Readers Debate Richeson Sentence
The Boston Post reports widespread reader views on whether Richeson’s sentence should be commuted to life imprisonment. Letters show strong calls for harsh punishment, while others cite alleged insanity in his family as mitigating context. Readers are invited to send brief letters to the Capital Punishment Editor.
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Death sentence justice debated in Boston letter
Adolph I. Cillo of Boston argues that Luigi Storti, executed for defending family honor, should have faced the electric chair again for a different murder. He contrasts this with a minister Richeson and urges immediate execution, while claiming to personally doubt the death penalty.
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No Mercy for Richeson Says Post Reader
A Boston Post reader argues there should be no mercy for Richeson, a self confessed murderer. The writer contends life imprisonment would set a bad example and urges a standard penalty equal to the electric chair for similar crimes.
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Opposes capital punishment but supports enforcement in Massachusetts
J. C. Starbuck of Cambridge argues against capital punishment in principle yet supports impartial enforcement of Massachusetts law that authorizes electrocution for first degree murder. He calls the Richeson crime the most villainous act and hopes the court's decision stands as final.
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J. C. Starbuck
Cambridge
Roxbury Man Calls for Full Penalty on Murderer
A Roxbury man urges harsh punishment for Richeson, a confessed murderer. He condemns the crime as cold blooded and notes the offender’s past conduct. He also cites a minister as an example of deliberate wrongdoing.
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Plan to punish killer cited as justice not vengeance
A Roxbury report argues the law should send the murderer to the electric chair, contending society is better rid of such men. The piece frames the case as a demand for justice rather than vengeance.
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Pastor's Fate in Question as Richeson Faces Death
A Virginia lawyer argues Richeson's mental state warrants mercy, urging life imprisonment and noting his intent to preach in prison. He questions capital punishment and cites the pastor's insanity as cause to avoid the electric chair. Public anger grows as peers demand justice.
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Letter urging mercy for Clarence V. T. Richeson
A reader letter argues that Richeson’s death would not benefit justice. The writer appeals to mercy, noting Richeson’s penitence, family impact, and a humane view of punishment over execution, praising the governor’s kindness toward prisoners.
Calls Electrocution as Bad as Murder
A letter to the editor argues against the electric chair linking it to murder. The writer contends Clarence Richeson is dangerous and favors stopping capital punishment, noting the harm of executing even as punishment. Boston January 12.
Favor East Boston Site for Grand Trunk Terminal
Boston port directors and business leaders back the Grand Trunk plan to place a terminal in East Boston. Officials anticipate a boom in trade, with faster transatlantic steamship connections and greater access to Canadian and Northwestern grain. Critics from rival rail and shipping lines worry about winter freight and canal competition.
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Commonwealth Flats
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Canada
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West
New Haven
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Pacific Ocean
South America
West Indies
Cuba
Grand Trunk Railroad
Chamber
Nation urged to own telegraphs as cost cutting measure
Advocates argue government ownership would yield economies and cheaper rates. They cite 50 countries where state controlled telegraphs, often with postal services, serve about 950 million people and benefit speed and cost. In the U S a consolidated system could extend telegraph access to small towns and reduce duplicative expenses.
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France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Spain
Russia
Japan
Southern New England railroad to extend to Providence
The Southern New England railroad, a Grand Trunk subsidiary, will start active construction of its Palmer Mass to Providence extension in spring. It plans leasing half of a new Rhode Island state dock, has freight yard sites, and will share privileges with the New Haven line under its charter. President E F Fitzhugh has opened Providence offices to supervise the project.
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Grand Trunk
Palmer
Mass
New State Dock
E. F. Fitzhugh
New England
New Haven
Water Front
Government Telegraph System as Expansion of Postal Service
The text argues for government control of telegraph lines similar to postal service, citing Section 5267 for government purchase of lines and noting the Postal Service's extensive, tax‑free operations. It endorses a government telegraph system as the best path to expand national postal facilities and reduce costs.
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Postal Service
Government study on telegraph lines acquisition
The report notes no general recommendation to buy telephone lines but allows for possible cases where lines act as telegraph ties. It cites 100000 telegraph-connected Americans and an estimated system value near 250 million dollars. Experts suggest rates could drop about one third while sustaining profitability for government operation.
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Boston Moose Plan Hammond Reception
Boston Lodge No. 34 Loyal Order of the Moose held its first meeting of the season and discussed plans for a Hammond reception.
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Hammond
Boston
Loyal Order of the Moose
Lawrence Encampment Plans Honor Guest at Symphony Hall
The secretary reports 3500+ members in good standing with hundreds of applications. Plans for a large reception to Hon. John Hays Hammond of Gloucester at Symphony Hall were discussed, Hammond a prominent figure on the national board of officers.
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Beatty Shot Put Record Admitted By Intercollegiate Assn
At a meeting of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association the sole action noted was the admission of Russell Beatty of Columbia to the intercollegiate record for the shot put with a mark of 48 feet 738 inches set at Columbia Field on November 8.
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Columbia
Sage Tea Restores Color for Gray Hair
An old saying says pull out a gray hair and more will grow. Sage tea helps stop aging hair by reviving dull strands. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, priced at fifty cents, is sold by druggists and claimed to restore color and remove dandruff.
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Obituary notices from Boston area journals
Multiple funeral notices list names such as Otto E Anderson Louis Aarons Ellen Bean William Bigelow Philip Bonner and others with dates Jan 12 to Jan 18. Entries include residence details service times church names and burial locations Forest Hills Rochester N H Holy Cross etc. Public notices from Roxbury Charlestown East Boston Somerville and Dorchester provide funeral locations and mass times.
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Everett
Ellen J. Béan
O’connor
Jeremiah L. Bean
Charlestown
Harley Avenue
Immaculate Conception Church
Everett Square
Holy Cross
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Chelsea
William F
Ella J. Bigelow
Dobie
Garfield Avenue
Bonner
East Boston
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Sarah Bonner
Sumner Street
Church of the Assumption
Blackden
Dorchester
William H
Mary F. Blackden
Eawright
South
Boston
Dorset Street
Forest Hills Cemetery
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Alberta
Canada
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Hyde Park
Thankful T
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Charles A. House
Beacon Street
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Mary A
William Breen
Sullivan
Cook Street
St. Francis de Sales
Callaghan
Ware
Daniel A
Mary Callaghan
Cosgrove
Roxbury
John
Sarah Cosgrove
Raftery Chapel
Tremont Street
Uhem
Cotter
Cornelius
Mary Cotter
McCarthy
John Cotter
Whitney Street
Mission Church
Edgerly
Alice L. Fudgerly
W. H. Graham
Washington Street
Rochester
Halstrick
William
Hampden Street
Kpenan
Patrick
Mary Keenan
Tennyson
Leonard Street
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
St. Peter’s Court
New York
Hunt
Somerville
Frank Heat
Kelly
Hannah
Daniel Kelly
Daniel J. Kelly
Orleans Street
Church of the’Assumption
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Brighton
Thomas
Bridget Lydon
Joyce
St. Columbkinle’s
John Merty
Arcadia Street
St. Peter’s Church
New Galvary Cemetery
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Futan Place
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Potter
Arthur Potter
Thomas Potter
Webster Street
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Shine
East Cambridge
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Nee Clancey
John Shire
Spring Street
North Cambridge
Mary
Timothy Shine
Fenny Street
St Paul's Cemetery
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John J. Stuffle
Sonltone
Romsey Street
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Richard Tobin
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