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Charles Jones
Killed May 6th, 1914. Jones was taken from the custody of two police officers, who had arrested him on suspicion of stealing shoes. There is no indication of an investigation or arrests, nor were the officers disciplined for losing their prisoner.
The New Orleans Times Picayune, May 8th, 1914
Charles Jones Times-Picayune 05081914 (center column, near the bottom of the page)
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