Tragic Lynching of Joe Washington Near Savannah
Eyewitness report from Savannah dated August 11 describes Joe Washington, accused of raping Mrs. J J Clark, being executed by mob near a Seaboard Air Line track at Liberty City. A mob of about 400 watched as he was bound to a pine pyre, set ablaze, and died without appeal. The event followed his identification by the victim and a swift, violent mob justice.
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Mboon
Ugust
Savannah
Savanah
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Joe Washington
J. J. Clark
Washington
Liberty City
Ays Station
Mra. Clark
Crobat
Clark
Washton
Bryan County
Political and National Opinions From a Historical Column
A satirical column critiques Napoleon and Schley while noting census oddities in Washington. It discusses tax increases in Georgia, crop reports, and political insurance ideas. The piece mocks tariff views, labor disputes, and Porto Rican governance, with digressions on Hoover era topics and public figures.
What to Eat and House Decor Trends in Old Life
The piece critiques over elaborate table ornamentation and luxury tableware as bad form, advocates simple centerpieces and generous napkins, and notes evolving dining etiquette. It also discusses summer rug colors and styles, praising American fiber rugs and Dhurrie India patterns for their affordability and appeal.
Gambling raid at Indian Spring ends with fines
In a raid on a poker game at Indian Spring, fifteen men were allowed to continue playing until midnight. The room was cleared and converted into a courtroom where a judge presided and fined the gamblers a total of 1500 dollars.
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Indian Spring
Atlanta News
Funeral loan to pay old wife’s funeral costs in mock dialogue
A humorous Chicago Tribune line depicts Murdstone lending Gagson 150 dollars to cover a debt labeled as his late wife’s funeral costs. Gagson explains she died about a year and a half ago and that he plans to marry the next day, insisting the bill must be paid first.
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Murdstone
Gagson
Chicago Tribune
Ice strength rules from The Strength office
The text lists ice bearing capacities by thickness from two inches supporting a man to twenty four inches withstanding a loaded railway car after a fall. It notes 15 inch ice could bear a railway and cites Trautwine values of 167 to 250 pounds per square inch for crushing strength.
Trousers Bring Surprise Verdict at Dock
A man known as the kmavish looking fellow was charged with stealing a pair of trousers. He was acquitted after a long investigation yet remained in the dock. The solicitor told him he was free to go but the accused stayed to hear all witnesses leave, claiming he could not leave until the trousers were gone. The man later whispered he kept wearing the trousers.
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Syeny Ned
Londom
Unable to meet creditors? He does so often says Mrs Waggs
A brief dialogue from Chicago News recalls how a husband faces creditors with regularity. Mrs Naggs questions the claim while Mrs Waggs asserts he meets his obligations more often than he would like. The exchange highlights financial pressures and social humor in urban life.
Blaine and Evarts Discuss Consular Officer Removal
In a State Department dialogue James G Blaine argues for removing a long serving consul at An Hung to avoid “Chinese bias” and replace him with a capable man. Evarts warns of awkwardness, noting the consul’s death six months earlier.
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James G. Blaine
Blaine
State Department
Evarts
An-Hung
Mr. Evarts
Mr. Blaine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Political and National
Napoleon the Great
Admiral Schley
Congress
Hatorhazy Hackett
Paty du Claim Crowinshield
Schley
Georgia
Dooly
South Africa
France
Senmator Hanna
West
New Mexico
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Gage
Bankena
China
Germany
E. G. Walton & Co’s
Vienna
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