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Story June 30, 1882

The State Rights Democrat

Albany, Linn County, Oregon

What is this article about?

Editorial on the impending hanging of assassin Guiteau for his attack on the President one year earlier, seen as justice served before the nation's July 4 anniversary.

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At the present writing, there seems to be no hope for Guiteau, and he must expiate his dastardly crime upon the gallows. His very name has become a stench in the nostrils of the civilized world, and a synonym for all that is degraded and unhallowed. On the day that this paper is issued, Guiteau will dangle at the end of a rope, a fit termination of a mis-spent life. The wheels of justice in this particular instance, have ground slowly, but the majesty of the law will finally be vindicated. It will be a source of some consolation to the people, when in a few days they meet to celebrate the anniversary of the nation's birthday, to know that the miserable wretch, who one year ago, in his dastardly assault upon the President, aimed a blow at the life of the Republic, has at last been offered up as a sacrifice to appease the wrath of an outraged people.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Guiteau Execution Presidential Assassination Justice Vindicated

What entities or persons were involved?

Guiteau

Story Details

Key Persons

Guiteau

Event Date

One Year Ago For The Assault; Day Of Paper Issuance For Execution; Few Days Hence For Nation's Birthday Anniversary

Story Details

Guiteau, having committed a dastardly assault on the President one year prior, faces execution by hanging on the day the paper is issued, vindicating the law and consoling the people ahead of the nation's birthday celebration.

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