Negro destroys cotton gin; on the run. Lisa Y. Henderson 8 years ago New York Times, 28 November 1884. Joe Hinnant‘s spree made the New York Times. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr