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Lynched for Killing Lynch.Dkadwooo, D. T., Aug. 28.—Dr. H. P. Lynch, of Sturgis, was shot, dead Monday night in his office by Corporal Koss Hallis, of Company A, Twenty-fifth United States Infantry, stationed at Fort Meade, and the latter was lynched on Tuesdayevening by a mob. Some time ago Hallis beat a colored woman and broke three of her ribs. Dr. Lynch was called to attend her, and was also summoned as a witness before the Grand Jury. Hallis was indicted aud threatened to kill the doctor. The night of5 the murder lie went to Sturgis, crept stealthily up to the doctor’s office, and fired at his victim through the window. The assassination was soon discovered, and Hallis was arrested for the crime and confessed to it.
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The Daily Press
Joliet, Illinois, US
Fri, Aug 28, 1885
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