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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
10
A store announces 74 days of profit followed by 4 days of sacrifice before stock-taking. For four days only until Thursday they offer under priced lots no longer carried over. Store closes Friday until noon for year end stock count.
The 10 inch breech loading wire-tube rifle, over 37 feet long and weighing 26 1 4 tons, built for the U S government at a cost of 33000 dollars, burst during smokeless powder testing at Sandy Hook proving grounds. The breech-block and trunnion jacket weighing about a ton and a half were hurled about 150 feet and damaged the concrete foundation supporting six 12 inch mortars, but all personnel remained safe. Experts say the blast resulted from the breech gas vents being accidentally closed after loading.
In the Ward 21 Republican caucus frauds, anticipated testimony in Superior Court may involve a principal turning state's evidence. Prosecutors aim to proceed despite defense delays, with ten witnesses and six arraignments to be heard, linking prominent city figures to the investigation.
Worcester mayor OConnell reports Senator Hoar declined an invitation to deliver a McKinley eulogy. Hoar cites time constraints and a belief the speaker should share the president’s key political stance. He says he supported the president on fiscal policy but disagreed on policy toward the Philippines.
A boy delivering five ladies' skirts and 13 pieces of lace for Jordan Marsh & Co. was duped by a light complexioned man in a light overcoat who offered two cents to carry a letter. The box and man disappeared after the boy left to deliver the note, following a prior bundle theft at Tremont building.
Buffalo officials report the Buffalo Cremation Company will not cremate the remains of the assassin of the President. Undertaker Brady relayed to Auburn’s Cameron that cremation was refused and that arrangements must be made elsewhere.
Alderman Philip O'Brien of Charles Town Wards 3 4 and 56 will be opposed this year by John Hurley a veteran Boston Democracy fighter who has served five years on the city council and five on the State central committee. Hurley has long worked with labor circles and for two decades has been head bookkeeper and confidential clerk for Dr H Bowker. Hurley appears in strong position with substantial backing.
Judge Ely presided in the Municipal Criminal Court and was unusually strict with defendants charged with drunkenness. He sentenced most offenders from ten days to six months with five men and about twenty women given various terms.
A telegram from Waldeck Czolgosz at Auburn asks Paul Czolgosz’s family for 35 dollars to be wired at once. Mrs. Czolgosz says funds exist in a local bank but does not know the purpose. The family suspects the money is to hire a lawyer and claim the body if prison officials refuse burial.
An explosion of a Colt automatic firing can at Fort Leavenworth injured Captain Patent dignity of Field Artillery wartime unit. Three men were severely wounded in the incident reported today.
A Washington Star style ad touts prudence of mothers buying trusted, safe clothing for boys from a store. It promotes a $5 Adams Square Suit for ages 7 to 17 with a double breasted jacket and knee breeches reinforced for wear.
The article notes CLOLGOSZ will be executed. An autopsy is scheduled for fore noon, after which the body will be buried in the cemetery attached to the prison.
Auburn Oct 28 Czolgoss last night on earth marked by obstinacy as he refused religion or anarchy and would not meet priests. His body will be buried in prison ground after autopsy and the family waived claim. He told relatives he alone was to blame and rejected prayer or religious rites. The execution by electric chair is scheduled for 7 o clock tomorrow with tight security and no public demonstrations.
A plan to dispose of the condemned killer Czolgosz aroused offers from a museum keeper for the body or garments and a kinetoscope operator seeking a moving picture. Superintendent Collins pressed the family to bury him at the prison after negotiations, warnings of trouble if the body left. The prisoner remained calm and silent, eating well, and repairs to the death chair were approved after Warden Thayer’s inspection.
It clothes the entire family on the start without paying a dollar at the lowest cash prices and smallest weekly payments. It guarantees reliable goods of standard make and fashionable design with latest style. No interest, no stamps, no extra expenses. No collectors to chase you. Collection office on ground floor. elevators to salesrooms.
Davis inserted sponges in head and leg electrodes as the autopsy table was moved beside the death chamber. Czolgosh faces a plain pine coffin and a simple outfit with an unexplained claim of the chair being permanent and no noises heard by the prisoner during preparations.
Cleveland October report notes Leon Czolgosz’s family showing apparent indifference to his looming execution. His father meets police officials in downtown conference. newsboys advertise the Auburn prison event without eliciting a reaction from him. The elder Czolgosz explains language barriers hinder communication, and he has received no letters from his son since Auburn arrival.
Auburn New York Oct 29 Prison officials reported an interview with Leon Czolgosz to seek possible conspiracy and motive behind the Buffalo assassination. He denied any handkerchief concealment and said he acted alone citing rejection for work as motive while acknowledging imminent death.
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