Scott Burton

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Scene of Burton's Lynching Decatur Herald. 1908. From Newspapers.com.

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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

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Negros Are Uneasy

Victim: Scott Burton

Victim's Place of Death: Illinois

Date Published: Aug 20, 1908

Publication Name: Bryan Morning Eagle

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First Chapter Finished; What Will Be the Result of the Springfield Race Riot

Victims: William Donnegan, Scott Burton

Victim's Place of Death: Illinois

Date Published: Aug 29, 1908

Publication Name: The Freeman

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Was Not the Man

Victim: Scott Burton

Victim's Place of Death: Illinois

Date Published: Sep 02, 1908

Publication Name: Rock Island Argus

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