Mob Lynches Negro at Ava Bridge Near Columbia
A mob in Columbia storms the jail and drags a man named Scott to the Ava Bridge. Witnesses say hundreds marched, with students and locals present, while officials pleaded for due process before the lynching. The man was hanged from a rope at the bridge amid crowd cheers and chants.
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Bataan
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Sherif Brown
Collier
Sherilf Brown
Stewart Bridge
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Wvest Mount
Woman Spurred Boone County Mob to Final Action
A chaotic account describes a mob action in Boone County linked to a university employee, with threats against a suspect and calls for a grand jury investigation. Eyewitnesses and officials discuss the crowd, hanging threats, and alleged planning surrounding the lynching.
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Boone County
Assault at Stewart Bridge Tied to White Man Threat
A woman describes being followed near Stewart bridge by a Black man who offered to show a path and then assaulted her along railroad tracks. She fought back, cried for help, and fled after a hand car passed. The assailant warned he sought revenge on a white man’s wife and forced her clothing aside during the struggle.
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West End
Kiown
Stewart Bridge
Tad Bhi
M. Id- Jacent
Regia
Shaw
Mani
Wilhott
Oil Rights Accord Signed at Angora Angora Angora
A flawed dispatch reports that an Anglo Turkish oil concession was signed at Angora establishing Anatolian oil rights. Officials cited include public works commissioner Petzi Bey and Col Kennedy of the Ottoman American Development Company with signatures exchanged in the ceremony.
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French Forces Move to Strengthen Syria Link
Paris reports General Maginot plans to send 20 000 colonial troops to Syria after Turkish divisions mass on the frontier. The French aim is to bolster defenses while Weygand leaves for Alexandretta aboard Lorraine to take command if needed as tensions rise.
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Paris
Maginot
Ison
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Weygand
Priday
Lorraine
Alexsandretta
Randolph County Beauty Contest Planned at Grand Theatre
General Film Co announces a county beauty contest in Riendolphe County to run for one week at the Grand Theatre in Miln Ga. The event seeks entrants with rules and merit criteria to select the most beautiful girl.
Weather Forecast Notes Turbid Cloudy Evening
Patchy clouds drift across the area as winds ease. Light showers possible late tonight with mild temperatures and no significant changes expected through tomorrow.
Three Marine Flyers Reach Washington
Disjointed text mentions Marine pilots and figures such as Admiral Moffitt and General Jonny Lejeune amid references to Washington and a downed plane. The readable fragments imply a wartime military air mission with officials and locations, but many words are garbled and breaks prevent a clear narrative.
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Ryers
Bolling
Denby
Moffir
Jonny Lejeune
Athetharine Corps
Two More Filling Stations Planned for the Corner Area
A remarrial report notes two additional filling stations eyed for prominent corners near the Sole Street and near the Irwectly Baptist Church area. Rumors mention a focus across the street from the Coates Strait and near the Presbyterian Church, with church-affiliated property involved.
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Unis
Gilys Tive
Juhayes
TDO
Alling
Stuution
Daugherty Ruling Overturned by Supreme Court
A garbled 1920s style note reports the Supreme Court overturning a Daugherty era ruling on prohibition of liquor ships in U.S. territorial waters. It mentions dissent by Sutherland, support for the government, and American ownership claims over foreign ships.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Dutieas McRey
Dlippon
Ad Vandeyain Daven
Sutherland
Sutyer
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Fragmentary item about a person and home service note
An unclear fragment references a person and a home service, with partial names and phrases such as Ata, Baker, and Lomorxo. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates to establish a clear news item.
Altered vehicle case involves stolen roadster
A case centered on a Maxwell roadster alleged stolen with changes to its identity and parts. The defendant faced a jury after claims that ownership was forged by the secretary of state and that the vehicle appeared altered. verdict favored the defendant.
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Wan Bu
Maxwell
Reinert
Secretary of States
Asmunpher
Wis
Married couples join ceremony in Janesville event
Miss Norie-oneree and Ane William Wharanuee wed Saturday evening at 308 West Rollins in Janesville. The local ceremony drew friends and family as the couple began their life together.
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Noriue- Oneree
Aney Willam
Mark Twain Memorial Park Association Convened
A local meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce discussed plans for a Mark Twain Memorial Park. Officers and organizers from multiple regions were named to lead a community effort, aiming to boost local support and secure land for the project.
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the. Chamber of Commerce
Emerson Hough Dies in Chicago Noted Story Writer
The obituary notes Emerson Hough a renowned story writer from Newtons Town who lived in Chicago and produced vivid depictions of pioneer life. It mentions his influential sea tales and the impact of his literary work on American readers.
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Chicago
Emerson Hough
Hough
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Lad
Judge Vas?edechat S. Coparrish Hearing Notes
A court record notes judge Vas sedechat S Coparrish finding the defendant not of sound mind after a piecemeal consideration of testimony. The entry records the court's determination and the defendant's mental state during the proceeding.
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Vassedechat S. Coparrish
Supreme Court Affirms Decision in Abbot Biscuit Case
The supreme court affirmed the decision in the Randolph County case against Abbot Biscuit Company. The ruling upholds the previous judgment and directs further action as outlined in the court's order.
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Supreme Court
Tte
Shelten
Abbot Biscuit
Ag Bro
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Randolph
Chap White Brought to County Jail
Chap White known as Waite was arrested at Eminence and brought to the county jail yesterday. Bond was set at 2000 dollars by the court after he failed to furnish bond. The indictment concerns an alleged false rumor about the Bank of Moberly and statements to Rus Manard and James about the bank. Cont denies making remarks about the Bank of Moberly and the charges in the district case.
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Unclear meeting plans found in fragmented notice
Fragmented OCR reads about a Saturday meeting in Moberly with plans for a monthly gathering. Mentions a letter to a father and a Thomps resolution, but details are garbled and unreadable.
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Saturda
Fraternal Service for Son Held at Baylors and Mahan
The record notes a funeral service for a son conducted by Baylors and Mahan, followed by interment at Oakland Cemetery. The ceremony addressed mourners and displayed the family’s bereavement.
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Tan Ton Mahan
Neral ‘Baylors
Whree St Hernoan
Sandaeaal
Oakland Cemetery
Macon Green Eyed With Yellow Jealousy
A garbled Macon item references local tensions and schooling in Macon and Moberly. It mentions a Hesitant population and a council or board, with unclear names and possible protests or debates over education. The piece is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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Macon
Farmers Urged to Join Buyers Strike Over Prices
Fragmentary text shows farmers urged to unite and join a buyers strike amid price pressures. Mentions a president and vague calls for swift action to address coercive market practices referenced in scattered quotes.
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Gix Isa
Abeuliitel
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