Document Preview Sharing and Export Tools Something missing? Found an error? Let us know. Report an issue Document FormatNewspaper “‘They Did Not Know What They Were Doing.'” Description.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Author and any Contributors to the publication.1845 execution of John Gordon for the murder of Amasa Sprague - the last execution in the state.Author and Contributors.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Author and any Contributors to the publication.Wyss, Bob.Date Published1981Subject(s).cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Topics related to the publicationCapital punishment -- Rhode Island -- History. | Discrimination in capital punishment -- Rhode Island. | Gordon, John. | Irish -- Rhode Island. | Murder -- Rhode Island. | Sprague, Amasa.PublisherProvidence JournalPlace Of PublicationProvidence, R.I.Holdings.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Where a physical copy of the publication can be found.Rhode Island Historical Society.Physical Description.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}May include volumes, number of pages, dimensions.3p.Is Part Of.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Where the published source is physically or logically included.RIer (July 19, 1981), 24-26.Periodical Title.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}The title of the periodical in which this resource is published.Rhode Islander - Providence Sunday Journal Continue browsing 50th Anniversary, 1903-1953: Saint Rocco’s Church, Thornton, R.I. St. Joan’s Church, Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island, and a History of Catholic America. Back to items list