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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1904

Page

4

Tucker's Father Retains Boston Counsel for Son

West Newton April 10. Albert Tucker tonight engaged Vahey Innes Boston attorneys as counsel for his son. James H Vahey and Thomas F Vahey of the firm were in consultation with the Tucker family for 45 minutes this evening. They later visited Tucker in his cell and held a conference lasting one hour.

West Newton Albert Tucker Vahey & Innes Boston James H. Vahey Thomas F. Vahey Tucker

Exhibits In Tucker Case Reveal Knife and Alibi Questions

Police pursue a long search for a knife matching a sheath linked to Tucker and gather witness accounts to map his alibi. A pawn ticket for a ring, alleged by police to connect to the case, appears in Tucker’s coat. Grandmother’s alibi and various sightings near Cutter’s Corner complicate the narrative as prosecutors seek proof.

Knife Sheath Question in Woodward Wagon Case

Quincy April 10 news reports Mr Woodward and his son Arthur refuse to discuss the murder of Mabel Page. The father delays answers about a knife sheath found or connected witnesses, while Arthur remains a key witness. Mabel Walker connected to the case is mentioned as absent.

Quincy Mabel Page Mr. Woodward Arthur J. Woodward Post Auburndale Tucker Mabel Walker Arthur Waltham Maine Woodward

Former Employer Calls Tucker Erratic in Alleged Knife Case

Auburndale April 10. Boat builder J R Robertson of Riverside says he hopes the right man is jailed as he describes Tucker nicknamed Tommy as erratic. He recalls a knife found missing from his box and links to Mabel Page’s fatal injuries. Robertson notes Tucker’s history at the boathouse and links the incident to Grace Osborne Tucker’s death in 1908 and a controversial life saving crew photo edit.

Auburndale J. R. Robertson Riverside Post Tucker Tommy Tommy’ Tucker Mabel Page Robertson United States Volunteer Life Saving Crew Boston T.e Life Savers Fred Fowler Canoe Grace Osborne Tucker Robertson Boathouse

Teeth imprints examined in knife sheath case

Police took a cast of Tucker's teeth after marks resembling teeth were found on the knife sheath in State police custody. The theory suggests the culprit may have held the sheath in his teeth while using the weapon, with a photo and a similarly sized knife handle used in the experiment.

Whitney Tucker Dunham Robertson Boathouse

Alibi Claims Tucker Seen With Bourne at Time of Page Murder

Henry Bourne told a Post reporter he saw Charles L. Tucker near his father's house at 12 15 p m on the day Mabel Page was murdered. Bourne recounted their walk from Bourne Street to Commonwealth Avenue and the boathouse, ending with Tucker in a fish wagon ride and alibi near Weston Bridge. He believes Tucker not guilty, citing distance to Page house and 12 15 return.

Tucker Charles Mary Pierce Bourne Street Cutter’s Corner Page House Tucker House Ollie Kingsbury Sarah Donnelly Auburndale Bridge Auburndale Henry Bourne Arthur Woodward Mabel Walker Post Page Miss Donnelly Weston Harold Page Young Tucker Mabel Page Miss Page Bourne Charles L. Tucker Boston Woodbine Street Commonwealth Avenue Metropolitan Boathouse Auburn Street Weston Bridge Woodward Young Woodward Mabel Charles Street Woodward's

Dentist Testifies About Teeth Impression in Tucker Case

West Newton April 10 Dr John W Pomfret a prominent dentist says he took a plaster impression of Tucker teeth yesterday evening The impression may be used as evidence at the Tucker trial Police say the plaster is at the station and was taken by State officer Hammond The report notes uncertainty over its purpose and whether authorities requested the impression

Miss Page Tucker Hanea West Newton Newton Dr. Pomfret Hammond

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Charles River Chief Tarbox Boston & Albany Railroad Wood F E. T. Luce Charley South Avenue George Ross West Quincy Jeremiah Woodward Mead Neal State Police Waltham Court Miss Mr. Robertson Young Bourne
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