District Y M C A Convention Held at Mamona Hall
The district Y M C A meeting in Mamona Hall featured songs prayers and addresses by Diggs Coulter and Joyner. Officers elected included E E Britton as President J Y Joyner as Vice President and John Morrisey as Secretary. The report mixes community event notes with a later discussion on lynching and criticism of legal delays and Governor actions.
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Young Mens’ Christian Association
Mamona Hall
Diggs
Goldsboro
John Ek. Woodard
Coulter
Memphis Tennesee
E. E. Britton
J. Y. Joyner
John Morrisey
Neagle Case Sparks Debate Over Federal Duty Versus Murder
The piece argues Neagle did not act within official duties when he shot Judge Terry in California. It asserts the act was murder and should be punished by state authorities, while noting local threats against Urkers denouncing the outrage and urging state action to expose the perpetrators. Field rode along with the judge. Neagle acted to avenge a supposed indignity.
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United States
Terry
California
Fields
Neagle
New York Herald
Nagle
U. S
Judge Terry
U.S
Field
Morganton
Burke County
Contemptants provoke mob rule in Burke County scenes
The passage condemns holding indignation meetings and juror intimidation as inviting mob rule, urging strong executive denunciation as the Governor faces these disruptions and calls for decisive action to curb such usurpation.
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Burke County
Hearne Links Lynching to Jury Disrespect in Morganton Note
In a Daily Call letter Maj. Hearne argues that lynching in Morganton stems from teaching the public to disbelieve juries, echoing concerns some papers raised during the Grissom case. The Argonaut highlights this critique of press influence on verdicts.
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Argonaut
Maj. Hearne
Daily Call
Morganton
Grissom
Justice Mentions Judge Lynch’s Areas and Court Officials
The author notes towns in the state where Judge Lynch has operated over the past two years and lists Supreme and Superior Court judges present there. The piece argues that such legal representation should command proper respect for the administration of justice.
Proclamation on Morganton Lynching and State Law Order
The Governor condemns lynching at Morganton and urges adherence to law. He rejects claims of organized bands across the state and stresses that those responsible should be caught through proper legal channels. The message emphasizes upholding the dignity of the state and enforcing due process.
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Morganton
Morganton Lynching Demands Justice for Innocent Man
An outraged editorial agrees with a contemporary call that Governor Fowle must act after a Morganton lynching. It condemns mob violence, notes two men were taken from jail and hanged while awaiting trial, and highlights the danger of executing possibly innocent prisoners.
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The
Star
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