In 1904 , Luther Holbert , an African - American , allegedly shot .
In 1904 , Luther Holbert , an African - American , allegedly killed white plantation owner James Eastland ( uncle of future senator James Eastland ) , after Eastman confronted Holbert in his cabin .
In 1904 , Luther Holbert , an African - American , allegedly shot and killed white plantation owner James Eastland ( uncle of future senator James Eastland ) , after Eastman confronted Holbert in his cabin .