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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
5
Judge Sheldon instructs the jury on reasonable doubt and homicide degrees after detailing the circumstantial evidence in Miss Page's murder. He warns against obstinacy, explains burden of proof, and emphasizes careful, unanimous verdicts to serve the community.
Aimed at men over fifty, the piece asserts digestion governs health and urges Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as direct stomach aid after meals. It warns dieting as starvation and condemns trendy breakfast foods while praising the tablet’s claims to digest large amounts of food. It cites Dr Bennett and compares with patent medicines.
Impressions ran high around town after Tucker's conviction with many expecting a disagreement or acquittal. Public wagers existed on the verdict while some believed the government case would fail to convince the jury. The verdict surprised many and sparked questions on which parts of the case influenced jurors the most.
Edward Page spoke to a Post reporter after a verdict in the murder case was reached. His son Harold Page also commented that he did not expect a morning decision and feared a disagreement. Both men expressed sympathy for Mr and Mrs Tucker and Walter.
William B. Denison reports the Franklin Square House needs 9400 more to reach 100000. With 360 girls housed, the Boston project seeks gifts by Jan 31 to secure a self supporting home for working women and students. The appeal urges citizens to donate to the Atlantic National Bank in Boston.
The 23th anniversary of Henry George’s Progress and Poverty was celebrated at the Hotel Astor with Hamlin Garland presiding. Speakers included William Jennings Bryan Louis E. Post William Lloyd Garrison Jr and Henry George Jr. Garrison criticized modern moral laxity while praising George’s enduring influence.
In Cavite province the town of San Francisco de Malabon was raided by ladrones last night. Contract Surgeon J O Neil was killed in the attack.
The St Valentine’s and St Theresa’s Total Abstinence societies host a whist party and social dance at Boston College in the music room tonight. Two hours of whist followed by dancing directed by Charles H. Farrell with several aides.
The piece extols winter pleasures and lists illnesses from cold air and damp clothing, then promotes Peruna as a permanent cure for catarrh. It includes several patient testimonials from Annie Jones, Mrs Geissler, Clara Litterst, Alice Campbell, and Nellie Loomis praising Peruna’s effects.
Crowds fill East Cambridge courthouse as 12 jurors deliberate on Charles Louis Tucker 24 facing possible execution. Attorney General Parker sums case while Tucker testifies briefly, then the jury retires with Mrs Tucker and family awaiting the fate in a tense hush.
Senior counsel James T. Vahey of Tucker calls the verdict astounding and declines to comment further, saying it is the most astounding thing he has experienced.
Watertown officials react to the Tucker verdict with surprise and disbelief. Chief Jones says he is surprised, while Sergeant Lyons is astounded and notes an expected disagreement.
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