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Domestic News
June 26, 1881
The Dallas Daily Herald
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Graham, Sheriff Melton and Deputy U.S. Marshal Connor captured three men accused of murdering Martin in Belknap two weeks prior, in Coleman County. A $1,000 reward was offered, sparking excitement and fears of lynching en route.
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Graham
Special to the Herald.
Graham, June 25.—Sheriff Melton and deputy U. S. Marshal Connor have just captured in Coleman county, the three men who murdered Martin at Belknap some two weeks ago, and are on their way to Graham with the prisoners.
They say that a thousand dollars reward offered by the citizens for their capture.
The news of the capture created intense excitement here and there are fears expressed that the murderers will be lynched by citizens of Belknap before they reach here.
Special to the Herald.
Graham, June 25.—Sheriff Melton and deputy U. S. Marshal Connor have just captured in Coleman county, the three men who murdered Martin at Belknap some two weeks ago, and are on their way to Graham with the prisoners.
They say that a thousand dollars reward offered by the citizens for their capture.
The news of the capture created intense excitement here and there are fears expressed that the murderers will be lynched by citizens of Belknap before they reach here.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Murder Capture
Belknap Murder
Coleman County Arrest
Lynching Fears
What entities or persons were involved?
Sheriff Melton
Deputy U. S. Marshal Connor
Martin
Where did it happen?
Graham
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Graham
Event Date
June 25
Key Persons
Sheriff Melton
Deputy U. S. Marshal Connor
Martin
Outcome
three murderers captured; $1000 reward offered; fears of lynching by belknap citizens
Event Details
Sheriff Melton and deputy U. S. Marshal Connor captured in Coleman county the three men who murdered Martin at Belknap two weeks ago and are transporting them to Graham.