In a shocking display of lawlessness, hooded mobs in Alabama have been accused of unleashing brutal floggings on Negroes, sparking a heated debate over the role of Congress in addressing the issue. A congressional investigating group, led by Representative Byrne of New York, held a hearing yesterday to gather testimony from three Alabama newspapermen, who recounted the harrowing tales of violence inflicted by these masked marauders.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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