Richeson Collapse Feared Delaying Murder Trial
Clarence V. T. Richeson, indicted for the murder of Hyannis singer Avis Linnell, showed a mental breakdown. His senior counsel W. A. Morse reported he was too weak to discuss the case, signaling a possible postponement of the January 15 trial despite District Attorney Pelletier’s push for an early resolution.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
W. A. Morse
Pelletier
Richeson
Frank H. Carter
Magazine Street
Cambridge
Aiken
Lavelle
Morse
Richeson Case Backers Debate Trial Readiness
A Boston district attorney and defense counsel discuss Richeson in a jail visit, noting his weak mental and physical state and opposing a January 15 trial date. The DA plans courthouse space, juror vetting proceeds, and Edmands remains a steadfast ally as Richeson fights to avoid an early trial.
Discovery prompts new commutation bid for death row inmate
Governor Foss reports a potential shift in the council as two councillors and the new Lieutenant Governor oppose the electric chair. With one councillor favoring substitution and two undecided, five or six votes for commutation may be possible among the nine council members voting, raising a fresh appeal for clemency for Silas N. Phelps.
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Foss
Silas N. Phelps
Governor Foss presses bid to halt death penalty in Massachusetts
Governor Foss seeks commutation or respite to avert execution of Phelps. He consults attorneys and waits for the next council to act. The governor holds 1807 records showing three incoming council members favor abolishing the death penalty, including Robert Luce Eben Keith and Winfield Schuster.
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Phelps
Charlestown
Executive Council
Robert Luce
Eben
S. Keith
Bourne
Winfield
Schuster
New Governor’s Council Faces Fate of Phelps
Governor Foss will convene a new Council to decide on clemency for Silas N. Phelps. Members who voted or did not vote on commutation include Frothingham, Cushing, Glidden, Fletcher, Goetting, Quinn, and Gove. Brightman and Schuster abstained. Luce, Keith, Schuster, Quinn, Frothingham, McGregor, Cushing, Fletcher, and Goetting are named with varying stances.
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Foss
Silas N. Phelps
Robert Luce
House
Eben S. S. Keith
Senate
Winfield
Schuster
John Quinn
Edward G. Frothingham
William H. Gove
Alexander McGregor
J. Stearns Cushing
Herbert E. Fletcher
Frothingham
Cushing
Glidden
Fletcher
Goetting
Quinn
Gove
Brightman and Schuster
New England City Faces Phelps Commutation Decision
Councillor Quinn joins in urging commutation for Phelps with four votes, needing one more to swing death to life. Two new councillors Frothingham and McGregor join the council next Thursday. until then Warden Bridges can order the execution.
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Phelps
John Quinn
Edward G. Frothingham
Haverhill
Alexander McGregor
Malden
Bridges
Boston Forecast Looks Warm and Fair this Weekend
The forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather on Friday and Saturday with diminishing northwest winds. Temperatures rise modestly and winds become variable as the weekend approaches.
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Boston
Vicinity
New England
Berth and wash rates listed for Sunset Route service
A railway notice lists berth at $9 and wash charges for Sunset Route. It mentions 12 Milk and 362 Wash as route identifiers or car codes, with standard or tourist options described as personally conducted without change.
Warships Stir Night Fire Alarm At Charlestown Yard
Warships in the Charlestown navy yard illuminated a roof blaze at building 42 drawing hundreds to Charlestown bridge. Workmen had left, gates closed, when the alarm bell rang and marines rushed from dormitories to respond, officers hurrying from dinners and clubs.
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Building 42
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown Bridge
Fire at Foundry Draws Navy Yard Fire Crews and Marines
A sentry spotted flames on a foundry roof and alerted Boston fire units who joined Navy Yard firefighters. Marines and sailors assisted as department officers directed efforts. Searchlights from the Chester and the Nebraska illuminated the scene aiding operations.
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Boston Fire Department
Navy Yard
Chester
Nebraska
Sun Yat Sen Elected President of the Republic
Sun Yat Sen is elected president by the Nanking conference signaling the end of the Wu Tingfang Tang Shao Yi peace talks. Armistice extended ten days to let terms on Manchu arms and pensions be issued while Yuan Shi Kai’s position weakens as 18 provinces favor a republic.
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Sun Yat Sen
Wu Ting- Fang
Tang Shao Yi
Yuan Shi Kai
Sun
Nanking
Pekin
Roosevelt Not a Candidate at Present in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia letter from Colonel Roosevelt stating he is not a candidate for office "at the present time" triggers an insurgent push. Ward leaders urged an official announcement and organization for him, but Roosevelt replied he would not announce candidacy now and thanked supporters.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
League
Nugent
Car fire heavily burns Brookline garage owner
A touring car owned by the Coolidge Corner garage in Brookline was almost destroyed near Brookline and Decature streets in Cambridge. Samuel A. Davis of 33 Marion Street Brookline, the car’s driver and garage proprietor, suffered severe burns on his right hand trying to extinguish the flames. Cambridge firefighters worked to quell the blaze, with damage estimated at at least $1000.
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Brookline
Samuel A. Davis
Marion Street
Decature Streets
Cambridge
City Club
Wall of Cambridge Y. M. C. A
Malden
Maeterlinck Star Arrives in Boston for Pelleas Debut
Mme Georgette LeBlanc arrives with Mrs Henry Russell and baritone Vanni Marcoux in Boston to present Pelleas et Melisande at the Opera House. She travels with a maid and secretary, wearing leopard skins and a lone forehead diamond as her sole jewel, all described in vivid detail.
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Maurice Maeterlinck
Georgette LeBlanc
Boston Opera House
Boston
Henry Russell
New York
Vanni Marcoux
Golaud
Mercury
Mme. Maeterlinck
U S Destroyer Rammed by Schooner in Gale Near Norfolk
Fifty six crewmen from the torpedo boat destroyer Warrington were transferred to the revenue cutter Onondaga after Warrington was rammed by a schooner in a fierce sea gale off Norfolk Virginia. Sailors were reportedly asleep when the collision occurred and cutters aided in rescuing the injured.
Gale Blasts Boston Area Killing Expressman in Dust Cloud
A powerful west wind gusts to 50 mph battered Boston and surrounding towns. A train struck Charles M. Burkett in Lynn after he was blinded by dust. several buildings and structures suffered major damage. one man killed, many injured in wrecking scene.
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United States Weather Bureau
Charles River
Espleanade
Charles M. Burkett
Washington Street
Lynn
Boston, Revere Beach and
Lynn Railroad
Clarence L. Barry
Burkett
Warrington Torpedo Boat Hit by Schooner in Dark Seas
The Warrington, battered by a 45 mile gale, was rammed by a floundering schooner. Fifty six crewmen were transferred to the Revenue Cutter Onondaga while fourteen officers remained aboard the crippled vessel. The Onondaga arrived at noon and found the Warrington anchored and in little danger.
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Warrington
Stersret
Perkins
Paulding
Drayton
Warerington
Stanley
Jounder
Rescue of Warrington Destroyer After Collision at Sea
Wireless dispatches report the destroyer Warrington in distress after a morning collision with a schooner 25 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras. Two crewmen injured, one seriously, as Warrington sinks water into her engine room while being towed by the Onondaga. nine others evacuated earlier.
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Salem
Warrington
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic Torpedo Fleet
Charleston
Hampton Roads
Onondaga
J. N. Stanley
G. W. Hounder
Hill Wants to Quit Railroading
New York December 28 Louis W Hill millionaire railroad magnate seeks to resign as president citing monotony to pursue Western interests He is the son of James J Hill founder of the Great Northern A Yale graduate of 1898 he rose to the presidency Others seeking his job include Charles R Gray and James N Hill his brother and current Northern Pacific vice president
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New York
Louis W. Hill
Mr. Hill
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Yale
Great Railroad
Charles R. Gray
James N. Hill
The
Northern Pacific
Boston Lawyer Comments on Richeson Story Significance
A leading Boston attorney explains why the Richeson story should be widely known. He outlines the legal and civic implications and urges public attention to the case details and potential impact on policy.
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Richeson
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