Fleming Dies Calmly at Gallows After Murder Verdict
James Fleming was executed at Deer Lodge for the murder of Oliver Dotson after a final calm protest of innocence. He faced death with nerve, joked the night before, planned a failed suicide attempt, and delivered a prepared dying speech as priests and officials surrounded him. The procession and crowd were orderly with media accommodated.
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Oliver Dotson
Deer Lodge
James King Aline McArthur
Fleming
Fleming's Last Hours Before Breakfast
The Standard's man saw Fleming cheerful early morning after a sleepless night. He claimed they had a good time with plenty of booze, though liquor was scarce in the cell. Breakfast arrived at 9 with cantaloupe, blackberries, coffee, toast, cucumbers and eggs.
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Fleming
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Fleming Pleads to Walk Unbound to Gallows
The condemned man met with County Attorney Simpson and his brothers before dawn as Father Phelan gave him the sacraments. Fleming and the priest spoke privately, then renewed requests for unbound exit to the gallows. Sheriff McMahon agreed to omit the strap.
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Fleming
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Philipsburg
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Boulder
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Sheriff Dee
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Fleming Faces Gallows After Dramatic Final Statements
In a dramatic prelude to execution, James Fleming claimed innocence and forgiveness toward those who wronged him. He spoke to officials, priests and visitors, described his arrest, and requested to go to the gallows unassisted, as the crowd watched the hanging proceed.
Dotson Reacts To Fleming Death In Post Execution Scene
Clinton Dotson learned Fleming was dead soon after the execution. He wept, pacing his cell and insisting Fleming was innocent. A Standard reporter noted Dotson’s tearful remarks and his claim that Fleming died bravely and without fear.
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Fleming
Standard
Doston
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