westminster
Special: Rev W B Thompson of Fredericksburg Va to preach May 17 at 11 in the school hall. Dr C O Fletcher of Furman Univ Greenville to speak to B Y P U Friday night. Postal Telegraph to open office at Oconee Bank. Local social notes include visitors from Atlanta and Monroe. Belton High and Westminster High played a two game series with Belton winning 7 6. Closing exercises to feature debates and oratory with medals on display. judges named for the oratorical contest.
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Rov
W. Bf. Thompson
Predericksburg
Thompson
Brazil
Richmond
C. O. Fletcher
Furman University
Greenville
Baptist Church
Gieintty
Fletcher
Postal Telegraph Company
Oconee Bank
Western Union
G. W. Marett
Atlanta
Mra
Wade Marett
Mittleson
Pons
Belton Boys
Mr. Rice
Westminster Boys
Belton
Simpson
McDonald
Wile Mame
L. W. Courtney
Tim
Carter's
J. 8. Carter
Ay da Alao
Misa Katie Harris
David W. Smonk
Wade C. Hughs
Valhalla
J. L. Singleton
Westiminster
W. A. Harrison
Toccoa
Caleb Mitchell
B. M
W. L. England
A. Almmerman
Amien
Aplrit
St Con
Oconee County
New York
Westminster Ia
Hutaliuans
Culpeptee
D. PiteHugh
Culpepper
Seneca News Briefs Highlight Church, School, and Community
The Seneca section notes a large Baptist church gathering with continued services and extra seating with pews. Beneca High School closes Friday with no public exercises. Clemson events and Mrs. M. W. Goleman’s visit are mentioned. Local figures such as S. Phillip Verner and N. B. Cary appear in the letters and notices, with social happenings including Sue Nimmons birthday party and a piano recital by Miss Gordon’s pupils featuring multiple students and instrumental numbers.
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Seneca
Baptist Church
Benaca High School
Sesaloni
Clemson
Mra
Phillip. Verner
L.L. D. Phillips Verner
Verner
Comnerosa Creek
Richland Station
Mitchell Witsell
Greenville
Ina Witsell
Columbia
Sue Nimmons
Mia
Frank Martin
Ladt Weelk
J. J. Norton
Walhelmn
Stribling
Roswell
Atlanta
Misa Marye Shelor
Glemson
Andrew Pickene
A. R
Miss Gordon
Wallenhaupt
Verna Stribling
Misa Blor
Ide Propat
Spring — Bohm
Kathleen Guinea
Kidne Brock
Marie Grant
Julia Harper
Rachmann
Messia
Rebecca Todd
Fifth Air
Varla- Hans—Dancla
J. N. Todd
Misses Todd
Maclean Stribling
Lynching of Eluno Harvard in Tennessee
Nashville reports Eluno Harvard, arrested in Pulaski for attempted assault on Claudié Allen, daughter of a prominent farmer, was lynched by a mob of about 300 men. The jail was broken, Harvard was dragged to a nearby bridge, hanged, and shot was fired at his body amid calm afterward.
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Nashville
Tenn
Eluno Harvard
Pulaski
Ausault
Claudié Allen
Drowned Men in Newburyport Launch Capsize
May 2 In the mouth of the Merrimac river near Plum Island Newburyport two men in a naptha launch were capsized while crossing the river. They were pulled from the water but several were drowned.
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Newburyport
Mans
Merrimac
Coury Family Expresses Gratitude for Support
The Coury family extends heartfelt thanks for the kind words and assistance received during the illness and passing of their daughter Lucile. God giveth and taketh away, and they deeply appreciate the care shown throughout this difficult time.
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Lucile
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