Trapping of Murderer Brings Man Hunt to End
The capture of Si Phelps ends a large man hunt after a dramatic confrontation. Deputy Pratt prevented a deadly mistake, and Phelps, once cornered, spoke with a Post reporter about his gunfight with Sheriff Haskins. Family farewell and charity from Warden Shea marked a tense, emotional end.
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Warden Shea
Phelps
E. J. Pratt
Shea
Pratt
Post
Sheriff Haskins
Haskins
Phelps Details Killing Claim At Trial
Emmett Haskins described a confrontation where he says he killed Sheriff Shippee accidentally after planning to scare him. He recounts facing a posse and firing as his shotgun discharged without intent, claiming no malice despite his shot.
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Emmett Haskins
Tom Shippee
Phelps
Schuyler Tower
Greenfield
Tower
Sheriff Haskins Phelps
Phelps Captured After High Speed Chase In Woods
Deputies and militia trap Phelps after a tense standoff as he crouches by earth scooping with a jackknife. Shea dives in, pins him, and Pratt handcuffs the suspect. Phelps admits motives tied to Sheriff Haskins and Emmett Haskins, then explains he hoped to frighten allies before surrendering.
Whose Team Is This Photo Fun in the Wholesale District
A Post photographer captures a team in the Wholesale District. The Post offers five dollars in gold to the driver who identifies the team within five days by presenting at the City Editor’s office at 275 Washington Street between noon and 6 pm with proof of identity. An additional team photo will run tomorrow.
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Post
The
Washington Street
Prize Horse and Driver Return After Photo Feature
The horse and team pictured in the Post yesterday morning belonged to P. O'Riodon with Edwin A. Foote as driver. Mr. Foote visited the City Editor’s office yesterday afternoon and collected the $5 gold piece.
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P. O’riodon
Edwin A. Foote
Foote
Man Arrested After Hiding in Woods and Shooting Incident
Phelps recounted hours in the woods since Sunday, claiming his gun fired by accident. Detectives found shells, a pocketknife used in a prior stabbing, and a handwritten letter addressed to Brother Herman written during his hiding. A mob gathered as he was moved toward jail, with threats of lynching and guards ready to fire if needed.
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Phelps
William Penman
Brother Herman
George
Nate
McKay
Dennis” Shea
Greenfield
Elm Hotel
Home remedy promises rapid fat loss and health benefits
The article endorses a Marmola and Cascara Aromatic based home mixture said to remove fat at several pounds weekly without dieting or stomach disturbance. It claims beauty expert Mrs Luella Bigger supports the remedy and advises taking one teaspoon after meals and at night.
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Luella Bigger
Plaisted Wins Democratic Nomination in Maine Governor Race
At Augusta State convention Mayor Frederick W. Plaisted of Augusta secured the Democratic nomination for governor by 575 votes to 811 for Obadiah Gardner. Lamont A. Stevens was chosen for State Auditor. The platform called for spending cuts, law enforcement by elected officers, repeal of the Sturgis act, voter resubmission on prohibition, direct election of US Senators, an income tax amendment, a corrupt practices act, and a direct primary law.
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Augusta
Frederick W. Plaisted
Harris M. Plaisted
Maine
Democrats
Greenbackers
Plaisted
Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
Lamont A. Stevens
Wells
United States
Burrill Named to Represent Boston at Roosevelt Reception
Charles II banker L. Burrill is selected by Boston Mayor to represent the city at a Roosevelt reception in New York. The announcement says Burrill will attend the event next Saturday, continuing his prominent civic role.
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Charles II
Fitzgerald
Tn New
Roosevelt
Chickering
Les L. Burrill
Mt Holly Bank Safe Defalcation Sparks Manhunt for Clerk
Mt Holly New Jersey June 15. The Mt Holly National Bank safe opened after two days of work and $18 000 was missing. Cashier F H Lee issued a warrant for assistant cashier Clifford S Heller who hid since Sunday and had access to the bank. Police suspect he timed the release and altered the combination to escape before discovery. Depositors unaffected as bond stands at 13 000 and securities remain intact. Heller's wife remains in Mt Holly unsure of his whereabouts.
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New York
Mt. Holly
N J
Lee
Heller
Notables Will Grace B C Day Boston College Event
Alumni committee of Boston College plans a garden party at University Iteiate Newton to raise funds for new costlogs extension with Governor A J Pothier Rhode Island as principal speaker and other dignitaries including Governor Draper Archbishop O Connell Mayor Fitzgerald expected to attend. A large reception committee of notable laymen is named headed by James Albert Dorsey with many members listed.
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Alumni Association of
Boston College
University Iteiate Newton
A. J. Pothier
Rhode Island
Pothier
Draper
Fitzgerald
Daniel J. Gallagher
O’connell
Alumni Association
James Albert Dorsey
John F. Fitzgerald
John H. Burke
Charles A. DeCourcy
James F. Aylward
Thomas J. Ball
Francis J. Barnes
John Bapst Blake
John T. Bottomley
John C. Blake
John A. Brett
Thomas F. Boyle
Edward J. Brandon
Francis A. Campbell
James EB. Cotter
William J. Carlin
James H. Carney
Walter L. Collins
John IF. Cronan
M. M. Cunniff
Henry V. Cunningham
Augustine J. Daly
Charles V. Casey
William H. Davine
Arthur W. Dolan
William A. Dunn
Thomas Dwight
Joseph D. Falion
William A. Fitzgerald
William F. Fitzgerald
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Peter F. Gartland
Peculiar will case heard in Pittsfield probate court
Testimony in a Pittsfield Probate Court hearing reveals Mrs. Mary A. Mason of New York left over 60 000 to institutions and kept her husband Henry H. Mason’s burial eight years after his death. Witnesses describe dolls in her home and a plan to marry a local physician for money, suggesting unsound mind when the will was made. Mrs. Henriques is her sister and Mrs. Trowbridge her niece.
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Pittsfield
Mary A. Mason
New York
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