The Drop Sprung at Joliet for Lifes End
The report covers the execution of August Spies, Samuel Fischer, and Adolf Fischer at Joliet. It details the prisoners' final moments, family visits, and last meals, noting Nina Van Zandt and the emotional arrivals of relatives. The article describes the death by strangulation and the controlled, calm demeanor of officials and condemned men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglary
Achwah
Hehwal
Volk
Betwub
Mise Engel
Duch
Oleon
Mia Spies
August
Earl
Fischer
Nina van Zandt
Oleson
Weir
Parsons
Fielden
Schawb
Engel
Freebsr
Gray
Kev
H W, Bolton
First Methodist Church
Dows
Spies
Lingg Dies After Jail Explosion and Fire
A violent incident in Linggg’s jail culminates in Logg Lingg’s death. Explosives and a candle are found. Dr. Fenger and other physicians struggle to save him as blood, smoke, and fear fill the jail. Lingg dies at 2 15 after a rapid decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Jal
Osborne
Linggg
Logg
Fenger
Onde
Parsons
Ae Ub
Lingg
Gray
Ho ‘Lingg
Gaxing
Amnesty Petition Read Before Governor Oglesby
The Illinois governor received Captain Black and a delegation as the last resort for clemency in the Haymarket anarchist cases. Petitioners argued lack of fair trial and urged clemency for Fielden Schwab with partial commutation for others. the governor noted guilt but granted mercy to Fielden and Schwab while denying reprieve for Fischer Lingg Parson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Finande
Captain Black
General Trumbull
State Capitol
Oglesby
Captain Blsok
Naver
Haymarket
Harrison Klmwell
Michael Schwab
Samuel Fielden
August Spies
Parsons
Fischer
Engel
Lingg
Chicago
Pines
Otis
Favor
Fielden
Schwab
Cook County
George Raggot
Lends Linggaeee
Bey
Mathis J. Dogan
Art
Supreme Cogrs
Nial Huarin
Galiberstion
Fourebore
Asell
Evidanos
Michael Schwab Mays
August Spi
Adolph Fischer
George Hugal
Albert B. Parsonis
Louis ‘Lingg
Review of Trade Shows Large Advance in Prices and Speculation
RG Dun and Co reports a broad price upturn across sectors driven by government crop reports and heavy speculative activity. Cotton and corn prices surged amid crop estimates, while pork, lard, beef, and tin rose. Coffee fell on foreign liquidation, rails and steel in demand, coal tight in the Ohio Valley, and overall business tone strong despite some slow collections in Detroit and Kanopolis. Trade volumes improve but prompt payment issues persist. U S and Canadian business failures total 497 for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RG. Dun & Co
Berlin
Detroit
Kanuna City
Omaha
St Paul
Ohio Valley
Seilon
United States
An Anxiety Family Exchange From a Noisy Gathering
A fragmented dialogue shows confusion and unclearness as a speaker asks about plans for next week while a youthful responder confirms an upcoming event or arrival, reflecting domestic tension and uncertain timetable. The text preserves names Laurie and Bethcay within a domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie
Mass Public Requiem for Haymarket Martyrs Draws Large Crowd
A tumultuous May Day procession in Chicago witnesses around 29,000 spectators as funeral honors are given to August Spies and fellow Haymarket victims. Delegations from Turn Verein groups and Central Labor Union march, while speakers denounce state violence and call for justice amid a tense, red-bannered ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Splex
Aurora Turner Hall
Bpo
Parsons
Lake ‘Street
Defense Committee
Furore
Internation
Verein
Twelfth Street
Vervist
Turners
Pullman
Kensington
Fiiesvis
Central Labor Union
Typographical Union No. 9
Fischer Bourse
Monnerchor
Labor
Asembly
Painters’ Union
Angel
Carpenters’ Union
Evin Frindel
Waldheim
Chicago
Altenheim
Captain Black
Riot in London as 100000 crowd Trafalgar Square
In London on a Sunday a crowd of about 100000 gathered in Trafalgar Square amid clashes with police. Four thousand officers faced rioters in Whitehall Pall Mall and nearby streets. one detachment advanced with a band and came under attack. Military forces entered the area when violence surged but dispersed as troops arrived, with about 200 civilians and 40 police injured and roughly 50 rioters arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar Square
Hyde Park
Northumberland Avenue
Pall Mall
Barns
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Ehook
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Harane Pasles
Borlayfield
Dopop
Wees
Enoruce
Matson
Abo
Mini
Apéooch
Anarohys
Phuher
Yury ‘Hart
Parwiis
Loale Lange
Trio
ervit-Amerchlet
Pinkerton
William Urban
Pinkerton Agency
Packers’ Union
Moira W. M. Balter
Lloyd and & P
Tuley, Moran, Baker and McAllister
exJudge Booth
Marvin Hughitt
McConnell
Flan
W. ©. Goudy
Hon
Lyman Trumbull
Citisens
Loyd
Nina
Gov. Oglesby
Review OF Trade
Santa sPternoon
Marsellinien
Millnes
Thommanerchor
Robert Heit
der Arme ‘Teufel
Berale
Ecibvitrantin
Uee-city
Gamraed
Eufiond
Thomas J. Morgan
Bac
Muenserchor
London
Ul Bing
U.n0
Neon
Timothy
Burr Creamery
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