Riot and Mob Violence Across Washington Urges Caution
Narrator argues that race riots in Washington and other cities reveal white society backing segregation under the Wilson administration. He recalls allied tensions in Europe, condemns mob rule, and warns colored citizens to avoid provocation while urging public warning through presses and pulpit. He stresses innocence until proven guilty and urges self-preservation amid rising threats.
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Washington
France
Abbe Gregoire
NO EXCUSE FOR ORPHAN ASYLUM DAY EVENT
A civic charity drive invites all to the annual orphan asylum feast with booths, refreshments, and performances by Char ls A Cottrell of Toledo. Attendees urged to bring families for a morning event that supports underprivileged children and urges action for the race’s future. Friday, August 1st.
White Man In Blackface Kills Sheriff and Flees
In Florida a white man named Lath Wilson, who blacked his face to resemble a Black man, shot Deputy Sheriff B C Wilcox near Clermont after being pursued by lawmen. Wilson, arrested earlier for attempted assault, escaped custody, a large search continues with a $150 reward offered. Governor Catts backs the hunt as reports note residents and local figures visiting the area.
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New York Age
Florida
Tampa
Fla
B. C. Wilcox
Sorrento
Clermont
Here
Lath Wilson
Wilcox
Smyth
Lake County
Wilson
Lacoochee
Dade City
Catts
Sterling Hotel Switchboard Delivers Modern Telephones
The Hotel Sterling has installed its new switchboard with many phones in service. Daily improvements are added to the hotel, which seems destined to be the greatest in the country. Guests praise the comforts and conveniences while the proprietor’s charming personality aids the enterprise.
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Sterling
The
Sowing the Wind and Its Consequences in Race Tension
A historical reflection argues that forcible repression of Black citizens will backfire as enslaved Africans and their descendants form a rising, ambitious population. The author invokes Lincoln, warns oppression harms all, and urges white leaders to unite to end racist rabble and danger to the nation.
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America
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Shakspeare
Orphan Asylum
Chas. A. Cottrell
Toledo
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H. M. Higgins
Luke Edinburgh
Davis
Madisonville
Sergeant Carnes
Astelle Burrell
Stanley Burrell
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Atlanta
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