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The Evening World
New York, New York County, New York
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In London, following the execution of Richard Davies for murdering his stepfather in Crewe, a strong public agitation has emerged to abolish the death penalty. The press criticizes Home Secretary Matthews for allowing the execution, blaming it for the Conservative loss in the Carnarvonshire election.
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DUNLAP CABLE NEWS FROM LONDON. April 14.-In consequence of the execution of Richard Davies for the murder of his stepfather at Crewe, a violent popular agitation has arisen in favor of the complete abolition of the death penalty.
The press teems with articles condemning the conduct of Home Secretary Matthews in permitting the execution of Davies, and the loss of Carnarvonshire to the Conservative party at the election on Friday is charged by both Liberal and Government organs to the blunder of the Home Secretary in this case.
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London
Event Date
April 14
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execution of richard davies; conservative party loss in carnarvonshire election
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Following the execution of Richard Davies for murdering his stepfather at Crewe, a violent popular agitation has arisen in favor of abolishing the death penalty. The press condemns Home Secretary Matthews for permitting the execution, attributing the Conservative loss in the recent Carnarvonshire election to this decision.