Last Words of Hayward Before Minnesota Execution
A Minneapolis report recounts Harry Hayward facing his death in the state’s gallows with cool nerves and a gambler’s phrase “stand pat.” The execution occurred at 2:12, witnessed by Sheriff Holmberg and others, as Hayward maintained calm, smiled, and spoke briefly to onlookers before the trap dropped.
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Minneapolis
Harry Hayward
Phil
Holmberg
Wolfe
Astute
Winn Brackett
Chappell
St. Paul
Taw
Larry Hayward
Weill
Last Words and Death on Scaffold in Ashland Case
A transcription-like scene shows Hayward on a scaffold delivering a rambling prepared statement to witnesses and officials before the noose tightens. The transcript ends with Hayward’s death as doctors and guards oversee the aftermath and authorities note related maritime and local events.
Lynchers' Defense Claims Death From Exposure Not Murder
In Colleton county last week three Black men were lynched by white locals. A defense card argues Isham Kearse assaulted a married woman, burned Folk Bros. store, and was an outlaw. Whipping of Kearse and his mother followed, with post mortem showing exposure as the cause. whisky theft and alleged mitigating circumstances are cited to justify the deaths.
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Conunata
Colleton
Isham Kearse
Jenny
Folk Bros
Upper Colleton
Ate
Suiiteam Pont
Taam Kearse
Dwight Childs Wedding at George W Wedson Calli fornia
Miss Exanes Sarah Childs eldest daughter of the late George W Childs married John Wilbur Dwight of New York The ceremony was conducted by Bishop Mora with attendance of intimate friends The couple plan a six month tour then reside in New York The wedding followed by a reception and the bridal party included Misses Rusk Childs and Edith Ovbern Senators Fassett and Colonel Crocker attended among others The newlyweds will sail for January and settle in New York
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George W. Wedson
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