Negro Narrowly Escapes Lynching in Georgia Mob Drama
Paper reports Jim Tenson a Black man condemned to death for an alleged three year old attack on a white woman escaped a mob in Wilkinson County. He described being dragged toward execution, freed after the rope slipped, and hiding in a swamp while bloodhounds hunted him. Authorities and local sentiment considered appeals but the death sentence remained.
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Macon
Jim Tenson
Negro Torch
Supreme Court
Thurssey
Blob County
Jim
Wilkinson
Harwick
Additi
Ti Ie
Tiwinton
Liam Win
Sheriff's Posse
Old Age Pension Topic At Eagle Banquet
A Wisconsin Eagles event invites a class of 68 to join Magles lodge then hold a banquet at the Chamber of Commerce. Ravine, chairman of the state Eagles old age pension committee, speaks on the pension bill and its aims. Local committee members are listed, with a public meeting to follow.
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Magles Lodge
Chamber of Cousumeres
Ofelack
Wilmu
Apistrong
Etate of Wisconsin of the
Eagles Old Age Pension Committee
Principe
Hel
Jay
Major Bentley
Alderman W. LP. Rodlig
Fred H. Hartwell
Alerman J. J. Verehota
Illinois Miners Refuse To Meet Operators
Springfield Illinois at noon Thursday President Trank Farrington of the Miners warned miners that the district executive board unanimously refused to accept the invitation of the Blinalsenal operators to join a district ware ecaie conference.
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Springfield
Trank Farrington
Luverne Bank Suit Against Woolley Begun in District Court
The First National Bank of Luverne Minnesota sues Thomas E Weiler La Crosse contractor in efrenult court Thursday charging Woolley borrowed 2000 pounds on a promissory note in July last year and failed to pay The case was heard before a judge and jury was not yet set to proceed with further action.
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First National Bank of
Committee Meeting Called For Tonight
A committee and administration meeting was scheduled for 7 30 Thursday night before the special council session to consider all matters under the committee. Milwaukee bakers faced an investigation into bread price fixing as officials from three large bakeries were summoned for questioning. Charles Merce 62 a renowned midwest attorney died early Thursday after an opera law career spanning many courts and cases since 1581.
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Milwaukee
Wis
J. G. Stoyer
Janesville
Charles Tf. Merce
Middle West
Dresbach Pupils to Hold Graduation Exercises in June
Dresbach Minnesota grammar school five graduates will be honored at a program at the M. E. church on Friday evening June 2. Names include Bessie Stienstra Ruth Waas Marjorie Moore Glenn Waas and John Carson with songs recitations essays and a diploma presentation. The Dresbach Community club meets May 26 at Centennial hall with a prize for best essay on community work.
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Thomas Kemp
New Home
James Bert Webster
D. H. Baker
Frank Hateh
Don Brown
J. R. Norris
George Moore
Misses Mace
Senior Vodvil Presented at Normal Tonight
Senior Vodvil at Normal school auditorium features an expanded program after elimination tryouts Monday night. Acts include orchestra pieces, a Ruskin Club appearance, a Duet by Henderson and Swatek, and college club acts, with a lively mix of music, dance, and comedy.
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Myrick Park
Orchestra
de Francaise
Ar Jotta
Henderson
Swatek
Dowling
McConnell
Rustam Pasha
Tre Poe
Jarvis
Johnson
Ruskin
College Club
L. Apparatus Specia
Tles
County Agent Notes Shorthorn Sale and Meetings
The La Crosse Shorthorn breeders association holds its second annual sale of purebred Shorthorn cattle in West Salem on June 1. Also upcoming Farm Bureau events feature A F B secretary A Coverdale speaking May 26, a County Livestock Day on June 6 in West Salem with notable speakers, plus farm meetings, soybeans guidance, two-acre corn contest entries, and a Washington State Guernsey sale invitation.
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la Crosse
Mr. Coverdale
Iowa
Ealiet
National Farm Bureau Office
County Livestock Board
West Nayler
Noranrd
Marison
Agriclfare
O. QO. Grorhill
Ft. Atkinson
James Mannfaerring Company
University Press
Mary
Q. Greybin
Fr. Atkinson
James Manufacturing Company
Chamber of Commerce
Tar Crosse Thuysday
Moore
Agricultural School
Washington State
Crosse County
Guerevs Hive
Guernsey
Seattle
Washington
Inne Sth
Bena
West Salons
Chernsey
Mt Creaches
la Crosse River
Gete It promises relief for corn and callus pain
Advertising copy touts Gete It by E. Lawrence Co. Chicago as a quick remedy to shrink corns and calluses with a money back guarantee. Sold locally in Le Crosse by C. Le Lita and The Rex Store.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Mir
Chicago
le Crosse
C. le Lita
Rex
Chicago Increases Police Force In Crime Drive
Chicago moves to enroll 1,000 more officers under Chief Fitzmarrs as police fight a wave of killings bombings and labor turmoil. One suspect held incommunicado and believed linked to a shooting that killed Lieut Lyons as detectives raided men near unfinished buildings. Gunfire erupted from an automobile as suspects fled, with officers returning fire.
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Chicago
Murdee Gugped
Pelice
Chursidiy
Fitzmarrs
Lyons
La Crosse Men Lead Wisconsin Osteopathic Group
Dr. A. V. Mattern of Green Bay was named president of the Wisconsin Osteopathic Association at the Madison meeting. Dr. A. H. Dee of Racine became vice president and Dr. B. J. Elton of Milwaukee was re elected secretary treasurer. Dr. A. S. Heggin of Madison and Dr. F. R. Thornton of La Crosse joined the Logan Native committee, while Dr. T. J. McCormick of Sheboygan was added to the executive board.
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Madison
Wis
A. V. Mattern
Green Bay
A. H. Dee
Racine
B. J. Elton
Milwaukee
A. 8. Heggin
F. R. Thornton
la Crosse
Logis
Senators push to change rules for unlimited debate
Washington political briefing notes a Republican Senate conference on Thursday backed by many senators as steps to curb or end unlimited debate in the Senate, signaling intent to alter procedural rules governing dilatory tactics.
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Washington
Pncleak Senate
Belmont Park opens racing season with Metropolitan Handicap
Belmont Park launches the season with the Metropolitan Handicap as the feature on opening day. Racing runs through June 15 led by the $50,000 Belmont Stakes on June 10, with twelve horses entered for the one mile race and favorites including Mad Hatter Sennings Park and Careful.
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New York
Belmont Park
Mad Hatter
Sennings Park
Audarious
Yellow
Hand
Senning's Park
Dancing costs students nearly $100000 a year in Wisconsin
Madison Wis Dancing costs University of Wisconsin students including fraternities and organizations nearly 100000 a year. Dean S H Goodnight estimates the total but cannot confirm exact figures. He urges home folks to consider these expenditures as luxuries not required by a university course and does not advocate immediate restrictions.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
S. H. Goodnight
Lance
Goodsight
Defense Rested in Blizzard Treason Trial in West Virginia
The defense rested Thursday in the treason trial of William Blizzard after three brief witness testimonies. The prosecution opened its case with Robin Tafward leading the first witnesses as the Paris government hold and health concerns impact reporting.
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Rial
Blizzard Charlestwin
Associated Prey
Ua Nase
William Blizzard
Robin Taf Ward
Paris
Harding Regime Praised in Hoosier GOP Platform
Indianapolis delegates submitted Indiana Republican platform praising the Harding administration and Gov. McCray. The plank endorses the Washington conference four power pact and naval treaty as a great stride toward ending war. It also lauds Senator Watson and backs Beveridge as Mr New's successor.
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Indianapolis
Dent Harding
Gov. McCray
Indiana
Washington
Republican National Administration
Watson
New
4. J. Beveridge
Committees Named to Plan New Courses for Normal Schools
Madison three presidents named to committee to design new one year college course formats replacing current offerings. Board action expected by July with aim to substitute one year courses, pending final board approval. The appointees are C G Nernse of Milwaukee, H A Brown of Oshkosh, and A Schofield of Eau Claire.
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Fifth Field Artillery
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Awis
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FELTS
J. Bartel Co. Millinery Dept
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