DOUGLAS, George _
Executed Nove 30, 18973; Pittsburgh3 for the murder of
Albert Grayer "during a dispute over a card game" on May
23, 1897; "went to his hanging without a flinch"; at the
hanging Sheriff Lowery was not at ease3 when Douglas
reached the door he hesitated and then at his own accord
he turned and walked the 13 steps to the scaffolds when
everything was in readiness the sheriff gave the lever
a mighty jerk and then almost ran to the corridor door;
this is said to be the first instantaneous death in the
new jail3" from Pittsburgh POST, Dec, 1, 18973 warrant
issued, Septe 30.
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DOUGLAS, George _
Executed Nov. 30, 18973; Pittsburgh3 for the murder of
Albert Grayer "during a dispute over a card game" on May
23, 1897; “went to his hanging without a flinch"; at the
hanging Sheriff Lowery was not at ease; when Douglas
reached the door he hesitated and then at his own accord
he turned and walked the 13 steps to the scaffolds when
everything was in readiness the sheriff gave the lever
a mighty jerk and then almost ran to the corridor door;
this is said to be the first instantaneous death in the
new jails" from Pittsburgh POST, Dec, 1, 18973 warrant
issued, Septe 30.
SCAFFOLD AND CHAIR. PART II. PAGE 69
DOUGLAS, George
Executed Nov. 30, 18973 Pittsburghs for the murder of
" @ dispute
he turned and walked the 13 steps to the scaffolds when
Was in readiness the sheriff gave the lever
a mighty Jerk and then almost ran to the corridor doors
this is said to be the first instantaneous death in the
new jails" from Pittsburgh POST, Dec, 1, 18973 warrant
issued, Septe 30,
SCAFFOLD AND CHAIR, PART II. PAGE 69
