Tucker Held for Murder of Mabel Page in Weston
The Weston murder case centers on Charles L. Tucker. Prosecutor Shaw lays out staged statements, knife fragments, bloodstains, and clothing evidence linking Tucker to the Page homicide. Cross-examination probes witnesses while Vahey readies a fresh defense list. The case remains a major local sensational matter with ongoing courtroom developments.
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Mabel Page
Charles L. Tucker
The
Sunday Post
Trial Testimony Details Blood Marks and Forensic Notes
Court recessed as defendant Tucker faced jurors amid blood stain testimonies and dental notes. Dr Mead identified a note to avoid embalming and explained autopsy limits, while questions probed medical examiner duties and possible murder indicators based on knife wounds and hair evidence.
Tucker Laughs and Jokes With Mabel Walker, Woodward Testifies
Arthur J. Woodward of West Quincy testified about the March 3 incident driving a fish cart when Tucker and Mabel Walker rode along. He recounted Tucker’s laughter, the knife sheath found in the wagon, and how he kept the sheath until Tucker’s arrest, later identifying it by teeth marks.
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Tucker
Weston Bridge
Young Woodward
Chief Shaw Tells Court What Tucker Said About Knife
State police chief Joseph E. Shaw described the arrest night at the defendant’s house. He testified that Tucker claimed he did not know Mabel Page, only her brother whom he believed named Harold or Howard, and that he had gone to see him about a dog. Tucker said he rose at 9 oclock on the day of the murder and worked.
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Tucker
Shaw
Court
Mabel Page
Harold
Howard
Mabel Walker Case Witness Recalls March 31 Meeting
Cross examined witness says he met Mabel at his grandfather’s house on March 31 and she rode with him. He saw Tucker and Bowen under the big tree by the bridge later looking into the new police station. Tucker wore a black coat, same as shown by the district attorney. He denies offering his story to a Boston paper and notes Tucker was well dressed and appeared normal. He had known both men for over a year and had no talk of rewards.
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Cutter's Corners
Tucker
Iver Johnson
Mabel Page
Wittum
Weston
Whitney
Cutter’s Corner
Page House
Vahey
Sanderson
Luce
Shaw
Mabel
Bowen
Walker
Boston
Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills Promote Health in Old Age
An advertisement touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a remedy for old age, claiming they energize the body, improve circulation, aid digestion, and relieve constipation and liver torpidity. It asserts benefits for all ages, notes skin health, and cites testimonials from grateful customers. Sold for 25 cents at dealers, signed W. F. Smith.
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W. F. Smith
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Arthur’ J. Woodward
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Mr. Coate
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Dr. Mead
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Edward Page
Mabel Walker
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Arthur J. Woodward
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Mr. Field
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Auburndale
Quincy
Weston Selectmen
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