25 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
1
Tucker collapses hearing the foreman announce the verdict and protests his innocence aloud. Senior counsel James H. Vahey embraces him as he gasps out his final statement in court.
The jury convicted Charles L. Tucker of first degree murder in the death of Mabel Page after an 8 hour 13 minute deliberation. Tucker collapsed in tears as the verdict was read, with jurors attending to instructions on malice aforethought and degrees of murder.
An advertisement promotes gas as the preferred fuel for manufacturing. It notes gas for forging tempering soldering melting and heating to any degree, inviting readers to visit show rooms to see its superiority over other fuels.
A broad catalog offers Ranges Broilers Ovens Plate Warmth devices Oyster dealers Cake griddles and related kitchen gear for sale. The ad emphasizes a wide selection across cooking and food preparation equipment.
ROR promotes gas irons gas iron heaters and combination tailors laundry stoves. A large stock of smaller appliances for heat and power is available. Each appliance is designed to suit the specific craft and work it is intended for.
After trial rumors spread that no ballot favored acquittal and only degree of murder was in doubt. A final ballot after Judge Sheldon's instructions produced unanimous support for first degree.
In a crowded courtroom Charles L. Tucker listened as Foreman Edward H. Knight announced the verdict: guilty of murder in the first degree. Tucker showed stunned, trembling reaction as the clerk confirmed the charge and the crowd absorbed the deciding moment.
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