Richeson Grand Jury Probe Hears From Local Figures
The prolonged grand jury investigation into the murder of Avis Linnell continues with testimony from Richeson related parties and YWCA staff. Observers note detective Burns faced tough questions about a Cambridge boarding place search while witnesses like Nellie Barkhouse and William Hahn arrive or linger to testify.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Pelletier
Avis Linnell
Burns
Richeson
Cambridge
Grand jury sees extended inquiry in Richeson case
District Attorney Pelletier expands the probe with 40 witnesses called as the grand jury weighs indicting Richeson for murder. Evidence gaps persist including a missing vial and minister’s letters while Edmands family and Violet Edmands face subpoenas amid intense courthouse scrutiny.
Restorative Treatment for Nervous Men Its Claims
An advertisement touts a home remedy for nervous exhaustion melancholia and anxiety claiming quick restoration of health. It prescribes mixing syrups and tinctures and taking a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime to restore strength and vigor.
Mother and daughter refuse to tell grand jury details
Mrs. Edgar Linnell and her daughter Avis Linnell arrived at the Court House for grand jury deliberations. Both wore dark attire and veil moments before testimony, with Mrs Linnell promising to share all she knows if asked while Avis Linnell declined further comment.
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Edgar Linnell
Avis Linnell
Court House
Richeson
Oaney
William McLean
Jeannie
Summoning of Detective Worries Massachusetts Court officials
The district attorney summoned Detective Robert Burns before the grand jury, an unusually procedural move in Massachusetts courts that caused consternation in the defense. Burns, said to have visited Richeson’s rooms and removed letters and other property, raises questions about the legal bounds of detective disclosure and agent-client relations.
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Hahn
Richeson
Cambridge
Burns
Grand Jury
Mr. Pelletier
Moses G. Edmonds
District Attorney's
District Attorney’s Office
Robert Burns
Massachusetts
Women Slip Away as Grand Jury Meeting Breaks
Reporters and curious onlookers lingered near the grand jury room while two women slipped away to catch the 1:08 train to Hyannis, ending their observation of the session.
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Grand Jury Room
Hyannis
Linnell Family Grief Deepens After Boston Visit
Oct 26. The Linnell parents faced the hardest day since Avis Linnell’s body was carried through the station nailed in a white pine box. Mrs. Linnell collapsed on the return trip from Boston as the family endures a second wave of sorrow.
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Hyannis
Avis Linnell
Quiet Day at Charles Street Jail Richeson Sees No Visitors
Yesterday was a quiet day for Lawrence V. T. Richeson at the Charles Street jail with no visitors. Sheriff Seavey said one person could be admitted after 4 pm if it was Richeson or his son if he arrived before 6. Richeson reportedly did not eat his regular jail meals, and spent most of the day reading papers.
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Richeson
Pemberton Square
Charles Street
Miss Linnell
Edmands
Pelletier
Po Hce
Post
E. B. Gardner
Albion Street
Boston
Robert O. Harris
Congressman Harris
Larence V. T. Richeson
Seavey
Removal of Clarence Richeson’s Effects from Cambridge Home
Police led by Captain John McGarr removed the personal effects of Clarence Richeson from the Frank H. Carter residence at 147 Magazine Street Cambridge to Boston police headquarters. The operation used two boxes and a two horse truck, with both the return of empty boxes and transport of filled ones completed by 5 55 p m. Books found included Golden Gems of Religious Thoughts and Shakspere Works among many others. Diaries were found and covered. Grand jury may review the belongings.
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Frank H. Carter
Magazine Street
Cambridge
John McGarr
Boston Police
Boston
Captain McGarr
G. Frank Carter
Carter
Richeson
McGarr
The
Baptists
Ridpath
Shakspere
Charles Spurgeon
Grand Jury
Mass of Evidence Before Grand Jury in Linnell Case
Police and district attorney present a thorough grand jury case in the Linnell murder probe. Witnesses including Linell family, YWCA staff, and medical examiner testifying amid courthouse crowds and photographer concerns. Detective Burns from the defense appears, fueling speculation on jury strategy and witness testimony secrecy.
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Linnell
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Fleet of 18 fishermen at T wharf with fresh catches
A fleet of 18 fishermen moored at T wharf plus others from the previous day stocked the wholesale fish trade. Incoming vessels delivered haddock 84000 lb cod 38200 lb hake 104800 lb pollock 14000 lb cusk 10500 lb. The James Parker carried 10000 lb cusk and James and Esther 500 lb. The five masted schooner Elizabeth Palmer was towed in from Norfolk after a 17 day voyage and carried 4500 tons of coal. She anchored off Shinnecock Light and lost an anchor before reaching Mystic wharf.
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T Wharf
Haddock
James Parker
James and
Esther
Cod. Hake
Tessie Costa
Yankee
Baith Silveira
Rita A. Viator
Jeanette Eee
FE. W. Nunan
Tecumseh
James & Esther
Rose Standish
Mary T. Fallon
Lafayette
Cacds
Uas
Elizabeth Palmer
Norfolk
Vineyard Sound
Shinnecock Light
Jersey
Mystic Wharf
Elizabeth
Fuller Palmer
Shipping News Mini Almanac Tenor of Harbor Movements
Oct 27 shipping notices list rising and setting sun, length of day, high water times, and a long roll of steamers schooners and barges arriving and clearing. Vessels named include Prince Arthur City of Everett City of Gloucester Parisian Anglian Stella Maud Esparta Huttonwood and many towed barges with routes from Philadelphia Boston Norfolk Newport News and more.
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RIVED
Prince Arthur
Yarmouth
Calvin Austipie
St. John
N. B
Fastport
Portland
Nantucket
Hudgins
Norfolk
City of
Calhoun
New York
Angel
Bristol
Windsor
Ae Eventario
Howes
David Wallace
Ttenberg
Conestoga
Olsen
Cocalico
Paxinos
Salem
X Bieteienses
Carlisle
Catawissa
Setner
Fort Point
Oley
Philadelphia
Murrell, Johnson
Clynn
John J. Perry
Nelson
Horace i
B' Bekrd
Jasper
Charleston
Saunderstown
Te Ae Princess
Newport
Tow
Parisian
Glasgow
Anglian
London
Kybfels
Virginian
Annapolis
Stella Maud
Boothbay
Chester R. Lawrence
Esparta
Port Limon
Port Antonio
Huttonwood
Ontario
Quantico
L. M. Whitney
J. Y
Tacony
Aimboy
Oxford
Eaabere
Wayne
Gonestoga
Itadelphia
Brookside
Kisle
Cleona
Richardson
Hammond
Catawiksa
Draper
Tunnel Ridge
Lehigh
Perth Amboy
Bay View
Cuba
Elizabeth P
Nesquelioning
Cargen
Cutterberg
Towl
Pilgrim
Sterling
Beckton
Lynn
Eleanor F. Baine Ellarth
Rt News
Newburyport
Nieweorth
George BR. Bradford
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Danskin
Nellie Barkhouse
William Hahn
Newton Centre
Mary Hobart
Mrs. Edmands
Brookline
Violet Edmands
Rose Edmands
Vida McLean
Frank Mr. Carter
Armstrong
Mece- Garr
Headquarters Bureau
Carter House
Michael Dwyer
Dath
Harris
Hewson
Washington
Mrs. Linnell
Robert B. Thomas
William Ware & CO
Summer Street
Mass
Petit Jury
District Attorney's Office
Moses Grant Edmands
Somerset Street
Leary
Linnefl
Lucille Zeigler
Warrenton Street
Florence Hanscombe
Julia Patterson
Carters
Catherine Nevers
Sea Grill
Dartmouth Street
Anne Keefe
Franklin Carter
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
W.L
Park Bt
Brotkton
Shipping News
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