Record: Executions Require Elapsed Time of One Hour
A historical note records that executions required an elapsed time of one hour and 57 minutes. The entry documents the duration as a fixed procedural detail within the penal process of the period.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
7
Labor Train Rides Hit Record Count in Glouster
Fifty workers rode the labor train from Glouster this morning the largest turnout since Modoc mines resumed. Mine 10 at Derthick produced 304 tons on Thursday, with all returning workers on duty despite no new hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Modoc
Derthick
Socialist Station May Still Operate Under Debs Memorial
In Washington officials said WEVD in New York, a socialist station named for Eugene V Debs, would likely be allowed to continue broadcasting though the Federal Radio Commission threatens closure of 164 small stations unless they can prove ongoing viability and compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Wevd Opera
New York
Gene V. Debs
WEVD
Federal Radio Commission
Kiwanis Plan Lawn Party and Park Use Update
Kiwanis members decide to pay the rest of the year’s rent on the Legion ball park to keep it open for athletic events. The upper field will serve as overflow car parking. A lawn party is set for two weeks ahead with a three member committee to locate a venue. F E Roberts provided two solo vocal performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kiwanis Club
American Legion
Letic
R. G
Webber
H. F. Kittle
C. A. Pride
F. E. Roberts
Church of Christ
Mayor Gormley Leaves City After Sister Falls Ill
Mayor Gormley said he would depart for Tulsa Oklahoma at 6 this morning to visit his sister ill there and expected to be away about a week to ten days. Red operation is in the public interest. Norman Thomas and others defended the radio free speech issue at the station, claiming a victory though no formal decision was announced by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Gormley
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Red
Norman Thomas
Fire department conducts monthly siren practice
Glouster residents were alerted as a practice run sounded last night under a 183-the resolution by the former council requiring at least one paid siren drill per month unless a fire would dispatch the department.
Aloysius Beshara Undergoes Tonsil Operation in Columbus
Aloysius son of Mr and Mrs M Beshara of Glouster underwent tonsil removal at Grant Hospital Columbus Thursday morning He was taken to the hospital by his father who remained to accompany him home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Aloysius
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Council Meets to Approve Annual Budget Tonight
July 13 an adjourned city council meeting will be held tonight to approve the annual budget and transact other business as may come up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Night chase ends with officer injured in Chicago
In Chicago on July 18 Lawrance McGrath of Fremont did not stop for police. Samuel Andreppas, a motorcycle officer, collided with the rear of McGrath's car and was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lawrance McGrath
Fremont
Did
Samuel Andreppas
McGrath
Seven Executed in Kentucky Prison Electric Chair
At Western Kentucky Penitentiary in Eddyville four white men and three Black inmates were executed by electric chair early today. The incident occurred at the prison facility, with authorities confirming the nationwide execution tally.
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Kentucky
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