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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1887
Page
2
The Star reports the November 14 executions of Spies Parsons Fischer and Engel in Chicago after a night of limited sleep. Parsons sang and spoke briefly before mounting the scaffold. the others remained composed as the drop occurred. A sixth figure, Lingg, is mentioned in commuted contexts for life imprisonment.
Sonia Lingg, called the arch guardian, killed himself in his cell at 8:55 AM with a candle loaded with dynamite. The blast blew his face apart and filled the jail with smoke and the scent of dynamite as guards rushed to respond.
News from Springfield reports Gov. Oglesby commuted the sentences of Fielden and Schwab to life imprisonment, while denying clemency for Epien Flacher Parsons and Engal. At Chicago jail relatives gathered as Nina Valerant, wife of Spies, visited August for a tearful reunion.
Last night at Cook County Jail the scaffold for four anarchists was erected by 10 16 pm as newsmen learned with the first thud of a falling board. Fischer and Bugel talked of Lingg and preferred suicide to a shameful execution. Spies received a midnight telegram urging firmness.
Fifth National Bank of Saint Louis closed after a morning bank run as Rosenthal Co. millinery troubles ripple through the city. Directors including Rosenthal linked to the bank face heavy indebtedness. capital 500000 and deposits exceed 1 million. Henry Overstoltz, ex mayor, served as president with C. C. Creceling as cashier. management now in the hands of discredited directors. Bank stock had weakened to 105 in recent weeks and a market for shares existed Monday morning.
In Tempe Florida a wave of scams is reported with receivers of money tied to suspected schemes. The piece notes deep concern over the spread of fraudulent proposals and urges caution among residents.
In Bloomington a crowd gathered at the Capitol as Capt. Black presented a clemency petition for the Haymarket anarchists to Governor Oglesby. The petition, signed by Spies Fielden and Parsons, urged mercy. supporters argued the men were innocent or misled, while officials cited prior testimony and urged careful consideration. Wives and relatives of the condemned urged mercy in private interviews, and supplementary letters from Schwab and others were reviewed as part of the clemency appeal.
Chicago rumors swirl about 16 000 Central Labor union members to stay home for the Friday execution. Police plan wide bridge openings and armed coverage to prevent trouble. Arrests in revolver case and court actions regarding Lingg bomb maker noted amid insanity questions.
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