Died in custody
Simms
Simms died on the way to jail in Chicago, Illinois, according to a brief item in The Olneyville Times published June 5, 1903. The paper attributed the death to fright. Simms was being taken into custody when the death occurred.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. A 1903 Chicago newspaper item says Simms died of fright on the way to jail, with no official ruling or other account given.
Reported by: 1903 Chicago newspaper item (reporters).