Desperate clash as Ku Klux parade clashed with sheriff posse
In Lorena near Waco Texas on October 1 a sheriff led a McLennan county posse to disperse a Ku Klux Klan march. Nine men were wounded including Sheriff Bob Buchanan and several spectators. The fighting began when the sheriff tried to unmask leaders, a volley followed, and the crowd overwhelmed deputies as the parade continued despite injuries.
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Waco
Texas
Bob Buchanan
McLellan County
Lorena
Sheriff Buchanan
Lewis Crow
Oe West
Will Lawson
Ed Johnson
Julien Milier
Charles Westbrook
S. Dumas
Buchanan
Locs
McClellan County
Burton
Wood
Smoke and health claims promo from local drug store
An advertising blurb touts cigars and tobacco products with promises of satisfaction and urges customers to seek a remedy for minor ailments from the store. The message promotes staying well by staying in touch with the shop and frames tobacco as a real smoke option.
Taft Becomes Chief Justice of the United States
Washington October 3 The oath of office was administered to William Howard Taft making him the first chief justice to have served as president. Chief Justice Taft, joined by Joseph McKenna, took the judicial oath as the Supreme Court reconvened for the fall term. The ceremony echoed long standing tributes as James M. Beck was introduced as solicitor general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Howard Taft
United States
Supreme Court
Mr. Taft
Joseph McKenna
Taft
Harding
James M. Beck
White House
Families Attend Tri-State Fair In Memphis Trip
A. F. Calloway and family, J. M. Saunders family, and Rev. Lorance and family motored to Memphis resineetey to attend the Tri-State Fair. Mrs Hines of Memphis spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Crouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Calloway
J. M. Saunders
Rev. Lorance
Memphis
The preacher delivers a dull sermon again
A prominent preacher gives another tedious sermon, noted as exceptionally dull, during a recent service drawing light criticism from attendees and local observers.
Ladies Brand Confections and Perfumery Trade Pitch
Advertises a broad range of sweets and perfumery claiming universal appeal. Credits freshness, delicacy, and delicious taste in confections and personal products. Assurance of desirable results without injury implies cosmetic or scented items for women.
Night Marshal Chases Suspect With Jug of Whiskey
Night marshal Black on patrol chased a man carrying a large jug of white mule whiskey. The suspect fled through an alley toward Tankersleys gin, ditched the jug, then fled to the woods before Black recovered the jug and returned to the Mayor's office with it.
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Marshal Black
Black
Mr. Black
Ed Avent’s
United Confederate Vets Gather in Chattanooga Reunion
Chattanooga Tenn Sept 20 1921 a public relations folder invites veterans and descendants to the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Chattanooga October 24 25 26 27 with an elaborate program including music oratory parades receptions banquets boat rides and barbecues railroads offer one cent a mile tickets will be sold locally. AWill N HUDSBURG Confederate Reunion Executive Com
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Confederate Reunion Committee
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Confederate Memorial Association
Tennessee
Will N
Local Folks Note Family News And Health
Mrs. Charlie Hervey of Water Valley spent the past week with her mother and had her tonsils removed in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Watt Wardlaw rejoice over the arrival of a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, last Thursday. Mrs. Career of Ser Mies visits with relatives as Mrs. Alonso Cepse and Hubert Phillips share weekend guests and family time.
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Charlie Hervey
Water Valley
Watt Wardlaw
Margaret Elizabeth
Career
Ser
Presbyterians Host Ole Miss Students for Banquet at Local Church
Presbyterian students from Ole Miss attended a banquet at the Sunday School Annex of a local church, joined by members of the church, Rev. Gordon of Charleston, and other speakers. The event featured vocal solos, remarks by Prof Bell and Dr Rowland, and a closing prayer by Pastor Christian, described as a warm, hospitable gathering.
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Sethe Presbyterian Chueh Eriterwaines
Tag University
Win & Most
Ole
Addie McCain
Whitman Rowland
U.S
Kathryn Lovett
Kingtcathane’ Caldwell
Ayo Rae
Culley
J. W. Bell
Ri Ater
Faser
Bell
Rev. Gordon
Rowland
Miss Lovett
Night Police Officer in Newton Attacked Near Depot
Newton Miss Sept 26 Police Officer Z J Garvin was assaulted while on patrol near the G M & N railroad north of the depot. Two men choked him dragged him into weeds then threw him into a water pool. He escaped with injuries not serious, bloodhounds were wired for suspect capture.
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Newton
Miss
Z. J. Garvin
Garvin
Mr. Garvin
toy_Gant
Wild Scenes As Cotton Reports Roil Markets
Census figures show 2 907 950 bales ginned to Sept 25 and a 42.2 percent of normal condition, sparking wild activity at cotton exchanges and brokers' offices. December futures fell to 20 cents before buyers returned, with sentiment leaning toward steadiness despite strong ginning data and expectations of rapid picking in cool weather ahead. Memphis region cited as best prospect in the South amid widespread holdings to be sold gradually.
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Census Department
Bureau
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Memphis
Seimir
Water Valley Man in Jail at Oxford
Will Sartain a Water Valley area farmer is jailed in Oxford awaiting trial on a rape charge. The alleged victim is his 11 year old stepdaughter, with first alleged acts in October 1920. Sartain, about 40, married twice, was arrested at his mother’s home south of town after being sick in Greenwood.
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Will Sartain
Delta
Greenwood
Fri- Frost
Sartain
Oxford
L. Chadwick
Local Visitors Care for Sick Child in Lafayette Springs
Miss Vivian Smith and Mrs Harper Ma Gomez visit Lafayette Springs with their young daughter who has been ill at Dr W W Phillips residence. Mr Dewitt Nunnally and family occupy Mr Russell's home during the visit.
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Vivian Smith
Lafayette Springs
Harper Ma Gomez
W. W. Phillips
Dewitt
Nunnally
Mr. Russell
War hero ends life over wedding funds in Hazlehurst
Thomas B. Allen 24 of Nelsonville Ohio, a WWII aviator, killed himself in Hazlehurst Mississippi on his wedding day after failing to secure money for the ceremony. Bride Miss Mattie Griffin waited in her wedding dress as Allen bled out from a self-inflicted wound, leaving only pennies and a pending purchase of his wedding suit.
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Hazlehurst
Miss
Thomas B. Allen
Nelsonville
Mattie Griffin
Union Church
Thoams Allen
Army Aviation
San Antonio
Hattiesburg
Mehan Junction
Meridian
Allen
B. W. White
White Oil Company
Copiah County
Miss Griffin
Ailen
Hazlehurst Baptist Church
Gray-Hai
Saul
Ohio
Alen
Aviation Corps
Tom Allen
Town Elder Admits Limit to Knowledge
A respected citizen of the town acknowledges he does not know everything. The remark signals humility from a veteran figure amid local debates and concerns about leadership wisdom.
Salaried Workers Forecast More Trouble Ahead
The note hints at upcoming labor unrest as salaried employees in the country foresee continued strife and pressure on economic and political stability.
No Title or Clear Event in Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text shows no coherent event, names, or locations to summarize into a news item with identifiable entities or a clear outcome. The slivers of garbled phrases do not establish a viewable person, organization, date, place, or action.
Disarmament Push Gains Momentum
The message urges quicker steps toward disarmament, highlighting faster progress as a key goal. Officials emphasize urgent action and cooperation among nations to advance treaty negotiations and reduce arsenals worldwide.
Illnoss his subscrip tnre sae erg oe uncle had
Subscriptions are reduced at a local paper after a reader recalls a delinquent uncle and prompts a change in pricing. Regrettable confusion surrounds the text, but the outlet confirms adjusted rates in the upcoming cycle.
Bankers See Rosy Data Amid Readjustment Concerns
John S. Drum of San Francisco, president of the American Bankers Association, told the 47th annual convention that despite a smaller output of finished goods and a general price decline, natural forces may remedy conditions. He cited delayed labor cost adjustments, high costs restricting working capital, and reduced foreign demand as the main domestic obstacles to restoring price equilibrium.
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Los Angeles
Johns. Drum
San Francisco
American Bankers’ Association
Drum
Ingusliy
South
Middle West
West
Treasury Secretary Urges Cutting or Tax Increases
Mr. Melton argues Congress must reduce appropriations or raise taxes, while Congress dreads taking either path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
the Treasury
Congress
Prediction on first class rate hike not reaching three
The note predicts that the first class fare will not be raised to three, implying no imminent change to the current tariff. No official decision is reported, keeping the status quo for passenger rates.
Tariff Duty on Tesail in to No Macarral
A concise note questions why tariff duties apply to tesail in to No Macarral and why exemptions or reductions are not granted. The text implies debate over tariff policy and potential unequal treatment of imports.
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Night Marshal Black
United Confederate Vets
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George Williamson
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T. B. Allen
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