Died in prison
One of 8 people whose names were not reported
One of eight Black men who died at Harlem camp No. 3, a Texas prison farm, in September 1913, according to Houston reports carried by the Milwaukee Leader. The reports say he was locked in a small sealed punishment cell that had few air holes and foul air, and that the punishment was approved at the request of camp officials. The cause of death is given as suffocation.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (neglect alleged). Houston reports carried by the Milwaukee Leader say the cell was sealed, had few air holes and held foul air, and that camp officials requested the punishment.
Reported by: Houston reports carried by the Milwaukee Leader (reporters).