This week in 1896
February 5th, 2015 by admin
To Eugene Tousley, a prison official:
“You may have a boy and I want you to watch him and see that he does not come to where I have today. I am ready to die. I am trusting in Jesus.”
— Henry Foster, convicted of murder, hanging, Illinois.
Executed January 24, 1896
Foster was attempting to rob another man when Wells ran into the street from a saloon to stop him. Foster fired two shots, killing Wells almost instantly.
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