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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1895
Page
5
Lot 7 features Mackintoshes with a long full cape in double texture cashmere. Eton Dresses offered in sizes 6 and 8 years, previously priced at 4.00 and 4.50 respectively.
New York August 4. The assistant district attorney McIntyre’s public remarks about Maria Barberi spark debate among her supporters and Italians. Editors condemn the letter as prejudicial and unprofessional while prison prayers and the prisoner’s faith provide solace amid tension.
In Sing Sing on August 5 Maria Barberi, condemned like Kemmler, endures a sad day recalling Basiliata days. She prays and weeps and asks God for mercy for Cataldo. Her spiritual adviser, Rev. Father Fenetti, spends much time with her as she expresses thoughts on forgiveness and fate.
A Boston reader argues Maria Barberi should not be judged a criminal, citing biblical law on murder and refuge. The writer questions state executions and urges a new trial, wishing Maria a lawful marriage and stable life.
The Italian Society of George Washington reports 3000 Massachusetts signatures on a petition to Countess de Brazza of New York seeking Maria Barberi’s liberation. The general committee expresses sincere thanks to all signers for their support.
The new Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church at North Plymouth was dedicated with ceremonies. Services were held morning and evening in German and English. Participants included Rev. Professor E. Bohm of Herman Park New York and Rev. B. Pischer of New Haven Connecticut.
In a hot Common gathering, Unitarians led by Rev. William J. Batt and Rev. Thomas R. Slicer spoke on duty and virtue, while Methodists sang and prayed. Single tax and Socialist speakers addressed sympathizers, with Minerva Whitney guiding songs before leaving for Congo missionary work.
The fast express steamer La Touraine from Havre did not reach Sandy Hook Lightship until 4 36 this morning due to an accident. On July 31 a jarring sensation caused by plates starting between the screws led Captain Santelli to halt engines and use the starboard screw only for about thirty hours.
A 16 year old Irish immigrant, found ill and unable to speak, died of epilepsy after hospital transfers. Unclaimed at Harlem Hospital and Bellevue, he lay unidentified in the morgue. Descriptions include 5 feet 1 inch, brown hair and eyes, plain clothing, and hobnailed shoes. He remains unnamed and buried in Potter's Field with a numbered epitaph.
William F Nye of New Bedford, a director in the Onset Bay Grove Association, filed a bill in equity against fellow directors. Papers expected Monday, with a potential five day injunction to halt meetings unless a court order allows continued camp meetings through the season. Nye aims to keep his position and seek dividends. Mrs. Sarah Parker of London, noted Oriental lecturer on harem life, died at Onset at 72. Her funeral is in the Arcde, with burial at Wareham. Her body may be taken to Treland for burial.
The Rev Anna Howard Shaw preached on The Heavenly Vision at Ocean Park Chautauqua this morning. A chorus and 80 artists supplied music as a large crowd listened. A six o’clock sermon followed by Rev C E Cate.
Reports from Albuquerque describe Francis Schrader a six foot tall Alsacian Frenchman who heals the blind and deaf miraculously and draws carriages crowds. Mexicans and Americans alike flock to his homes for cures while disputes over his power mount. some call it heaven sent others attribute it to magnetism. He denies wealth and wears simple clothes as he travels and treats all alike.
Crowds filled the Palace lobby yesterday and Sunday night to view life size wood figures of theatre staff and actors by Gus White. Colonel Austin and Mr. White showcased full dress likenesses, plus twenty color framed portraits of the company, creating a novel advertising feat praised for originality and taste.
Milford August 4 residents and visitors listed as Mrs Patrick Larkin and daughters Margaret Addie at Newport for two weeks Miss Agnes Sullivan back from Franklin vacationing Gaeta Hoogs at Cottage City Mary Sweeney visiting Whitman Mr Mrs Thomas Swift entertain Dennis Sullivan Franklin and William Healy Boston Hattie Garfield Turners Falls visiting Winter street James McCoy Georgetown aged about 387 dies there buried St Marys Cemetery Monday
SING SING Aug 4 Warden Sage completed all arrangements for the execution of Richard Leach who will die tomorrow in the electric chair for the murder of his wife Mary Hope Newkirk at their New York City apartment on Nov 19 1834. Leach who now embraces Catholicism after professing atheism is to be attended by Rev Dr Robert Collyer and a Unitarian minister. Twenty three witnesses are allowed and medical experimentation is barred. Five other prisoners await death in the condemned quarters.
The first class dory race at Nehant drew a large crowd as seven miles were sailed. The Goat Horton won in 1:12:43, Sears’s boat second in 1:14:20, Pointer Meldard third in 1:16:16, and Judge Greet Par Ber finished fourth in 1:16:34.
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