Thus lynch law held sway in the far West until civilization spread into the Territories and the orderly processes of law took its place. The emergency no longer existing, lynching gradually disappeared from the West.
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"Thus lynch law held sway in the far West until civilization spread into the Territories and the orderly processes of law took its place. The emergency no longer existing, lynching gradually disappeared from the West." — Ida B. Wells
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Thus lynch law held sway in the far West until civilization spread into the Territories and the orderly processes of law took its place. The emergency no longer existing, lynching gradually disappeared from the West. — Ida B. Wells
About Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells was a Activist from United States (1862–1931).
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This quote is attributed to Ida B. Wells, a Activist from United States.
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Ida B. Wells lived from 1862 – 1931.