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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1896
Page
2
August Gilbert awaits his death with a calm demeanor as visitors sparrows and a sister visit in his cell. Sheriff OBrien plans a private service and a final parole of comforts before the 9 30 a m exit and public farewell at the jail doors.
An old ad promises Hood's Pills as a prompt cure to rouse the liver and restore regular bowels without gripe at 25c. A narrative fragment recalls a man facing wealth and happiness in Boston but grappling with guilt and a forged crime as he nears execution.
The article chronicles Angus Gilbert's calm demeanor in prison before his execution at Charles Street Jail. It recounts his daily routine, religious devotion, courteous conduct toward staff, and plans for a final written statement to be released after the scaffold. It notes supporters and invited officials, including the governor, jurors, and clergy, and describes the impending read of the death warrant and the execution setup.
In North Platte Nebraska on February 16 a vigilante group of 150 citizens forced William Bailey, an imitator of Schlatt r the Denver healer, to leave town after he refused a prior warning. He had been staying with a family and was bold about his claimed miracles. After midnight a mob entered his lodging, tarred and feathered him, and warned he would be lynched if seen again.
The Central Labor Union meeting adopted a resolution condemning the Anti-Double Taxation League and the Transit Commission's use of common land. It urged state action to make the rich pay taxes, backed a return of the Boylston and Tremont malls, and supported an electrician head of the line department. It endorsed the bakers and confectioners bill and tasked the secretary with Public Baths Commission input. Delegates from several unions joined, and officers were elected: vice-president Richard W. Garrity and treasurer Michael Maher.
In Berlin on February 16 the strike wave by male and female tailors widens over wages and mistreatment. The government backs the strikers while Hebrew sweater employers face the action. Authors Sudermann and Wil denbruck appeal for funds to aid seamstresses amid seven mass meetings. Vorwaerts urges restraint to maintain public sympathy.
Made to order hair mattresses two parts forty pounds full size for ten dollars. Wheeler Co manufacturer 63 and 65 Hanover street Boston opposite American House offers high quality sleep implements direct to customers.
London reports British consul at Archangel confirms Dr Nansen is safe and returning from the Arctic. News inspires hopeful interest across Europe while details of Andree Ekholm Strindberg balloon team and Pole Nord project unfold. names and amounts given for funding.
The New York Herald recounts Dr Nsen's farewell to his countrymen as he set out in the Fram promising kind thoughts from Norwegian men and women while drifting through the polar polar world. Few Norwegians expected the explorer to return. On September 2 1895 the Herald published an item of interest.
Reports in London claim Fram may have reached beyond ice to open sea near the pole before drifting toward Siberia. Dr Nansen and party possibly returned by sledges, with Bar on Toll and Mr Scott weighing chances and a Norwegian home in Lysaker showing mementos of the voyage.
S A Andree plans a daring North Pole balloon crossing. The expedition draws grand interest while the balloon is being built in Paris. He is currently in Sweden and unavailable for interviews. In Paris his circle includes Societe Nordenfeld in Rue Auber.
General A W Greely challenges Peary s claim of 83 degrees north saying Peary reached 81 87 minutes and highlighting earlier expeditions by Von Otter Payer Meyer Hall Beaumont Parry Aldrich Markham and Lockwood Brainard who topped 83 24 minutes north. He argues true honors go to Lockwood Brainard and the US Navy officer who defends them.
Minneapolis society woman Mrs. Iane Fuller Newhall wife of Dr. William M. Newhall performed in a sacred concert at Proctor's Theatre in New York. She chose a professional stage career against family wishes and may wear tights if required. She is a soprano with several songs and lyrics penned with music by Charles I Van Bart.
Frederick F. Ford, 64, died suddenly at his 56 Beach Street lodging yesterday. Medical Examiner Draper to view the body today. Ford had lived apart from his family in South Boston for some time. his married daughter had sought his whereabouts without success until police notified her of his death.
Fire Island New York February 16 The wrecking tug William E Chapman laid two hedge anchors from the Otrantos stern and moved the steamer fifty feet by high tide. At noon the life savers reached the vessel and placed agent Sanderson aboard for talks with Captain Huby. If wind and tide allow a strong effort to float the Otranto by tomorrow evening is planned.
Superintendent William F. McClellan accuses the East Boston ferry plant of being in an absolutely worthless condition and plans a commission to inspect boats and drops. He argues for a large city appropriation to renovate the system while critics say the ferries are sound and warn of excessive loads and potential damages.
The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 18 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs are called for and delivered at no extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
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