Died in custody
Joe Mitchell
Joe Mitchell was held under guard at Ashton, Kansas, after a shooting there. According to the Kansas City dispatch, citing Under Sheriff T. F. Tate of Ford County, a mob of about 150 men took him from the guard the next morning and hanged him, though citizens had reportedly promised to protect him. The report says five of the mob's leaders were later arrested and jailed at Dodge City.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. Under Sheriff T. F. Tate of Ford County said a mob of about 150 men took Joe Mitchell from guard and hanged him.
Reported by: Under Sheriff T. F. Tate of Ford County (the agency that held him); Kansas City dispatch (reporters).