27 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
1
Jaquith, serving a two year House of Correction sentence for breaking and entering, escaped a Cambridge hospital while wounded and bandaged. He reportedly fashioned a rope from a blanket and sheets to descend a thirty foot wall and a twenty five foot fence. Police in Cambridge Boston and nearby towns were alerted. He had been sent down in June from Lowell.
In heavy driving rain at the Chicago Athletic Association field Chicago defeated Boston 12 to 6 to win the fourth annual gridiron contest. Both teams were muddy and exhausted as players walked off the field with mud covering their bodies. The rain favored Chicago in the first half.
In Lowell an apparent domestic tragedy ends in double tragedy as Frank Cote, about 28, shoots his wife dead with a revolver and then shoots himself. The couple, living in Vigeant's block, were found by the block owner after smoke from the bed drew a milkman’s attention. Mrs Cote died on the bed with fatal bullet wounds. Frank Cote survived only a few hours. He and his wife had no children. Mrs Cote was a saleslady at Chris Olmes's Merrimac Street store and was well regarded. Cote had become jealous and drank heavily. They had attended the Opera House together the prior evening.
The condition of Hon. Patrick Maguire improved late last night with brief conscious moments and a recognized smile from his daughter as he slept. Doctors and friends remain hopeful of recovery though some permanent disability may follow. crowds gather for updates while Frank Maguire handles inquiries.
Havana reports suggest Weyler’s forces were badly defeated in the Rubi Hills as General Echague’s column fell apart. Maceo retreated to a hidden mountain fastness while Cuban rumors claim Puerto Principe may have fallen to Garcia’s forces, stirring unrest in Havana and hardening Spanish resolve.
Senor Jose De Armas Cardena recounts a mission to Madrid in August to seek Cuban independence for a price. He quotes Prime Minister Canovas as angered by Cuban terms and noting Spain would withdraw if arms were laid down. The report cites Canovas refusal and Spain's stance on Cuban self rule.
Lieutenant Emanuel Ramos recalls the dynamite gun's pivotal role in Cuban battles. In one clash seven shots scattered the enemy on level ground. in a 39 hour fight at Guayabita the gun again caused heavy casualties and routs. Maceo led troops, urging firmness as the weapon wrought destruction through hills and woods.
Captain-General Weyler issued a decree notifying all corn growers in the provinces.
A Wood Mantel retailer promotes cheerfulness and business capacity, touting a cheery open fireplace and a well tempered constitution. It claims the largest mantel retail business in Wood Mantels in the United States with over one hundred fully erected styles in exhibition warerooms and the promise of lowest prices. Send 32-cent stamps for the Mantel Catalogue.
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