The small town of Drumright, Oklahoma, was gripped by chaos on September 23, 1919. A mob had taken control of the streets, detaining the Mayor, W.E. Nicodemus, Councilman John Baxter, and Chief of Police Jack Ayres. However, after a night of reckless shooting, the authorities were released, and order was eventually restored.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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