Scene of Burton's Lynching Decatur Herald. 1908. From Newspapers.com. Scott Burton Date of Death: Aug 14, 1908 Place of Death: Springfield, Illinois Related Sources Lynching, Riots and Flames in Springfield, IL Victim: Scott Burton Victim's Place of Death: Illinois Date Published: Aug 15, 1908 Publication Name: Daily Capital Journal Explore Negros Are Uneasy Victim: Scott Burton Victim's Place of Death: Illinois Date Published: Aug 20, 1908 Publication Name: Bryan Morning Eagle Explore First Chapter Finished; What Will Be the Result of the Springfield Race Riot Victims: William Donegan, Scott Burton Victim's Place of Death: Illinois Date Published: Aug 29, 1908 Publication Name: The Freeman Explore Black Press Was Not the Man Victim: Scott Burton Victim's Place of Death: Illinois Date Published: Sep 02, 1908 Publication Name: Rock Island Argus Explore
