Two Negroes Hanged for Benson Murder in Mob Lynching
Special to Charlotte Observer reports Harrison Gillespie age 18 and James Gilampe age 16 were hanged by a mob early Wednesday after confessing to the Miss Benson murder. The mob dragged them from jail, neighbors gathered near Main Street and the North Carolina Railroad, and the two bodies were riddled with bullets at the outskirts of town. The older boy claimed both threw rocks. the younger wept before leaping from the tree. Authorities note inconsistent statements and reference a prior nearby atrocity. Mayor Coyden failed to stop the mob amid public anger.
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Lynching Fear Shocks Spartanburg Crowd
A white man named Perry, proprietor of a Main Street junk shop, was seized by about 75 local men for alleged offenses involving underage girls. He was flogged at the Austin place, tied to a tree for ten minutes, then paroled to Gainesville, Ga. No life was claimed. crowd praised for orderly conduct. Also a Grove’s Tonic ad ends.
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Baltimore Capture Ties Murder Case to Floyd Kin
Herbert Floyd, a colored man sought as the principal in the murder of Joe Nance, has been captured in Baltimore. Deputy Sheriff Ranch Powr has gone with requisition papers to bring Floyd to stand trial. In a recent special term court here, John Henry Floyd, Herbert’s brother, was convicted of multiple slaughterings deemed necessary to the murder and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary by Acting Judge R. O Purity.
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Laxative Bromo-Quinine Remedy Publicized
An old advertisement touts a universal cough and cold remedy claiming to cure six ailments in one day. The copy urges readers to try the product for rapid relief, naming the tonic as a patent medicine."
Bargain yardage fabrics advertised for ladies wear
A local listing offers 1000 yards striped and checked dimities at 8 ets, down from 12.5 ets, and 1000 yards ginghams from 6 ets to 4 ets. Also advertised are 8 to 10 pieces Grenadette unlined for ladies patterns.
Singleton A. McIntosh on Trial for His Life
The court of general sessions in Anderson hears Singleton A. McIntosh a veteran farmer charged with murder in the killing of George N. McKinney on October 4 1900. McIntosh a prominent Abbeville man had the case transferred after a prior trial ended in a mistrial and is also linked to a prior manslaughter pardon by Governor Tillman. A second incident involved the slaying of J Newby. McIntosh was convicted of manslaughter and pardoned before serving the term. In Fort Mill a post office break in yielded about $21, with the culprit identity undetermined as local officials assist the stunned Massey family.
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Cues A Cold in One Take Laxative Bromine Tablets
A condensed drug advertisement notes Take Laxative Brome sine Tablets to cure a cold. It promises a refund of money from druggists if the remedy fails, signed by W. Groves.
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Tornado Lays Waste at Herna Dance Hall Death Toll Rises
A Bloomington tornado last night struck Herna town hall during a 200-person dance killing three women Miss Lena Jahgam Miss Anna Kelly and Mrs Edward Martin. Dozens were injured many trapped under wreckage as the building collapsed after doors were held shut. Rain wind and broken glass damaged the business district and uprooted countless trees. The storm also damaged streets and several lives were reported elsewhere in the city.
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Monument to Dr Grier by Erskine College Trustees
June 11 Due West trustees of Erskine College decide to erect a monument in memory of Dr W M Grier D D longtime president. Marble shaft ten feet tall will support a life size statue with cane in hand reflecting his Confederate service. The memorial honors a revered southern preacher and college leader who declined other presidencies to stay at Erskine.
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