31 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
1
The article recounts the 1901 execution of anarchist Czolgosz in Auburn New York. Witnesses describe the death chamber setup the wiring the moment of the sentence and the final 1710 volt blast that ends his life.
The account describes the moments before and after execution by electric chair. Dr MacDonald confirms absence of pulse as the current is applied and the warden proclaims the prisoner dead at 7 17. Witnesses file from the chamber while the body is moved to the operating table.
Juban October report describes removal of a body placed in a pine coffin then taken to a cemetery. Dr Gerla and Warden Mead oversaw disassembly with acid and burial gas tactics. Authorities sought complete destruction within twelve hours as guards monitored graves.
Justice MacLean grants John Most a certificate of reasonable doubt in the case over a 12 month sentence for publishing Murder Versus Murder. The court questions whether plagiarism alone constitutes a criminal offense and doubts the judgment would affect public peace or health.
New York traders viewed relief in professional operator sentiment on Tuesday after Monday’s anxieties. Short-covering demand lifted many issues while gold flow worries eased by Bank of France remarks, though late gold engagements trimmed early gains.
The court continued cross-examining Admiral Schley on the Santiago cruise and the retrograde movement. Questions compared his statements with dispatches and ship records. The judge advocate pressed on the three reasons for turning back amid slow progress and fatigue.
In Balltown Louisiana a race riot erupted after a negro camp meeting at Duncan's chapel. One white man is dead another dying from a stomach wound a third wounded. Nine blacks were killed including five men three women and a child. Dozens of blacks fled to swamps with injuries.
Reports from Sofia and St Petersburg describe U S and Russian efforts to secure the release of American missionary Miss Stone and her companion Madame Tsilka after their Sept 3 capture by brigands. Officials question Miss Stone’s fate as negotiations continue and searches are authorized near the Sularian Kloster southwest of Samakov.
The Methodist Episcopal Church bishops meeting in Cincinnati begin a weeklong session with many attending from major cities. Absent are D H Moog in China Hartzell in Africa Warren in India and Vincent in Europe. R S Foster may select a new home and Edward Thompson is named for church extension secretary with a Philadelphia headquarters.
Stockholm officials sign contract with the Salvation Army to provide care for the city’s poor residents. The agreement announced October 20 outlines welfare services and support initiatives led by the Salvation Army in Stockholm.
Washington dispatch notes Mrs Julia Dent Grant confined at home after a brief illness but not critical. General Buffington proposes Krag Jorgensen rifle for National Guard with a simpler cheaper stronger model and higher ball velocity. Engineers list river and harbor funding estimates for Ohio and surrounding areas for fiscal year ending 1903.
Auburn Oct 30 physicians led by Drs Spitzka MacDonald and Gerin report the autopsy of the assassin found the brain and all organs healthy. Microscopical exam shows mental condition likely not the cause of the crime though a detailed statement is forthcoming.
The Schley court of inquiry enters a third day of cross examination. Lemly plans a long list of questions and the court will pose inquiries, delaying final conclusions. Schley admits taking responsibility for the Brooklyn loop and notes its deemed impact on the day’s events.
In Lexington a collision between a southbound freight and Buffalo Bill’s show train killed 110 ring horses including Old Pap and Old Eagle. Col. Cody valued the loss at 60000 dollars. several train workers injured but no fatalities reported. The show ran in three sections and the wreck occurred as the second section traveled about 25 miles per hour.
In Cleveland authorities report Paul Czolgosz signed papers transferring disposal rights of his son’s body to Auburn prison officials. He demanded burial to prevent any display or disturbance, refusing to allow home burial due to disturbance concerns. The father sought safety and dignity in burial, with assurances the body would not be exhumed.
Columbus Ohio October 30 after a long agitation over moving Otterbein university from Westerville an eminent attorney hired by the trustees ruled the removal illegal Attorney General Sheets concurred and the issue is settled Dayton and Toledo had been main candidates for the college.
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