Tucker case sent back for sentence after Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling
The Massachusetts Supreme Court unanimously overruled Tucker’s exceptions and remanded the murder case of Charles I. Tucker to the Superior Court for sentence. Counsel plans a potential rehearing and may take the appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over alleged constitutional rights violations. Tucker and his family react with hope despite the setback.
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Massachusetts Supreme Court
Charles I. Tucker
Mabel Page
Weston
Superior Court
Tucker
James H. Vahey
Vahey
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Bourne Street
Auburndale
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Isleboro schooner Menawa towed after near collision
A sunken ledge and an outward bound coaster collision near Lobster Cove nearly ended the Isleboro schooner Menawa. Whitehead life saving station crew aided the vessel until tug Somers N. Smith arrived, towing her to Rockland while she leaked and crew exhausted from extended pumping.
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Rockland
Isleboro
Menawa
Lobster Cove
Whitehead Life Saving Station
Somers N. Smith
Officials Included in Probe in Baker's Bridge Wreck
Boston officials announce a thorough inquest into the Baker's Bridge railroad wreck. District Attorney Sanderson vows exhaustive questioning of management and signaling practices. Engineer Lyons is missing as investigators focus on fault, negligence, and possible charges. Weather notes warn rain Wednesday and warmer temperatures for Boston area.
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Baker’s Bridge
Boston & Maine
Lyons
George A. Sanderson
Sanderson
President Roosevelts Invite Spurs Football Reform Debate
Harvard reports Coach William T. Reid invited by President Roosevelt to Washington for discussion on the football situation. Pressure mounts for rule revisions to curb brutality after many injuries and deaths. Public figures condemn current rules and call for a new rules committee accountable to college leaders.
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Harvard
William T. Reid
Roosevelt
Washington
Reid
Columbia Abolishes Football in Historic Move
Columbia University, a member of the big six, abolishes football as played noting it is harmful to students and dangerous to life. President Roosevelt invites Harvard coach Bill Reid to Washington to discuss removing objectionable features of the game.
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Columbia University
Roosevelt
Bill” Reid
Harvard
Washington
Lord
Columbia University Bans Football at Campus
Columbia University has abolished football as played now, banning participation without committee approval. The committee chair Professor Lord and members including Professors Mitchell Odell and Bogert, plus President Butler and Dean Kirchwey, called the action final and warned of expulsion for noncompliance.
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New York
Columbia University
Lord
Mitchell
Odell
Butler
Kirchwey
Bogert
Columbia Abolishes Football Sparks Conference Talk
Columbia drops football as New York University calls a conference of colleges to decide the future of the game. Brill of Harvard plans to quit the squad as Army and Navy prepare for their annual meeting. Cadets and Middies gear up for Saturday showdown. Chelsea cyclist and roller skater set to race. Townsend shares boxing gossip and chat.
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Columbia
New York University
Conference of Colleges
Brill
Harvard
Army
Navy
Chelsea
Townsend
Nurse Who Attended Susan Geary Tells of Chorus Girl's Last Hours
Yesterday's witnesses in the suitcase trial described the events in the Winthrop street house during Miss Geary's last sickness and nurse Miss Griffin testified to the death scene. The disposition of the girl's body was described in detail.
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Susan Geary
Winthrop Street
Emma Colter Testifies on Winthrop Street House Case
Miss Emma W. Colter recalled living at 68 Winthrop Street with Mrs. Dean and her relatives. She described sick residents, a masking doctor McLeod, and a laparotomy on Miss Geary, later identified as Susan Geary, with blood-stained bathtubs and two visiting men arriving with suitcases.
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Emma W. Colter
Winthrop Street
Mary S. Dean
Sarah Dean
Elizabeth
Miss Colter
Dr. McLeod
Susan Geary
Miss Geary
Sughrue
Hunt
Crawford
McLeod
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Mr. Vahey
Vahey, Innes & Mansfield
Boston
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Gove
Campbell
Ike Allen
Milton C. Paige
City Hall
John F. Fitzgerald
Montreal
Horace Lyons
Boston & Maine Flyer
Lincoln
New England Gas & Coke Company
Old South
Columbus Ave
Boster Telephone
Oxford
Coach Reid
Chicago Tribune
Paul Dashiel
Walter Camp
Professor Lord
Jerome
Frothingham
DR. Pettee
Geary
Susie
Nurse Griffins
Father John
Griffen
Bleod
Pettee
Eastern Drug CO
Charles C. Goodwin
Music Hotel
THE
Turkey Trust
Poultry Store
No. Market St
Vermont
Cook-Colter
M'Leod Worea
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