Life in Death House Worse Than Hell
A World reporter interviews Charles Di Martino, the killer on death row, about life in Sing Sing’s death house. He describes the daily horror, fear of the door, the dreams of freedom, the emotional toll on inmates, and the grim reactions of relatives and guards. He recalls executions, the utter dehumanization, and the shared humanity among prisoners.
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Death House
New York
Bee
Charles di Martino
Patrick Catter
Sing Sing
di Martino
Iis
Stoep
Goodby
Enple
Herman Raventhal
Pople
Desister
Arthurs
Thoughts on capital punishment and moral reflection
The speaker reflects on punishment and its impact, arguing that capital punishment could reduce murders. They contrast the harsh death penalty with life imprisonment and describe waking to hopeful thoughts about opportunities once offered, now remembered as lost.
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Theddays Feary
Fenson
Death toll climbs in Randolph as children fall ill
Randolph county records many deaths in the past week including children and adults. Notable losses include Dr. H W Daniels's four year old son William Randolph Daniels and Martha Louise Sanderson aged 10. Others include Orville Luts aged seven, Virginia Koontz aged three, Ernest J. Young aged two, and Mrs. Martha Shreve aged 56. Burials noted at Valley Bend and Maplewood cemeteries. obituaries highlight long-time resident Mrs. Shreve and Alb a Kelley. A community Christmas dance and New Year events are announced.
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William Randolph Daniels
William Maddolph
Uta
H.W Daniels
Marthe Bowles Sanderson
Martha Louise Sanderson
Herbert O. Sanderson
Alan Heatherly Bowers
Alan Heathen Bowers
Ernest J. Young
C. A. Young
Martha Shreve
Marthe Shreve
James Shreve
Shreve
Virginia
Randolph County
Valley, Bend
Mary J. Delaney
Maplewood
Delaney
Gratton
I. Alba O. Kelley
Alba. Kelley
Montrose
North Carolina
Thoredayne George Fitzwater
George Fitzwater
Lambert Chapel
Barpoe County
Wednnesday
Sarah Phillips
Thers
Conley
Smith
Weston News Roundup Delivers Christmas Gifts Traffic Update
Weston notes indicate six thousand gifts mailed from Weston with a 1,543 increase over last year. The report mentions the post office handling 132 sacks, the Christmas timing, and quotes on local troop movements, library proceeds, and a planned January public event. It also lists local deaths, dances, and community notices including Army plant shifts and public meetings.
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Weston
Pontotiles
Force
Pontmnuster Lively
Lively
cMeit
Mto Clarks
Failed Bank Robber Dietz Plans Rebuilt Cash Bank
Paul Dietzzyn Chicago mechanic attempted to construct a cash storage bank from gas pipe but set it on fire at home. Bank recovered ashes and authorities found miscounted bills. treasury refunded $210, leading Dietz to consider rebuilding with real bills as souvenirs.
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Chicago
Dietzs
Digis
Tha
Treasury Department
Treasury
Dietz
Theitrésbury Department
Bitte
Tt Ik
Tha Elf
Town council actions and local notices in Richwood area
Town council of Aighwood discussed granting rights for laying pipelines from Clarkburg to Richwood and tabled the matter for next Thursday. An ordinance to allow a Hunting hardware firm to install waste paper boxes at its expense drew debate over advertising on the boxes. The new beaver district justice of the peace, Uncle George W. Roberteus, prepares to begin duties. A local merchant, Hurd sSouthi Aldg, plans to return mid spring from an injury, with rumors linking Alderson to district attorney job in the Southern district.
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Sarmsiss
Freystems
Richwood
Clarkaburg
Tig
George W. Roberteus
Beaver
Solomon
Tlm
George
Local court cases and town news mingle with holiday reports
Arraignments before Judge McClung feature repeated reprieves and six dollar thirty cent sentences guiding the town’s exchequer. Will Laumere of Cherry River Lumber Co announces repairs at his home amid rising costs and wages. Holiday visits to friends in Plitebury and Clarkaburg color the prose, with Wesleyan victory recounted among regional teams.
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Will Laumere
Gharry
Dany
Ytta
Con
Persongle
H. Landacre
Cherry River Room
Lum
Orleans
Wesleyan
Akrons Oxy
Thosscoresb
Buckhannon Wesleyan
Richwood
Tesmis Talgarae
Crooks Banks
RiveucEuper
Appraisement and School Reopen Report
Appraisers Jonés Bern Whites and B D Dorney appointed by the court have completed the assessment following Edgar Sparks death. Teachers return to public schools after vacation. The schools will reopen Tuesday January 2. Mr. Preston formerly in business and now a law student at Washington and Lee plans to visit Lexington. Elementary announcements note Methodists and Episcopalians coordinating holiday programs and students reflecting on past holidays.
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Majors Jonés
Bern
Whites
B. D.dorney
Sparks
Edgar Sparks
Lexington
Preston Waa
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