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Domestic News
March 22, 1899
The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Mrs. Place was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison on March 20, with two shocks applied after a procession to the death chamber; she remained brave despite earlier hysteria, accompanied by pastor Dr. Cole.
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WOMAN ELECTROCUTED.
Sing Sing, March 20.—Mrs. Place was electrocuted this morning. The procession started to the death chamber at 10:45 o'clock, and the electrocution took place immediately. Two shocks were employed.
Although the prisoner was somewhat hysterical through the night, she recovered her nerve this morning and was still brave when the critical moment arrived. She was accompanied to the chair by her pastor, Dr. Cole, of Yonkers, who stood by her side offering spiritual consolation to the last.
Sing Sing, March 20.—Mrs. Place was electrocuted this morning. The procession started to the death chamber at 10:45 o'clock, and the electrocution took place immediately. Two shocks were employed.
Although the prisoner was somewhat hysterical through the night, she recovered her nerve this morning and was still brave when the critical moment arrived. She was accompanied to the chair by her pastor, Dr. Cole, of Yonkers, who stood by her side offering spiritual consolation to the last.
What sub-type of article is it?
Execution
What keywords are associated?
Electrocution
Sing Sing
Mrs Place
Execution
Death Chamber
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Place
Dr. Cole
Where did it happen?
Sing Sing
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Sing Sing
Event Date
March 20
Key Persons
Mrs. Place
Dr. Cole
Outcome
electrocuted with two shocks.
Event Details
Mrs. Place was electrocuted this morning at Sing Sing. The procession to the death chamber started at 10:45 o'clock, with electrocution occurring immediately using two shocks. She was hysterical overnight but brave at the end, accompanied by her pastor Dr. Cole of Yonkers who provided spiritual consolation.