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April 29, 1950
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Ongoing bombings of Black homes in Birmingham, Alabama, target contractor B. W. Henderson and dentist Dr. J. A. Boykin; seventh incident in months with no arrests. Victims include Bishop S. L. Greene. Police unable to identify perpetrators.
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Bombing Of Birmingham Negro Homes Continues
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 25--
The bombing of Negro homes here continues with police and other law enforcement officers reported as still being unable to identify the guilty parties.
The latest victim of the Negro Home Bombers is B. W. Henderson, local building Contractor. The bombing of the Henderson home took place Saturday night when the home was partially wrecked by a dynamite bomb thrown from a passing car.
The bombing of the Henderson home followed the last weeks bombing of the home of the well known dentist Dr. J. A. Boykin, whose wife is a teacher in the public schools of the city.
The bombing of the Henderson home was the seventh to take place here during the past few months with no arrests being made.
The sufferers from the bombings include Bishop S. L. Greene, Chancellor of Payne College and presiding Bishop of the ninth Episcopal District of the AME Church.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 25--
The bombing of Negro homes here continues with police and other law enforcement officers reported as still being unable to identify the guilty parties.
The latest victim of the Negro Home Bombers is B. W. Henderson, local building Contractor. The bombing of the Henderson home took place Saturday night when the home was partially wrecked by a dynamite bomb thrown from a passing car.
The bombing of the Henderson home followed the last weeks bombing of the home of the well known dentist Dr. J. A. Boykin, whose wife is a teacher in the public schools of the city.
The bombing of the Henderson home was the seventh to take place here during the past few months with no arrests being made.
The sufferers from the bombings include Bishop S. L. Greene, Chancellor of Payne College and presiding Bishop of the ninth Episcopal District of the AME Church.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Birmingham Bombings
Negro Homes
Dynamite Attacks
Racial Violence
No Arrests
What entities or persons were involved?
B. W. Henderson
Dr. J. A. Boykin
Bishop S. L. Greene
Where did it happen?
Birmingham, Ala.
Story Details
Key Persons
B. W. Henderson
Dr. J. A. Boykin
Bishop S. L. Greene
Location
Birmingham, Ala.
Event Date
April 25
Story Details
Bombings of Negro homes in Birmingham continue, with the latest targeting B. W. Henderson's home on Saturday night, partially wrecking it with dynamite from a passing car. This follows Dr. J. A. Boykin's home bombing last week. Seventh incident in past few months, no arrests. Victims include Bishop S. L. Greene.