Tobe Bell, MS, 1881 July 21

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Source; NEW ORLEANS PICAYUNE, 7-27-1880 (1:4) and
7-28-1880 (1:5) for account of crime. Also
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account of execution. .
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Sources: NEW ORLEANS PICAYUNE, 7-27-1880 (1:4) and
7-28-1880 (1:5) for account of crime. Also
HUNTSVILLE GAZETTE, 7-30-1881 (1:2) for
account of execution.

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Source: NEW ORLEANS PICAYUNE, 7-27-1880 (1:4) and
7-28-1880 (1:5) for account of crime. Also
HUNTSVILLE GAZETTE, 7-30-1881 (1:2) for
account of execution.

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(hee, HESS

Brook Boyette 7-21-1881

Offence: Murder

Location: Yazoo, City MS

Ex Date: TP lla Mieiteylt

Details: Altas 'Tobe Bell'. Notorious negro who

bushwacked a Dr. Men) Williams on the) coad

and said he was put up to it by a wily Jew. The crime
was committed on 7-26-80. Angry mob failed in attempt
to lynch miscreant when sherrif saw them coming and
spirited prisoner out of town.

Brook Boyette ; 7-21-1881

Offence: Murder

Location: Yazoo City MS

Ex Date: 7-21-1881

Details: Altas 'Tobe Bell'. Notorious negro who

bushwacked a Dr. M.T. Williams on the road
and said he was put up to it by a wily Jew. The crime
was committed on 7-26-80. Angry mob failed in attempt
to lynch miscreant when sherrif saw them coming and
spirited prisoner out of town.

ES aa Vogel

Brook Boyette 7-21-1881

Murder
Yazoo City MS
7-21-1881

Details: Alias 'Tobe Bell’. Notorious negro who

bushwacked a Dr. M.T. Williams on the road
and said he was put up to it by a wily Jew. The crime
was committed on 7-26-80. Angry mob failed in attempt
to lynch miscreant when sherrif saw them coming and
spirited prisoner out of town.

ober ioe FAME  wehen Yop.



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