Boston Jail Executes Angus D Gilbert For Murder Of Alice Sterling
Angus D Gilbert was executed at Charles Street Jail at 10:49 PM after a public display before about 300 spectators including sheriffs doctors and officials. The process followed legal rites with a religious service and final goodbyes including a farewell with his sister Jennie. The death sentence was carried out swiftly when the lever released the trap and the neck broke, with doctors confirming death within minutes.
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Angus Dilbert
Charles Street
O’brien
Alice Stering
Gilbert
Massachusetts
Hadeen
Haris
Sargent
Edard R. Utley
Middleex County
Angus D. Gilbert
Himelf
Itbert
Ake
Mr. Tyler
Angus D
Suffolk County
B. Co. Clarke
Jennie
F. A. Warfield
Brockton
Joseph Dawson
Salem
George Sargent
Harris
Edward R. Utley
Clarke
Spectators React as Execution Proceeds
During the execution, several onlookers were visibly distressed. One man near the doorway begged to be let out as the procession to the gallows began, while a juryman in front of the gallows whispered that he felt sick and needed water.
Post’s Early Bell Tells Of Angus Gilbert Execution
The Post reported Angus D. Gilbert’s hanging six minutes before rivals, with a jailside telephone line giving live access to the gallows. Three editions ran. 44,533 copies sold. delivery wagons reached depots citywide and within ninety five miles. The Herald and Globe followed shortly after with later first issues.
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Post
Angus D. Gilbert
Gilbert
The
Herald
Globe
Charles Street
New England
Boston Public License Transfers and Applications 1896
Notice of multiple license transfer applications under Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes in Boston. Anthony Nelson and Michael Doherty seek a two room first floor transfer from 26 Bromley Street to 529 Western Avenue Brighton for victuallers and wholesale dealers. Francesco Palladino & Co. seek transfer from 10 Richmond Street to 61 Green Street for victuallers and fourth class A wholesale. James Farren & Co. seek transfer from 472 Dorchester Avenue to 221 Freeport Street Dorchester District. J Ernest Berry seeks a sixth class druggist license at 574 Main and 2 Cambridge Streets Charlestown. All dated February 22, 1896.
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Boston
Anthony Nelson
Michael Doherty
Nelson & Doherty
Bromley Street
Western Avenue
Brighton District
Thomas Ryan
Pittl
Francesco
Vincenza Palladino
Francesco Palladino & CO
Richmond Street
Green Street
James
Mary E. Farren
James Farren & CO
Dorchester Avenue
Freeport Street
Dorchester District
J. Ernest Berry
Main
Cambridge Streets
Charlestown
Arlington
Brighton
Brookline
Cambridge
Canton
Chelsea
Dedham
Dorchester
Fast Boston
Everett
Hingham
Ryde Park
Jamaica Plain
Lexington
Malden
Medford
Melrose
Milton
Newton
Newton Highlands
Quincy
Roxbury
Somerville
Wakefield
Waltham
Wellesley
West Newton
Winchester
Winthrop
Woburn
Milk St
Post Rapid Telephoned News From Jail to Public
The Post used a special wire from its editorial rooms to Sheriff O'Brien to rush word of Gilbert to the composing room. The paper reported the execution before other papers via telephone and telegram. Newsboys sold Posts as crowds formed outside the jail and printing staff worked with great speed.
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O'Brien
Francis A. Harris
Suffolk County
Edward R. Utley
House of Correction
Middlesex County
George A. Sargent
Charles Shee
Thomas D. Roberts
Fred L. Brown
Charles Boyle
Joseph G. Allen
Edward W. Gardner
Edwin G. Smith
Martin M. Hancock
Frank C. Souther
Augustus E. Heyl
John D. Atwood
Charles F. Fall
George C. Melvin
Frank W. Finley
O’brien
Gilbert
Telephone Company
Post
Telegraph
Office OF the Post
Charles Street
Holloway Murder Trial Jury Convicts Chase of Manslaughter
In Newport Vermont on February 21 the jury after about two days of deliberation found William E. Chase guilty of manslaughter for causing the death of John E. Holloway in the Holloway murder case.
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Newport
Holloway
William E. Chase
John E. Holloway
Greater New York approved by sub committee report
Albany February 21 The sub committee of the cities committee of the two houses voted affirmatively on greater New York adopting Senator Lexow's bill The signatories included all members except Senator Brush and Assemblyman McKeown The measure limits the extended city to New York Brooklyn Long Island City Richmond County and Newtown with a potential future consideration to including Flushing Jamaica and part of Hampstead.
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Albany
N. Y
Greater New York
Lexow
Brush
Brooklyn
Assemblyman McKeown
New York
Long Island City
Richmond County
Newtown
Flushing
Jamaica
Hampstead
Civil Court Session Docket Shrink: Foreclosures and Damages
Suffolk Superior Court hearings Feb 21 record multiple actions. Rogers et al. sue Barnes for 290 dollars, verdict 1108 for plaintiff. Morris Levi sues West End Street Railway for 5000 damages, ongoing. Kendall v Clark action of contract for 9880 dollars, resumed. Robinson v City of Boston tort, verdict pending. Foss et al. v Old Colony Railroad for 6009 dollars death damages, trial viewed by jury. Braner et al. v Shaw et al. breach of contract over cattle transport. Isaac Heller v Kanneski contract damages, decision reserved. Cambridge session lists Bartlett v Hooper executors trial in progress.
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Suffolk, Is
Gaskill
Robert S. Rogers
J. F. Wheeler
W. L. Sprout
Bishop
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Alexander B. Clark
R. M. Morse
W.M. Richardson
H. P. Moulton
Lilley
Elizabeth T. Robinson
City of
Boston
M. J. Creed
J. P. Crosby
F. E. Hurd
Frank Foss
Old Colony Railroad Company
William T. Foss
Roslindale
J. D. Long
W. M. Stockbridge
C. F. Choate, Jr
Wiliam W. Braner
Frank Shaw
Same
Liverpool
H. M. Rogers
B. L. M. Tower
Fessenden
Isaac Heller
John T. Kanneski
London Street
East
KK. B. Googsel
H. F. Naphen
Market Dull Yet Firm Amid Mixed London and Copper News
Friday trading features a dull yet firm tone as shorts cover. Copper gains in London, but Boston and Montana stocks show weakness amid rumored Butte and Anaconda uncertainties. Union Pacific subsidiaries post strength while Oregon Short Line and related bonds rise. Boston United Gas advised as a future performer. PINKHAM.
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London
New York
Pioneer
No. 2
Senator Fair
Lake
Boston
Montana
Boston & Montana
Butte & Boston
Butte
Gray Rock
Union Pacific
Oregon
U. G
Oregon Short Line 6S Sold At 98, the 5S At 58 and VU. G.s
Boston United Gas
Barnato Bank
Barnato
Africa
Barney
Boston News Bureau
Denver & Gulf
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railway & Navigation System
Gulf
Cheney
San Diego
Pinkham
Boston Stock Exchange Official Sales Report
Official report from the Boston Stock Exchange dated February 21 shows the day’s high and low prices, the closing values, and the bid and asked quotes for each listed security. The data reflects daily trading activity and market levels.
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Foston Stock Exchanse
Liverpool
Oectober
Lai
Unclear historic notice from Colorado stock list mailing
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Cripple Creek Colorado stocks and a mailing list daily. References Davis and a business 70 with legal style but details are garbled.
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Cripple Creek
Colorado
Davis & 70
Exchane Domes Au Ney
Bosivn One
Proposals Sought for Building Work at 263 Washington Street
The Boston Post advertises proposals to lower a cellar at 263 Washington Street and to cut openings in a party wall and dig a press pit. Applicants should apply personally to RB W Bryant of the Boston Post.
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Washington Street
Digins Press
Post Publishing Company
RB W
Bryant
Boston Post
Private Marriages and Retail Listings at Corning Street
A clipped notice advertises private marriages by a Justice of Peace on Corning Street and mentions a detective party venue, prices, and a cabinet of English Penn pills, with names such as Mae and Chichester tied to the advertisement. The fragmentary text references Corning Street numbers and cautious seller details.
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Temple Pl
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Dunstable St
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W. C. Cannon
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E. Gerber & CO
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Boyston
M. M
Rosseter and Idensts
Gardner
G. W
Hudson St
Warwick St
Remington
Miss Thorburn
Upton St
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Industrial Aid Society of Boston
Henry Peterson
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Chardon St
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Sudbury
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Dillingham & CO
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Ee Sk
Eads MK
A. St. Andrews
Ty Court St
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