[Public execution of William Gay, Helena, Montana].
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View of numerous men standing around William Gay in preparation for his public execution by hanging in Helena, Montana, for the murder of Deputy Sheriff James Macke of Meagher County, Montana. From left to right are John Hudson, Sheriff William Ryan (in background wearing white hat with black band), Rev. Francis Van Clarenbeek, William Gay (removing hat), and Sheriff John Henry Jurgens.
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