1927

Morgantown, N.C., July 8.— "A mob estimated at more than 2,000 whites, business men and church workers, started the celebration of the Fourth of July at Linville Falls, 30 miles from here, Sunday by piercing the body of Broadus Miller, alleged slayer…

"Just what does the Fourth of July mean to you ? This question, if put to white citizens of America, would draw such replies as you have heard made in speeches and have read in books all your lives. But, if put directly to you, what would it mean?…

“Each church is requested to send Pastor and two or more workers. A great time for study, inspiration, and information. You can’t afford to miss it. Competent leaders and wholesome pleasure. Church music under the directions of Mrs. Dorothy Sims…

“Sunday was a fine day, we had good services at the Mt. Zion. Rev. Broils, of Council Grove preached for us. Rev. Cooper and his members were with us, he read the scripture lesson, Mark 6:17. Rev. Broiles who took for a text Mark 6:17 preached a…

BOSTON, MASS., June 1, 1927---
“Last Week’s continued rate of “two lynchings a week: has aroused fresh interest in the proposal urged by the National Equal Rights League that June 17th, anniversary of Bunker Hill be everywhere publicly celebrated…

"Now I used to be a soldier
Of the good old U.S.A.
And I fought in France’s trenches
Till they had the Arm’stice Day

Then they said the war was over,
And the fighting was all done;
So we took the steamer homeward
Mighty Glad we licked the…