Motive Theories in Richeson Self Attack Case
Three official theories seek motive for Richeson’s self attack after the murder charge. Remorse suggests confession of guilt. Insanity argues only an insane person could endure the saw like wound. Religion notes scriptural hints used to justify self harm for salvation. A sanity commission may be sought after government evidence.
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Richeson
Avis Linnell
Kingdom of Heaven
Sanity Commission
Richeson’s troubled life ends with self attack in jail
Clarence V. T. Richeson, held in the Charles street jail, faced a third and final episode of turmoil yesterday when he attempted self harm. The sequence began with his Oct 20 arrest after an all night siege at Moses Grant Edmands home.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Charles Street
Moses Grant Edmands
Richeson
Edmands Mansion
Dugan
Watts
Defiant suspect faces murder charges at police HQ
A man identified as Richeson arrived at police headquarters with a defiant stride and breakfast on his mind. He later stayed at Charles Street jail, where his demeanor shifted as his mental state and family history were examined by his attorney Morse and associate John L. Lee of Lynchburg.
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Watts
Good-bye sore feet TIZ promises quick relief
A nostalgic appeal promotes TIZ as a unique foot remedy that acts instantly to refresh and protect feet from corns bunions and sore spots. It claims to unclog pores unlike powders and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago for 25 cents a box or by mail order.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
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Morse Stays At Side Of Prisoner Through Day
William A. Morse senior counsel for Richeson remained at the prison bedside from shortly after 6 AM until late last evening. He was the only defense lawyer available after the injury, while Lee and Harrison are in Virginia and Dunbar is ill at home. Morse was notified by phone after 4 AM and rushed to the Charles Street jail. He hinted that the defense of the pastor might be pursued further.
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Richeson
Lee
Mr. Lee
Virginia
William A. Morse
Morse
Lee and
Harrison
Philip R. Dunbar
Charles Street
Seavey
Mr. Morse
Boston
Insanity Question Raised Over Richeson Case
Eminent alienists in Boston offered offhand opinions on whether Clarence V. T. Richeson’s act of wounding himself indicates insanity. They urged observation before conclusions, noting the act alone is not definitive. Richeson's condition delayed trial. he was found near death and rushed for medical care.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
The
Post
L. Vernon Briggs
Marlboro Street
Richeson
J. W. Courtney
Rosea Quimby
Worcester Insane Asylum
Goff
Taunton Insane Asylum
Edward H. Taylor
Special Opperings At C E Osgood Co Store
Shoppers nearing Christmas find five floors of holiday furniture at the C E Osgood Company 744 to 76 Washington Street. The store promotes low prices and a clean up sale setting a new record in seasonable furniture values with delivery promised before Monday.
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C. E. Osgood Company
Washington Street
Osgood’s
Purc
Sixteen Take Examinations for Naval Academy
Sixteen young aspirants for admiral rank took exams yesterday for appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The test was held in the Civil Service Commission rooms in the federal building. Congressman Peters will appoint one candidate from the 11th district and Congressman Curley will appoint another from the 10th district.
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Naval Academy
United States Navy
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Civil Service Commission
Federal
Peters
Curley
Cold Cure Ad Ends With Signature
An old advertisement promotes Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip remedy claiming to remove the cause. It urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E. W. Grove. The copy ends with the number 25.
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E. W. Grove
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