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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
Mascioli faced execution in the death chamber and declared he would go to the chair bravely. The article notes the woman involved was spared as Mascioli prepared for the lethal step.
Witnesses left the warden's office at 12 06 for the death house and sat five minutes later. The condemned man, Mascioli, was led with guards and Father Gregori. He was executed by 1920 volts for 1 10, the priest conducted prayers, and the body will be buried by Thomas J. Grady.
A well known gentleman extols Protone as a miracle-like treatment for weight gain and nerve strength, saying it transformed his condition and suggesting nothing else compares.
Sale notice lists Boston outlets Riker Jayney Drug Stores Houghton & Dutton Co Henry Siege Co Washington and Essex Streets Woodward Drug Co 100 Tremont St W B Hunt Co 707 Washington St 655 Mass Ave Cambridge Pleasant St Malden as participating sellers.
Lena Cusumano, spared the electric chair by a unanimous Executive Council vote, left Charlestown prison for life at Sherborn yesterday afternoon becoming the first Massachusetts inmate to depart the death house alive after a protracted struggle over the case.
The Governor's Council commuted a first degree murder sentence to life after doubt arose about guilt. Attorneys Grady and Coughlin plan to pursue a pardon. The hearing featured unusual scenes with the prison warden and Rev. Father Murphy testifying privately, and a tense exchange over witness testimony.
Lena Cusumano issues a grateful statement after learning her sentence was commuted. She thanks Governor Foss and the council for their action and says she spoke truthfully, expects justice, and will pray for all who helped her.
June 5 report states Mrs Lena Cusumano arrived at Sherborn prison at 6 45 PM in a Boston taxicab with two deputies. She exited near the prison office and was escorted away immediately. Superintendent J H Hodder declined to comment on reception procedures or arrangements for her case.
Mascioli and Mrs. Cusumano were convicted of murder in the first degree for the 1910 Bayside Hull crime. The case centered on an axe killing, a hidden corpse under a piazza, and a late night disposal in the water after a family dispute and alleged coercion. Key witnesses included Lucy Cusumano and James Endeligato, among others.
United States Senator Nixon of Nevada died at 10 o clock tonight after nasal catarrh surgery led to spinal meningitis. He had been cared for at Epical Eye Ear and Throat Hospital since last Thursday. He was 52, a California native who rose to prominence through Nevada mining interests and served quietly in the Senate.
Vice President Sherman at the White House said he believes President Taft will be nominated by the Republican National Convention. He estimated Taft would have at least 100 more delegates than Roosevelt, calling it Taft's majority and his real opinion.
Governor Judson Harmon secured undivided support from Ohio's 48 delegates at the Democratic State convention with a 597 to 355 vote for applying the unit rule. Mayor Newton D. Baker led the opposition, which plans to file a protest at the national convention in Baltimore.
Nineteen of forty two Wilson delegates to the national convention were elected by direct primary but must follow the unit rule and support Harmon in Baltimore. Twelve delegates at large, with half votes each, were named by Governor Harmon and approved by his supporters, shaping the platform and state ticket. Rep James M Cox of Dayton, a progressive Democrat and newspaper publisher, was nominated by acclamation for Governor at age 43 while serving in Congress.
Colonel Roosevelt, in Oyster Bay on June 5, spares time for horseback riding and literature as supporters rally in Chicago. He says a square deal is expected from the Republican national committee on seating contested delegates and foresees a clean sweep in South Dakota if given a fair show. He rejects Taft forces’ bid to appoint Senator Root permanent Chicago convention chairman.
Both organizations report higher memberships with the union at 3200 and the Fraternal Protective Association at 3500 as they prepare for upcoming fray and organization activities.
Union members allege strike breakers massed in the city by the Elevated and threaten a vote to strike unless officials change stance. Speakers at Ashmont Street Car Barns, Grove Hall, and Forest Hills urged unity with the company for workers’ interests while union leaders report restraint on voting. Authority fears escalate as Friday’s meeting looms.
Boston elevated fraternal association members push membership and support for the company noting 2500 forms filled across 10 divisions and large turnout at Ashmont street car barns. Leaders pledge loyalty as Roosevelt and Taft camps clash over convention delegates and chairmanship.
The steamer Algerine sent by White Star reports no bodies or wreckage found and is ordered to abandon the search and return to St. John’s Newfoundland after reporting to Cape Race.
The U S Navy sends 450 marines by boat to a landing near Caimanera as the Paducah reports Havana area danger. Admiral Osterhaus orders the fourth Atlantic fleet division including Ohio Missouri Mississippi Minnesota to Guantanamo. A possible 3000 man force could land, with more vessels available if needed. The State Department aims to guard Key West against Havana unrest while reports of Cuban violence surface amid looming international action.
Taft supporters prepare to contest results with Mitteeman as presiding officer for the hearings. The move signals a push to challenge the contest and secure control of the proceedings.
Latest returns from the South Dakota primary show Roosevelt leading with about 15 000 votes for the 10 delegates. Byrne leads Egan by about 7000 for governor. Thomas Sterling reportedly has an 8000 plurality over Senator Gamble for Congress.
Havana reports a rumor four American battleships were en route from Key West and signaled off Morro Castle, but vessels were ordered to Guantanamo. Senate approves suspending constitutional guarantees in Oriente and Gomez to spend 1 million to boost armed forces.
Several passengers on the steamer Havana arriving from Havana include women refugees fleeing the Cuban revolution and seeking residence in the United States.
In Winnipeg on June 5 Magistrate McNicholl declared he would shoot the driver of any automobile that ran him down. He said his life is worth something and criticized motorists, asserting the automobile inspector protects them from lawbreaking judges like him.
Harry J. McCue 23 of 275 Bunker Hill Charlestown is fatally injured after a truck slips on an elevator at Stickney Poor factory 50 Cambridge Street and pins him between the car and wall. He was trapped for about thirty minutes before rescue.
Poslam is promoted as a universal skin remedy erasing eczema acne tetter salt rheum and itching after short treatment. Soap used daily purportedly cleanses and protects tender skin including infant skin, with free samples available via New York address.
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