Haymarket Anarchists Hanged in Chicago County Jail
August Spies Albert Parsons George Engel and Adolph Fischer were executed by hanging at Chicago’s county jail on Friday morning November 11 at 11 59 o’clock. Sheriff Matson read the death warrants in the library before the men were led to the gallows where they died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Spies
Albert R. Parsons
George Engel
Adolph Fischer
Chicago
Haymarket
Hartke
Criminal Court
Illinois Street
Dearborn Avenue
Clark Street
Michigan
Illinois
Michigan Streets
Engel
Martell's
Parsons
Laughlin
Mutaon
Bolton
Pareona
Dr. Polton
Mr. Bolton
Fischer
Holton
Gray
Spies
Archeiter Zeitung
McCormick Shops
Haymarket Square
Desplaines Street
Fielden
Harrison
Banfield
Ward
Matthias J. Degan
Kistler
Schwab
Rogers
Schnaubelt
Lingg
Neebe
Anton Hirschbverger
John Apel
Gary
Julius Grinnell
W. P. Black
Scott
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
United States Supreme Court
Gens
Pryor and Kutler
J. Randolph Tucker
Illinois Supreme Court
Navy
Grim Goodbyes at Jail for Anarchist Families
Families of the four condemned anarchists visit the jail as the death watch begins. Spies, Engel, Fischer, and Parsons face grim last hours with final goodbyes from wives, mothers, and children, amid guards, clergy visits, and preexecution tension.
Nina Van Zandt Shares Emotional Jail Visit
Nina Van Zandt entered the jail at 6 05 p m and embraced Spies with affection. She sat on his lap and spoke softly while stroking his forehead and hair. The visit lasted about fifteen minutes with repeated kisses before she left. Mrs Engel and Mrs Parsons did not bid their husbands goodbye.
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Nina van Zandt
Spies
Nina
Last Supper of Four Condemned Men Before Execution
Sheriff Matson delivered last meals to Spies, Fischer, Engel, and Parsons as they awaited death. Each chosen a final menu with beefsteak, eggs, coffee, or oysters, while Linge refused breakfast, signaling premeditated self-destruction.
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Matson
Spies
Fischer
Engel
Parsons
Earth
Linge
Engel Maintains Innocence Before Death Watch
Engel grows serious as the night passes and defends his innocence while recounting the Haymarket riot. He blames informer Waller for exposing him and speaks of dying for a just cause. He clings to faith as he endures the death watch and recalls the day’s taunts.
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Engel
Haymarket
Mr. Bolton
Waller
Eng
Refuse Spiritual Comfort Parsons Insults Visiting Ministers
Fischer’s last night described as quiet with little talk and evident restlessness. A death watch notes he faced the ordeal with composure and indifference, repelling Dr Bolton’s offered spiritual aid as his sleepless eyes stared vacantly.
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Parsons
Fischer
Dr. Bolton
Anarchist Parsons Faces Clergy Visitor Before Execution
In his cell Parsons receives Lt. Bolton and Dr. Bolton with courtesy but resists religious comfort. He quotes Jesus on Pharisees, rejects proselytizing, and ends by thanking the visitors yet noting he did not seek them out. The scene shows his calm resolve and wary politeness.
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Lt. Bolton
Parsons
Bolton
Six executed men arranged in coffins after exams
Doctors completed autopsies after bodies were placed in coffins. The condemned men requested their bodies be given to their wives, except Spies who asked for his body to go to his mother. Lingg’s body was to Mrs. Engel and the Carpenters' Union so they could be buried together.
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Fischer
Parson
Hertz
Lingg
Addressing Letters by Miss or Mrs in English Mail
The Boston Courier discusses the need for a pronoun like the French on to distinguish Miss from Mrs in signatures. It notes the difficulty for writers to address unknown correspondents without risking offense or misdelivery and suggests bracketed titles or a revived Mistress form as possible solutions.
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Jane Smith
Punch
New York
Boston Courier
Speech Sparks Toast to George Gulp Valor
Friends recall George Gulp as salt of the earth. A Burdette quip calls him dry enough to be all of it. The remark ends with advice to make good use of today since tomorrow is unsure.
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George
Burdette
Death of Dr. Moses Gunn A Chicago Surgeon Giant
Dr. Moses Gunn of Chicago dies from a malignant liver disease. A renowned surgeon and longtime Rush Medical College chair, he was celebrated for rapid diagnosis, medical integrity, and memorable teaching humor that helped trainees remember difficult concepts. Born 1832 in New York, he built a storied career after moving to Michigan and then Chicago.
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Moses Gunn
Chicago
Gross
Philadelphia
Slayter
Buffalo
Gunn
Rush Medical College
Ontario County
N. Y
Old College
Geneva
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ann Arbor University
Anarchistic editor August Spies shown in barber’s chair
The piece portrays August Spies, the Anarchist Editor, as a clean man of neat dress, not an unwashed anarchist. It notes he is shaved regularly and emphasizes the barbering scene as not drawn from any actual photograph of him in a barber’s custody.
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August Spies
Spies
Knight of the Razor
Lingg’s Girl in Chicago Jail in Bright Clothes
Eda Miller known as Lingg’s girl appeared at the jail in light colored apparel. After two days of mourning she abandoned the somber black, as Lingg’s friends urged livelier colors.
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Lingg
Chicago
Eda Miller
Inside Amsterdam Diamond Cutting Factories
An observer tours a major diamond cutting plant in Amsterdam noting a multi story factory with steam engines fly wheels and heavy machinery. Top floor finishes diamonds by skilled workers using revolving steel disks. The scene recalls famous stones including the Koh i Noor and many premier gems from Brazil.
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Amsterdam
Brazil
Koh-i-noor
Frank K. Stockton
Nicholas
Post mortem exam explained in casual dialogue
A wife asks about a post mortem examination and learns it is a written record of the deceased's testimony against the assailant. The husband promises not to judge her education, and the woman thanks him for the clarification.
Druggist Advertises Loss Sale On Cheap Postage Stamps
In a brisk exchange a customer probes a drug store about a cost sale. The clerk confirms deep discounts saying they are clearing out 1 and 2 cent postage stamps, while noting a larger stamp line amid market stagnation.
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Deputy Olson
Spies and DR. Bolton
Arbeiter Zeitung
First Methodist Episcopal Church
John Bs. Hartke
Can Maahenthing
Sehwab
Mre. Fehwab
Bobwab
Finger
Gyies
Brooken
Gretchen
Miss Spies
Annie Laurie
Murderers' Row
Mulkowsky
Michiian Street
Michian Street
Larson
Spiesan
Peters
Adius the Noose
Spears
Cahill
Marcy
Pla
August
Ines
Renson
Heaven
America
Arken
Ant
Ficher
McCormick
Blue Island Avenue
Fdaigh Jishea
Sheriff Matson
Hangman
Miss Or Mrs
Steck
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