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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1912

Page

2

Richeson Faces Death Sentence In Local Murder Case

The case centers on Clarence V. T. Richeson charged with murder in the first degree for the death of Miss Linnell after cyanide was administered. District Attorney Pelletier pushes for the death penalty with a court appearance expected in Pem berton Square this afternoon. defense maintains no compromise and seeks mercy from the Governor.

Executive Council Mr. Pelletier Richeson Clarence V. T. Richeson Pemberton Square Manning Pelletier Sanderson Murderers’ Row Charlestown Hght McNamara Los Angeles Tam Hahn's Newton Centre Miss Linnell Boston

Confession Made to Shield Dead Girl Memory Says Lee

John L. Lee, the Virginia attorney, states Clarence V. T. Richeson confessed to shield the memory of Avis, the girl he murdered. Lee describes Richeson as confused yet resolute in making the confession after a long series of interviews at Charlies Street jail. He notes Richeson’s motive to spare the dead girl and hints at possible clemency considerations.

Cambridge Richeson Post Linnell Lee Clarence V. T. Richeson John L. Lee Virginia Morse Dunbar Attorney Lee Avis Mr. Lee Charlies Street Boston Miss Edmonds Europe

Wakefield Plans 75000 Boulevard By Lake Quannapowitt

The Metropolitan Park Commission proposes a $75,000 boulevard around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield. Representative Charles A. Dean pushed the related bill in the House last year. Wakefield’s share of the metro tax prompted talk that park funds could be directed to this project.

Wakefield Lake Quannapowitt Metropolitan Park Commission Charles A. Dean Metropolitan Park System

Obituaries and funeral notices from Boston area rows

Several deaths are announced with funeral details across Charlestown South Boston and surrounding towns. Notables include John Favor Buzzell Lulu J. Rohde Buzzell and others, with funeral arrangements set for Jan 9 and early morning services at multiple churches and cemeteries.

James F John J Annie Doherty Given Pleasant Street Donovan Boston John Mary Donovan Lyons D Street St. Vincent’s Church Holyhood Cemetery King Frost Hospital Chelsea Yen Wellwood Johnson King Main Street Malden Wyoming Cemetery Melrose Laskeby South Boston Elisa Ann Stephen G. Laskey Fourth Street Charlotte County N. B

Obituaries and funeral notices dated January listings

Death notices from Roxbury to Winthrop and Dorchester list names such as William A Lester Rosalie McCarthy Sarah A Murch May Elizabeth Nickerson Charles T Prior Bridgett Reardon Frank Stewart Dorothy Elizabeth Stock Hannah Sweeney Emma L Walker Patrick J Welsh and others with funeral dates and locations across Boston area churches houses and transit details for January 7 to 9. The notices invite relatives and friends and include service times addresses and train guidance.

Lester Roxbury William Abner Lester Arcadia Street M’carthy Winthrop Rosalie Joseph H Julia A. McCarthy Fulham Pleasant Street Winthrop Centre Murch Sarah A Rufus C. Murch Kilton Street Dorchester Nickerson Winthrop Beach Elizabeth Nickerson West End Charles T Rosanna Prior Costello Undertaking Rooms J. Mullin’s Causeway Street St. Joseph’s Church Chambers Street Reardon Brookline Bridgett William Reardon Peart Street Emerald Street St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church Stewart Boston Frank Annie J. Stewart Saratoga Street Stock Dorothy Elizabeth George H Elizabeth Stock South Dept City Hospital Sweeney Hannah Michael Sweeney Linehan Bowdoin Street St. Peter’s Church Meeting House Hill Walker Meredith N. H Emma L. (Sands) Walker W. C. Walker Mtt Auburn Cemetery WSLSH Jamaica Plain Patrick J. Welsh More Road St. Thomas’ Church Portland

Preacher Links Richeson Case To Life’s Race Sermon

Rev. Herbert S. Johnson at Warren Avenue Baptist Church used the Richeson case to warn on temptation and the weight of sin. He urged identifying a North Star in life, contrasting rich ambition with spiritual fallings, and cited Phillips Brooks as a model before noting Richeson’s imprisonment and Bible study.

Herbert S. Johnson Richeson Warren Avenue Baptist Church North Star Phillips Brooks Hyannis

Lonely Day in Jail as Richeson Sees No Visitors

Richeson spent a solitary Sunday at Charles Street jail reading the Bible and awaiting arraignment. Dr. George A. Sargent said the prisoner is recovered from self inflicted wounds and physically ready for court if needed.

Richeson George A. Sargent Charles Street Morse Lee Sargent

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