TOM ROBINSON

TOM ROBINSON
Source: "Dallas Morning News, Page 1"
(April 26 1899)
Submitted by Peggy Thompson

The governor today respited Charles Little of Greenville until May 4. Little stands convicted of murder and was to be hung on Thursday. He refused to interfere with the sentence of Tom Robinson, sentenced to be hung at Hillsboro on Friday. (Dallas Morning News, April 26, 1899, page 1, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)

TOM ROBINSON
Source: "Charlotte Observer, Page 8"
(April 29, 1899)
Submitted by Peggy Thompson

Tom Robinson, colored, was hanged yesterday at Hillsboro, Texas, for assault. He claimed to be innocent. The condemned man invited Mary Adams, his victim and her mother to be present at the execution. Mrs. Adams attended and wanted to "pull the rope." (Charlotte Observer, April 29, 1899, page 8, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)