William Handy, PA, 1908 February 20

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"Fastony’Pae, Febe 20, 1908=Praying the Almight to for-
give "a poor sinner," William Handy, a negro, was hanged
here today for the murder of Policeman Schuman at South
Bethlehem, last September,"

SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pa,, 2-20-1908

Had murdered Schuman (George We), a police officer from
South Bebhbehen on 8=26-1907, Shot: victim as he sought
to arrest for disorderly conduct. Had been drinking,
Swore to last he was not guilty."

SCAFFOLD AND CHAIR, Part Il, page 82

Handy was from South Carolina, according to NEWS, Galves-
ton, TX, 2-21-1908 (2=3,)

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"Haston,’Paey Feb, 20, 1908-Praying the Almight to for-
give "a poor sinner," William Handy, a negro, was hanged
here today for the murder of Policeman Schuman at South
Bethlehem, last September,"

SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pa,, 2-20-1908

Had murdered Schuman (George We)y @ police officer from
South Behhtehen on 8-26-1907, Shot: victim as he sought
to arrest for disorderly conduct. Had been drinking,
Swore to last he was not guilty."

SCAFFOLD AND CHAIR, Part II, page 82

Handy was from South Carolina, according to NEWS, Galves-
ton, TX, 2-21-1908 (2-3.)

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| "Easton,/Pa., Feb, 20, 1908-Praying the Almight to for-
give "a poor sinner," William Handy, a negro, was hanged
here today for the murder of Policeman Schuman at South
Bethlehem, last September."

SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pa,, 2-20-1908

Had murdered Schunan (George We), @ police officer from

South Behbchen on 8-26-1907. Shot victim as he sought

to arrest for disorderly conduct. Had been drinking.

Swore to last he was not guilty,"

SCAFFOLD AND CHATR, Part IT, page 82

Handy was from South Set according to NEWS, Galves-
ny TH, 2921-1908 (2-34)

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