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After allegedly murdering two police officers, three black men are brutally beaten and lynched by a mob minutes after their trial ends.

The Planet praises the Richmond Theological Seminary for its great work in training young men for the gospel ministry.

Mitchell positively remarks how black people have transitioned to owning former white slavemasters’ property and successful businesses.

In preparation for the Republican convention, members of the Lamb political faction meet.

A fire inflicts over $10,000 in damages to the Negro Reformatory in Hanover County.

The Planet expresses the frustration of many African Americans at the continued lynching of innocent men despite war abroad.

The Planet suggests “if Virginia proposes to permit the execution of children, it would be well for the world to know it” after color boy is killed without trial.

The Planet accounts of a female’s bravery as an officer in the confederate army, disguising herself as a man.

The Planet praises the 5th grammar grade of Baker School for having perfect attendance, with no lates, for 17 ½ weeks straight, and for performing well on examinations. They were rewarded with cake and cream at the teacher’s home.

A wedding between two prominent young people is described in detail.