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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
2
Embittered by life’s trials, many admire the goodwill of people who help the unfortunate. Influential figures including governors congressmen judges professionals merchants and mechanics commend Dr. Greene's Nervara remedy for nerves and blood.
The notice promotes Dr Greene s Nervura as a cure for nervous and blood disorders including insomnia and rheumatic pains. It invites consultation at 34 Temple Place Boston with free diagnosis and advice.
United States Senator Hoar of Worcester spoke at St. Luke's Church Allston to a crowded audience of local officials and prominent citizens. He defended Congress from unjust criticism, urged careful discussion before voting, and praised the frugal temperance and dedication of representatives. A vote of thanks closed the gathering and a second November meeting with Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge was announced.
Havana October 7. The Cuba war for freedom saw a daring rescue of Evangelina Cosio y Cisneros from the Casa de Recojidas. A small band led by a New York Journal correspondent plotted months, smuggled a note, and devised the plan through covert contacts and drugged sweets to finalise a perilous escape.
Detectives found a knotted rope on the roof but shows it was a contingency for escape, not a hand rail aid. Evangelina Cisneros fled by car after leaving the building, sparking an angry reaction from Palmerola the prison's alcalde Don Jose Quintana reported the escape and launched an inquiry.
The U S Army troop arrives with its war gear and tents at Franklin field. Captain Dodd and two lieutenants lead the camp setup as officers and Mayor Quincy salute. General Dudley and Captain Miles Standish greet the company while Captain Dodd’s son Charles rides with the troop before a Holyoke departure.
The Nellie Ga. Thurston sails from New York with twenty aboard headed for the Klondike in a four month voyage. The party includes widow Mrs. Alice J. Bolles and men such as E. J. Conkling, F. E. Dowling, J. B. Ely, Albert Graham Miles, A. G. Fields, Henry Gunning, Wallace Pierce, W. E. Story, D. P. Nolan, and Harry Waters, among others.
A Havana rescue details Miss Cisneros planning to escape via roof using rope and poison to calm guards, signaling with a lighted cigar and white handkerchief. The rescuers reach the jail roof by ladder as a jailer narrowly avoids discovery, then work to cut through bars to free her.
James Nesbith, a full rigged ship from South American ports, docked in Brooklyn after a mutinous incident at sea. Seaman Joseph Marean, who had been in irons since Sept 14, was taken to a U S commissioner for examination and declared sane. Marean went berserk aboard, slashing with a knife and fighting crew before they regained control of the vessel.
Daniel H. Coakley of Ward 25 was elected to the State committee by a senatorial convention of Wards 11 19 and 25. He is a strong Williams supporter and replaces Alderman John H. Lee. Ward 11’s James J. Partee was named to the Senate. The district committee includes Edward P. Hurley Ward 19 William J. Kennedy Ward 25 and William H. Gavin Ward 11.
Mrs Mary A Fitzgerald wife of Boston produce merchant John Fitzgerald was found in New York at 206 West Thirty eighth street after going to Philadelphia with her son. She is demented with delusions including being a murder suspect. Her trunks containing diamonds worth 600 dollars and fine clothing were lost with her.
After fifteen months in captivity Miss Cisneros is freed as rescuers pull her through a roof hatch. A dangerous ascent via a swaying ladder precedes the dramatic breakout. The escape party quickly carries her to safety amid tense pursuit and perilous crossing.
Democratic leaders announce plans for a large Faneuil Hall rally with George Fred Williams expected to receive a warm reception. The Massachusetts Democratic Club will celebrate a Worcester convention defeat, while a state executive meeting at 3 PM seeks a new auditor candidate after Chalifoux’s resignation. Worcester Republicans push Theodore Roosevelt rally plans as the National Democratic finance committee meets with no major statements. an executive session is set for Oct 19 rally arrangements.
Rev. Richard Henry Poynter of John Bunyan's church Bedford delivered the historical address and George Fox Tucker, Esq., active in the event. The exercises ended with the chorus singing the Star Spangled Banner.
The twenty mile handicap bicycle road race on Point road drew many riders this afternoon. Wilkie Stanbridge defeated Joseph Enos in a sixteen and one half mile special challenge. Top finishers included J P Clark E F Scholze A S Goodwin and C S Bolting with time prizes and assorted awards.
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 8 Red Street. It manufactures clothes wringers mangles and carpet sweepers and offers repair services. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.
The article reports Owens testifying about 1879 land sale and forged receipts, while Governor George Wesley Atkinson and his wife Mrs. Atkinson face a forgery case. Observers foresee a gubernatorial pardon rather than prison, with talk of resignation if pardon fails.
FH N Gamble a 30 year old man claiming to be a minister from Felton Hall Cambridge was arrested in Franklin Park by Officer Reilly. The tip came from 15 year old Henry De Veuve son of Max De Veuve a bookkeeper for Boylston Brewery. The intended victim was a 14 year old boy living on Quincy street Dorchester.
Meee Franklin district George H Wright Jem Tenth Norfolk district Elbridge T Whitaker and George J Williams Rep Fourteenth district Frank P Bennett of Saugus and George I Harwood of Lynn Rep Third Franklin district Benjamin W Mayo of Turners Falls Rep Twelfth Middlesex district Morse of Marlboro and Daniel Brackett of Wayland Rep
Fragmentary OCR lists candidates in Franklin Hampshire and Fourth Middlesex districts. Names include Seymour Rockwell and Melrose Democrat George Carkey, suggesting party affiliations and district designations with incomplete formatting.
Mary E Codburn’s case led Special Officer Gilmore to arrest Dr. Herman Smith on a malpractice warrant. Smith, 29, with an office at 10 Church street, was taken from his office after trying to elude arrest. The alleged victim, Miss Colburn, 20, from Cambridge’s Mount Auburn district, reportedly told her parents before seeking help.
The Luetgert murder trial in Chicago enters final arguments as State and defense exchange opening addresses. Assistant State's Attorney McEwan begins for the state, followed by Phelan for the defense and Vincent for Luetgert. The court then resumes rebuttal and closes with Deneen for the state.
Mrs Nack indicates she will tell all she knows about the William Guldensuppe murder in Queens County and asks to plead to murder in the first degree The DA warns he will not accept manslaughter and will push for murder in the first degree against Thorn and Nack if no full confession by week end
Henry B. Dixey the comedian filed a voluntary petition in the Insolvency Court to be declared insolvent while appearing at Keith's Theatre. Attorney Thomas J. Barry said the filing protects him from arrest but intends to pursue a claim. Barry previously had Dixey arrested for $450 owed to a client.
Antonio Goretta of 4 Crescent Place and Serefina Marach of Charles Street Malden were arrested by Station 3 at 230 this morning on charges of assault with dangerous weapons against John Leighton and his wife Ellen at 4 Crescent Place.
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