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at Lancaster C, H., Va., for murder,
Undated 1897 Chicago TRIBUNE, sent by Massey
& containing 1896 executions list,
Murdered Charles L. Carter, store clerk, two
miles from Irvington; Crime was April 1,1896;
Lynching threats; tried l\/21; After rescue
attempt, placed in iron cage and shackled to
the floor; saw scaffold erected and at his
request a large do ag _h: i ok
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at Lancaster C, H., Va., for murder.
Undated 1897 Chicago TRIBUNE, sent by Massey
& containing 1896 executions list.
Murdered Charles L. Carter, store clerk, two
miles from Irvington; Crime was April 1, 1896;
Lynching threats; tried /21; After rescue
attempt, placed in iron cage and shackled to
the floor; saw scaffold erected and at his
request a large do
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at Lancaster ©, » Vas, for murder,
Undated 1897 Chicago TRIBUNE, sent by Massey
& containing 1896 executions list.
Murdered Charles L. Garter, store clerk, two
miles from Irvington; Crime was April 1,1896;
Lynching threats; tried /21; After rescue
attempt, placed in iron cage and shackled to
the floors saw scaffold erected and at his
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