Pin Bend Noted in Tucker Trial Testimony
Testimony cites Amy Roberts and others describing a stickpin with a bend near the top. Witness confirms the pin seen prior to March 31 and identifies the bend as a notable feature.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
2
Testimony cites Amy Roberts and others describing a stickpin with a bend near the top. Witness confirms the pin seen prior to March 31 and identifies the bend as a notable feature.
A full hearing looms as Gov Guild weighs intervention and new evidence in the Tucker case. Judges Sheldon and Sherman have the matter under advisement, with Ex-Attorney-General Parker to lead the prosecution's stance against changing the death sentence.
Governor Guild may refer petitions for pardon or sentence commutation to the council at his discretion. Councillors express support for the governor’s right to decide, with some noting the council would rather be relieved of such decisions.
An old health note explains bread and starch digestion. It describes diastase in wheat berries and how Grape-Nuts uses whole grains to develop this enzyme to convert starch to grape sugar, suggesting modern milling discards valuable digestion components.
The excerpt records denials from V Freeman and Miss Alice W Hubbard regarding the possession of an enamelled stickpin linked to Mrs Mabel Page. Freeman asserts no authorized statements were made and recalls uncertainty about giving the pin. Hubbard notes Freeman’s hospital certificate and attendance at the trial during the attorney general’s dealings.
Mrs H V Freeman, sister of Mabel Page, defends her father’s belief in Charles L Tucker’s guilt and condemns Winslow’s statements. She accuses Tucker supporters of murdering her father via falsehoods to save Tucker and says Winslow insulted her in her own home. She notes uncertainty about a Canadian stickpin given to her sister.
The letter details Winslow’s interactions with Edward Page about the death of Mabel Page and the trial of Charles Tucker. It notes Page’s agitation when questioned about possible self harm, and that Page anticipated Tucker’s acquittal. It mentions Amy Roberts’s secret evidence and Mr Parker’s injunctions, with Winslow stating Page did not confess or implicate anyone by name.
Ex Attorney General Herbert Parker insists no new evidence has emerged in the Tucker Page murder case and defends the trial verdict. He discusses autopsy findings, knife details, and juror petitions, while noting Mabel Page’s sister Ruth Freeman’s stance and uncertainty on Tucker’s whereabouts during the day.
A rumor circulated that Mabel Walker Grundy might be called to testify at the Tucker case hearing before the Governor develops further facts.
John N. Durham of Rick etts Pa endorses Catarriets as an effective treatment for cold in the head. He cites rapid relief from nasal congestion sore throat and daily mouthwash use with stated perfect satisfaction and vows to never be without them.
Advertises catarrlets as effective agreeable and economical. Sold by erusetis or sent by mail on receipt of price through Hoop Co. Lowell Massachusetts.
A Post reporter questions Constable Silas Baxter about the murder case and the late Mr. Edward Page. Baxter says he never discussed the Tucker murder with Rev. William Winslow or Mr. Page and recalls only brief street interactions with Winslow.
Question raised if an appeal to the Supreme Court on Vahey's contention could delay the June 10 execution. Some expect a reprieve if timing pushes beyond the fixed date, but many believe the court will act quickly to permit necessary steps.
Arrangements are completed for a shirtwaist party this evening under the auspices of Pplourt, M. C. C. F. at Vine Street Church. The event invites attendees to participate in a social gathering with potential fundraising or community focus.
Governor Pardee endorsed Massachusetts requests to extradite Thomas A. Blake from California to face grand larceny charges. Blake allegedly stole stock certificates from his Boston employers Hornblower weeks. He is in custody in Los Angeles pending transfer.
Harry F. Thurber an insurance broker of Cambridge filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy yesterday afternoon. Liabilities total 26160.52 with 6900 assets. Secured claims total 10455 and unsecured 15695. Secured creditors include Edwin H. Abbott 1500 James H. Lake 6000 Samuel K Casson Company 2000 Arthur Sperry 500 Columbia Loan Company.
Wakefield representative Dean fought in the House for a 2 percent uniform rate on workingmen's train tickets and won. The House recurred its vote, rejected the Senate amendment, and called for another conference committee to resolve the differences.
Boston College and Haverford bring strong crews while Yale Harvard Cornell and Pennsylvania aim for top points in eight track events and field including hammer and shot put. Records list Wefers Kraenstein Taylor and others as leaders across sprints hurdles jumps and throws.
Notices posted in all cotton mills in New London and Windham counties announce a 10 percent wage raise affecting about 20 000 workers.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for People and Pink Pills for Pale People claiming thousands of cures with no harm. Case notes include Miss Charlotte Van Salisbury of Castleton New York who recovered from neuralgia and heart palpitations after eight boxes. Her sister Sarah improved from anemia after using the pills. Pills sell for 60 cents a box, six boxes for four dollars, with samples mailed free on request.
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