Died in jail or a lockup

Chester

died June 25, 1917 · Dallas, Texas

Chester, a Black man, was held in a jail in Dallas, Texas, when a mob took him from custody and hanged him. The Evening Times-Republican reported his death on June 25, 1917. His surname does not appear in the account, and no other details of his life are given.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob took Chester from the jail in Dallas, Texas, and hanged him.

Reported by: historical newspaper account (OCR text) (reporters).

Source

Evening Times-Republican, June 25, 1917, page 1 Evening Times-Republican, June 25, 1917

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