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Race and Place Newspapers
Richmond Planet
Location: Richmond, VirginiaArticle Transcripts
Date of Publication: May 05, 1906 (Wednesday)
Frequency: weekly
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An Awful Tragedy Down in Georgia
Reports on a case of jealousy and murder from Atlanta. A woman killed her sister because she was having a blatant affair with the murderess's husband. The defendant said that she killed her sister to save her from dishonor, that all entreaties to cease had filled, and to protect her young son from scorn. It only took a jury ten minuted to find her not guilty. The participants were all white.
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District Deputy's Perkin's Work
John Mitchell, Jr., the editor of the Richmond Planet and the Grand Chancellor of the Virginia Order of the Knights of Pythias presided over the institution of a new lodge in Buckingham County, Va. The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal and benevolent society.
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Richmond Hospital Items
Several items of news concerning patients at the Richmond Hospital.
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Hon. A. W. Harris Acquitted
The prosecution of a judge from Petersburg, Va. for larceny of a bale of cotton was dismissed because the defendant had already been acquitted in a different court.
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Spring
A poem celebrating the return of spring.O. M. Steward
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Honor Pupils--baker school
Gives a list of children of different grades who made the honor roll.
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Odd Fellow's Sixty-third Anniversary
Announces a celebration for the Odd Fellow's sixty-third anniversary to take place at a local Baptist Church.
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Expresses a belief that President Roosevelt subtly criticized Senator Bejamin Tillman of South Carolina in a speech. Tillman mad much of the forcible removal of a woman from the White House, but never protested the lynching and abuse of African-Americans in his own state.
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Says that many white southerners speak of replacing African-American workers with foreigners, but uses the article to argue that blacks are far superior and more amiable.Summary of Article
Foreign Laborers
Tells of an extended and frightening fight in Mt. carmel, Pa. between foreign mine wokers and police.
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Socialism and the Negro
Includes a letter from New Orleans which defends socialism, says that it is in accord with biblical principles, and says that it is the ideal political system for African-American embrace. The Planet argues that socialism, perfectly implemented, would be heaven on earth, but that there is little hope in such implementation. Expresses unshakeable faith in the Republican Party, the central documents of the American Republic and hard-work and integrity. Says that at present these offer the best opportunity for African-American advancement.
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Found Tons Lotter Tickets
U.S. Secret Service agents found two tons of unfinished lottery tickets in Wilmington.
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State Police Fire on Mob
Twenty-three idle mine workers were killed in a confrontation with police. Tensions in the antharcite region of Pennsylvania had been high since operations were suspended due to conflicts between mine workers and operators. The mine workers reportedly started the fracas by hurling stones at the policeman.
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Operators Refuse Demands
The mine operators of the antharcite region of Pennsylvania refused to alter their position in spite of a demand of the mine workers. The mine operators insisted that the workers accept for three years the compensation determined by a strike commission or else allow the commission to determine any changes.
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Operators Ready for Strike
Operators in the antharcite region made ready for a threatened strike, even though most observers believed that a strike could be averted. Their preparations included producing a large surplus of coal and readying replacement workers.
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Killed by Lightning
A boy was killed and his sister was severely injured when they were struck by a bolt of lightning.
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Big Revival Ends
A large three-month revival in Philadelphia ended with a testimonial and hymn singing.
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Fiend Shot to Death
A man from Brooklyn Heights, Md. came home intoxicated, "assaulted" his twelve-year old dollar, and was shot by his wife. She was not arrested and it was announced that there would be no prosecution.
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Troops Guard Negro
A black man accused of "assaulting" a white woman was guarded by the state militia in order to prevent a lynching. The article says that the prisoner's removal to the Fredericksburg prison was probable.
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Knocked from Bridge by Car
A man was killed and his six-year old son severely injured when they were struck by an electric car while crossing a bridge.
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Drowned While Bathing
An eighteen-year old boy drowned while swimming in a pond.
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Where to Get Auto Licenses in Jersey
The New Jersey Secretary of State appointed agents to grant licenses and register automobiles in Newark, Trenton, Jersey City, Camden, and Phillipsburg.
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Murdered Thirty-six Women
A man from Morocco was sentenced to be crucified for killiing thirty-six women and burying their bodies beneath his store.
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Committed Suicide at 108
A mentally-ill Pennsylvania woman killed herself with a knife at the age of 108.
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Hailstones Killed Small Animals
A severe storm in Branchville, Va. killed small animals, fowl, and two horses.
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