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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
3
Medical experts discuss relocating electrodes during execution to reduce burns and shorten the process. They suggest placing one electrode at the back of the neck and another over the heart to lower voltage and achieve instantaneous death. A brain and spinal cord autopsy of Richeson is planned to assess mental state and possible abnormalities.
The Unity Church pastor in Boston denounces Richeson’s electrocution as barbaric and warns the state act poisons national vitals. He argues life should run its natural course and questions societal impact of the ruling.
Dr. Herbert S. Johnson spoke at Richeson farewell detailing his calmer mood and willingness to die. He hoped Richeson could use his gifts in a future life and urged prayers as Richeson reflected on his past ministry and sins, redeemable through Jesus.
The 87th anniversary of the American Unitarian Association opens this morning with ministerial union meetings and a busy schedule through Friday. Nearly 1000 delegates are expected from across the U S and Canada. Abdul Baha and Prof. William S. Morgan are among evening speakers. The day includes ministerial, women’s, and pension society meetings plus public gatherings at Channing and Ford halls. Free Museum of Fine Arts admission is offered to delegates.
A preacher announced that the Warren avenue church would likely join with the First Baptist Church and that a larger ongoing work would be held in a large hall or theatre near Massachusetts and Huntington avenues.
The Rev. Charles F. Potter of Mattapan Baptist Church urged enforcing the law and opposing clemency for Clarence V. T. Richeson. He condemned capital punishment as wrong and said Massachusetts should not retain such statutes. He warned citizens to demand thoughtful state governance on this issue.
Governor Foss remains unguarded and unperturbed by life threat letters linked to his Riche son case actions. He leaves the State House without police accompaniment as letters are routinely handled by postal authorities or the State police for investigation.
Prison receives numerous letters and telegraphs directed to Richeson most from women Some telegrams urge how to win freedom Yet none of these messages reach the death house and the condemned man is told not to blame himself.
Ideal flying conditions at Hendon airfield enabled Claude Grahame-White and others to make passenger flights. Grahame-White flew to Bushey with a passenger who was due to meet Miss Maxine Elliott. the trip occurred because there was no train available.
An advertisement extols Gold Dust as a versatile cleaner that dissolves dirt and grease, leaves clothes clean with soft rainwater feel, and eases housework burdens. It urges readers to keep Gold Dust handy for all cleansing needs and backs its claims with energetic benefits.
Aran Kevorkian, 20, waded into the Niagara River near the falls and pulled Henry J. Smith, 50, from the rapids with a pike pole. He was aided by David Gordon and Park Constable Harrington who formed a human chain to steady him against the strong current after the unconscious man was brought to shore.
Smith walked along a narrow riverside path about 300 feet above the falls and fell into the swift stream. Kevorkian saved him with a piké pole within 100 feet of the brink. Smith was brought to police headquarters and quickly revived, seemingly unharmed after the perilous incident.
J Ogden Armour told a Chicago audience that leap year offers subtle ways for a girl to hasten marriage without unmaidenly methods. He cited Edith Jones who signed a letter to her fiancé "As always Edith Jones" with underscored "always" and "Jones" leading to a wedding the next month.
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