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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1900
Page
1
Worcester police arrest a murder suspect named Erickson and take him back to Worcester after catching him at Clinton. The case centers on an alleged homicide with the suspect in custody and transportation to the city for further proceedings.
William Erison a Swede linked to the Worcester murder of Gustav Erickson was arrested in Clinton at the home of Alex Johnson on Maple Street after seeking lodging and work. Worcester Chief Stone escorted him back to Worcester where he remained silent, described as 6 feet 4 inches, light complexioned with a light mustache, speaking with a foreign accent. He claimed Providence as his origin despite statements. detectives said the description matched the suspect. Officials vow action against perceived evil, with Boston cooperation and public care for elderly.
The dispatch from Washington on November 11 reports a developing disturbance in South Carolina bringing likely rain along the Atlantic coast. Elsewhere, expect fair weather with variable winds, and a mix of rain or snow in New England and New York Monday, followed by improving conditions Tuesday.
The Post apple train brings in abundant Baldwin and Russet apples across Contoocook Henniker and nearby farms. Farmers such as George Putnam, Thomas Hughes, and G W Greenleaf deliver large loads, with Putnam tallying over a thousand barrels shipped this year. Post pays a nominal price per bushel, and several communities rally to supply fruit for the car.
Worcester police acknowledge an error while pursuing a suspect described as about 5 feet 4 inches tall with a heavy mustache. The man, believed linked to Gustav Hrickson’s murder, left Worcester by the Nashua freight about dawn yesterday after being seen near the Erickson house.
Hundreds of families in Massachusetts have sent senile relatives to insane asylums to avoid caregiving. Officials plan measures to curb the practice, with the issue to be taken to the Legislature. Taunton asylum admitted thirty seven senile patients last year, prompting trustee protests.
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