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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
8
Witnesses recount a violent confrontation in the governor's room as Steele allegedly attacked in the lobby. The governor and aides restrained the assailant while investigators gathered evidence from a splintered wooden billeted stick. Labor leaders Cohen and Huddel figure in related remarks and a decision to cancel Democratic meetings amid turmoil.
The mayor expresses shock at yesterday's attempted assassination of three prominent labor officials, Cohen, Crisco, and Huddell. He notes Cohen and Huddell served on a state commission and shares personal sympathy for the citizens of Toston, Alexsers and Driscoll.
Edward P. Barry recounts his efforts regarding Steele, stating he found Steele insane after visits to Westboro and Danvers, helped arrange psychiatric input, and notes Steele was later released on parole. Barry says he was not responsible for the release and is glad he was not involved.
Dr Paige frees Steele on parole after mother Mrs Jane Steele of Everett urged mercy. Steele, 38, has long mental hospital history and was returned to Danvers last night. Labor leaders Cohen and Driscoll, Massachusetts AFL officials, mourn the shooting as Rhode Island delegation awaited Governor’s address.
Police questioned witnesses at the State House after a man tested a pistol by firing a bullet on the Common mall about an hour before the incident. Captain Dugan Detective Pelton and Special Officer Burns led the inquiry with station officials. Steele's family said he appeared incoherent while speaking with a keeper on the train from Boston and may face institutional release delays.
Steele bursts into the executive chamber and shoots Cohen and Driscoll at close range. He is subdued by Chief Whitney and others, and later detained at Danvers Insane Hospital. Cohen dies, Driscoll critically injured. Steele proclaims self defense and seeks exoneration. Governor Guild and state officials oversee the aftermath.
John A. Steele was moved from the city to Danvers asylum yesterday afternoon and confined in a padded cell under guard. A 12 inch wood billet with a bullet hole was found in his coat pocket during a search at the State House. Steele gave a brief reply when questioned.
In Danvers Massachusetts on December 5 a mother’s plea led to John A. Steele, who shot labor leaders Arthur W. Huddell Dennis D. Driscoll and Edward Cohen at the State House, being paroled from the Insane Asylum. Dr Paige said Steele had delusions but was not violent during confinement and would likely return to the asylum. Authorities noted no immediate danger and planned further proceedings in Boston.
John A. Steele, 38, formerly of East Boston, shot three men at the State House and fled from police. His history includes sunstroke in Santiago during the Spanish American War, repeated hospitalizations, and violent outbursts while under care at Westboro and Danvers. His mother Mrs. Margaret Steele of 209 Linden Street recalls a troubled life ending in this fatal act.
Agnostic guide on eating habits at lunch counters praises quick meals and links digestion to health. The piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal aid, urging readers to stop dyspepsia for clearer thinking and better bodily function, and offers a free sample by mail from F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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