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"BRUTAL MURDER OF NEGRO FAMILY IS DISCOVERED IN WEST CROWLEY"
Mutilated remains of Walter Byers, his wife and son found in a cabin this afternoon - heads had been crushed with an ax - crime was evidently committed several days ago - no clue to the murderers.
"SUSPECT IS ARRESTED"
Walter Jackson, a colored barber taken into custody Monday. Charged with being accessory to the murder of the Byers Family - hist brother is already under arrest for the crime.
"COLORED PEOPLE IN STRONG STAND"
Declare that they will give aid in bringing murder to justice - Leading element have say - Condemn the crime and say that the tendency among colored people to conceal and protect criminals is wrong.
"FAMILY OF FOUR NEGROES MURDERED; ESCAPED LUNATIC IS SUSPECTED."
Fugitive from Pineville Asylum believed to have butchered victims at Lafayette - similar to recent Crowley assassination.
"HORRIBLE CRIME"
Whole negro family of four brutally murdered while asleep in their beds.
"NEGRO ARRESTED"
By Sheriff Fontenot for Rayne butchey - family of five brained in San Antonio last week.