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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
1
Clarence Richison walked to the chair at 22 10 o clock and faced the electric current of 1906 volts. He died at 13 17, after singing a hymn with Rev. Johnson and confessing Christ. His unclaimed body remained at the morgue as officials awaited next steps.
Frank Sherman a well known Decatur char acter shot and killed John Henry at the boat house entrance across the river from Decatur Limestone county. Frank Berry wounded in the left arm during the melee and two white men Stewart and Rowe arrested. coroner to convene a jury while Sherman and Berry held.
Hyannis Mass May 21 Mrs Edward Linnell mother of Avis Linnell said she forgives Richeson. She is convinced he has been mentally irresponsible for some time. She will accept the picture of Avis.
The defendant Clarence Y. T. Ribbeson records deep remorse and guilt for a crime he says destroyed a young life. He expresses belief in divine mercy and a wish for redemption, preferring a prison sentence over a public trial to spare further harm.
Story of the Crime recounts the 1905 love triangle in Hyannis involving Rev. C V Richeson, Avis Linnell, and her rival, leading to Richeson's murder confession and execution. The minister, once a prominent pastor, faced the death penalty for the strangest crime in the state’s history, with his hopes for commuting the sentence dashed as he was taken to the prison van.
Decatur searches for bids to furnish the new City Hall with samples shown to city fathers. Only ordinary council business is planned aside from the bid process. The hall should be ready for occupancy by June 1, and the successful bidder must supply fixtures promptly as current quarters are inadequate.
Early state reports show fair weather for presidential primaries and heavy early voting. President Taft plans to vote in Cincinnati at his brother Charles Taft's home then depart for Washington. Roosevelt returns to New York and heads to Oyster Bay for the day.
Fred L. Southard an 18 year old student aviator from a wealthy Minneapolis family was killed at the Wright Brothers aviation field in Dayton Ohio after ignoring advice and attempting to fly a machine alone. He forced his way into the hanger and flew despite instructors refusing permission.
Major E. Gordon, famed Decatur booster and railroad builder now based in Amarillo Texas, visited Decatur today. He helped organize the Land Company in 1886, secured Louisville and Nashville shops for New Decatur with a $100000 bonus, and contributed to Decatur's growth before moving to Texas. He recalled Confederate service and earlier rail ventures, and hinted at future visits.
J R Stages a Standard Oil representative visits Decatur to urge oiling city streets and county roads. He meets Probate Judge W E Skeggs and plans to bring the matter to county commissioners and city leaders soon.
Middling twelve and quarter to eleven and four seventh. Strict middling eleven and two thirds. Market remains strong with buyers active and prices firm across grades.
O. O. Dunbar, a Morgan County Telephone Company lineman, describes the electric shock he suffered, detailing muscle contractions, a buzzing in the ears, and a gripping current. He compares his experience to another worker Richeson and explains the staged voltage flow and the impact on the body.
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