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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
4
President George E Horr of Newton Baptist Theological Seminary spoke to students on the Richeson case after his confession and sentences. He warned ministers face unique temptations and urged accountability while praying for Richeson's soul.
The Boston Post reports broad reader interest in whether Richeson should have his sentence commuted to life imprisonment. Letters show strong calls for harsh punishment alongside arguments citing insanity and family history as mitigating factors. Readers urged to send brief letters to the Capital Punishment Editor.
Letter to the editor argues against capital punishment for C. V. T. Richeson, contending commuting to life imprisonment is more humane and practical than instantaneous death, questioning the guilt of the electric chair and urging a rethink on punishment.
Eben W. Burnstead secretary of the Massachusetts Civic Alliance writes to the Post praising the editorial A Gross Outrage and arguing that Massachusetts murderers deserve electrocution, not just Thaw, for harming a faithful court official and a pure young girl in a Christian home. Boston January 10.
Henry Tolman of Green Harbor argues against clemency for Richeson. He warns that a reprieve would let Richeson live well in prison, wield outside money, practice his profession, lead religious classes, and await a future full pardon, exposing unequal law for professionals and non professionals.
A letter from J. B. Bailey of South Weymouth argues the governor should execute murderer Richeson, citing a biblical verse Genesis xvi 6 and asking if humane actions exceed divine judgment. The writer insists Richeson deserves the death penalty.
A Boston reader argues that Clarence Richeson deserves the electric chair and condemns efforts to save him from execution. He recalls the poisoning of a woman, notes Richeson’s lack of remorse, and calls for harsher punishment.
A Nashua church appeals for support for Clarence V. T. Richeson after a grave wrong and life crisis. The pastor at the Disciples Church asks the congregation to stand by him, saying faith and community aid can prevent his isolation and death. The letter calls for mercy and continued church care.
Minister Clarence V. T. Richeson faces a pending guilty plea as details emerge of his dealings with a young woman described as his sister. A Cambridge shoe clerk job and a week long stay with the woman at a Cambridge house are cited, with ties to his engagement to Avis Linnell and Violet Edmands.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for bilious headaches and stomach issues. It claims a 10 cent box keeps the family well and that children enjoy the taste without gripe.
Albany Jan 11 Governor Dix expressed sympathy with Colonel Joseph F. Scotts proposal to abolish capital punishment in New York State. He said it would be the right thing to do and that he is in agreement with the superintendent of prisons on the subject.
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