Execution by Electricity Described for Kemmler
A special report from Avetes New York outlines the Auburn prison plan for executing William Kemmler the first use of electricity on a condemned criminal. The apparatus includes a cap with copper coils a chair a hood and vertical wiring. The test setup in cell will measure resistance and adjust current before the lethal switch is flipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kemmiler
Auburn Prison
Avetes
N. Y
Kemmler
Charles F. Durston
Henry A. Childs
Buffalo
Harold P. Brown
New York
Westinghouse
Dhsir
William Kemmler
The Prisoner Kemmler and His Crime
The account describes Kemmler facing execution with calm resignation noting his drunken violence and brutal crime against Tillie Zeigler. Witnesses quote heavy whisky consumption before the murder. Authorities say he learned to read and write in prison and shows a possible change of heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmler
Tillie Zeigler
Language study discussed at Teachers' Academy meeting
Prof Riddle urges shift from grammar first to studying literature to learn language. Attendees include Miss Torrence Carrie Adams Allen Nannie Pollock Peebles and Prof Speer. Academy endorses the paper and refers the issue to Principals' congress for action on the high school course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Academy
RK. L. Torrence
Grant School
Carrie Adams
Allen
Nannie Pollock
Peebles
Speer
A. A. Riddle
Minersville School
Kennedy
Academy Indorse
Principals’ Congress
Igh
School News and Personalไข Inquiries
Miss L Davis of the Washington school is ill with typhoid fever. Miss Nellie Jilison joins Highland school corps. Circulars for the school exhibit work will likely be issued tomorrow. Miss M A Vershinkle of Grant school had the highest 11 15 at the recent permanent certificates exam. Miss M E Hane, principal of Birminham School, will lecture next Tuesday on an excursion to Europe at Soho School Hall. Prof A G Burggorsx of Ralston School mourns the loss of outbuildings and implements to a Friday fire as he tends to farming interests.
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L. Davis
Washington School
Nellie Jilison
Highland School Corps of
M. A. Bvschinkle
M. E. Hane
Birmingham
Soho School
Europe
A. G. BurGcorsx
Ralston School
Hulton
Sale of Ladies Garments at Campbell Brothers Fifth Ave
On sale are 50 dozen ladies muslin drawers at 50 cents, valued at 65 cents, plus 25 dozen cambric gowns extra length with ruffle and embroidery trim priced at 98 cents, total value $125, offered by A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Wallpaper guidance for license holders at J. J. Fuchs
Advice to licensees on applying plain tint wallpaper sized 24 or 30 inches wide. Notes prices 20 and 30 cents per eight yard bolt. Supplies available at J. J. Fuchs, 1710 Carson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fuchs
Carson St
Photographs Featured at Hendricks Co on Federal Street
Local shop at 68 Federal St Alle-Rene advertises fine photographs this week. New and attractive cabinet prints offered, with good cabinet photos priced at one dollar per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co.'s
Federal St
Alle- Rene
Libel Suit Hearing Over Remonstrance Against Liquor License
Alderman court room heard a libel case in which Joseph Hufnagel accuses cigar maker William Muschenheim of obstructing his license by circulating a remonstrance. Clergyman Rev. J. D. Sands testified about the signatures while attorney questions sparked courtroom tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Humnacel
Forty-sixth
Butler
William Muschenheim
McMasters
Hufnegel
Muschenheim
Hufnagel
W. D. Moore
Porter
Colonel Moore
J. D. Sands
Sands
Mr. Sands
F. G. Kellerman
Mocklerat Citizens Seek Those Behind Flag Incident
Mocklerat residents continue to search for individuals who printed inflammatory circulars calling for 1,000 armed men to raise the American flag over Muckler at the schoolhouse. The matter remains unresolved as fear and pride delay identifications. the flag was raised peacefully, sparking broad community support and vindicating the town’s patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mocklerat
Pittsburg
Muckler
Schoolhouse
Mucklerat
City Taxes for 1887 Include Water and Special Assessments
Tax record lists water tax of 136.50 and special taxes of 285.00 with advisory guidance totaling 248.00 in additional charges. The document records 1887 city tax items and amounts.
Weldon's Pure Butter and Eggs Advertises Low Prices
Pure butter and eggs advertised at Weldon's grocer store located at 201 Market and Second Avenue. Telephone number 1864 provided for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon’s
Cor. Market
Second Ave
Tel
Price sale at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery Pittsburg
A promotional notice offers a life size crayon or 12 cabinets or one 8 by 10 photo for 100 dollars at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery located at 516 Market Street in Pittsburg. Photographer DaAsps announces new backgrounds and accessories and invites attending the Friday sale for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Market St
Pittsburg
The Tron King of the South Promises Rich Rockwood Property
The Roane Iron Company advertises Rockwood Tennessee as a booming area on the Queen and Crescent Railroad, with 60,000 acres of timber, iron, coal and minerals. It claims twenty years of iron production, abundant water and a favorable climate. Private sale of business and residence lots runs until April 26 with an advance offered.
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Tron King
Queen and Crescent Railroad
Rockwood
United States
Roane Iron Company
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Teachers’ Academy In Motion—School Maturre
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Beechamn
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Ford
Mamaux & Son’s
Penn Ave
United State
Price
Lima
Price Baking Powder CO
Chicago
DaAsps
Hucus & Hacker Ussa
Tee
England
F. &Co
Beecham
WM. Grabowsky
Hatter
Penn Avenue
Penn Building
J. Diamond
Optician
Sixts Street
Sixth Street
Herbert Walke
Mbalsu
McMichael
M.D
Niagara At
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Diamond Sts
Mbt
Jon
Wiscox
Broadway
Tresu
Corner Smithfield
Java
Fawn
Cuba
Ruben
Smithfield ST
API
Bornblum
Fifth Avenue
Wood Streat
Shen WN
Tennessee River
Cincinnati
Chatta
Nooga
Agricul
Tural
Roane Iron Company, Rockwood, Tennson
Kaufmanns
Jersey
R. K. Davies & Co
Speciatii
Pipits Avenue
Smithfield Street
Sam Williams
Paris
London
Vienna
Berlin
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