In the scorching heat of January 1915, Mississippi was ablaze with more than just its sweltering summer sun. The state was simmering with a cauldron of violence that would leave its residents shaken to their core. Just last week, in the bustling city of St. Louis, a gruesome transaction took place: a batch of cattle was sold for a staggering $885 a head, a small fortune in those times. But amidst the commercial hubbub, a heart-wrenching tragedy was unfolding. A 4-year-old Gypsy girl, left alone in a wagon, met a tragic end when she was cremated, her tiny life extinguished in a heartbeat.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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