Negro mob attacks white gil in Danville court report
Virginia Lynchers in jail case recaps conviction of W T Harris Wicker Armes Dan H Tatey Bud F Pruitt George C Mills R J Lynch and Whit Meyers for mob participation in an attempted lynching of Roy Seals in Danville Virginia. Fines of 50 dollars and one day in jail, jail sentence 60 days, case appealed to higher court. Heath returns from Europe after business in Liverpool and Manchester. Also reports a 13 year old New Orleans girl assaulted by a mulatto in Steward North Carolina with the assailant fled as bystanders gave chase.
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Danville
W.T. Harris
Wicker Armes
Dan H. Tatey
Bud F. Pruitt
George C. Mills
R. J. Lynch
Whit Meyers
Corporation Court
Roy Seals
Brevard
Wm. E. Breese
Transylvania
McCue Arrested for Murder in Charlottesville
Ex mayor Samuel T. McCue was arrested on a charge of murdering his wife Fannie A. McCue the night of September 4. The coroner s jury ruled she died from a gunshot wound inflicted by her husband. McCue submitted to searching, kissed his four children, and claimed an assault on him. He was jailed as the jury returned its verdict later that evening.
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Charlottesville
Samuel T. McCue
A. D. Dabney
McCue
McC
Fannie A. McCue
J. Samuel McCue
Croxton Blackmon Called Home In 1904 Death Letter
An obituary note for Croxton Blackmon dated Aug 4 1904 speaks of a loving home loss. It honors his youth and faith while comforting relatives with religious reflections on God’s will and eternal life. The piece closes with prayers and sympathy from a young lady friend and mourners.
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Preston Blackmon
Croxton
God
Jesus
Mass Lynching Prevented by Wilmington Militia
Two Black men Neil Sellers and Dave Brown, accused of raping and murdering Mrs. Parker in Clarkton, were saved from mob execution by Wilmington militia at Atlantic Coast Line station. A crowd of 500 attempted to seize the prisoners as they were taken toward Raleigh, but bayoneted soldiers and patrols on the train halted the lynching for the safety of the inmates.
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News and Courier
Wilmington
N. C
Atlantic Coast Line
Neil Sellers
Dave Brown
George Packer
Clarkton
Raleigh
Burglars Raid Yadkinville Treasure and Post Office
Robbers blew open the safe of Yadkinville County Treasurer J. A. Logan and the post office cafe, stealing between 8000 and 10000 dollars and over 410 dollars. Tools were taken from a local blacksmith shop. Logan offers a 2000 dollar reward for the burglars and money.
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Charlotte
N C
Yadkineville
Yadkie County
N. C
J. A. Logan
McMakie
Logan
Money to loan on cotton farms in New York City
R E Wylie attorney at law announces money to loan in New York City at 7 percent interest secured by first mortgage on improved cotton farms. Repayable in five annual installments. No brokerage or commission. only reasonable title abstract charge. Annual Aug 6.
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New York City
R E Wylie Augus
A WORD TO THE PUBLIC From Godman and Drew-Selby line of shoes
A public notice proclaims a knockout goal to beat competitors with the lowest prices for customers. It condemns deceptive ads and promises honest profit, pledging prices lower than any rival and urging trust in factual claims about Godman and Drew-Selby shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godman
Drew-Selby
Solid leather shoes guarantee from Douglas line seller
Advertising note proclaims pairs are solid cow leather with leather sole and counter and double toe tips. It pledges replacement if any pair proves not solid leather. It mocks competitors claiming others use pasteboard and touts the Douglas line as best.
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Douglas
Specil Drive On Winter Weight Clothing At Strouse & Bros
Overstocked clothing sold at cost to clear stock before fall lines arrive. Each suit comes with a written guarantee against fading or shrinking. Nation department offers groceries and a wide range of items at prices to meet the lowest buyers. Thanking patrons and inviting inspection of the stock.
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Strouse & Bros Clothing
Nation Department
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Thurlow S. Carter
the Ledger
Virginia
Mr. Heath
Europe
O. P. Heath
Monroe
Liverpool
Manchester
England
Heath
New York
Charlotte Chronicle
M’cue
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
News and Observer
C. A. Deas
Lancaster County
Rock Hill Herald
Croxton Blackmon
Murmer
Voice of Nature
Alton B. Parker
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Wilmington N. C
Robbed County
Lancaster S. C
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