Trial and execution of alleged Mississippi killer
John Henry Williams was tried for murder and assault and sentenced to be hanged July 8 after a highly circumstantial case. He confessed at the Autreyville scene in front of two sheriffs and about five hundred bystanders, with guards surrounding the jail and court.
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John—Henry—Williams
Lee Eléar
Autreyville
W. A. Covington Sady
Jim ‘Humphreys
B. Hay
Littlegirl
Tho' An
Rhilim
Court House
Beard
Colquitt County
Gordon H. Davis
Thomas County
Hose E
Lynching Follows Murder Trial In Georgia
Moultrie Ga June 18 John H Williams a former convict was convicted of the murder of Lorene Wilkes 12 near Autreyville The mob took him from the courthouse and lynched him before the planned July 8 execution Williams allegedly confessed and evidence linked him to the crime Grand jury in ordinary session indicted Williams on murder charges and prepared for a possible trial in Moultrie amid reported mob violence in nearby Autreyville
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Moultrie
John “Henry
Williame
Lorena Wilkes
Autreyvillé
Williams
Bee Mee Bey
Pdad
Colquitt
John H. Williams
Loren Wilkes
Autreyville
W. E. Thomas
Thomas
Lorene Wilkes
Steamers Bring Salmon and Herring to Petrograd Harbor
In Riga on June 20 Russia reports arrival of the Dutch steamer Alexander Polden at Petrograd where high officials and royal-like courtesies greeted the crew. Dock workers unloaded 5350 barrels of herring quickly and sent twenty carloads to Moscow next day. Two more steamers since then carried 17000 barrels of herring to Petrograd.
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Riga
Alexander Polden
Petrograd
Alee
Moscow
Ince
Polden
Tie President at fair price
Private initiation Lai questions plan to tie the president to a fair price. The remark references SRM vessels and a push to develop a strategy, prompting debate over feasible methods and potential outcomes.
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Fair Pricea
Mr. Laaken
Truck Vammed Between Street Cars Injures Nine in Birmingham
An Associated Press report from Birmingham, Alabama notes nine injured when a Selma truck was caught between two street cars early today on a return from a camping trip. Police described the vehicle as smashed like an eggshell.
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Birmingham
Ala
Selma
Rékorta
England Ready to Discuss Armament Unification with U S
Premier Lloyd George told the imperial conference that cooperation with the United States is a cardinal principle with Great Britain and that Britain is ready to discuss any U S proposal for armament unification and will meet such overtures with willingness.
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Lloyd George
Great Britain
United States
Great—Britain
British Premiers Meet Lloyd George for Empire Plans
London date June 20. Lloyd George presides at a council table with premiers from Britain and its dominions to discuss measures to be carried out by the British empire. Initial indications point to a historic gathering.
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George
Dominions
British Empire
London
Lloyd George
Southern Golfers Compete For Southern Title In Nashville
Contenders for the Southern golf title began arriving in force in Nashville for the championship to begin Tuesday morning. Bobby Jones of Atlanta, the present title holder, is now in Europe. The Belle Meade course is in fine condition for the tournament.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Europe
Belle Meade
Memory of a lynching fade after mob incident
Memphis police found the body of Sherman Richmond, a Negro, near the state line after a rumor of a mob intent on burning him in reprisal for an alleged robbery and assault. Sheriff Perry secured the scene and the body, with deputies guarding through the night as the crowd dispersed at daybreak.
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Memphis
Tenn
Sheroan
Richmond
Négro
Pope
Mississippi State Line
Yong
Perry
Tex Rickard May Referree to Officiate Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Tex Rickard promoter says he may officiate the Dempsey Carpentier bout after failure to secure an agreement on a referee. The New Jersey boxing commission meets again to consider the matter as of today.
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New York
Tex Rickard
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Eee
Coal Subsidy May Be Withdrawn After Nationwide Strike
London June 20 Leaders of the miners federation took steps to prevent withdrawal of the governments ten million pound subsidy to the coal industry. Unless the offer is renewed money would not be provided for carrying on the business. The miners call for national action to secure mutual wage demands and meet with trade organizations soon.
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London
Miners’ Federation
Miners’ Union
Woman Faces Murder Trial For Fourth Husband
Twin Falls Idaho June 17 Mrs Lydia Southard charged with murdering her fourth husband Edward F Meyer sat emotionless during her preliminary examination yesterday. Her parents Mr and Mrs Trublood remained at her side as no testimony for the defense was introduced.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Lydia Southard
Edward F. Meyer
Trublood
Constanly
Irish Immigrant Girls Arrive in New York on Celtic
New York June 20 Several hundred Irish immigrant girls arrived aboard the steamer Celtic. They expressed interest in entering domestic service and were reportedly seeking placement opportunities in New York.
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New York
Celtic
Articodels
Eastbound Lakeshore Line Crash Reported In Norwalk
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an eastbound Lakeshore Electric line incident near Norwalk Ohio with victims. Details and exact circumstances are unclear in the readable text.
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Ayede Ae
Petition to Increase Salary for Thornville City Judge
The petition of Judge Bi of the Thornville City Court is backed by roughly 1500 supporters. It seeks a $4,500 annual raise and an election to approve or reject the increase by referendum, with the Ordinary and commissioners to handle the process.
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Thornville
Thomas
W. J. Macintyre
Shi Missioners
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