Doctor to Blame and the Auburn Electric Chair Tragedy
Witnesses arriving at Auburn Prison watched William Kemmler’s execution in the schoolroom death chamber. The Warden and staff prepared the chair while Dr Spitzka and other physicians evaluated the procedure, noting low voltage and a second postshock that caused horrific contortions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ced
Wone
Warden Durston
Kemmler
Kemmier
Bilding Bitm
Quimby
Keffalo
Genth
George Welch
Auburn
Sherif Wiling
Viling
Warden Dorsten
Bir
Vilinz
Villcz
Eloz
Holdin g the Autopsy Doctors Agree No Pearl Poem
Autopsy findings from August 6 indicate Kemmler died without specific features noted by the medical team. The attending physicians concur on the cause and manner of death as recorded by the authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
of Medicine
Harold Brown on Kemmler's death by electricity
Harold P. Brown testifies that Kemmler died within one second of the alternating current being applied. He explains the sequence of muscle reactions and the role of timer duration in electric execution. The report notes other ads for shoes and baby carriages at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Daniels
Buffalo
Jenkins
Osborne House
Spiteka
Seade
Durston
Kommler
Wasemier
Warden Genic
Seeman
Dr. Daniels
Anid
Kemmiler
Workelss
Kemmler
Atock
Kemmier
Summer clearance sale at Calyx & Vasnen and partners
Gentlemen are offered light weight, easy on the feet shoes at five dollars this month only. Bargains in all departments at TTF Bancares during the summer sale with Calyx & Vasnen, Fifth and Market, and Tissa Huevs & Hacke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calyx & Vasnen
Tissa Huevs & Hacke
Camm & Veeree
Cars & VeRnon
Congress
Augest Skep Sale at Fifth and Market
Bats and Verner close out their entire stock offering outing shoes at reduced prices. Cheap pairs available as the store sells off inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bats & Verner
Walker's Wax Soap Promises Safe Use and Low Cost
An advertising notice touts Walker's War Soap as non irritant and economical, claiming it burns nothing and wears well. It urges buyers to ask grocers for Walker's Wax Soap and notes prices and promotional offers from local merchants.
Butchers and Grocers Picnic at Homewood and McKee's Rocks
A Pittsburg Allegheny group of grocers and butchers closed shops for their fourth annual picnic at Homewood Driving Park. About 5 000 to 6 000 attendees enjoyed racing exhibitions by Nellie Burke and a skeleton race, with roasted oxen and lamb, brass bands, and various contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butchers
Homewood and
McKee’s Rocks
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Angela
Homewood Driving Park
Andrew Kalehthaler
Fred Beilstein
Fred Greenawalt
William Seiling
Louis Rothchild
John Lake
Nellie Burke
Nellie
Avoirdupois
Charlie Gill
Charlie
Brutus
Gills
Gill
Aleck McCall
F.R. Grimm
P. C. Rollins
J. A. McCragin
Homewood Trotting Association
Henry Mier
Gray Wilkes
MccCallin
George P
Otto K
Ed Rush
Peter R
Harry A
Patrick Garvey
Otto KE
McCallin
Harry
Grocers Picnic At McKee’s Rocks Draws Crowd
The Retail Grocers Association held its fourth annual picnic at McKee’s Rocks with 5000 attendees aboard Mayflower and City of Pittsburg ferries. The day passed peacefully aside from a shell game scam on the roadway near the boat landing, where several grocers were relieved of cash by con men. police pursued the suspects as they fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocers’ Association
McKee's Rocks
Pitwburg
Shell
Storckes
Western University offers extensive engineering courses for renewal
The article promotes Western University with its expanding engineering programs in steam, mining, electrical and civil fields. It notes a new technical school, strong faculty, and the next term opening September 10. Applications are accepted by Prof. Joseph F. Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western University
Joseph F.riggs
Carpets Now and in Fall Offer Best Bargains
The notice urges readers to seize the most favorable opportunity to secure the best possible bargains for carpets this fall, highlighting savings and end of season deals.
Onyx dyed hosiery praised for purity and wear
The advertisement highlights Onyx hosiery praised for pure dye fastness and resistance to fading from washing and perspiration. It notes use of Ingram Yarns, claims over five million pairs sold, and lists prices for ladies stock 25 to 75 cents, Liste Thread 50 to 75 cents, plaited silk 1.25, men and children items with various prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onyx
Ingram
New Housewares Advertisements Highlight Damask Linens
A flood of sales pitches tout knotted fringe towels 46 inches wide at 250, plus Damask towels and table linens in Cream Damask, Bleached Damask, napkins, pillow linens, and linen sheetings. Prices span from 25 to 150 per yard, with draws on napkins, tidies, and tray covers.
Crochet Quilt Offerings and Marseilles Pattern Mentioned
The listing references a full size crochet quilt in good quality for 75a and a dollar heavy extra quality Marseilles pattern quilt valued at 150 dollars. It notes a price mark over 900 for a Marseilles quilt and mentions an 8c item worth the pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Bradley Blankets Go Fast in Tall Order Sale
1 200 to 1 500 pairs claim to be available in a celebrated Bradley Blanket sale. Prices range from $4 to $7 for different colors and sizes. The ad urges buyers to come today and be on time as the stock is expected to sell quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Daniels
Dr. Spitzka
Kemmler
Durston
New Advertisements at Danziger's Big Store
For one week starting August 4, Danziger's offers all departments at a 10 percent discount. The sale aims to reduce stock across departments ahead of the semi annual inventory and to clear space for new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Cel
Arriving Daily With Special Emphasis On Selection
Daily arrivals highlighted with focus on a first choice selection. Emphasis on quality and timely availability for customers seeking premier items.
Price reductions sweep store as huge sale begins
A 10 percent cut is advertised as more than a tenth off with deeper discounts for the coming week. Managers urge customers to clear odds and ends across the house as prices drop for 30 days.
Big Snap for You Offers Twice-Yearly Loss and Finds
A department wide sale promises a big loss and big gains as shoppers search each division for desired items. The note emphasizes a twice yearly event and hints at broad selection across departments.
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Pepeye
DEATE
Houghton
Yates
William Kemmiler
Hemmiler
Dr. Bpitska
William
Doctora MacDonald
Balch
Drs. MacDonald
Shrady
Kemwmler
Ausunx
Harold Brown
St. Vitus
Miles
St Jps
Treming & Son's
Market St. Th
Car
Ct Hopper Bros. & Co
Wood St
Common Sense Shoes
Trasu Vous & Hack
Common Sense
Boces & Burn
Pierce Ou i Reese
Cars & Verner
Hoprie Bros. & Co
Jos, Homix & Co
Penn Avenue
Knights of the Counter
Saessereeess
George P. Harry A
Frank G. Butcher
J. Herbster
David H. Butcher
Bill Smith
Pacer
Lawrenceville
John Moxie
William Lannigan
H. A. Spencer
Plonic
Idlewilds
Trinity Episcopal Sunday School
Idlewild
Lote
Fon
McHkee
Dandlee Clowes
Feativites
Superio
Cleveland
Cleveland Baking Powder CO
Home Institution
the Nation’s Bank For Savings
Gheny
Federal St
G. A
Boston
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Ttsu
Lce
Canada Ice
I. Horsox
Mayville, N
Tr Horrer Bros. & Co
Hucvus & Hacks
Walker
Rome
Josaph Caan
Cecceseersses Seeverees Allegheny
Barbara Hovannggt
Seevesese Ademhedy Fohn Nacho
Ccseveresceceneeseeeneee Bibacca, Enza Thome
S0iccsecaeseas Nensanses Dock Moore A. L. Heat
Ccseeen Ceeseesenses Eitzaburg
Gertrude Stevens
Pico James Honch
Osersese Allegheny
Margaret O' Brien
Alegheny
Bristol
B. Green
John Schmelcher
Elizabeth Tetaekav
Graysom
Allegheny May Elm
Sondse
William d. Hoss
Ccceseeenees
Cenee Ees
Pittaborge
Maggie Mus
Cccsvses
Eseenseecevsssert
Eadufeeee Brown
Vse
Seeses Eeseeeeeses
Sharpsburg
Annie L. Koshler
Ose
Samuel Levin
Cescesseeneeseeeeenenee
Pimscape
Aurelia Leri
Aeececescarensensis FP Ittsdurg Eens Panatsacesunndefe
Vero—Reed
Evergreen
Rey
Mr. Sties
Josefa Vexo, Jr
Mary M. Reep
Millvale
Bowers
Joan BowEns
Corey Avenue
Braddock
Dillon
Matthew
Daniel
Catherine Dillon
Pennavenus
St. Patrick's Church
Dineenen
James Dineenes
Brownsville Avenue
Southside
Fuiday
Eeil
Jounx Ker
Thirty-seventh Street
McClintock Avenue
Kilpatrick
Lawrence
Oakland Avenue
William HL Lawrence
Richol
U. P. Mission
Mansourah
Beype
Tunstall
Guarnerye
Giles J
Trypheos
Bennett
James Archibald & Bro
Second Avenue
Wood
Smithfield Streets
Eee
Isa
Western Insurance CO
Tapestry
Brussels
Body Brussels
McClintock&Co
andTrs
Horne & Ward
Fifth Ave
Itty
Avs
Orie
F. ZO
Haines
Ens & Ae
Esesandra Cte
Mnyis
Pa Ee
Boggs & Buhl
Fleishman & Co
Danziger's
Sixth ST. and
Penn Ave
City Hall
Broadway
Kangaroo Shoes
LAIRD
W. M. Laird
Market St
Wood Street
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