Ohio Executes Two Cincinnati Murderers by Electric Chair
In Columbus on April 21 two Cincinnati killers William Haas aged 17 and William Wiley 28 were electrocuted after murdering a woman. Haas died in six seconds, Wiley in three, with Haas slightly burned and Wiley unaffected. Electrocu tion began the new humane method in Ohio.
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Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Cincinnati
Haaas
Wiley
Haas
Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Ohio
New York
Commonwealths
Union
William Haas
William Wiley
Hans
Two Men Electrocuted Under New Death Penalty Method
The Hamilton County death row experiences a test of the 1896 electric chair method with M. Daniels of Buffalo present as witnesses. Engineers test the new copper armature, monitor lamp banks, and keep dual dynamos ready for final execution. Gov. Bushnell and officials watch closely as the humane yet anxious process unfolds.
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M. Daniels
Buffalo
Board of Penitentiary Managers
John Gevison
Gentry commuted to life in prison for Yorke murder
Harrisburg report states James B. Gentry will not be hanged for Madge Yorke's murder. The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment with Governor Hastings expected to approve. Physicians testified he was non compos mentis after the crime, and eyewitnesses supported the killing but not premeditation. He told his mother「Let mother know」 upon hearing the news.
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Commercial Tribune
Harrisburg
James B. Gentry
Madge Yorke
Board of Pardons
Reeder
Gentry
McCormathick
Hastings
Hastern Penitentiary
Miss Drysdale
Graham
Moyamensing
Cincinnati
Robinson Circus
Marion
Robinson
Cincin
Weather Bureau Official Jailed for Contempt in Damage Case
Major W. B. Stockman of the United States Weather Bureau faced contempt charges in Cleveland. Judge Ong initially jailed him after he refused to testify about rainfall, later remitting the $5 fine and directing a ruling to Washington on whether government duties override court orders.
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Cleveland
W. B. Stockman
United States Weather Bureau
Ong
Stockman
Washington
Dodge
Department At
Death march through prison crowds cited in 12:08 entry
At 12:08 the death march began with seventy six spectators admitted. They were led through the large cell room to the annex past hundreds of sleeping inmates. From Cincinnati the party included Sheriff Riechel, Attorney Lueders, Prosecutor Schwartz, Bailiff Bowman, Deputy Cormany, Turnkey Heine, Steinheim, Dr. French, and George Meyer.
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Annex
Cincinnati
Riechel
Lueders
Schwartz
Bowman
Jacob Cormany
Henry Heine
William Steinheim
French
George Meyer
Last Day Set for Double Execution Despite Plea
Information from the Governor’s office indicates the double electrocution will proceed tonight unless an accident intervenes. Governor Bushnell declines to intervene despite a late plea from Cincinnati attorneys for a 30 day respite to allow presentation to the Pardon Board. Wiley’s sister, Mrs Mary Post of Louisville, was informed previously but no action followed.
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Haas
Bushnell
E. P. Dustin
James Meyers
Cincinnati
Wiley
Pardon Board
Mary Post
Louis- Vie
Capt G M Bowman Guards Sleepful Night Before Execution
Careful scrutiny and close confinement marked the day as Captain G M Bowman and Guard Hy att supervised at the annex all day. The condemned men woke at their usual hour Tuesday, slept well, and ate a silent but hearty breakfast. Dinner offered roast beef peas corn pie bread and coffee.
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G. M. Bowman
Practical electricians on hand for double electrocution case
Warden Coffin arranged for an electrical expert and prepared for a possible autopsy after the case of Haas and Wylie drew sympathy nationwide. An envelope with a biblically worded note was sent to the sheriff and two sealed letters targeted Haas and Wylie, with Versailles New York postal markings from April 19.
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Elijah G. Coffin
A. E. Green
G. H. Calkins
Electrical Department
Ohio State University
Haas
Wiley
Sheriff's Office
Young
Wylie
Bresnahan
Wm. Haas
William Wylie
Versailles
N. Y
Willie Haas
The
Young Men’s*Bible Society
Cynthiana
Columbus
Willie
Wiley Without Friends Focuses on Capital Case Silence
The article notes William Wiley’s execution at the penitentiary with unusually little outside effort for clemency or review. Father Kelley asks the Governor to intervene while no relatives or attorneys have sought pardons or body release for Wiley, and the condemned have already been dressed for death.
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William Wiley
Cincinnati
Wiley
Board of Pardons
Father Kelley
Funeral of Mrs Hanna Held at Prospect Street Residence
The funeral of Mrs. S. M. Hanna mother of Senator M. A. Hanna was held from her residence 736 Prospect Street at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev Dr L H Sprecher Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church conducted services with utmost simplicity. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
S. M. Hanna
M. A. Hanna
Prospect Street
L. H. Sprecher
Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Woman physician named for Columbus State Hospital
For the first time since the law requiring a woman physician in state institutions housing women inmates, the Columbus State Hospital trustees appoint Dr. Bertha Wilson of Ironton as assistant physician. She is a Philadelphia medical college graduate and daughter of E. S. Wilson, editor of the Ironton Register.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Columbus State Hospital For
Bertha Wilson
Ironton
Wilson
Ironton Register
Philadelphia
Stricken in pulpit Rev A Cail suffers stroke during sermon
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Lima Ohio reports Rev A Cail collapsed in the pulpit of the Disciple Church while delivering a memorial address for Ralph Ewing. He was overcome by paralysis and fell unconscious but may recover.
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Commercial Tribune
Lima, O
A. Cail
Disciple Church
Ralph Ewing
Kid Grim Wins Prize Fight Near Broad Ripple
In Indianapolis a early morning bout took place near Broad Ripple between Kid Grim of Indianapolis and Jack Kinlow of Chicago. About 200 locals watched Grim prevail after five hard rounds.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Broad Ripple
Kid Grim
Jack Kinlow
Chicago
Grim
Unceremonious Rush To Succeed Dr Hunter
Dr Hunter's managers announce a late hour withdrawal on Thursday and a caucus to be held that night. The doctor declines to be quoted as to timing. Reports say Holt and Topd have been discussed though action remains conjecture.
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Dr. Hunter
Hunter
Three Decades in Court Will Case Reaches Supreme Court
A long running will dispute from 1864, Ann Jane Campbell et al. vs Charlotte J. Simington, ad ministratrix of Daniel Shehy, returns to the Ohio Supreme Court. The case concerns adopted and legal heirs over a $10,000 bequest to an adopted daughter and a life interest for the widow with residual funds for educating poorer children.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Mahoning County
Supreme Court
Ann Jane Campbell
Charlotte J. Simington
Daniel Shehy
Shehy
Harriett Ann Starr
Jehial Curtis
I Negog 1
DROWNS IN A GULLY FARMER FOUND DEAD
Leonard Straight a Mayfield Ohio farmer disappeared after dinner Monday and was found at the foot of a gully with head submerged in water. Initially treated as a crime scene but investigators concluded he slipped fell unconscious and drowned in the pool at the base of the incline.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland, CO
Leonard Straight
Mayfield
Hunter Nomination Crisis Sparks Louisville Lobby Activity
Rumors say Dr. Hunter may withdraw after tomorrow's vote with a new caucus forming to formalize retirement plans. Key figures including Mayor Todd and Senator Deboe linger at Louisville hotel lobbies amid intense pressure from multiple allied candidates converging for the Persimmon nomination.
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Todd
Louisville
Dr. Hunter
Hunter
John Feland
Second District
George W. Jolly
George D. Todd
McKinley On His Horse Meets Groom In Country Ride
Washington April 20 There were few visitors at the White House for Cabinet day. Judge Day Canton special envoy to Havana did not see the President. The President welcomed the National Academy of Sciences. Harold Sewall Maine seeking Hawaiian Mission spoke with McKinley. Denmark Jr the Kentucky thoroughbred purchased for the President arrived at the White House stables and McKinley rode it later, preferring a country road ride met by a groom with a saddle horse.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
White House
Judge Day
Canton
Havana
National Academy of Sciences
Harold Sewall
Maine
McKinley
Kentucky
Denmark, Jr
Charles Fleischmann
Greeks claim Damasi in bold Greek advance
Athens reports Greek forces under General Smolenitz captured and burned Damasi after a fierce night battle. Edhem Pasha led seven assaults on Reveni but Turkish attacks were repulsed. Greek victories boost prospects for Elassona advance and potential control of Prevesa, with strategic naval moves being prepared.
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Athens
Damasi
Viglia
Regent Pass
Smolenitz
Reveni
Larissa
Edhem Pasha
Constantine
Milonia Pass
Elassona
Tyrnavo
Milonia
Prevesa
Spetzia
Gulf of Arta
Greece
Damassas
Salonica
Gulf
Edhem Pagha
Diassona
Death Warrant Readings Show Quiet Dignity At Execution
Chaplain Winger and Father Kelley conducted brief services for two condemned men this morning as they await more rites this afternoon. Both victims appear resigned and hopeful for salvation. Winger has formed a strong bond with Willie Haas, a Cincinnati youth linked to the case, after months of close association shaping his view of the boy.
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Chaplain Winger
Father Kelley
Winger
Willie Haas
Cincinnati
Willie
Whisky tax in transit destroyed cases upheld by court
In Louisville on April 20 Judge Barr ruled Greenbriar Distillery Co cannot obtain tax relief for whisky destroyed in transit. The decision denies remittance of about $3,500 and may affect similar cases. The scene outside the courtroom buzzed with politicians and supporters as candidates pressed for attention.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
United States Circuit Court
Barr
Greenbriar Distillery Company
Ben Johnson
Internal Revenue
Consul Neal Honored by Liverpool Citizens
A Liverpool committee presented retiring United States Consul Colonel Jas. E. Neal of Hamilton Ohio with a solid silver service and his daughter Miss Neal with a dressing case. Neal and his family sail for New York tomorrow on the Majestic of the White Star Line.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Liverpool
United States
Jas. E. Neal
Hamilton
Airship Sightings Reported Across Multiple Towns
Telegraph reports received by the Commercial Tribune describe a bright April airship seen yesterday by prominent citizens in Jacksonville Florida Massillon Ohio Batavia Ohio and Newport Arkansas.
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Commercial Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
Massillon
Batavia
Newport
Ark
Wild horses cause a panic in Hayden accident
In Nicholasville Kentucky yesterday Dr. Cobb left his team with his twelve year old son Hayden in charge. The team ran away throwing the boy and fracturing his skull. The runaway frightened the crowd scattering the court day crowd and wrecking four buggies and a telegraph pole while injuring eight year old Joe Boyle.
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Commercial Tribune
Nicholasville
Cobb
Hayden
Joe Boyle
Mrs McKinley's Carriage Arrives in Canton for Presentation
In Canton Ohio on April 20 the carriage Major McKinley ordered for his mother after his election has arrived by special car. The presentation is expected the next day as Mrs McKinley prepares to receive the vehicle.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Canton
Major McKinley
Police Board Reorganizes Force in Lexington
Lexington police reshuffles dismissing Chief McElroy Captain Jane and seven patrolmen including indicted officers from the last election interference case.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Towi
McElroy
Jane
Turkish victories claim Greek forces retreat and materiel loss
Edhem Pasha reports several notable Ottoman victories around Tyrnavo and Velitzko. Greeks evacuated their entrenched camp leaving thirty cart ridges and rifles behind. Turkish forces retook Velitzko as Greek operations at Janina face naval bombardment near Preveza with ships withdrawing to Paxo and Sancta Laura.
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Edhem Pasha
Tyrnavo
Velitzko
Janina
Gulf
Paxo
Sancta Laura
Zanthi
Hleuthe
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