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John Uose

Sealand, Washington

John Uose was being held at the jail in Sealand, Washington, when a group of men broke into the building. According to The State Republican, the men shot him to death. The paper published its report on April 16, 1891.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Reported by: news reports.

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