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William Kemmler 1st person electric chair...
William Kemmler 1st person electric chair...
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August 02, 1890
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 2, 1890
* William Francis Kemmler
* 1st electric chair execution (pre)
* From the city where he is from
Front page coverage on William Kemmler, who had the dubious distinction of being the first person to die by the electric chair. One column headings: "Kemmler's Fate" "His Execution To Take Place Nex Week" and more. (see) He would be executed four days later. Nice to have in a Philadelphia paper, his hometown.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, large issue measuring 29 x 21 inches, a little spine and fold wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
Category: Post-Civil War
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