On October 2, 1879, the city of Glasgow witnessed a fiery display of public anger as a mob descended upon the bank directors of the Glasgow Bank. The crowd, fueled by outrage and frustration, hooted and jeered at the directors, who stood defiantly in the face of their tormentors. This brazen display of mob rule served as a stark reminder of the simmering discontent that had been building in the city for months.
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- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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