Died in custody
Name not reported
An Omaha Bee dispatch from Atkinson, Nebraska, citing an unnamed report, says that the son of Ralph Hills was seized from officers by settlers near Bush Creek. The dispatch says the settlers hanged him, along with his father and another man, on the morning before the dispatch was sent. The son is not named.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. An Omaha Bee dispatch from Atkinson, Neb., citing an unnamed report, says settlers seized the son from officers and hanged him near Bush creek.
Reported by: Omaha Bee special dispatch citing an unnamed report (reporters).