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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

2

Devoted to Aunt Gettigan Claims Unusual Family Duty

J Thomas Gettigan former Revere grocer on trial for murder by arsenic poisoning testifies about caring for his ailing aunt Mrs Lissie Cook detailing sacrifices and urging his wife to assist. He says he never took money and helped with medical needs while relatives discuss care and housing.

J. Thomas Gettigan Revere

Man Testifies on Beach Booth Plan and Marriage Motives

Gettigan gald Richardson proposed the beach booth idea last fall and he began work for Richardson in March 1921. He says his workdays ran from 7 a.m. to early morning, claims his marriage was to provide a home for his aunt, and disputes links to his aunt’s death. He describes his aunt’s last words and says Mrs. Richardson lived with her sister the night before she died. He called Dr Nigro when aid was sought and denies calling an undertaker before her death. He says he gave his aunt no food or drink after June 1 19%, and only saw her briefly at night or morning.

Gettigan Clinton W. Richardson Lissie M. Cook Hapa Cook Rosco Walsworth Richardson Myrtle Gettigan Daniel M. Lyons Walsworth Lynn Arthur V. Sanborn Revere Mrs .Cook Lyons John Poquette Medford Maine Pequette Massachusetts Michele Nigri Haniber Hamlin Lindsay Hamlin Boston North Shore Road Wright Miss Riley West Lynn Gettigan Gald Richardson Mra. Coot Dr. Nigro

Patrolman Sumner Praised for Car Stop After Shootout

Patrolman Walter C. Sumner of the Morton Street station Dorchester was praised by Police Commissioner Wilson in a general order. He stopped a fleeing car at gunpoint and arrested the driver after the vehicle fired twice at a Fall River officer en route from Rhode Island.

Walter C. Sumner Morton Street Dorchester Wilson Fall River Rhode Island Sumner

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