Medical Examiner Reveals Discovery in Linnell Murder Case
Dr Timothy Leary medical examiner for the southern district of Suffolk county testified about identifying Richeson as Avis Linnell’s murderer. He described coordinating with police officials, considering a suicide ruling, and the sequence leading to Richeson’s arrest after Druggist Hahn’s testimony. He declined to witness Richeson’s execution.
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Timothy Leary
Suffolk County
Richeson
Avis Linnell
McLean
Dugan
Pelletier
Henry Fielding
William H. Hahn
Newton Centre
Leary
Hahn
Edmonds
Brookline
Dr. Leary
Charles Street
Limothy
Identity of man who threw switch known
The electric switch that sent Riche son to his death in the Charlestown State prison this morning was held by Ed win B. Currier of Medford, chief engineer of Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Richeson
Charlestown State Prison
Edwin B. Currier
Medford
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sheriff Quinn's sympathy for Richeson cited in jail farewell
Sheriff John Quinn described Richeson as a perfect gentleman during his jail time and execution eve as he sent deputy Edmund Kelly to witness. He said Richeson faced death bravely, never spoke of his crime, and wished to help others after life, showing a big heart and sorrow at the plan.
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Richeson
John Quinn
Edmund Kelly
Sheriff Quinn
Butts
Leary Statement on Avis Linnell Death Autopsy Findings
Dr Leary describes the autopsy that determined hydrocyanic acid poisoning in Avis Linnell and notes the victim's delicate health. He recounts notifying relatives, coordinating body removal with the National Casket Company, and interviewing roommates at the Young Women's Christian Association.
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City Hospital
National Casket Company
Avis Linnell
William J.mclean
Brockton
McLane
Richeson’s Luxurious Hair Clipped Short
The prison barber clipped Richeson’s luxurious head hair close to the scalp yesterday afternoon. Previously prison officials shaved only a small portion, altering the distinctive hairstyle admired by many women.
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Richeson
The Charlestown Electrocutioner Currier Named in Prison Scene
Currier admits last minute assignment to handle the electrocution at Charlestown prison. He inspects the chair and chats with Warden Bridges while Richeson waits nearby. The man, about 38, weighs 200 pounds and uses a briar pipe as he jokes about newspaper reporters.
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Currier
Charlestown
Post
Sing Sing
Bridges
Richeson
State Prison
Medford
Richeson Prepares for Execution as Hair Is Shaved and Attire Issued
The condemned Richeson undergoes head shaving to fit the death cap, with witnesses including two prison guards and chaplains present. Deputy Warden Allen delivers his final supper and a tailor’s box containing the execution clothes, while Richeson remains composed and engages with counsel and clergy.
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Richeson
Herbert
Johnson
H. W. Stebbins
Allen
Dr. Johnson
William A. Morse
Warden Bridges
Alienists’ Reports Withheld Amid Richeson Case
Governor Foss and Attorney Morse refused to release the alienists reports on Clarence V T Richeson’s sanity. Foss said he would not comment further and Morse insisted he has complied with requests and will be present at the prison tonight as Richeson faces execution.
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Foss
William A. Morse
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Morse
Richeson
Richeson declines request to see brother before execution
Richeson indicates he will not ask Douglas Richeson to visit at the prison. He adds it would be a trying duty for Douglas and that the ordeal might be too much for both. He does not confirm whether Douglas should come or stay away.
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Richeson
Douglas Richeson
Douglas
Prayers for Mercy on Richeson at Boston Conference
Clergy at Tremont Temple in Greater Boston offered prayers for Clarence V T Richeson at a Baptist ministers conference. The solemn meeting included Dr Scoville of Melrose delivering a prayer seeking mercy and a vision of God's mercy for the departed member during a time of trial.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Chipman Hall
Tremont Temple
Baptist
Greater Boston
A. E. Scoville
Melrose
Conference Honors Penalty’s Relatives as Fraternal Aid
The report notes prayers for the relatives of the man who paid the penalty and speaks of comforting him to better aid sinners. Dr Scoville leads in prayer, Dr Burbank presides, and Rev W B Bradbury is introduced as principal speaker at the conference.
Witnesses at Richeson execution listed
The witnesses at Richeson’s execution included Warden Benjamin F. Bridges and Deputy Warden Nathan D. Allen of State Prison, Dr. George B. McGrath, Dr. Joseph I. McLaughlin, Dr. J. P. Butler, the Rev. Dr. Herbert S. Johnson, Edmund C. Kelly, Jacob Gooltz of INS, Vodder of UP, William C. Hill of AP, and Rev. H. W. Stebbins.
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Richeson
Benjamin F. Bridges
State Prison
Nathan D. Allen
George B. Mcgrath
Joseph I. McLaughlin
J. P. Butler
Ninth Regiment
Herbert S. Johnson
Edmund C. Kelly
Suffolk County
Jacob Gooltz
International News Service
Vodder
United Press Association
William
Remarkable Nerve Noted in Prison Execution Scene
Dr Joseph J McLaughlin the prison physician said Richard Richeson showed extraordinary nerve being the only man to sit calm in the chair and answer questions While Tucker Cassells and others spoke briefly before death Cassells prayed for ten minutes Richeson remained composed as if presiding over a parish gathering
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Joseph J. McLaughlin
Tucker
Warden Bridges Reports No Hitch in Execution
Warden Bridges stated that everything went off well with the execution and there were no hitches. He noted ten witnesses including the Reverend Father Murphy in attendance.
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Bridges
Fr. Murphy
Butler views Richeson body at execution as medical rep
Dr. P. F. Butler of the Ninth Regiment and medical corps attended the execution as representative of Surgeon General Dr. Charles C. Foster. He said physicians viewed the body and entrusted Dr. McGrath to pronounce death and issue any official statement.
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P. F. Butler
Ninth Regiment
Charles C. Foster
McGrath
Society Flocks to Titanic Inquiry Hear Lady Duff Gordon
Society members arrive by carriages and autos to the Titanic court of inquiry. Ladies listen as Lady Duff Gordon recounts the lifeboat escape with her husband from the sinking ship.
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London
Titanic Court of Inquiry
Lady Duff-Gordon
Society Notes on Lady Gordon Testimony at Mersey Court
For a week society sought to hear Lady Gordon testify at Lord Mersey's court beside the London Scottish Rifles armory. Fashionable attendees filled reserved seats while others watched from chairs as Duff Gordon and Lady Duff Gordon gave similar accounts of their escape and rescue amid a largely colorless retelling of events.
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Gordon
London Scottish Rifles
Lord Mersey
Armory
Tondon
Society
Tady Duff-Gordon
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Joseph Dugan
Quinn
Executive Council
DR. Butler
Body OF
Society AT Inquiry ON Disaster
Lady Gordon
Duff Gordon
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