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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
4
Dunstan Shaw describes a ten day escape from Woodstock Jail in Vermont with his son. He recalls starving conditions, plans to reach New York State, and attempts to evade deputies and bloodhounds. He claims authorities used excessive force and vows to face future punishment rather than surrender.
At Chicago May 4 the Methodist Conference debated church finances with Dr Buckley urging salaries aligned to duties. A resolution limiting bishops and officers to actual expenses for specific duties was amended and adopted after fierce discussion amid insinuations of excess and moves to study seminary conditions.
In Dedham on May 4 Judge Grover discharged Adolphus Holton and Harrison D. Holton after a full day of testimony on an April 11 Norwood incident. Mrs Annie D Holton tried to stop her husband from taking their child on a public street. witnesses described a struggle as Adolphus placed the child in a carriage and Mrs Holton grabbed both, defense arguing only necessary force used to break her hold.
Newport Rhode Island May 4 The massive Bellevue avenue villa of William Wells New York burned in a spectacular blaze causing about 200000 in damage The owner valued it higher for priceless bric a brac and imported furnishings that may not be fully insured A furnace overheat is blamed and insurance is expected to cover most of the loss
In Philadelphia on May 4 the grand jury indicted Frances, a chorus girl connected to the Papa's Wife company, for allegedly taking money from Mrs Valerie Bigelow. Charles Bigelow, a leading company member, testified. he reportedly favored withdrawing the charge.
In Sofia reports say a peasant uprising at Rusechuk was suppressed by troops. Ringleaders fled to Rouma as Bulgaria returns to quiet. The clipping also promotes Dean's Ointment for eczema and skin conditions sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
Fragments describe a perilous trek north of Rochester and Rutland with scarce food, freezing nights, and hiding from pursuers. The narrator recalls meeting a man on the mountain, pleading not to jail an elderly farmer, and planning to flee to Canada. Farmer Holden notes Frank worked for him.
Addison County Jail in Middlebury Vermont reports Frank Shaw declaring he is as brave as Jesse James and will not die alone. He questions why sheriffs did not kill him, says he could stage a hanging revenge, and insists he will escape jail when better.
Two Shaw criminals father and son were jailed in Middlebury after a capture at the Holden residence. Frank Shaw, wounded, smoked six cigarette packs overnight while awaiting trial threats and letters from his mother surfaced. A farmer, Flanders, was arrested for allegedly aiding the escape as Vermont politics buzzed about the case.
An advertising notice extols cotton and wool suits and overcoats as affordable yet enduring. It warns cotton products fade and wear poorly, urging customers to choose pure wool with good value. The maker promotes lower prices through strong business practices.
The annual session of the Grand Council of New England Order of United Commercial Travellers of America opened in America Hall Boston with over fifty delegates from Providence New Bedford Springfield Boston Portland Bangor and Lewiston. Delegates toured the John P. Squire pork-packing plant Cambridge and dined there before the session officially opened.
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