Haymarket Anarchists Hanged in Chicago Railroading Tragedy
Four anarchists August Spies Albert Parsons George Engel and Adolph Fischer were hanged at Chicago county jail on Friday morning November 11 at 11 59. Sheriff Matson bypassed usual formalities reading warrants in the library before the execution per the report detailing the last night and final moments of the doomed men.
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August Spies
Albert R. Parsons
George Engel
Adolph Fischer
Chicago
Haymarket
Parsons
Annie Laurie
Murderers Row
Engel
Fischer
Criminal Court
Malkowsky
Oficiala
Hartke
Spies
Illinois Street
Dearborn Avenue
Clark Street
Michigan
Illinois
Michigan Streets
Engele
Martell's
Laughlin
Heriff Matson
Dr. Bolton
Patrona’ Cel
Kolton
Bolton
Mr. Bolton
Perons
Mr. Lolton
Gray
Tey
Dr. Gray
Arbeiter Zeitung
Cahill
Ull Heigns
Farewell at jail as families visit anarchists
In the afternoon crowds gathered at the jail as families of anarchists arrived to bid farewell. Mrs Schwab spoke softly to her husband during a brief visit, her face marked by sorrow while Schwab sat rigid and silent, Deputy Olson nearby.
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Deputy Olson
Nina Van Zandt Visits Spies in Jail Embrace
Nina Van Zandt entered the jail at 6 05 and embraced Spies with affection. She sat on his lap, spoke softly, stroked his hair, and kissed him about a dozen times during a fifteen minute visit. Mrs Engel and Mrs Parsons did not bid farewell.
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Nina van Zandt
Spies
Nina
Schwab
Engels
Mr. Foss
Engel
Final Meals Before Execution Reported for Four Condemned Men
Sheriff Mateen personally visited the four condemned inmates as they chose supper options and planned breakfast for what would be their last meals. Spies and Fischer asked for beefsteak and eggs, Engel for steak and coffee, Parsons for fried oysters and milk toast, while Lineg declined breakfast, signaling premeditated self-destruction.
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Mateen
Spies
Fischer
Engel
Folz
Parsons
Death Watch
Anate
Earth
Eges
Emi
Lineg
Ex Editor Refuses Minister’s Sympathy Before Execution
The note and scene unfold as Dr. Bolton visits four condemned anarchists in the county jail. Spies, Parsons, Fischer, and Engel await hanging after grim preparations and endured final interviews, with Spies and Parsons defiantly facing death and Engel signaling support for anarchy.
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Arbeiter Zeitung
Bolton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Spies
Res
Mr. Bolton
John Ki. Hartke
Haymarket Tragedy Tied to Anarchist Movements
Narrative traces the Haymarket events from May 1 1886 through the ensuing riot on May 4 as anarchists led by Spies Parsons and Fielden incited owners and workers. Police action ended in deaths and injuries, followed by indictments, a lengthy trial, and eventual hangings tied to the Chicago eight hour movement.
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Haymarket
Fielden
Parsons
McCormick
Spies
Arbeiter Zeitung
Parons
Chicago
McCornick
Blue Island Avenue
Ioarma
McCormick Shops
Workingniez
Haymarket Square
Desplaines Street
Capts
Hondfeld
Ward
Schwab
Fischer
Rogers
Behnaubelt
Bhiseher
Lingg
Engel
Behwab
Neebe
Anton Hirschwerger
John Apel
Schnaubelt
Gary
Julius Grinnell
W. P. Black
Scott
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
United States Supreme Court
Illinois
Gens, Pryor and Butler
J. Randolph Tucker
Illinois Supreme Court
Protests His Innocence Before Death Watch
Engel maintained his innocence as the night wore on and spoke with the death watch about the Haymarket riot. He blamed informer Waller for revealing the massacre, insisted he dies for a just cause, and slept only briefly before dawn.
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Engel
Haymarket
Mr. Kolton
Waller
Eng
Last Night of Fischer Described in Inquest Notes
The report notes Fischer’s quiet, restless vigil and controlled demeanor during a death watch. He spoke little and appeared in composure as he resisted Dr. Bolton’s offered spiritual comfort, while visiting ministers faced insults from refuse spiritual comforts.
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Ir. Bolton
Parsons
Fischer
Dr. Bolton
Wills and Burial Requests of Executed Men
After execution bodies were laid in coffins and examined by physicians. The condemned asked that their remains be given to their wives, Spies to his mother, and Lingg to Mrs. Engel and the Carpeters' Union. Coroner Hertz arranged burial per these wishes so Lingg and others could be buried together.
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Clark Street
Michigan Street
Michican Street
Mra. Engel
Fisher
Lingg
Buckley
East Chicago Avenue
Illinois Street
Dearborn Avenue
Albert Parrons, Jr
Mrs. Parsons
Mrs. Holmes
Lieut. Quinn
Lieut Larson
Nina
Engel
Parsons
Earth
Heaven
Spire
Fischer
Nest
George Engel
Spesak
America
Ecollar
Hertz
Addressing Letters Properly by Miss or Mrs
The Boston Courier discusses the difficulty of choosing the correct title in letter salutations when the signature does not reveal if the writer is Miss or Mrs. Suggestions include bracketed titles or body notes. A revival of Mistress as a courtesy form is proposed to avoid offense and misaddressing.
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Jane Smith
Punch
New York
Boston Courier
George Gulp Is Salt of the Earth, Dry as a Bone
A friend praises George Gulp, calling him salt of the earth while another notes he is dry as a bone. The exchange reflects a folksy, humorous tone about character and certainty in a day-to-day moment.
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George
Burdette
Dr Moses Gunn Dead and Honored Surgeon Remembered
Chicago dispatch reports Dr Moses Gunn a renowned surgeon who led Rush Medical College as chair of surgery for twenty years. Born 1832 in New York, he trained at Geneva and Ann Arbor before shaping Chicago medicine with rapid diagnosis, clear judgment, and memorable teaching.
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Moses Gunn
Chicago
Gross
Philadelphia
Slayter
Buffalo
Gunn
Rush Medical College
Dr. Gunn
Ontario County
N. Y
Old College
Geneva
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ann Arbor University
Anarchist Spies Portrayed In Clean Cut Image At Jail
The article notes Spies is clean in appearance and shaves regularly, with a photo from his arrest day. It also mentions Eda Miller known as Lingg's girl visiting the jail in somber black, but her friends persuaded her to wear bright colors.
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Spies
Eda Miller
Amsterdam Diamond Cutting Factories Revealed
The article visits a principal Amsterdam diamond establishment detailing a multi story factory with a steam powered basement and rapid turning machines. Finishing and polishing occur on the top floor by skilled workers, shaping gems to maximize shine and purity. It notes that Brazil supplies many top stones and mentions the Koh i Noor as a famous diamond cut in these rooms.
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Amsterdam
Brazil
Frank RK
Stockton
St. Nicholas
Post Mortem Examined in Morbid Conversation
A young wife asks what a post-mortem examination means in murder cases. He replies that it allows the victim to state testimony against the assailant, and the exchange is recorded in writing.
Druggist Offers Cost Sale Amid Stamp Returns
A customer probes the store’s advertised cost sale asking about Dr Dropsy’s Killemquick for consumption. The clerk confirms a dollar price and notes a clearance of 1 and 2 cent postage stamps, expanding stamp stock despite wartime stagnation.
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Matson
Spies and DR. Bolton
Gretchen
Miss Spies
Bischer
Volz
Encel
Apagg Org Fischer
Parson
Peters
Spears
R Dolphlished
D&arborn Avenue Front
Sheriff Matson
Hangman
Miss Or Mrs
Knight of the Razor
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