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February 28, 1916
Semi Weekly Herald
Durango, La Plata County, Colorado
What is this article about?
Oscar Cook, 29, was hanged at Canon City state prison on Feb. 26 for murdering two men in a 1912 Denver saloon hold-up. He remained calm, spoke of going with God. Governor Carlson rejected a last-minute reprieve plea from his sister in Pueblo.
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Oscar Cook Beyond Reprieve of Man
United Press.
CANON CITY, Colo., Feb. 26.
Oscar Cook, aged 29, was hanged at the state prison here this morning.
Cook murdered two men in a Denver saloon in 1912 during a hold-up of the place.
Cook's last words were:
"I am not for this world, I am going with my God."
He was unusually calm.
Governor Carlson rejected an eleventh hour attempt to secure a reprieve for the condemned man.
His sister jumped crying into the Governor's auto in Pueblo, making a last desperate effort to save the life of her brother.
United Press.
CANON CITY, Colo., Feb. 26.
Oscar Cook, aged 29, was hanged at the state prison here this morning.
Cook murdered two men in a Denver saloon in 1912 during a hold-up of the place.
Cook's last words were:
"I am not for this world, I am going with my God."
He was unusually calm.
Governor Carlson rejected an eleventh hour attempt to secure a reprieve for the condemned man.
His sister jumped crying into the Governor's auto in Pueblo, making a last desperate effort to save the life of her brother.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Hanging
Execution
Murder
Hold Up
Reprieve
Governor
What entities or persons were involved?
Oscar Cook
Governor Carlson
Where did it happen?
Canon City, Colo.; Denver; Pueblo
Story Details
Key Persons
Oscar Cook
Governor Carlson
Location
Canon City, Colo.; Denver; Pueblo
Event Date
Feb. 26
Story Details
Oscar Cook hanged for 1912 saloon murder; calm in final moments; reprieve denied despite sister's plea.