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Domestic News
August 8, 1889
The Daily Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Work began today on the gallows for the execution of Chee Gong. Sheriff Kelly will limit witnesses, and the trap door will be opened electrically by a concealed person, dropping the doomed man six feet.
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CHEE GONG TO HANG.
Work began to-day on the gallows intended for the execution of Chee Gong. Sheriff Kelly will allow but few to witness the hanging: it is intended that no one will ever know who opened the trap door when the fatal signal is given. This work will be done by electricity in place of pulling the string in the presence of those witnessing the execution, as in the past.
Electric wires will be connected with the gallows. When the authorities signify that Chee Gong's last moment has arrived, a concealed person will press the button connected with the wire. The doomed man will drop a distance of six feet.
Work began to-day on the gallows intended for the execution of Chee Gong. Sheriff Kelly will allow but few to witness the hanging: it is intended that no one will ever know who opened the trap door when the fatal signal is given. This work will be done by electricity in place of pulling the string in the presence of those witnessing the execution, as in the past.
Electric wires will be connected with the gallows. When the authorities signify that Chee Gong's last moment has arrived, a concealed person will press the button connected with the wire. The doomed man will drop a distance of six feet.
What sub-type of article is it?
Execution
What keywords are associated?
Chee Gong
Execution
Hanging
Electric Gallows
Sheriff Kelly
What entities or persons were involved?
Chee Gong
Sheriff Kelly
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Chee Gong
Sheriff Kelly
Outcome
chee gong to be hanged by dropping six feet through electrically operated trap door.
Event Details
Work began today on gallows for Chee Gong's execution. Sheriff Kelly limits witnesses. Trap door to be opened electrically by concealed person pressing button, replacing manual string pull.