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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1912

Page

2

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.

Richeson the Post Boston Clarence V.T. Richeson Linnell Clarence V. T. Richeson Post Phil Rosemblum Avis Linnell Clarence Richeson

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.

Richeson Luigi Storti Storti Adolph I. Cillo Boston

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.

Sir Mricheson Boston Jan

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.

Massachusetts Ses Pyrides 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.

Roxbury Richesgon

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.

R. cc. C. P. Roxbury

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.

Pted Virginia Lee Richeson Peabody Ohanian

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.

East Boston Grand Trunk Terminal Grand Trunk Francis T. Bowles Hugh Bancroft Admiral Bowles Commonwealth Flats Boston James J. Storrow Bernard J. Rothwell Chamber of Commerce Fitzgerald New England Canada New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Pastern Steamship Corporation Grang Trunk Montreal Providence St. John Halifax Laurier Transcontinental Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Winnipeg Moncton Portland Panama Canal New York San Francisco Southern New England Railroad Central Vermont General Bancroft Bowles Storrow Cunard West New Haven Rothwell Gulf 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.

Great Britain 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.

Providence R. I Southern New England Railroad 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.

United States 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.

Hitchcock United States

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.

Boston Moose Plan 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.

Lawrence Hall Washington Street John Hays Hammond Gloucester Symphony Hammond National Board of Officers of the Order

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.

Beatty New York Intercollegiate Athletic Association Russell Beatty 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.

Wyeth

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.

Eng Bean Everett Ellen J. Béan O’connor Jeremiah L. Bean Charlestown Harley Avenue Immaculate Conception Church Everett Square Holy Cross Bigelow Chelsea William F Ella J. Bigelow Dobie Garfield Avenue Bonner East Boston Philip Sarah Bonner Sumner Street Church of the Assumption Blackden Dorchester William H Mary F. Blackden Eawright South Boston Dorset Street Forest Hills Cemetery Skowhegan Alberta Canada Bradford Hyde Park Thankful T Faunce Elijah B. Bradford Charles A. House Beacon Street Breen 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 Lydon Brighton Thomas Bridget Lydon Joyce St. Columbkinle’s John Merty Arcadia Street St. Peter’s Church New Galvary Cemetery Munn George Mary A. Mun Futan Place Sacred Heart Church Murphy Bridget A Daniel F. Murphy North End Morse Brooke Street Ceete Potter Arthur Potter Thomas Potter Webster Street Scarborough William Scarborough J. P. Costello Causeway Street Cedar Grove Shine East Cambridge Catherine Nee Clancey John Shire Spring Street North Cambridge Mary Timothy Shine Fenny Street St Paul's Cemetery Arlington John J. Stuffle Sonltone Romsey Street Tobin Johannah Richard Tobin Hillside Street

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