State Sanctioned
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Peter Morris
Killed January 21st, 1915, near Arlington, Georgia, in Early County. Morris was arrested, then taken from the sheriff en route to jail and killed nearby. No investigation was made into who was responsible, nor was the sheriff disciplined for losing his prisoner.
The Bellingham Herald, January 22nd, 1915
PDF: Peter Morris Bellingham Herald 01221915
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, January 22nd, 1915
PDF: Peter Morris Columbus Ledger 01221915
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, January 22nd, 1915
PDF: Peter Morris Fort Worth Star-Telegram 01221915
The Jackson Citizen Patriot, January 22nd, 2015
PDF: Peter Morris Jackson Citizen Patriot 01221915
The Augusta Chronicle, January 23rd, 1915
PDF: Peter Morris Augusta Chronicle 01231915
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun, January 23rd, 1915
PDF: Peter Morris Columbus Enquirer Sun 01231915
The Idaho Daily Statesman, January 23rd, 1915
PDF: Peter Morris Idaho Daily Statesman 01231915
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