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February 16, 1910
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
In Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 15, Teiman Flowers, a Black man convicted of assaulting white woman Mrs. Jane Eilerbee, is threatened by a mob; Governor Gilchrist readies state militia to protect him, but Sheriff Jackson believes no attack will occur.
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CONDEMNED NEGRO THREATENED BY MOB
Militia May Be Called to Protect Prisoner Sentenced to Hang for Assault on White Woman.
[By Morning Journal Special, Leased Wire]
Tampa, Fla., Feb. 15.—Governor Gilchrist has ordered the two companies of state militia here to hold themselves in readiness to respond to a hurry call to the county jail where Teiman Flowers, the negro who a few days ago attacked Mrs. Jane Eilerbee, is held. Sheriff Jackson learned of a plot to take the negro tonight. Flowers today was tried, convicted and sentenced to hang.
At a late hour tonight Sheriff Jackson issued a statement in which he said that he would not need the militia, even though an effort was made to get the negro. He does not believe that any such effort will be made.
Flowers is the negro who escaped from a convict camp and after assaulting Mrs. Eilerbee, was shot while attempting to escape. Within fifteen minutes after a jury was secured today he was convicted and the death penalty imposed.
Militia May Be Called to Protect Prisoner Sentenced to Hang for Assault on White Woman.
[By Morning Journal Special, Leased Wire]
Tampa, Fla., Feb. 15.—Governor Gilchrist has ordered the two companies of state militia here to hold themselves in readiness to respond to a hurry call to the county jail where Teiman Flowers, the negro who a few days ago attacked Mrs. Jane Eilerbee, is held. Sheriff Jackson learned of a plot to take the negro tonight. Flowers today was tried, convicted and sentenced to hang.
At a late hour tonight Sheriff Jackson issued a statement in which he said that he would not need the militia, even though an effort was made to get the negro. He does not believe that any such effort will be made.
Flowers is the negro who escaped from a convict camp and after assaulting Mrs. Eilerbee, was shot while attempting to escape. Within fifteen minutes after a jury was secured today he was convicted and the death penalty imposed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Lynching Threat
Racial Assault
Militia Protection
Death Sentence
Convict Escape
What entities or persons were involved?
Teiman Flowers
Mrs. Jane Eilerbee
Governor Gilchrist
Sheriff Jackson
Where did it happen?
Tampa, Fla., County Jail
Story Details
Key Persons
Teiman Flowers
Mrs. Jane Eilerbee
Governor Gilchrist
Sheriff Jackson
Location
Tampa, Fla., County Jail
Event Date
Feb. 15
Story Details
Teiman Flowers, a Black man who escaped a convict camp and assaulted Mrs. Jane Eilerbee, was tried, convicted, and sentenced to hang within minutes; a mob plot to lynch him prompts Governor Gilchrist to ready militia, but Sheriff Jackson dismisses the threat.