James Bowens (c. 1872-1895)
MSA SC 3520-13745

Sources:

Newspaper articles -

"Lynched!"  A Colored Assailant Summarily Dealt With."  The Frederick News, 18 November 1895.

"The Frederick lynchers deserve credit...", "The prompt but horritble administration of justice..." The Frederick News, 18 November 1895.

"Lynching Echos."  The Frederick News, 19 November 1895.

"State of Maryland."  The Baltimore Sun, 18 November 1895.

"By a Maddened Mob.  James Bowens, Colored, Lynched at Frederick."  The Baltimore Sun, 18 November 1895.

"State of Maryland:  Latest Phases of the Lynching of James Bowens."  The Baltimore Sun, 19 November 1895.

"Miss Long is Better."  The Frederick News, 20 November 1895.

"He Won't Testify Now."  The Frederick News, 20 November 1895.

"Lynched in Frederick."  The Brunswick Herald, 22 November 1895.

Newspapers searched, nothing found--

The Afro-American--M11807 roll not in drawer; November 9, 16, & 23 issues missing according to finding aid.

The Anne Arundel County Examiner--M10079, November 21 issue; nothing found.

The Carroll Record--M10284--November 9-Dec. 28 issues missing.

The Elkton Appeal--M5995--November 20 issue searched; nothing found.

The Frederick Citizen--M10445, November 29, 1895 only issue from November on film; no mention of Bowens.

The Frederick County Guide--At Enoch Pratt Free library only.

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