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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
3
Timeline tracks Mabel Page's murder and Tucker's arrest in 1904 through 1906 death sentence. Key events include indictment, trial, guilty verdict, governor's decision, and a dramatic cell cry questioning commutation. Jerry Hayes and Medical Examiner Harris figures appear in 1906 notes.
Warden Bridges refused to break the news to Tucker about his death sentence. He would not reveal when the governor planned the execution during the week beginning June 10. He stated he would not disturb Tucker's slumber to convey the details.
Tucker's counsel releases a brief statement noting the governor's late decision and limited time to review it. They will meet Tucker early tomorrow to convey the contents and decide on any further comments.
Tucker's father exclaims disbelief as the Governor's decision is relayed, declaring the ruling cannot be law and expressing strong opposition.
A Post reporter informs Tucker’s mother of a heartbreaking loss, prompting her anguished wail. The scene captures a moment of personal grief as the family awaits further details.
District Attorney Sanderson says he must decline to discuss the case after being told of the governor's decision. The statement signals no further comment from the DA on ongoing matters.
Warden Bridges discusses the scheduled execution week starting June 10. He notes the time may be set overnight without notice, avoids Sunday execution, and says only he and a few officers will know the exact hour. He rejects alerting Tucker if the governor overturns.
Warden Bridges says extra guards were unnecessary though two score men gathered outside the prison awaiting the governor's ruling. Some men lounged near the gates with bundles of money wagering on the outcome and bets reaching $300 as they awaited news of the inmate's fate.
In a tense Indoor scene prisoner Charles Tucker awaits a ruling from Governor Guild. Senior Counsel James H. Vahey brings no hopeful word, warning the worst may come and urging courage if clemency fails.
At the State House two guards stood at the executive chamber entrance to shield Governor Guild from Tucker sympathizers. An unstable man, George Lincoln Dobson of Lowell, caused a commotion shouting that God sent him to save Tucker. He was arrested and to be committed to an asylum.
A woman grabbed Governor in a tense noon corridor confrontation and pleaded for mercy saying he must save Tucker. The Governor answered he would do justice and then the woman fled before identity could be confirmed.
Case details recount Mabel Page 42 found dead in Weston on March 31 1904. Initial police reports blamed self harm but later investigation linked to suspect Tucker with a sequence of alibis. key witness accounts place the murder around noon with family absent.
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