Governor Foss signals possible commutation for Richeson case
At the State House last night Governor Foss indicated he would consider commutation for Clarence V. T. Richeson. He noted strong evidence and alienist reports and plans to submit the petition to his Council. Dr. Briggs suggested Richeson is mentally irresponsible, but Foss had not decided yet.
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L. Vernon Briggs
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Foss
Richeson
State House
Lloyd Vernon Briggs
How Great Astor Fortune Was Disposed Of in Colonel's Will
The will of John Jacob Astor, drawn in New York in September, discloses Vincent Astor as principal beneficiary and residuary legatee. The estate, kept intact through trust funds, is valued between 75 and 150 million dollars, with a close friend favoring the lower figure.
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Astor
New York
John Jacob Astor
Madeleine ‘Talmage
Vincent Astor
Charity Bequest Noted in Will Amid Large Trust Funds
The will contains unconditional bequests of 276,500 dollars with a single charitable gift of 30,000 dollars to St Pauls School in Concord New Hampshire. Remaining legacies go to relatives friends and faithful servants while three trust funds dominate the figure at 5,000,000 for the young widow and 3,000,000 for continued provisions.
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Vincent Astor
St. Paul's School
Concord
N. H
Lega
Cies
Unsettled Weather Forecast for Boston and New England
Unsettled but generally fair conditions forecast for Boston and nearby areas on Tuesday and Wednesday. Warmer temperatures expected with moderate southerly winds as reported from Washington on May 6.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Yesterday's Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa
Temperature readings from Thompson's Spa show hourly values with an afternoon high around 65 and a low near 45. The document lists multiple figures for 3 pm to midnight and states the average yesterday was 47.8 degrees.
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Thompson’s Spa
Ras Awe
RT Ceca
Mwerases Sae
Roosevelt Wins Maryland Primary After Tight Counts
Early returns show Roosevelt leading with 66 to Taft 63 in Maryland. Clark leads Democratic side over Wilson with 69 to 33, Harmon 4, uncertain 23 sums. Taft claimed 46 delegates late but Roosevelt surged to a solid lead as results shifted after midnight.
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Taft
Clark
Wilson
Harmon
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Maryland
Navy Yard Men May Lose Jobs Over Economy Plan
Master mechanics at Charlestown Navy Yard face firing as a proposed shift to naval constructors of economy threatens civilian positions. The changes, supported by a yard constructor, aim to cut costs and reduce master roles, with nine named workers at risk and several naval constructors slated to take over duties.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Naval
Congressman Foss
Illinois
Congress
Naval Academy
Massachusetts
Hull Division
David Hennis
George Ward
William Paul
John C. Jones
Albert Green
F. E. Dodge
George W. Burroughs
William Raymond
Thomas F. Cutler
F. E. Jencks
J. D. Barret
W. B. Ferguson
J. E. Otterson
R. H. Hillard
W. Drake
Naval academy graduates vs master mechanics debate
The article argues most naval constructors graduate from Annapolis and contends it violates naval discipline to treat academy graduates as equals with master mechanics, even if parity serves broader interests.
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Naval
Annapolis
Academy
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
National League results include Chicago beating Boston 5 to 3 and New York defeating St. Louis 6 to 1. Brooklyn versus Pittsburg and Philadelphia at Cincinnati were rained out or weather affected. In the American League Boston faced New York and Washington played Philadelphia with rain noted.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Washington
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