Name not reported

The husband of Mrs. Ruthven was put to death by electrocution in Ohio. Before the execution, Mrs. Ruthven said publicly that she, not her husband, had committed the killing. The claim came from her and is attributed to her alone.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Mrs. Ruthven said before the execution that she, not her husband, had committed the killing.

Reported by: the newspaper report.

Source

• Pocahontas Times, July 4, 1901, page 1 Pocahontas Times, July 4, 1901