Died in prison
Name not reported
In 1912, two men held at San Quentin penitentiary in California were shot dead during a demonstration over the prison food. The warden blamed prison reform agitators for the unrest. Solitary confinement and other discipline were to be imposed on others involved in the demonstration.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Houston Post reported that two men were shot dead while leading a food protest at San Quentin, and that the warden blamed prison reform agitators for the unrest.
Reported by: Houston Post (reprinted in the article) (reporters).