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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription as a powerful female tonic and nervine. It claims cures for obstinate gynecological issues, headaches, digestion, and nervous symptoms, inviting sick women to consult by mail at no charge.
Two affidavits by George H. Chase and Anna J. Chase contend Tucker traded for or possessed a Massachusetts state seal pin and a Canadian shield stick pin. The statements detail conversations at South Station elevator and include dates, signatures, and notarizations.
Amy Roberts, the Page household maid who linked a stick pin to Miss Page, says she is prepared to appear before the Governor and reaffirm her trial testimony. She recalls details of the pin, the murder, and the threats she faced from outsiders seeking to alter her account.
The Rev. Thomas W. Bishop, pastor of the Appleton Street M. B. Church Neponset, will visit condemned prisoner Tucker in Charlestown State Prison this morning. The visit was requested by Tucker through counsel James H. Vahey and postponed due to church duties.
Tucker's counsel may admit only witnesses who offer new testimony. Governor Guild orders a table of these witnesses to be sent to the State House today along with an outline of the new evidence.
Mrs Anna J. Chase wife of George H. Chase of 80 Fairbanks Street Brighton testifies that Charles L. Tucker had a Canadian stickpin long before the Page murder corroborating her husband’s story. She recalls Tucker attempting a pin swap in 1902 noting the seal matched her own and saying Tucker wore the pin on his yachting cap. She expresses willingness to help Tucker and confirms others knew of the pin.
The Rev William Copley Winslow presents his account of Amy Roberts declaration about Miss Page wearing the stickpin found on Tucker. He recounts conversations with Amy Roberts and Mr Page and notes discrepancies with Miss Roberts denial that nothing was missing from the house. He questions what Mrs Baxters heard and states he did not claim Tucker lacked time to commit the act.
Warden Bridges let Charles L. Tucker's parents enter his cell an exception to rules, while James H. Vahey and the Tucker case draw attention. In Providence, a trolley wreck at Moore's Corner killed nine, injured many more as the crowded open car toppled on approach to East Providence, with motorman Laucher seeking to avert disaster.
Reports detail multiple injuries after a Moore's Corner trolley car derailed and toppled on a curve. Nine deceased were found beside the highway as rescuers freed passengers. Survivors and onlookers aided amid a rapid response by Providence and Riverside ambulances and local residents.
The steam er Loyal Briton, run aground near Cape Race, was refloated last night with aid from the whaler Hawk. A large portion of the hull bottom is damaged.
John Spencer Bassett Ph D professor of chemistry at Trinity College Durham has resigned to take a similar chair at Smith College Northampton Massachusetts effective soon.
Georgia Ream of Conemaugh Pa recovered from St Vitus dance after months of illness using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The remedy reportedly cured tremors and restored weight, allowing daily school attendance. Pills claim to boost blood and aid various ailments. sold by druggists or mailed postpaid 60 cents per box or six for 2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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