Woman Dies in the Electric Chair at Auburn
The Auburn death chamber describes a square marble room with a chair and electric apparatus. Heather Hickey and Mary Farmer faced execution as witnesses, with clergy, guards, and medical staff present, the process beginning at 6:05 and ending as the current was applied and the inmate suffered.
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Auburn
Benham
Ano
Heather Hickey
Mary (Farmer
Mrs. Farmer
Mary Farmer
Father Hickey
Dr. Westfall
State Electrician
Davis
W. C. Patterson
Mer. Davis
Mr. Davis
Dr. Gerin
Lambert
Ward's Island
Somers
Ogdenburgh
Boyle
Buffalo
Electrocution of Mary Farmer at Auburn Prison
Mary Farmer dies after 1840 volt electric chair treatment at Auburn Prison. The procedure, autopsy, and accompanying confessions describe her final moments and the strained farewell with her husband James Farmer. Doctors confirm death after repeated current applications and later autopsy findings.
Why Cascarets Sell Fast Across America
The advertisement claims Cascarets sell at a furious pace with millions of Americans using the product daily. It asserts a six year track record, over five million dollars spent on promotion, and warns of imitators attempting to steal goodwill and profits.
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America
Cascarets
Wells
Cascarets Promote Clean Digestive Health for All
A promotion claims Cascarets are a time tested remedy free of disease germs. It says they cleanse and strengthen the digestive canal and act like exercise for bowel muscles, keeping children safe from dangers to life. The copy touts their vegetable, harmless, reliable, and efficient nature.
Caution on Purity and Honest Sales Claims
The notice warns that a dishonest purpose leads to a dishonest product and risks to purchaser health. It cautions against slick salesmen and the "Just as Good" claim, notes Cascarets are made only by the Sterling Remedy Company, sold in Ten Cent West Pocket boxes, never in bulk, and urges verification of genuine tablets marked "ccc." It ends with a friendly appeal to readers to share with friends.
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Sterling Remedy Company
Notable Death Row Meeting Between Mary and Jim Farmer
Mary Farmer faces execution at Auburn as she meets her husband Jim Farmer in cell No. 1L before the death watch. Father Hickey, Capt. Patterson and Martin accompany the procession through the dark yard to the death chamber where they share a calm, final conversation that lasts hours.
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Father Hickey
Mary Farmer
James Farmer
Henham
Gov. Hughes
Collins
KE. A. Spitzka
Jefferson Medical College
Charles J. Lambert
Pathological Institute
Wards Island
East River
E. M. Sommers
St. Lawrence Insane Hospital
Ogdenburg
Lambert
Jim
Pete
Mary
Auburn
Butler
Capt
Warden Benham
Mrs. Farmer
Meas
Ayvers
Jim Farmer
Murderers
Seventh woman to be executed in New York
A report from Auburn New York notes Mrs. Farmer as the seventh woman executed in the state and the second by electrocution, with prior executions by hanging dating to 1817 and a noted history of female executions stretching over 22 years. The piece recalls cases of Mrs. Martha Place and others, including Mrs. Roxana Druse, and describes a poignant farewell to a child.
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Auburn
WN. Y
Farmer
Martha Place
Place
Margaret Houghtaling
Hudson County
N. Y
Johnstown
Whitesboro
Anne Hong
Poughkeepsie
Roxana Druse
Delehanty Accepts WRU Baseball Coaching Job
Jim Delehanty, former Washington second baseman, accepts Western Reserve University’s offer to coach the baseball team in Cleveland Ohio. He had withhold his signature hoping for a $500 raise, and his decision could push him toward the California State League as an outlaw later in the season.
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Cleveland
Jim Delehanty
Washington
Western Reserve University
Preached at the Marion jail by Rev J R Henry
Rev J R Henry of Emmanuel Baptist church preached to prisoners at Marion county jail on Sunday. He was assisted by the church choir and spoke of each inmate having a chance at salvation.
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J. R. Henry
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Marion County Jail
Easter Flower Sale for Orphans’ Asylum Planned
Indianapolis Orphans' asylum board organizes its second annual Easter flower sale at Badger Furniture on Saturday April 10 to boost funds. Flowers, Easter eggs, and gifts will be offered at standard prices with proceeds supporting the orphans. Sales support staff includes Mrs Charles A Layman and Mrs John R Wilson for jewelry and crafts, with arrangements by Mrs Addison C Harris and Mrs Arthur B Grover.
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Indianapolis
Badger Furniture
Charles A. Layman
John R. Wilson
Addison C. Harris
Arthur B. Grover
Service Club
Franklin Booth
W. H. Stewart Co
New York
Charles Mayer & Co
Dyer & Son
Schofield-Pierson Co
Craftsman-Guild
Kinodrome to screen Jack Binns tale in C Q D saved by wireless
Jack Binns, wireless operator of the ill fated Steamship Republic, appears at the Grand in the Kinodrome picture C Q D or Saved by Wireless. The film reenacts the rescue calls and the wireless room drama during the Republic disaster, with Florida and Baltic action also shown.
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Jack Binns
Republic
Florida
Baltic
Jock Binns
SPRY AT 64 Keeps Well and Active on Postum
A testimonial from a New Brunswick reader praising Postum made from clean hard wheat. The letter recounts that coffee caused spells and sickness, while switching to Postum restored health. The writer writes of a 64 year old husband who works daily and remains spry after using Postum a year and a half. The ad ends with the familiar Postum slogan and a call to read The Road to Wellville.
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N. S
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Governor Praises Boys at Flag Service in Indianapolis
Gov Marshall spoke to about 200 boys at the Indianapolis Boys Club during a flag presentation on Sunday night. He urged youths to act square in life and to model their ideals on worthy men, warning against careless choices. Mrs. George W. Benton presented the flag for the Caroline Scott Harrison chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Indianapolis Boys' Club
S. Meridian Street
George W. Benton
Caroline Scott Harrison
Daughters of the American Revolution
Life sentence for Fred Cassell in Burnett murder case
A jury in criminal court Saturday evening found Fred Cassell guilty of murdering Myrtle Burnett. The verdict carries a life imprisonment sentence at Michigan City.
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Fred Cassell
Myrtle Burnett
Michigan City
Bride of Four Months Laid To Rest In Wedding Dress
Mrs. C. G. Gideon age % died suddenly from ptomaine poisoning at her mother Mrs Emma Eller’s Broad Ripple home. The bride of four months, formerly Miss Zulu Eller, will be buried in her wedding dress at the funeral held Wednesday morning at her mother’s residence.
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C. G. Gideon
Emma Eller
Broad Ripple
Gideon
Zulu Eller
Girl's Eye Destroyed by Shot From Air Gun
Florence Duncan, 8, of Linton Indiana, was shot in the eye with an air gun by Tommy Johnson, a boy of the same age. A physician said the injury would likely cause loss of sight.
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Linton, Ind
Florence
Virgil Duncan
Tommy
Wes. John
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