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Morning Appeal
Carson City, Ormsby County, Carson City County, Nevada
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In Salt Lake, Utah, Fred Hopt, alias 'Welcome,' thrice-convicted murderer, was sentenced to be shot on June 13 after choosing shooting over hanging. Attorneys appealed, risking lynching if stayed. The four-year-old case cost $15,000 amid public frustration over delayed justice, with 110 murders in 11 years and only one execution.
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Salt Lake, May 10.-Fred Hopt, alias "Welcome," who has been three times convicted of murder, was sentenced to-day to be hanged on June 13. The Utah statutes permit persons sentenced to be executed to choose hanging or shooting. Hopt chose shooting as the manner of his taking off. The attorneys gave notice of an appeal. Should a stay of execution be ordered, there will be danger of lynching. The murder was committed four years ago, and the case has cost the Territory $15,000. The people are worn out by this tardiness of justice. During the past 11 years 110 murders have been committed in the Territory, and only one execution has taken place. In the past nine months there have been three lynchings in Utah, chiefly inspired by the delays and failure to punish criminals.
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Salt Lake, Utah
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May 10
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sentenced to be shot on june 13; appeal filed; potential lynching if stay granted; case cost $15,000; broader context: 110 murders in 11 years with 1 execution, 3 lynchings in past 9 months
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Fred Hopt, alias 'Welcome,' three times convicted of murder, sentenced today to execution by shooting on June 13, choosing it over hanging per Utah law. Attorneys noticed appeal. Murder occurred four years ago. Public frustration over justice delays risks lynching.