The Fury of Patient Men

When American Communities Have Taken the Law Into Their Own Hands

The New York Times August 10, 1919

By Alfred B Williams

Of all animals the American citizen, considered collectively, is the most docile, patient, and submissive, the most indifferent and good humored, and the most terrible.  So deep within this psychology as to be . . . → Read More: The Fury of Patient Men

The Far West

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Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune November 1, 1868

Author unknown.

Cheyenne. Oct. 31.  Passengers from Gildner Station, west of Bryan, report that five robbers were hung yesterday by Vigilantes, supposed to have come from Laramie City.  Among the men hung were Dave Mullen and a man named Morris.  One of the most . . . → Read More: The Far West

The Lynching of Mary Nelson and her Son: Okemah, OK May 25, 1911

Mary Nelson and her Son, L.D. Nelson, were the first to fall victim to lynch-mob justice after Lee Cruce took office. They were accused of killing Deputy Sheriff George J. Loney in a desperate act to cover-up a crime they were alleged to have committed. As consequences for their actions, both were . . . → Read More: The Lynching of Mary Nelson and her Son: Okemah, OK May 25, 1911