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John C Colt Hangs After Dramatic Suicide and Farewell
The article recounts John C Colt’s execution scene after failed appeals. He married his mistress earlier, then died by self-inflicted knife wound in his cell moments before 4 PM. Sheriff and medical staff witnessed his death as his brother and others bid him farewell. The piece condemns Colt’s life and the murder of Adams, frames the case as murder rather than self defense, and notes public reaction and broader political notes.
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David
Sierds
Fomal
Lia
Yeesterday
Sectinel Adama
Colt
Seward
Shernff Waltee
Green
Robinson
New Jersey
S.asimyh
Hiss
Robert Tinmett
F. He Payne
Albin Tuedr
Alors
Canyaon
Deatley Sehlen
Cott
Samuel
Archite
Forestie
John Howard Piyns
Lewy Gaylord Clarke
Titan
Sanne
Bethett
Calt
Poe Tien
Sarrif
Colk
Sid
Adams
Bing
Kit
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Nate
Anthon
Mr. Green
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Hillyer
Hulger
John C. Colt
Tits Orpnan Enill Tooman
oMavntis
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Celt
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Adam
Vietha
Luman
Tian
Linsell
Wm. Stuart
Chicago
Democrat
Stuart
Leso
Tyler
Springfield
Quincy Whig