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December 30, 1894
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
In Bay Minette, Alabama, around Dec. 29, white man Jim Jostling brutally murdered young Black boy Tim Thompson after he refused to dance, citing his church membership; Jostling beat and shot him, and remains at large.
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FINE FUN IN ALABAMA.
SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN KICKS THE LIFE OUT OF A NEGRO BOY.
Three Other Negroes Being Chased by Would-Be Lynchers—An Assortment of Criminal News.
BAY MINETTE, Ala., Dec. 29.—A most brutal crime was committed near here last night. Tim Thompson, a little negro boy, was asked to dance for the amusement of some white toughs. He refused, saying he was a church member. Jim Jostling, one of the men, knocked him down with a club and then danced with his feet upon his prostrate form. He then shot the boy in the hip. The boy is dead and his murderer is still at large.
SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN KICKS THE LIFE OUT OF A NEGRO BOY.
Three Other Negroes Being Chased by Would-Be Lynchers—An Assortment of Criminal News.
BAY MINETTE, Ala., Dec. 29.—A most brutal crime was committed near here last night. Tim Thompson, a little negro boy, was asked to dance for the amusement of some white toughs. He refused, saying he was a church member. Jim Jostling, one of the men, knocked him down with a club and then danced with his feet upon his prostrate form. He then shot the boy in the hip. The boy is dead and his murderer is still at large.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Brutal Murder
Racial Violence
Negro Boy Killed
White Toughs
Shot In Hip
What entities or persons were involved?
Tim Thompson
Jim Jostling
Where did it happen?
Near Bay Minette, Ala.
Story Details
Key Persons
Tim Thompson
Jim Jostling
Location
Near Bay Minette, Ala.
Event Date
Dec. 29
Story Details
Tim Thompson, a little negro boy, was asked to dance for white toughs but refused as a church member. Jim Jostling knocked him down with a club, danced on him, shot him in the hip, killing him. The murderer is at large.