William Monroe Trotter

Released
Date of birth:07. 04. 1872
Date of death:07. 04. 1934
Age:62† Deceased
Race:Black
Era:1900s
State:Massachusetts
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William Monroe Trotter

Biography

William Monroe Trotter was a civil-rights editor arrested after the July 30, 1903 Boston meeting where he challenged Booker T. Washington's accommodationist policies. He was convicted of disturbing the meeting and served 30 days at the Charles Street Jail.

Case

Charles Street Jail
Charges: Disturbing a public meeting
Arrested: Jul 30, 1903
Released: Aug 29, 1903
Sentence: He was convicted of disturbing the meeting and served 30 days. Verdict as recorded: Yes — disturbing a public meeting
Convicted: Yes

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