German steamer Braunfels arrives after 49 day voyage
The Braunfels with cargo valued over 1 million dollars reached port after 49 days at sea from Calcutta. Struck by two monsoons and a cyclone like gale across the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and Atlantic, the ship endured broken pipes and smashed doors. It discharged 4000 tons at once while the rest went to New York.
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Braunfels
Calcutta
Lasecar
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean
Atlantic
New York
Woman Dies in National Theatre Amid Sudden Collapse
Mrs. Charles Downes, 37, of 3386 Shawmut Avenue, died suddenly last evening at the National Theatre before 8 o clock. She fainted in her seat after entering with her husband, was helped to a retiring room, and died before an ambulance arrived. The crowd remained unaware of the tragedy as other audience members watched the performance.
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Charles Downes
Shawmut Avenue
National Theatre
Lolo
Readers Debate Richeson Sentence
Readers discuss whether Richeson should be commuted to life imprisonment. Many urge no punishment too severe, while others cite insanity in his family as mitigating. A few letters are published. others may send comments to The Post Capital Punishment Editor in Boston.
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Richeson
the Post
Boston
Crippen
England
Annte Allen-Jarman
Calls for harsh justice in Richeson case stir editorials
A Weymouth reader letters section voices fury at potential pardon for Richeson. The writer condemns the idea of life sparing and urges execution, arguing a public trial would expose crimes and that mercy is a form of murder.
Outrage at Commutation Talk Over Richeson Case
A letter to the editor denounces Governor Foss for potentially commuting Richeson’s sentence. The writer condemns the minister as a coward and calls for execution or life imprisonment, arguing a 16 to 17 year old girl trusted him and was harmed, urging the governor not to spare Richeson.
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Richeson
Foss
Governor’s Power of Commutation Questioned by Editor
A reader argues the governor has no right to commute Richeson’s death sentence, saying governors must uphold Massachusetts laws as written and not bow to personal opinions. The letter defends strict enforcement and condemns using political belief to override capital punishment.
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Richeson
Massachusetts
Death penalty criticized by letter writer in the Post
A reader in Massachusetts denounces capital punishment, arguing against state executions and calling abolitionists civilized. The letter aligns with D. T. 8S and condemns murder justified by law, stating two wrongs do not make a right.
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D. T
Massachusetts
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Letter to the editor argues Richeson life sentence
A reader urges the court to sentence Richeson to life imprisonment, claiming it would inflict more lasting torture than the electric chair and expressing that he has not been punished enough. The missive emphasizes moral torment and conscience.
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Post
Richeson
Mercy or death for Richeson judged by community cry
Elizabeth Neeile argues life imprisonment risks endless pardons and weekly media replays that corrupt youth. She urges swift execution to spare future generations from moral contagion and protect innocent victims, referencing past cases like Jesse Pomeroy.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Jesse Pomeroy
Elizabeth Neeile
Three Plays at Toy Theatre Thrill City Audience
Last evening the Toy Theatre offered three new one act plays to a stylish, enthusiastic crowd. Wings depicted a monk torn between love and vows. Between Engagements showed home life with a moral nudge toward keeping husbands at home. The Sire de Maletroit's Door, based on Stevenson's tale, featured John Craig and a dreamy romance.
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Toy Theatre
Josephine Preston Peabody
Northumbria
Churchill
Menard
Pellegrini
Briggs
Karl Andrew
William S. Richardson
Denis de Beaulieu
John Craig
Mr. Stevenson
Mrs. Stanton
Sire de Maletroit
Mr. Austin
Mr. Stanton
Mr. Swasey
Mr. Craig
Blade
Salesmen Demonstrate Handling Business at YMCA Talk
The fox terrier figure centered the stage as the Western Talking Machine Company presented a salesmanship demonstration at YMCA Hall. The event, second in a Tuesday series, drew customers of both sexes and varied backgrounds.
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Wis
Western Talking Machine Company
Morse Employees Hold Third Annual Ball at Howe Hall
The Leopold Morse Employees Association hosted its third annual ball at Howe Hall Huntington Avenue last night. About 200 couples attended as Ferdinand Strauss and guests plus Julius Morse were invited. Jacob Levy, E G Remington and Agnes King managed the floor with officers M Marks, R G Joell, J J Delay and Jacob Smith assisting.
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Leopold Morse Employees’ Association
Howe Hall
Huntington Avenue
Ferdinand Strauss
Leon Strauss
Fred Garmon
Julius Morse
Jacob Levy
E. G. Remington
Agnes King
Leopold Morse Mutual Benefit Association
M. Marks
R. G. Joell
J. J. Delay
Jacob Smith
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RE. F. Rondeau
Weymouth
Allcock’s Plasters
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Harry Lauder
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Addison L. Winship
City Club
Charles H. Prosser
A. B. Beeching
Hayden, Stone & Co
Edwin A. Start
Billerica
Horlick
Bauer Co
Sanato Ogen
Bauer Chemical CO
Everett Building
Union Sq
David Helasco
Fh. Stillman
M.S
Steven Institute
John Burroughs
Gilbert Parker
M.P
London
Harles D. Sigahee
U. 8
Nave
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