James Jackson, IL, 1931 December 11

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TAGKSON, James 12/11/1931
Black, 25 (aceording to list), elec. Menard, ILL
(St. Clake County) on December 11, 1931,
"Southern Illinois Penitentiary, Menard, Ill.,
Dec. 11 (Friday) ~- (AP) - eeedames Jackson, 81
ear old Negro of Hast St. Louis, was the last
man to die. He paid the supreme penalty for
the slaying of his wife, Alberta Jackson, April
5S. He was pronounced dead at 2:19." YRIBUNE,
Chicace, Lllinois, Dec. Ii, 1951.

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JACKSON, Jomes 12/11/1931

Black, 25 (according to list), elec. Menard, ILL
(St. Clakr County) on December 11, 1931.
"Southern Illinois Penitentiary, Menard, I1l.,
Dec. 11 (Friday) - (AP) - .eedames Peeweon, gl
year old Negro of East St. Louis, was the last
man to die. He paid the supreme penalty for

the slaying of his wife, Alberta Jackson, April
S. He was pronounced dead at 2:19. YRIBUNE,
Chicago, Ullineis, Dec. diy, 1931.

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