October 27, 1955
Describes that William Bulls, a Black man from Killen, was killed after a transport truck hit his farm tractor
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Rites Sunday For Negro Crash Victim
October 29, 1955
Provides information about the funeral for William George Bulls as well as personal information following his death in a tractor-truck accident.
In Lawrence County: Negro Mother of 5 Goes On Trial For Her Life
August 23, 1955
Describes that an unnamed Black woman was on trial for murder and that prosecution was arguing for the death penalty. Also, includes other cases set to go on trial.
Slaying of White Man Charged: Negro’s Murder Case Due To Go To Jury Today; Death Asked. Defense To Plead ‘Insanity’: State Finishes Case Monday
March 29, 1955
Describes that Delano Jones, a 21-year-old Black man, was charged with the first-degree murder of a white man and that the death penalty was requested.
Sheffield Negro, Long Resident, Dies Friday Night
January 24, 1951
Describes that Hattie Loyed, a Black woman from Tuscumbia, passed away after being ill for three months
Negro Girl Dies After Being Hit By Car Saturday
January 29, 1951
Explains that a three-year-old, Black girl named Myra Mae Thorne was killed in Allsboro after being struck by a car driven by John Wallace Poole
Negro Apartment Superintendent Kills Stepdaughter
February 7, 1951
Describes that a Black man named James Goode admitted to attempting to assault his stepdaughter, killing her, and burning her body
Negro Accused of Killing Sheriff is Denied Body
February 8, 1951
Describes that a Black man named William Franklin Webb was accused of killing asheriff and was denied bail. Also, cites an incident where Webb was approached by a lynch mob
Negro Tenant Dies With Prayer On His Lips
February 15, 1951
Describes that a Black man named K.C. Newell was killed by the electric chair after being convicted of murder. Cites that Newell believed it was self-defense.
Will Ingram, Well Known Florence Negro, Dies Friday
February 19, 1951
Describes that a Black man named Will Ingram, who served as janitor at a segregated school in Florence, passed away
Services Held For Ike Coffee, Negro Servant
October 25, 1950
Briefly notes that Ike Coffee, a former slave, had passed away after an illness in the home of a family he was a servant for
Public Rally Held By Klan In S. Carolina: Handbills Urge: ‘Hear What The Klan Stands For
November 12, 1950
Describes that the Ku Klux Klan was to hold a rally in order to explain their version of a violent night where they attacked a man named Rufus Lee at his home, attacked Black Americans at Myrtle Beach, and conducted a shooting that resulted in multiple injuries and deaths
Florence Negro Killed In Early Morning Wreck:Three Injured In Sheffield Collision of 2 Cars and Truck
November 20, 1950
Describes that a car collision killed a Black man named James Campbell and that another Black man named L.V. Patterson was injured in the accident
Negro Is Shot to Death by His Own Son”Alfred J. Mitchell Killed Instantly Wednesday Night
November 23, 1950
Describes that a Black man named Alfred J. Mitchell was killed by his son and thatthe son was being held in Lauderdale County Jail after his confessing to the murder
Fanny Cole, Negro, 107, Dies At Home
December 6, 1950
Expresses that longtime resident Fanny Cole had passed away and notes that shehad helped found Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church