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Martinez, California botched hanging in 1874....
Martinez, California botched hanging in 1874....
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February 02, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 2, 1874
* Marshall Martin execution - botched hanging
* "I Am Innocent, Compared To That Woman"
* Martinez, Contra Costa County, California
The top of page 11 has one column headings: "A HORRIBLE EXECUTION" "The Culprit's Head Jerked from His Body" "Crime and Punishment of Marshall Martin". (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War