Caddo County Louisiana Archives News.....Newspaper articles 1880-81
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Morehouse Clarion 1880-81
Morehouse Clarion
1880-1881
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Caddo Parish

Morehouse Clarion 
April 22, 1881 -- Page 2, Column 4
Capt. S. M. Thomas killed Hugh Dickson 18 miles from Shreveport, charging him with
having drugged 
and ruined his, Thomas' daughter. Thomas went into Dickson's room and shot him
through the head 
while Dickson was sitting on the bed.

Morehouse Clarion 
May 6, 1881 -- Page 2, Column 3
Capt. Thomas, who recently shot and killed Hugh M. Dickson, near Shreveport, has
been convicted of 
manslaughter.  A motion for a new trial was filed. 

Morehouse Clarion 
May 13, 1881 -- Page 2, Column 3
The motion for a new trial in the case of the State vs. Capt. Thomas in Shreveport
was overruled and the 
following sentence was passed by the Court: "One hour in the penitentiary and a fine
of one dollar."  The 
Judge, Jury, and many of the most prominent citizens of that city signed a petition
to the Governor for 
the pardon of Thomas. Of course it will be done. 

Morehouse Clarion 
May 20, 1881 -- Page 2, Column 3
Governor Wiltz has pardoned Capt. Thomas who recently killed Hugh Dickson in Caddo
parish.


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