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April 24, 1899
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, April 24, 1899

* Newnan GA Georgia
* Sam Hose lynching
* Alfred Cranford


This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"A HORRIBLE LYNCHING"
"A Negro Burned at the Stake Near Newnan, Ga."
"His Body Terribly Mutilated"


and more. 1st report coverage on the severe lynching of Negro, Sam Hose, at Newnan, Georgia. Lengthy text here, taking up over 2 full columns.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning, otherwise good condition. Should be handled with care.