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May 29, 1901
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia on May 29, Judge Stevenson sentenced the killers of Rev. Charles P. Riegel, murdered via knock-out drops: 'Sailor' Bob Bryan and Jacob Wynne to 20 years hard labor each; Stephen Bryan to 15 years; Ella Barrett and Annie Miller to 2 years and $500 fines as accessories.
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Murderers Sentenced.
Philadelphia, May 29.-Judge Stevenson today sentenced the murderers of Rev. Charles P. Riegel, the priest who was killed by knock-out drops. "Sailor" Bob Bryan and Jacob Wynne each received 20 years at hard labor; Stephen Bryan was sentenced to 15 years at hard labor. Ella Barrett and Annie Miller, the female defendants, were permitted to enter pleas of guilty as accessories after the fact, each receiving two years and a fine of $500.
Philadelphia, May 29.-Judge Stevenson today sentenced the murderers of Rev. Charles P. Riegel, the priest who was killed by knock-out drops. "Sailor" Bob Bryan and Jacob Wynne each received 20 years at hard labor; Stephen Bryan was sentenced to 15 years at hard labor. Ella Barrett and Annie Miller, the female defendants, were permitted to enter pleas of guilty as accessories after the fact, each receiving two years and a fine of $500.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Sentencing
Knock Out Drops
Priest Killing
Hard Labor
Accessories After The Fact
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Stevenson
Rev. Charles P. Riegel
"Sailor" Bob Bryan
Jacob Wynne
Stephen Bryan
Ella Barrett
Annie Miller
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Stevenson
Rev. Charles P. Riegel
"Sailor" Bob Bryan
Jacob Wynne
Stephen Bryan
Ella Barrett
Annie Miller
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
May 29
Story Details
Judge Stevenson sentences the murderers of priest Rev. Charles P. Riegel, killed by knock-out drops: Bob Bryan and Jacob Wynne to 20 years hard labor each, Stephen Bryan to 15 years; Ella Barrett and Annie Miller plead guilty as accessories, receiving 2 years and $500 fines each.