James Mercer, FL, 1901 August 23

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MERCER, J. Me

According to JOURNAL, Atlanta, Ga., 8-1-1901, Je Me Mer=—
cer was to be hanged on 8-2 at Tampa, Florida, for rape
of a little girl, Execution stayed by respite issued by
Governor Jennings.

Raped 9-year=-eld gikl, He was a junk dealer. Infomation

previded by A,resti, l0--198h. See Flerida - BOOK AND
MAGAZINE EXCERPIS.

Victim's name: Jessie Tayler.

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| White, hanged at Tampa, on August 23, 1901.

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MERCER, J. Me

According to JOURNAL, Atlanta, Gae,y 8-1-1901, J. M. Mer=
cer was to be hanged on 8-2 at Tampa, Florida, for rape
of a little girl, Execution stayed by respite issued by
Governor Jennings.

Raped 9-year-eld gitl. He was a junk dealer. Infomation

previded by A,resti, 10-198). See Flerida - BOOK AND
MAGAZINE EXCERPTS.

Victim's names: Jessie Tayler.

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previded by A,resti, 10-198). See Flerida - BOOK AND
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Victim's name: Jessie Taylers

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