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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
2
Doctors including Surgeon General William H. Devine and Prison Physician Joseph I. McLaughlin examined Schidlofski after the electric chair scene at 12:23 pm. Four minutes of checks showed no life signs and the warden confirmed the death after a brief consult with the physicians.
Warden Bridges declared John Schidlofski legally dead after the electric chair act. Witnesses included guards, physicians, officials from Vermont and Massachusetts, and a press representative. Chaplain Walker offered spiritual support as Schidlofski spoke of repentance and asked for mercy.
Schidlofski spent his final day on death row in quiet prayer. Sunday afternoon visits included Rev. Walker who said the condemned man would die that night and Schidlofski expressed readiness to end his suffering. He prayed to remember God and spoke briefly with his brothers Dominick and Tony who carried a message from their father in Lithuania.
John Schidlofski, awaiting execution, pleaded with Rev. James Walker for forgiveness describing his crime as beyond mercy. Walker called it the most heart rending appeal for absolution he had seen as Schidlofski awaited the warden's word. Other visitors included Drs Goldszmit and Ady and Eugenia Bondrinska, who complained about outsiders delaying funeral arrangements.
John Schidlofski also known as John Cline a Lithuanian barber from Brockton was condemned for the July 12 1905 murder of his wife Marciana on the Belmont golf links near Boston. He confessed after capture in Colorado and after trial at East Cambridge received a death sentence on April 8. The motive cited was a misrepresented age and savings of about 300 dollars.
A blast blown through Washington Street near School triggered a fiery plume and darkened streets as sparks threatened nearby awnings. Firefighters battled flames for about 30 minutes, while Edison crews cut power to stop the blaze and prevent subway damage.
At 11 30 last night Warden Bridges and the Rev Robert Walker visited the prisoner in his cell and heard I am ready to go. The decree of the law would be obeyed as he dressed. At 12 14 the death march began with witnesses following the same route as the Tucker execution through the prison.
In Boston a telegram from Dr J C Goldszmit Dr James C Ady Elizabeth Marie Ady and Eugenia Bondrinska urges no interference with Schidlofski funeral claiming it is already funded and organized by those serving his interests. They oppose Miss Leblanc the petition organizer from involvement in funeral expenses.
Arthur Hennessy 38 a Hyde Park resident died of heart disease tonight in an electric car He had worked at Sturtevant's factory for several years He leaves one brother in South Boston
Chief Mullen arrived first and alerted Edison. District Chiefs Garrity and Fox directed firemen using two chemical streams as flames flared and subsided with water. Feeders sagged and touched the surface, chasing insulation. Edison said wires were disturbed by subway work. After an all out, Mullen told reporters the blaze was out and they had smothered it with sand.
A knife wielding assailant breaks into a party at Mrs Genze’s home in the North End, slashing and nearly severing Mrs Genge’s arm while a baby lies nearby. Patrolmen O’Donnell and Sweetland apply tourniquets and call an ambulance as guests search for the mystery killer. Four other men suffer knife wounds. The attacker escapes into the darkness as police pursue him.
Pittsburg July 8 Fear Hartje divorce case will unearth a conspiracy involving prominent business and social leaders. Prosecutor Robb vows to issue warrants and expose alleged collusion among top society figures, while Hartje’s wife faces intense pressure amid sensational testimony and detective tactics.
A one year old girl was found at 11 20 last night by manager Thomson near Wonderland's The End of Love's Journey. The well dressed tot, with blue eyes and light hair, waited in the nursery for her parents. The case clues suggest a mix up between a mother and father.
British forces have surrounded and defeated a rebel body in Durban District. Five hundred forty seven rebels were killed with few escaping, and there were no white casualties. The action adds to thousands killed by British troops over the past two weeks.
Albert F Sawyer a former Cambridge fire department employee was arrested at the police station charged with pulling false alarms. Police say two calls were made to Box 19 early yesterday and Sawyer was found nearby after the alarms rang. He resided at 2 Harold Place Cambridge and faced arraignment in Cambridge District Court.
Samuel Letwin, 22, is named deputy grand chief ranger for Court Star of the East in Massachusetts. He joins Foresters of America from Court Paul Revere of Somerville and helped found Court Daniel Webster, serving three terms as chief ranger. He is past commander of the Knights of Sherwood Forest.
A Michigan woman details paralysis and tremors after childbirth and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength and normal function. The ad says the pills treat blood deficiencies and related diseases like rheumatism and anemia and are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady New York.
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