Crusade Against Lynching Facing Setbacks and Support
A discussion highlights anti lynching efforts led by reformers like Charles Evans Hughes and Jane Addams. The Dyer anti lynching bill failed in the senate due to southern opposition, while organizers insist continued action to secure passage and end lynching. Community leaders and reformers urge Americans to join the fight against lynching and racial disfranchisement.
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Charles Evang Hughes
Jane Addams
Walter White
New York
Waterloo
White
Atlanta University
National Association ‘For the Advancement of ‘Colored People
North
South
Senate
Disbarred Attorney Seeks Reinstatement in Oelwein
Charles Robrig of Oelwein Iowa has petitioned the district court for reinstatement to practice law after disbarment about 31 years ago. The petition includes support from many local citizens praising his honesty and character. He has worked as a farmer since disbarment.
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Oelwein
Charles Robrig
Oclwein
What to Eat and Why Making a Big Word an Easy Part of Your Diet
Carbohydrates supply most energy from grain and vegetable starches. Grape-Nuts is produced by slow baking transforming starches to dextrins and maltose aiding digestion. The cereal provides iron phosphorus vitamins and nourishment. sold by Postum Cereal Co. at grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
Salaries for County Officers Unchanged
The general assembly ended its session with officers in the county retaining top salaries: clerk of courts, auditor and treasurer at 3060 dollars annually. recorder 2300. sheriff 2400. attorney 2500. Many deputies will remain on current pay until further action. The raise had been a wartime measure set for two years.
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General Assembly
Coun
Courthouse Sold in Pocahontas for $919
The old courthouse in Pocahontas was sold to Howard & Schneider Lumber company for 919 dollars. Heating fixtures brought 130 dollars. The building had been in use since October 1 1876. A Mexican landowner recently sold a farm of 6,000,000 acres.
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Pocahontas
Howard & Schneider Lumber Company
Tures
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Harry Fisher
E. . Kistner
Mise Minoie
H. Smith
Attorny
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Treasury Savings
United States Governme Savings System
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
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Franklin Sts
Detroit
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