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Whitecapism in Lincoln evolves into lawless acts
An excerpted report in The Leader critiques the Lincoln county white cap movement. It traces origins in Amite and Franklin counties to the Farmers League and warns of a slide from lawful farming support to intimidation, perjury, arson, and murder. It notes night meetings, armed pickets, and attempts to drive Negroes from property, with calls for citizens to repudiates acts and aid prosecutions.
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Amite
Franklin
Farmers’ League
Farmers’ Alliance
Xii -Mercchants
Ashapa
White Cap Organization
White Cap
Capper
Csp
Bas
Dunty
Lincoln
Lincoln County
Tapgipahosa Parish
Breathitt County
Farmers League
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