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Early electric chair executions...
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July 08, 1891
THE MEMPHIS APPEAL-AVALANCHE, Tennessee, July 8, 1891
* 2nd ever use of the electric chair
* Sing Sing Prison - Ossining, New York
The front page has a a one column heading: "HOW FOUR MEN DIED" with subheads that include: "Electrocuted in Sing Sing Prison" and more. (see) This was only the second time ever that the electric chair was used for executions.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, irregular along the spine, otherwise good. Somewhat fragile and should be handled carefully.
Category: The 20th Century
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