In a harrowing tale of attempted assault and bravery, Edom Matthews, a negro porter at a local hotel in Gainesville, Georgia, was thwarted in his cruel intentions by Mrs. W.T. Lawson, a trained nurse who thwarted the evil plan with her quick thinking and sharp blade.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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