Kemmler Execution by Electric Chair Reported
A New York state prison execution reports William Kemmler was electrocuted after his 1887 murder. Witnesses describe a tense procedure, with doctors noting instant loss of consciousness and a long autopsy detailing brain and blood changes. Durston and medical staff discuss voltage, contact, and apparatus failures, while foreign papers react with shock and debates about the method's humanity.
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Amiin
N.Y
Ang
William Kemmler
Llie Zieuler
Keinyler
Durston
Kemer
Hin
Inc
Dr. Shrady
Physeian
Farne Kemmler
Kemmler
Warden Duraton
Kemmier
Associated Press
Democratic Meet in Gy Forks Chooses State Ticket
The Democratic state convention in Gy Forks convened with temporary chairs Bennett and Bluett guiding proceedings. Delegates nominated a full slate for state offices, endorsed tariff for revenue, silver transfer, and prohibition, and adopted a platform opposing federal election law while supporting railroad changes and free coinage of silver. The event closed with adjournment and regional reports of party unity and platform support.
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Gy Forks
Oper Lene
Thin City
Indge Bennett
Bottinon
Andrew Bluett
Tomentowt
Witernoon
Timain
Dudge Bennatt
Mannent
An A. B. Gray
Bisemirek
Secretiry
Regolationa
Dtate
John D. Benton
Fargo
W. N. Ronehe
Larimore
George SI. Garratt
Richland County
W. A. Wilson
Bathgate
C. Meech
Morton County
J. P. Baker
Bismarck
Geo. J. V. Brooke
Davila Lake
F. S. Serunguard
Griggs County
J. Haatead
Traille County
Laura J, Ensenbuth
Foster Courty
Lowe
Jamestown
Stevens
Ransom
Waleh
Omar Raymos
Morall
Cleveland
Boies
Kelpha
Iowa City
Boiss
Reed
Poor St. Paul recounts controversy over census recount plan
An article reviews a debate in St. Paul over whether to rescind a census recount order. The interior secretary favors completing Porter's investigation before deciding on a full city recount, praising Porter's work while noting errors in prior eliminations and proposing two options for accuracy.
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Hau
Ratizons
St. Paul Lind
Labown
St. Paul
Porter
Wy Utter
Con
Senate debate on iron ore duty and McKinley bill amendments
In a lengthy senate discussion the Morgan amendment to paragraph 127 of the iron ore clause is debated. Gorman argues for selective duty reductions to influence production costs while preserving national steel interests. The chamber considers reducing iron ore duties and related provisions as part of McKinley era protection debates, with amendments offered and rejected amid party lines.
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Byrnes
Senate
Morgan
Gorn
Wilion
Hyepole
Wisramneka
Messrs
Sharman
Spoon
Blain
Dives
Gorineid
Baltimore
Ntti
Blaine
Trathtutty
Aliete
Lavitedt Staton
Brye
Php
McKinley
Ptr
McKinley Hill
Butler
Wiite
Frye
Elvine
Gorman
Carman Verenoom
Finanes Committee
Vance Mavers
Double murder and clashes over land in Donninon county
In Donninon county near Maddy ers, Thomas Welch and Alexander Lavelle quarreled over lands when Lavelle and five helpers armed, Welch’s party opened fire. Two Lavelle men were killed outright. Charles Pirham was mortally shot. Pete Small received two bullets but may survive. Sheriff’s jurisdiction lies with Donnison county, timing noted as August 6. Other items report Cantons Militant triennial ceremonies in Chicago with regalia and processions, plus scattered weather and crime briefs from various locales.
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Welch
Alexiander Luyells
Charles Pirham
Pete Small
Biut
A. D. Jones
Charlea Mayers
E. Harvest
Charles Purham
Pete Luuis
Lavelle
Jones
Glenwood
Dennison County
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