Greenwood Mob Lynches Negro After Governor Plea
In Greenwood South Carolina a mob lynched Bob Davis after his Tuesday assault on Mixa Brooks and rape of a 14 year old girl. Governor Heyward arrived and pleaded for restraint but the crowd fired on the captive, killing him. A militia was alerted as hundreds gathered near the victim’s home.
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D. C. Heyward
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Chickamauga
Richland
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Niagara Movement Hears Reports on Negro Equality
At Harper's Ferry on August 11 Niagara Movement delegates from Illinois Maryland New Jersey New York Minnesota and Pennsylvania heard state reports showing 22 states coordinated in promoting negro equality. Officials noted northern Negroes opposing Jamestown Exposition funding and rail segregation as well as a push against interracial voting and race based car separation in interstate travel. The group aims to abolish color based distinctions.
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New York
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Cannon Nomination Drives Unanimous Endorsement for President
In Illinois 18th district Republican convention, Joseph G. Cannon received his 17th nomination by acclamation amid strong support for a presidential bid. Cannon urged party unity, praised prosperity under Republican policy, and cited tariff and wage data to defend his party’s record. A county treasurer shortfall and a separate railway accident death are noted in nearby items.
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