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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1886
Page
3
Chicago reports the conclusion of a nine day defense and fifty two day jury deliberation in the anarchist trial. Prosecutor Grinnell argued mortality for treason and urged the jury to apply the extreme penalty. The jury found Spies Lingg Parsons Fielden Engel Fischer Schwab guilty of murder with Neebe sentenced to fifteen years.
An old preacher in a revival mocks a disturbing heckler and jokes about two paths to the afterlife. A frightened listener quips that he will retreat to the woods if hell is the only option, reflecting the era's racial taunts and vernacular.
The Chicago courtroom erupts as the jury finds August Spies, Michael Schwab, Samuel Fielden, Albert Parsons, Adolph Fischer, George Engel, and Louis Lingg guilty of murder with death penalties for most and a fifteen year term for Oscar W Neebe. Mrs Schwab faints, others react, and defense moves for a new trial to be argued next term.
The scene in court centers on Parsons and the other condemned men as the verdict is announced. Families react with shock and restraint. Mrs Schwab faints, Mrs Engel is denied access to her husband, and Mrs Parsons consoles herself while Captain Black offers stoic reassurance. The crowd outside cheered as the prisoners are led away.
Report describes the arrival of eight condemned men at the jail after verdicts in the district courtroom. Jail officials plan immediate placement in murderers row with a four-man death-watch once cells are secured, as relatives and lawyers observe the somber procession.
Reporters press Spies and several labor figures about a Chicago trial verdict they deem a blow to free speech and union rights. Spies warns of historical patterns and monopoly power, while Parsons Engel and Schwab express resolve to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and defend constitutional protections.
Fred Spies argues his brother August is not guilty of murder and unaware of the Haymarket conspiracy. Chris Spies faces conspiracy and riot charges and fears a harsh verdict. Gretchen Spies declares her brother innocent and Gen. Parsons defends him, noting he endorsed no dynamite, only self defense, and urging different language if freed.
The jury voted 9 to 3 on the first ballot asking if all eight were guilty, then twelve jurors voted guilty on the second ballot. Only the statement of Mr. was recorded before proceedings continued.
The article profiles State's Attorney Julius D. Grinnell and Capt William Perkins Black along with Capt Schaack for their roles in the conviction of anarchists. It traces Grinnell's career from New York to Chicago and notes Black's war service and political run. It also highlights Schaack as a principal uncoverer of the conspiracy.
Eight police officers died from wounds after a bombing on May 9, and the indictment accuses the dynamiters of murdering Officer Degan. Degan’s injuries were grievous and he died within minutes, his portrait published with the charge.
The notice promotes the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot inviting visitors to save baggage and carriage hire, with access via European elevator and tauranteen. It touts 613 rooms, daily costs starting at one million dollars and up, and convenient horse car, stage, and elevated rail depots. Families are urged that they can live better for less money here than at any other first class hotel in the city.
An Estelline Bell item reports the tall grass mosquito in Dakota, nicknamed billibus by a botanist. Minnesota scientists now back the horseback bite claim after a summer study by a field geologist. A Chicago man learned no smoke can fully deter the bite, as a large mosquito demanded a light.
A Pittsburgh Chronicle reflection notes the risks of monarchs and rulers. It cites a statistician counting 2 550 kings or emperors with many overthrown abdicated suicides executions and assassinations. The piece argues American parents should not raise children to pursue royal power.
A newly appointed dog officer obtained a warrant for an unlicensed dog. He found the dog in a barn, read the warrant to the animal, and after a half hour captured it and tied it to the station railing. The officer sought a charge of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. The piece also notes thoughts on California nomenclature and place names such as Estopia, from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Major Greely notes Arctic ice rarely exceeds five feet in thickness except in Baffin Bay, the Greenland Sea, and parts of the Arctic Ocean where floes jam and pile up. The Polar Sea ice is extremely rough, with level expanses of 300 square rods believed unseen by any explorer.
The article urges early attention to loss of flesh and strength and notes consumption often begins with liver disturbance causing poor digestion and emaciation. It states consumption is a scrofulous disease and claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cleanses blood, purifies, and invigorates to cure.
The advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tried and popular remedy for digestion. It claims direct, powerful relief of biliary issues, with complete and permanent cure. It notes pallor, coated tongue, indigestion, constipation, headaches, and right-side pain all vanish with a course, backed by constant testimonials from varied society.
The Nature article notes Japan maintains faith in vaccination for smallpox and has enacted a stringent law requiring initial vaccination in infancy plus two additional revaccinations at five to seven year intervals. It also gives local authorities power to vaccinate all district inhabitants during epidemics if deemed necessary.
A brief Home Journal remark notes a well pampered little girl saying she likes sitting on a gentleman’s knee better than on ladies’ knees, addressing her mother.
A brief ad style piece urges housewives and women to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, convenient remedy for uterine disorders and related pains. It claims cost savings and prompt relief, presenting the product as “woman's best friend.”
Two Warwick youths found an old violin by Wawayanda Lake. They bought it for 10 dollars after the owner learned it was Cremona marked Stradivarius. Repairs in New York led to assurances the instrument could fetch 1000 to 3000 dollars at sale.
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