Record 37 of 72
October 3, 1883 – Weatherby, Oregon: Mob Violently Hanged a Chinese Man "Outraging" a White Woman or Child
Map not available
Narrative
In October 1883 in Weatherby, Oregon, vigilantes lynched a Chinese laundryman accused of “outraging” a white woman. The man was seized from custody and hanged without trial. Reports of the incident varied, but it reflects how accusations like these often triggered mob violence against Chinese immigrants.
Image not available