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February 28, 1827
The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
James Quinn was publicly executed by hanging in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on the 9th instant, attracting 25,000-30,000 spectators. The rope broke on the first drop, lacerating his head, but he calmly reascended the scaffold for a successful second attempt.
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A Scene in Pennsylvania.—James Quinn was executed at Lebanon, on the 9th inst. The concourse of people, some from a distance of sixty miles, collected on the occasion, including the volunteer companies, was computed at from 25 to 30,000! The people are said to have been generally orderly and decorous—with the exception of some picking of pockets and dancing and rioting during the night. When the culprit was swung off, the rope broke, and he fell to the ground, with his head lacerated and the blood flowing from under his cap and over his garments. With a firm step he reascended the scaffold, and having been launched off a second time, the rope was more faithful to its employers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Execution
Hanging
Rope Break
Large Crowd
Lebanon
Pennsylvania
What entities or persons were involved?
James Quinn
Where did it happen?
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Story Details
Key Persons
James Quinn
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Event Date
The 9th Inst.
Story Details
James Quinn executed by hanging before a crowd of 25,000-30,000 in Lebanon; rope broke on first attempt, causing head laceration; he reascended firmly for successful second hanging.