Forest man Knowles tours Boston in fur clothing
Joseph Knowles the woodsman drew huge crowds as he rode through Boston in fur garments. He met Governor Foss and Mayor Fitzgerald at the State House and City Hall, addressed 400 Sargent School students, visited Filene's to be fitted for a city outfit, and received broad public praise for his two months in the Maine wilderness.
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MADE MODERN MAN Joe Knowles Transforms at Filene’s
Joe Knowles visited Filene's yesterday afternoon and, after trying on outfits from head to toe, left in immaculate attire rather than the bearskin garb he entered in. The event depicted a staged transformation into a modern man.
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Man Emerges From Primitive Garb Dressed for Modern Century
A man removed his primitive clothing and shortly after appeared in attire fitting the twentieth century. He wore a collar, tie, shirt, belt, stickpin, handkerchief, gloves, underclothes, socks, garters, link cuff buttons, collar buttons, a suit, shoes, a soft black hat, walking stick and a light overcoat.
Knowles' Boston Homecoming Reportedly Accident Free
Knowles arrives in Boston for a celebratory homecoming with no accidents reported during Thursday and Friday. Chauffeurs E F Harriman Harry Chessman Andrew Atkinson and Robert McElaney navigated the routes for Vinal Motor Renting Co while F A Vinal directed the auto line ensuring timely schedules. Crowds cheered as Joe Knowles greeted well wishers on the car steps.
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Forest Man at Keith's Next Week
Boston artist Joseph Knowles, famed for living two months in the Maine woods with no food or weapons, signs to appear at B F Keith's Theatre next week. He will wear bear and deerskin garments and present his crude tools and bow and arrow while recounting his solitary ordeal and bear encounter.
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Train Hits Car Kills One, Injures Eleven in Middletown
A trolley car and steam train collision near the local depot leaves Benjamin Blydenburgh dead and eleven passengers injured. Victims include Middletown residents and a New Haven man. the crash prompted rapid medical aid and transport to Middlesex Hospital.
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Funeral of Willis W Heath Murder Victim Held at Pleasant Street
The funeral of Willis W Heath, the murdered officer, was held this afternoon at his home on Pleasant street. Practically the entire township attended, along with hundreds from Amesbury and Newburyport.
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Artist Knowles Story From Maine Forests Next Sunday Post
Artist Knowles plans to share his adventures in the Maine woods and his return to civilization in tomorrow's Sunday Post, detailing his ordeal and observations from the expedition.
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Bird Address Draws 2000 in Worcester Rally
Charles Sumner Bird spoke to 2000 at Mechanics Hall Worcester and was greeted with cheers. He and his flying squadron wrapped up a day of 16 campaign stops from Fitchburg to Worcester, covering a region with 182,522 people and 33,084 voters. About 3000 residents were addressed across rallies that day.
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Progressive campaign tour traverses rain and roads to speak in Massachusetts
The Progressive whirlwind tour faces drizzle and rough roads as it stops in Princeton Barre Millbury and Jefferson. Candidates Bird Webster and supporters address crowds with remarks on state issues and the Massachusetts constitution amid light applause and local reactions.
Farmer murdered and wife missing in woods near Nichols farm
A farmer was killed and his wife disappeared after rumors she was lured to nearby woods. Willard Tucker reported two men seen near the scene, one collapsing. The widow suggested a possible motive involving the hired man’s affection for the wife. A woods search is planned for tomorrow.
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Crafty Fu Manchu tale of murder at the docks
Nayland Smith confronts Fu Manchu as Cadby is found dead with mutilated hands near the Thames. A detective’s notebook may hold clues while a mysterious young woman lurks in Cadby’s rooms, prompting further danger in an atmospheric London confrontation.
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Cornered By the Clue of the Pigtail Thrilling tale ends with escape
In a tense scene the narrator confronts a Chinese slave girl who fled Cadby’s murder scene with partial truth about a stolen notebook. She pleads for mercy and hints at hidden helpers while a mysterious visitor slips away, signaling further peril and a cliffhanger for tomorrow.
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