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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
11
Joe Knowles rails at Ford alias Adams, denying coordination with the Boston press and challenging the credibility of accusations. He details hospitality he received, questions Ford’s methods, and urges readers to judge his Maine woods experiment by its scientific and educational goals.
Ford states four holes in the bear skin worn by Knowles as a tunic are bullet holes. He says the skin has been publicly displayed since October and offers to have taxidermists or fur experts examine it. He asserts no attempt to hide the material and argues tanning roughness supports his position.
Ford recounts trapper William Hall shooting a bear and selling the skin to Allie Deming of Flagstaff for 12 dollars, seven above market value. Henry E Redmond and James G Harlow locate Knowles bear pit on the Thimble near Lost Pond, described as a four by three foot pit with little chance of capturing a bear. Experts contest the pit’s purpose and existence, while Ford hints at a mystery surrounding Knowles and the bear.
Fred A. Eyre of Maetrich Eyre Co Brooklyn testifies by telegram that he was present at King and Bartlett Lake from Aug 4 to Aug 12 during Knowles experiment. Eyre reports woodsmen predicted success and states he is convinced Knowles performed the feat. Dated Brooklyn December 4, 1913.
The disputed bear pit built by Knowles in the Maine woods is defended against Ford alias Adams who questions its depth and purpose. Knowles argues the pit could hold a bear and that the alleged lack of blood and other details are misread. He dismisses Ford’s claims of a backstory and asserts his own trapping experience and safe methods.
Megantic Quebec leaders including the mayor and priest along with the MP and game warden welcomed Joseph Knowles on October 4 1915 after his forest living experiment. They examined his gear and claimed he lived on his own resources proving his woodsman and guide abilities while denying Ford Adams accusations.
The speaker argues investigators neglect the scientific and educational aims of the project and choose to undermine rather than support public benefit. They claim thousands of supporters doubt the critics' approach and demand genuine service to the public interest.
Dr Forbes J Munson of 328 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn certifies he examined Joseph Knowles before and after his Maine forest trek from Aug 4 1913. He affirms Knowles faced exposure and hardship, lacked food, and is not a fakir but an honest capable woodsman with altered mental state from isolation.
Dr. Dudley A. Sargent of Harvard College details Joseph Knowles's recovery after his woods expedition. He notes skin exposure and sunburn, weight loss with increased strength, expanded lung capacity, and leg strength exceeding 1000 pounds, underscoring the remarkable physical endurance and honesty shown by Knowles.
James B Connolly writes that critics offer no real evidence against Knowles claim of his woodsman feats. He argues local envy and rumor fueled by jealous rivals, not proof, and asserts Knowles demonstrated skill in barehand berrying, fish catching, fire making, and survival without tools.
A hostile remark accusing the speaker of discrediting others is described as spiteful and jealous. The line mocks a supposed sexual pose, rendered as a petty and absurd jab.
Mr Knowles is out of Boston on an important engagement and expects to return early this week. He says he will address any additional charges that may be brought against him by Mr Bert Ford or others.
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