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Righteous North and South Lynchings Raise Outrage Across Oregon
A newspaper column laments a 1902 Oregon lynching of a Black man for rape, condemning mob violence in both regions. It urges law and citizen solidarity, compares Northern and Southern responses, and warns against exploiting ancient redwoods as profits risk their preservation. The piece also notes Peary’s polar progress and ongoing China unrest, balancing social justice with scientific exploration.
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Alonzo Tucker
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