Suspect's Confession Fails to Black Man From Hanging

Aug. 19, 1899: Syrup of Figs has many beneficial effects.

William E. Belt, who failed in attempts to save his former slave John Alfred Brown from hanging, tells Maryland Gov. Lloyd Lowndes and appellate Justice James McSherry: "I hold you and McSherry responsible for the death of an innocent man. This will be heralded throughout these United States. Note Taylor's confession on the gallows."  "Belt declares that race prejudice was responsible for his failure to save Brown's life."

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[Michael perry]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The cases of Troy Davis and Mumia Abu Jamal both have recanting witnesses, but these men remain on death row.