Lynching Rumor Triggers Military Response in Lowrysville
Chester reports a false lynching scare near Lowrysville prompts Gov Heyward to send Sheriff Cornwell and 42 Lee Light Infantry by special train. A pistol threat at Mrs Neely Smith's home leads to capture of Jim Montgomery and a quiet, brief troop deployment.
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Chester
Lowrysville
Mies
Henry
Gov. Heyward
Cornwel
Lee Light Infantry
Lowry'sville
Jim Montgomery
Neely Smith
Police raid ends in shooting at Elaira Minter home
In Union on May 4, policemen Johnson Johns and O Shields raided Elaira Minter’s house and found a woman gambling. As the door opened runaways were pursued and shots fired wounding two men. one was killed. A negro named Jay was hit in the back near the spine and a ball removed near the nipple. Arthur Sortar saw O Shields fire five times.
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Anstelle
Arthur Sortar
O'Shields
A Story Of Bismark In A Courtroom Exchange
A young man named Bismark once worked as an official porter for a court in Ostice. He let his temper flare when a witness retorted impudently, threatening to kick him out of the room. The judge interjected that the court, not the individual, would eject unruly participants. Bismark warned the witness to show respect, else the court would act.
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Bismark
Ostice
Bismarck
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Healthier Kidneys
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure purifies the blood, strengthens the whole system, and can cure kidney and bladder diseases. It promotes health through healthier kidneys and urges trust in the remedy.
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Foley
Eugene Bundgrburk
Negro Suffrage in New York Stands Questioned
Brooklyn correspondent questions rapid emancipation era suffrage and its consequences. The piece discusses three fifths counts, Supreme Court decisions, and the feasibility of sweeping state by state adjustments through constitutional amendment while urging loyalty and clear national standards.
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Brooklyn
Quick Arrest Ends Severe Piles in Verbena Man
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama was twice in the hospital with a severe piles case causing 24 tumors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieved inflammation and pain after doctors and remedies failed, with Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co endorsing its effectiveness.
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J. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Crawford Bros
J. FB. Mackey & Co
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Growth and Health
Scott's Emulsion is advertised as a sustaining food and tonic for both adults and children, claiming to aid growth of flesh and bone and strengthen the body during illness. The ad urges free samples and cites Browne chemists in New York and Josey’s Kidney Cure for kidneys and bladder health.
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Scott
Neumpien
Browne
New York
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Ellovee
Bugsy
Shunaker
Kilore
Jones
Coleman
Atlantic Coast Line
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Carolina
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