Manhandled by mob Peter McMahon recounts abuse
Peter McMahon of New York, 85, tells how he says he was seized and whipped near Trenton, D C, after attempting to aid a young woman in a dispute over her father’s estate. He alleges hooded assailants beat him, attempted lynching, and forced him to Denmark, S C before release. Police investigate.
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McMahon
Bentsylvania
Tortmardhral
Trenton
5. C
Young Womsin
Alken
D. C
Hannetan
Mit
Denmark
New York
Cucalaho
Washington
Aiken
Rees
O McMahon
Ais
Liegard
Columba
Edgefield
Peter McMabou
Georgia Negroes Return North for Jobs Demand Travel Home
Macon Georgia reports thousands of Black workers who left Georgia after the war to seek high wages in northern and eastern industrial centers are now appealing to southern employers for travel tickets back home. They fear a hard winter as wage declines and the high cost of living pushed many to abandon plans and return to cotton country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia
Grubia Ehronighe
Peter Tuade
Cutton
Training Conference Ends With Duncan Address in Florence
Dr. Duncan lectured nightly in Florence as the Sunday school Training Conference concluded at Central Methodist Church. The Florence Daily Times notes the event featured Lr Watson GB Duncan of Dillon delivering the final address, continuing a series of talks guiding Sunday school teachers and attendees from local churches and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson B. Dunan
Florence
Duncan
Central Methodist Church
Florence Daily Times
East Fray
Central
Dr. Duncan
Cold Blooded Murder by Marines in Haiti Courtmartial Details
Details emerge from a court martial of a sergeant and two privates who acted on orders in Croix de Bouquets on May 22 1919. Two Haitians Leonard Pladge and Destine Jean were shot after being taken from jail and forced to reveal a supposed cave name. The sergeant reportedly insane and the firing squad included native gendarmes and a civilian, with a second volley finishing the prisoners once the first failed. The case is linked to broader claims of killings without trial as military necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brees
Barnett
Hatt
Geert Barnett
Board of Naval Inquiry
Aisling
Leonard Pladge
Destine Jean
Croix de Bouquets
Tne
Wamarines
Rityal Board
Beating the Bears Reported in Florence County
A unique case of beating the bears is reported in Florence County. W. M. Frierson of Lynchburg discusses a possible cotton storage warehouse and provisions of South Carolina law. He expects to move 20 bites of Tong staple cotton this season.
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Provence
Florence
S. Wamnamaker
South
W. M. Frierson
Lynchourg
South Carolina
Mauiey
Jack
Lee
Mr. Frietson
Frierson
Sodio Carolinit
County Fair a Success in Dillon County
Dillon countys annual fair drew sizable crowds despite poor weather and showed strong livestock and crop exhibits. Revenue neared 55000, enough to cover expenses, with the Dillon High School agricultural display praised for artistry and diversification under boll weevil conditions. Prize winners will be listed in the next Heraldo issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon County
Tiret Daly
Atentuner
Dillon
Dillon High School
Clemson Extension Warns of Cotton Overreliance Hindering Agriculture
Clemson College Extension Director W. W. Lone argues against pessimism about drought and prices, urging diversified farming and use of cover crops. He cites high fertilizer costs and cotton volume as risks to regional agriculture while stressing the need for a balanced program to sustain livestock, crops, and farm income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
WW. Long
Clemson College
Lnretor
W. W. Lone
Tain cVer
Arsang
Suiwistaiane
Pilus Peters
Leogle
Beile
Estonia
Uluer
Geteber
Amberestyig Agmoee Thant & Retary
Soldier Kills Sister After Her Request in Alpine Region
Johann Strugeer, a former Australian army captain, was arrested on a murder charge after shooting his sister at her own request in Switzerland. The ill sister, believed to be incurable, begged physicians for a morphine overdose to end her suffering. Strugeer warned doctors he would shoot himself if they did not comply within five days, and acted with the sister’s full consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Strugeer
Constance
Switzerland
Strueger
Proclamation to Close Cotton Gins to Restore Market
Louisiana Governor John M Parker will issue a proclamation ordering all cotton gin owners in the state to close for 301 days starting November 1 to revive the cotton market. The move has wide regional support with hundreds of gins already pledging compliance and governors of cotton states being urged to follow suit. Preparations for reduced cotton planting next year are under way as Texas and others pledge significant cuts in acreage.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Gct
John M. Parker
South
Gvernor Parker
W. B. Thopson
American Cotton Association
Cotten
Harker
Givng
Mississippi
Texas
Texas Association
Alabama
Lord Mayor dies in Brixton prison after hunger strike
Cork leader Terence MacSwiney dies in Brixton prison after a long hunger strike protesting sentence fears. His death follows hours of agony with clergy at his side as police prepared for unrest. Family gathered near Londons, plans discussed for possible burial in Cork amid political tension.
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Joby MacSwines
Father Domac
MaccSwiney
Mwan
MacSwiney
Dominic
John MacSwiney
Priess
Cork
England
Jbreland
Prix- Jens
Whlch
Bale
Fish Office
Ireland
Dublin Castle
Amine Predalls Pare Oh Cheaa In Chilean Dispute
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic description with names like Dr Fr Tucker and Dr Edy Meill, references to Chile, Winter, and various scattered terms. The readable parts hint at a discussion of prices, feuds, and questionable events, but no coherent narrative or clear event stands out. The passage appears damaged and disjointed with numerous garbled phrases and misspellings.
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Chile
Dale
Ives
Ecole
Tucker
Tebelion
Edy Meill
Suwhane
Eld
Glen
I Can’t Vote for Harding Falls at Niagara
At Prospect Point Niagara Falls a man climbed the railing and plunged into the American Falls alight as sightseeing crowds watched. A note found on a black derby identified the deceased as Carl A Bitlis of Hamburg I now leave the road. The man reportedly told a souvenir stand operator he could not vote for Harding and chose to end his life.
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Niagara
Prospect Point
American Falls
Uve
Ulace
Carl A. Bitlis
Hamburg
Ellis
Harding
Colored Fair Postponed To Allow Preparations
Promoters of the Colored Fair postponed the event for 30 days citing abundant cotton harvest work and the need for more time to organize. Local Black farmers in Dillon county are noted as capable organizers, with high hopes for a creditable, attractive exhibit. Dates will be announced through The Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon County
Herald
Indicted for Running Divorce Mill by Federal Jury
Judge Jas F Creen of Anniston Alabama was indicted on five counts by a Federal grand jury on charges of using the mails to defraud and selling fraudulent divorce decrees bearing forged signatures. Prosecutors say a widespread divorce mill operated since 1916 produced many forged decrees at a fixed price of 25 dollars each, with the case delayed to the May term. The judge, arrested October 12, is reportedly critically ill at home and the matter remains under federal procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Jas. F. Creen
Federal Grand Jury
Judgereen
Creen
JC. Smith
Birmingham
Vis Physielat
Ginning Plant Destroyed in Soleil Carolina Theft
A damaging incident in Soleil Carolina near Aiken left thirty bales of cotton destroyed by thieves. The event occurred last night as removal and arson attempts damaged a ginning facility. Local witnesses report no arrests, with officials in New York and South Carolina investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
S.C. Get
Ariel
Geaniville
Undefined names in Lat Meal event schedule
Fragmented OCR text outlines a local assembly or event with multiple names and roles, mentioning Mrs Kay Boronetein Sel and others, plus dates and vetoes. Readable portions suggest a social or organizational gathering with unclear timing and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Boronetein
Sane Schufer
Seta
Unclear text fragment from historical page
The readable parts describe an unclear mix of words and names. No coherent event or entities are extractable to form a factual summary with actions, places, or dates.
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Peter McMahon
McCoe
United States Marines
Whariie Bennett
Lite Ue
Bock
Charly Bennett
Little Bock
Bennete
Dillon Suesday Agi
Asia Geo
Banitolpte
Meitenen
Daetor
Erie
Lui
Betoerts
Bern
Amma Irrietine
Suuchael
Pica
Aoa
Wille Jones
Wii
Toy Miter
Abhevitte
Allendale Anderson
Tela Banbere
Barnwell
Uu Chister
Erbeld
Cole
Lee Lidneren
Burton
Ody
Noy Beople
Tn Betes
Thante
John Ae Huth
Howan
Bryony
Pete
Fn Mill Eerporetead
Peasia
Ays
Alabama Juvist
Soleil Carolina
Sant Elfenden
Eisenbryce Company
WC. Wallace
Lake View
Jonigonvile
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