Governor Foss weighs commutation in Richeson case
District attorney denies any deal to save Richeson's life as Governor Foss leans toward commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment if Richeson pleads guilty. Council members' stances are mixed with Phelps precedents and public sentiment shaping the capital punishment debate.
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Richeson
Foss
William A. Morse
Beause
Avis Linnell
Phelps
John Quinn
Quinn
Council On
Luce
Eben S. Keith
Senate
Winfield S. Schuster
Edward G. Frothingham
William H. Gove
Alexander McGregor
J. Stearns Cushing
Council
Herbert E. Fletcher
August H. Goetting
Richeson’s confession amid fear of electric chair revealed
Clarence V. T. Richeson admitted murdering Avis Linnell in Hyannis after his lawyers warned of strong government evidence. The tale details his self mutilation, defense shifts from alibi to insanity, and the loyalty of Moses Grant Edmands who funded the legal effort while Richeson faced mounting fear and moral disgrace.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis W. Linnell
Richeson
Hyannis
Moses Grant Edmands
Edmands
Brookline
James Dunbar
Joseph Dugan
Boston
Judge Dunbar
Avis Linnell
Dublin
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Violet Edmonds
Robert Burns
Nelson
Cambridge
New Hampshire
Avis
Edmanus
Parishioners Favor Life Imprisonment for Richeson
Cambridge residents and Immanuel Baptist Church members urge life imprisonment after Richeson's confession to first degree murder. A petition to Governor Foss may arise if a first degree murder plea is tied to the case. Frank H. Carter argues Richeson is not wholly responsible, possibly insane with a double personality.
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Immanuel Baptist Church
Cambridge
Richeson
Swambridge
Nathan
David
J Harris Cressey Dies at 74 Burdened by Shock
J Harris Cressey aged 74 of 141 Summer street Malden a longtime Boston hay and grain merchant died at his home yesterday after suffering a shock at his residence Saturday He was a prominent figure in local trade with years in the industry Mr Cressey’s death follows a recent illness and is reported with sympathy by his family and colleagues.
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Mr. Edmonds
J. Harris Cressey
Summer Street
Malden
Boston
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