Ogden Weekly Standard | 1905-12-29 | Page 5 | Black Jack, Slugger, Dead

accused of more acts of violence than any other man chicago dec 26 John thomas gallagher known in and labor circles as black jack the slugger and accused of more acts of violence in strikes than any other one roan in Chi cagos labor history died at his home yesterday stomach trouble super induced by the strain and worry resulting from ceaseless prosecution was the cause of his death gallagner Gallag ber was 22 years old and in appearance pe arance was as different from the popular conception of the professional slugger as could be imagined he took great pride in bis appearance and was eldom it ever seen under the influence of liquor chile he weighed but ninety pounds at the time of his death three years ago gallagher weighed and he was able to strike a blow that would render his victim unconscious instantly when by the police in connection with some crime no amount of sweating could make him talk on more than ono occasion his friends say be was submitted to rough treatment by the police but ho always maintained a dogged silence although frequently arrested by the police and an t least ono occasion in jail tor several weeks he was never convicted of a crime