Jury Probes Brutalities at Flat Top Mine Case
The Jefferson County Grand Jury in Binningham Alabama widens the probe into convict abuses at the Flat Top Mine. Reports allege two white prisoners were mercilessly killed by check runners. a warden and straw bosses blamed. Cecil Houston allegedly confesses to Knox’s death as trials set for mid June.
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Cecil Houston
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Suffrage Leader Fights for Woman Rights in Mine Probe
The Spiestor William Drake visited the Flat Top Mine amid a probe into cruel treatment of prisoners. Grand Jury findings accuse guards of torture including flogging and forced chemicals. The death of Mobile convict James Knot sparked the inquiry, with reports detailing mistreatment and alleged self-inflicted death.
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W. W. Brandon
State Convict Board
James Knot
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