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A Close Call Sauma, Kan, April 11—John Hud son, the negro arrested for assault on Mrs. J. M. Frost, was taken from jail last night by a mob, a rope put about his neck and he was taken and con fronted with Mrs. Frost, who positively identified him as the assailant. The mob then took him away and told hm to prepare for death. He earnestly protested his innocence and after a time the sentiment turned in his favor to the extent of causing protests against summary action, and after a concilliatory address by the mayor and others, he was returned to jail.
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Jacksonville Daily Journal
Jacksonville, Illinois, US
Wed, Apr 12, 1893
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