SACCO & VANZETTI EXECUTED FOR MURDER

s-and-v-hf.jpg“SACCO AND VANZETTI DIE FOR DOUBLE MURDER;
BOTH MAKE FAREWELL SPEECHES IN THE CHAIR”

Public Ledger
Philadelphia
August 23, 1927

Ferdinando Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were accused of the murders of Frederick Parmenter, a paymaster, and Alessandro Berardelli, a security guard during a robbery of  $15,776.51 from the Slater-Morrill Shoe Company, on Pearl Street in South Braintree, Massachusetts during the afternoon of April 15, 1920.  The two men were followers of major anarchists and became caught up in anti-Communist circles–some say the two were framed for political reasons.  This historic newspaper has the complete details of the execution by electric chair, as well as the condemned men’s last words. Subheads read: “I AM INNOCENT! CRIES VANZETTI; FORGIVES FOES. ” “Long Live the Anarchy!’ Sacco Shouts as Cap is Adjusted.” “FAREWELL MY WIFE AND FRIENDS.”

Pages six and seven have extensive coverage of the trial and a concise history of the case against them–it’s quite fascinating to read. There are also photos of both men on page six.

This is the complete newspaper in good condition with usual browning and some chipping at the spine. It’s completely intact and certainly one of the only surviving issues of this famous event in American history. This is really a rare opportunity. My advice would be to read the paper first and then have it framed – it would make a great conversation piece.

$320

Posted by mmitchell | Filed Under All Historic Newspapers, The 20th + 21st Centuries