Williams, Los Angeles Herald, August 6, 1897
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Title
Williams, Los Angeles Herald, August 6, 1897
Subject
Williams, Jackson
Charge, rape
Description
A Vile Pair
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 6,- A special to the Post from Barbourville, Ky., says: Jack Williams was caught in the mountains near Brush creek and lynched last night by a mob of enraged men. He and his brother were accused of raping a deaf mute girl named Viney Bays. Tom Williams was forced to marry his victim. He is now in jail here and there are threats of lynching him tomorrow.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 6,- A special to the Post from Barbourville, Ky., says: Jack Williams was caught in the mountains near Brush creek and lynched last night by a mob of enraged men. He and his brother were accused of raping a deaf mute girl named Viney Bays. Tom Williams was forced to marry his victim. He is now in jail here and there are threats of lynching him tomorrow.
Publisher
Los Angeles Herald
Date
1897-08-06
Contributor
Bridan Braun
Format
Image
Coverage
Barbourville, Knox County
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