Roll of Honor Shows 16 Lynchings in 1927 Across States
The Federal Council of Churches commission on Race Relations released its Roll of Honor detailing 16 lynchings in 1927 across seven states. It notes a decline from 1926 and 25, compares regional patterns, and highlights 42 nonfatal prevention instances by law officers, with medals awarded to officers in several states.
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York
Georgia
Florida
Commission On Race Relations
Siok
Haynes
Commission
Mississin Valley
America
Hayes
Monroe N. Work
Tuskegee Institute
Commission On Interracial Cooperation
Texas
Louisiana
Kentucky
Byrd
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Jersey
Delaware
Nevada
Wisconsin
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Arizona
New York
Orth Dakota
Montana
Oregon
Exploding devices mark Buenos Aires strike easing
In Buenos Aires, March 34, hazardous devices exploded during a general strike that was partly successful and aimed at securing the release of Simon Rad swiftly. No property damage reported. In Pittsburgh, Rose Scarfo, 35, was held for grand jury on a serious case connected to the death of Simone Lagatiura, 39, following a dispute. Lagatiura died two days after hospital admission.
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Buenos Aires
Simon Radowitzky
Pittsburgh
Rose Scarfo
Simone Lagatiura
Lagateurs
Las Hospital
Flood Control Bill Revised by Committee
The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously revised a flood control bill on May 21 backing local contributions and adjusting project governance. The changes increase committee membership of the secretary of war and a civilian engineer, name appointees, outline district duties, and cap works segments from Baton Rouge to Cape Girardeau. An amendment limits works and directs a precise project plan for rivers and tributaries with a forthcoming survey report.
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Washington
U. P
Senate Commerce
Aete
Gover Ag
Baton Rouge
Cape Girardeau
S—Anam
Ree
Secretary of War
Explosion on ship near Faroe Islands leaves six dead
Teeland report states six crew burned to death and seven seriously injured after a vessel exploded near the Faroe Islands. Authorities attribute the incident to a blast aboard the ship contracted by CulverSS. Further details are scarce due to damaged text.
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Teeland
Acorz
Faroe Islands
Operator Prevents Passenger Wreck at Landslide
Pottsville Pa March 24 Due to quick action by C T Bailey of Gark Telegraph Operations Creek a landslide sent dirt and debris onto the Pennsylvania railroad tracks near Pottsville The operator flagged the fast Pottsville Philadelphia passenger trains and warned crews as debris washed over wires The tracks were cleared shortly after and no injuries were reported
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Pottsville
U. P
C. T. Bailey
Gark Telegraph Operations
Ylvania
Pottsville- Philadely
Aang
Lancaster Newspapers to acquire Lancaster New Era in deal
J H Steinman president of Lancaster Newspapers Inc announces a 900000 dollar bond issue to finance the acquisition of the Lancaster New Era. The deal also includes their existing holdings the Lancaster Intelligencer the News Journal and the Sunday News. Purchase price for the New Era is said to be 950000 dollars with no change in management.
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Lancaster
J. H. Steinman
Lancaster Newspapers, Inc
Lancaster New Era
Lancaster Intelligencer
News Journal, Inc
Sunday News
Car Cascades Down Embankment Avoids Explosion Near Here
An Alto vehicle tumbled down a nearby embankment today spilling dynamite concealed inside the car. The crate ruptured and the cargo, though dangerous, did not detonate, leaving the car wrecked and no injuries reported.
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Alto
Devaney
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Mahoney
Gens Turney
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Veteger-Whighit Company
Met
Culver Ss
Tray L
Lancaster Paper
Gay
Buters
Mullen
Studebaker
Erskine
Warren Garage CO
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