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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
2
London November 23 Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen was hanged at 2 o clock this morning for the murder of his wife Belle Elmore the actress. He faced the execution with calmness though a petition for reprieve to Home Secretary Churchill had been refused. He appeared pitiable as he moved from his cell to the scaffold.
A prisoner shown in distress is escorted to the execution drop, where his mental anguish overwhelms outward bravado and he nearly collapses before the procedure.
The Crippen execution is described in stark detail with the hanging ultimately carried out after a day of nervous collapse. The crown alleged Clare Le Neve as the motive, while Crippen declined to speak. The ceremony included a priest and officials, and the body was buried in quicklime as the inquest followed.
Wireless advisories say the White Star liner Cymric is speeding toward Charlestown and is due to berth at Hoosac docks at 11 this morning. Noon yesterday she was 314 miles east of Boston light with all aboard well. 65 saloon passengers will be processed for departure home. Capain Howarth reported a mudscow adrift in 43 45 N 66 58 W blocking routes, warning other liners to avoid the obstruction.
Fred Lashua Eddie Miller and Albert Miller of Williston were given prison terms after pleading guilty to attempting to wreck trains on the Central Vermont railway in Williston. They piled sleepers and debris on the track twice, the passenger train hitting the obstacle but not derailing. They confessed after arrest and said alcohol played a role. Sentences ranged from 2 to 312 years.
Dr George F Hughes of Somerville and Miss Alice C Harrington of Franklin Street were married yesterday afternoon at St Josephs Church Union Square by Rev Henry E Murray. Bridesmaid Miss Lucy Harrington and best man Albert E Hughes attended. Reception at 43 Cross Street, Somerville.
Archishop OConnell will dedicate the Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church at Newton Upper Falls tomorrow at 10 am assisted by Rev Timothy J Danahy and other Boston diocese clergy The brick Indiana limestone structure cost about 150000 on a two acre lot at Elliot and Oak featuring a 135 foot campanile and a four faced clock with bells The new edifice replaces St Marys Church and includes plans for a parochial school and new rectory with interiors including an organ from the old church.
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