Williams, New York Times, August 7, 1897
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Title
Williams, New York Times, August 7, 1897
Subject
Williams, Jackson
Charge, rape
Description
KENTUCKY JUSTICE.
One Man Lynched and His Brother Made to Marry Their Victim.
BARBOURVILLE, Ky., Aug. 6. - Jack Williams was caught in the mountains near Brush Creek and lynched last night by a mob. He and his brother Tom were accused of assaulting 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 also.
Publisher
New York Times
Date
1897-08-07
Contributor
Bridan Braun
Format
Image
Coverage
Barbourville, Knox County
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