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March 8, 1897
The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling, awaiting execution for Pearl Bryan's murder, are ill in Alexandria, Ky. jail. Their mothers stay with them until March 20 hanging. Walling appeals for clemency; troops ordered present. Religious services held.
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JACKSON AND WALLING
Preparing to Die—Their Mothers are With Them.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 7.—Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling, who are now held in jail at Alexandria, Ky., awaiting their execution Saturday, March 20, for the murder of Pearl Bryan, are both sick and required the attendance of a physician yesterday and to-day. The mothers of both of the condemned men are with them and will remain with them until the day of execution. The condition of neither one of the murderers is serious and their symptoms of grip are attributed to the bad ventilation of the jail. Governor Bradley has issued orders for troops to be present at the hanging.
Walling to-day addressed another letter to Governor Bradley appealing for executive clemency, on the ground that he had no motive like Scott Jackson in getting Pearl Bryan out of the way.
Every effort possible is being made to have the sentence of Walling commuted to life imprisonment, but it is generally believed he will hang with Jackson. Rev. Mr. Lee, who has recently figured conspicuously in alleged confessions of the two men, to-day held religious services in the jail for them.
Preparing to Die—Their Mothers are With Them.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 7.—Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling, who are now held in jail at Alexandria, Ky., awaiting their execution Saturday, March 20, for the murder of Pearl Bryan, are both sick and required the attendance of a physician yesterday and to-day. The mothers of both of the condemned men are with them and will remain with them until the day of execution. The condition of neither one of the murderers is serious and their symptoms of grip are attributed to the bad ventilation of the jail. Governor Bradley has issued orders for troops to be present at the hanging.
Walling to-day addressed another letter to Governor Bradley appealing for executive clemency, on the ground that he had no motive like Scott Jackson in getting Pearl Bryan out of the way.
Every effort possible is being made to have the sentence of Walling commuted to life imprisonment, but it is generally believed he will hang with Jackson. Rev. Mr. Lee, who has recently figured conspicuously in alleged confessions of the two men, to-day held religious services in the jail for them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Pearl Bryan Murder
Execution Preparation
Clemency Appeal
Jail Illness
Religious Services
What entities or persons were involved?
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Pearl Bryan
Governor Bradley
Rev. Mr. Lee
Where did it happen?
Alexandria, Ky.; Cincinnati, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Pearl Bryan
Governor Bradley
Rev. Mr. Lee
Location
Alexandria, Ky.; Cincinnati, Ohio
Event Date
March 7; Execution March 20
Story Details
Jackson and Walling, jailed for Pearl Bryan's murder, are ill from grip due to poor jail ventilation; their mothers attend them until execution. Walling appeals clemency claiming no motive; efforts for commutation unlikely. Troops ordered for hanging; Rev. Lee holds services.