Ridgely And Griffith

The Scranton Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania) - January 1, 1897

Double Suicide

Baltimore, Dec. 31 - Harry Ridgely and John C. Griffith, both colored, and each about 30 years of age, shut theyselves up in a room over a stable last night and turned on a full flow of gas. They were found dead today clasped in each other's arms. No cause is known for the double suicide.