Died in jail or a lockup
Jacob M. Aronson
Jacob M. Aronson was an assistant rabbi at the Thatford Street Synagogue in Brooklyn, and people who knew him gathered in large numbers to mourn him. He was held for about a day at the Raymond Street Jail before being taken home, where he died. Dr. Miller of East New-York attributed his death to heart disease aggravated by fright, while friends blamed a man who had brought the complaint against him. A near riot broke out at the synagogue during the mourning, according to the report.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Dr. Miller attributed his death to heart disease aggravated by fright, and his friends blamed the man who had brought the complaint against him.
Reported by: Dr. Miller of East New-York; his friends.