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Title:
Samuel Thomas. San Quentin 45604. Executed, March 22, 1929. Age - 30. Kicked and stabbed Rose Lewis, a negress to death in
Oakland, Calif. Walked to gallows with smile - the execution was delayed for half an hour awaiting word from the Governor's
office, as a reprieve was expected, two Inspectors of Oakland Police Dept. expressing the fact they believed him innocent.
No record.
Contributing Institution:
UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library
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