Chronology of Richeson Case Timeline 1908 1911
Timeline tracks Pastor Richeson and Avis Linnell from first meeting in 1908 through engagement twists and a 1911 murder case ending with Richeson’s arrest, trial, and ultimate execution. Key figures include Avis Linnell Violet Edmonds W J MacLean and the Newton Theological School officials. The sequence covers engagements accusations and the cyanide poisoning death.
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Richeson
Avis Linnell
William J. MacLean
Brockton
Mies Linnell
Cambridge
Linnell
Boston Y. W. C
Warrenton Street
New England Conservatory of
William H. Hahn
Newton
Ann Old
John F. Danskin
Boston Y.W
Cs. A
Y. W
Missijnie
Thant Sh
Miss Linnell
Inez Hanscomb
Leary
MacLean
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Emmanuel Church
Charles Street
Foss
Charlestown
Eee Foss
Executive Council
Richeson Faces Death Calmly in Final Day Plea
Clarence V. T. Richeson spent his last day on death row in prayerful calmness awaiting the electric chair. He arranged his funeral and finances, received spiritual visits, and prepared his Virginia burial. a strange offer from a Boston man to die in his place drew police attention.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Death House
Richeson
Richegan
Allen
Stebbins Overcome as Execution Report Is Given
The prison chaplain Rev. Herbert W. Stebbins, beside Richeson in the death house, could not speak after the electrocution. He kept repeating that he would make no statement and that Dr. Johnson would talk. Tears streamed as he muttered he could not speak.
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Richeson
William A. Morse
Violet Edmonds
Dr. Johnson
Stebbins
J. J. Murphy
Joseph I. McLaughlin
Father Murphy
Rev. Johnson
Virginia
Douglass
Boston
Herbert W. Stebbins
Herbert S. Johnson
Post
Death House
Execution News Shocks Hyannis After Electrocution
In Hyannis on May 21 a crowd gathered in rain to hear that the slayer of Avis Linnell had died in the electric chair. Rumors of bonfires were stopped by police as the town reacted with mixed excitement and silence among Linnell family members.
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Hyannis
Clarence V. T. Richeson
W. D. Davis
Post
Avis Linnell
Ball Park
Richeson
Davis
Linnell
Sometime We'll Understand Was Richeson Last Hymn
The article notes Richeson chose Sometime We'll Understand as his favorite hymn and sang it Sunday, hours before death. It describes the hymn's hopeful words about understanding tears and mysteries in heaven, and mentions the chorus.
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Richeson
Richeson body to be sent South for burial
Medical examiner Dr. George Magrath said no part of Clarence Richeson’s body will be released to anyone. The body will be autopsied at the North Grove street morgue Tuesday, then shipped to Amherst Virginia for burial per Richeson’s family wishes.
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Richeson
Attorney Morse
Dr. Johnson
Virginia
George B. Magrath
Douglas Richeson
Johnson
Morse
Richéson
Violet Edmands
George Burgess Magrath
North District
Suffolk County
Clarence V. T. Richeson
North Grove Street Morgue
William H. Morse
Magrath
Amherst
Dr. Magrath
Atcheson
Governed by Law Case Connection Mentioned
A brief note states a government related matter and a personal link to the case. Specific details or parties are not provided in the fragment.
Sage tea restores color Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur remedy
An old advised hair treatment promotes sage and sulphur based Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a safe, effective way to refresh dry hair remove dandruff and gradually restore gray hair to natural color. Priced at fifty cents a bottle and sold by druggists, it claims to be harmless and tested by experts.
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Wyeth
Fine Courage, Says Medical Examiner
The medical examiner, George Burgess Magrath, described Richeson’s execution as swift with instantaneous death. He noted the heart stopped minutes after current application, and praised Richeson’s calm courage. An autopsy was planned for noon at the North Grove street morgue.
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George Burgess Magrath
Richeson
North Grove Street
Richeson Policy Void on Murder Verdict
Richeson's life insurance policy of $2000 turned to Lynchburg attorneys Beverly R. Harrison and John I. Lee as a retainer cannot be collected under Massachusetts law. Premiums are void if the policy holder is executed for murder. A similar McHugh case upheld voiding on capital punishment.
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Richeson
Beverly R. Harrison
John I. Lee
Lynchburg
Massachusetts
George McHugh
Supreme Court
Richeson Declares Debt Paid and Seeks Rest in Faith
William A. Morse, attorney, recounts a two hour private talk with Richeson in which Richeson asserts he has paid his debts, feels forgiven, and wishes to go to God. He expresses calm resignation and a desire for broader service in the next world.
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Richeson
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