The Capture, Arrest, Trial and Sentencing of Matt Jenkins for Grand Larceny in 1890

Three Florence Herald articles from February and March, 1890 reporting on the escape, capture and extradition back to Florence from Memphis of African-American Matt Jenkins, charged with grand larceny. Jenkins refused to return to Florence from Memphis with Lauderdale County Sheriff George W. Po...

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Main Author: Florence Herald
Format: Electronic
Published: Project Say Something: The Shoals Black History Collection
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Online Access:https://shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net/items/show/1090