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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
6
Provincetown. The battleship Missouri barely missed collision with a four masted schooner off Race Point last night as destroyers and submarines prepared for an attack on the fleet. The schooner crossed the Missouri’s bow, narrowly ahead, before ships returned to harbor.
Missouri narrowly avoided collision with a four mast and then a two master as dark ships loomed ahead. swift helm corrections and running lights enabled a close pass with crew seen scrambling on deck in alarm.
The battleship fleet engaged in a protracted night battle in Cape Cod Bay with coastal defense ships sighting invaders before torpedo range. After a lengthy assault the battleships claimed victory as several crews trained in torpedo and artillery drills. Admirals Ward and Badger conducted inspections aboard Missouri, with ships Nebraska Delaware Michigan and Virginia finishing torpedo practice nearby.
Mrs Ida Nelson 52 of 3400 Ontario avenue mother of Battling Nelson former world lightweight champ was struck and killed by a Wabash train near Burnham station while returning from Hammond Indiana. Battling Nelson is reported to be on the Pacific Coast.
Charles H. Porter longtime Quincy resident and first mayor when the city was incorporated in 1889 died shortly after midnight after a yearlong decline following an operation. A Civil War lieutenant colonel he served 39th Massachusetts and remained active in veterans groups and local history.
Mrs. Violet Cole of Philadelphia testifies after eight years with eczema and sleepless nights that Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cured her and her five children. She notes head and body sores, itching, and ringworm were also healed, and urges sending for samples and a 32 page skin book from Potter Drug & Chem Corp.
Washington August 10 The battleship Michigan was named champion of the navy for the year ending June 20 1911 for top gunnery and engineering marks. President Taft sent a letter to Captain N R Usher commending the crew and announcing the award. The pennant and letter reached Captain Usher via the president's naval aide Lieutenant Commander Palmer.
President commends the U S S Michigan and her crew for efficient handling of all elements, making her the navy contrast’s top battleship in guarding national interests. The Michigan won the year’s second honor after previously securing the gunner y trophy. the North Carolina led in engineering but not in total, while Maryland builds the red triangular gunnery pennant to be delivered to the Navy Department.
Mrs Cortez H Wood of 11 Vancouver Street Roxbury suffered serious injuries when two autos collided on Commonwealth Avenue near Cummins Road Brighton last evening. Her husband and Arthur H Paul of 180 Main Street Waltham were shaken. Wood was thrown from her car and taken to a private hospital with gashes bruises and probable internal injuries. The lighter runabout Wood drove collided with a heavier car, pushing it across a park with operating electric cars. both vehicles were badly damaged.
John Gifford Thompson a 43 year old Roxbury resident and son of a wealthy retired merchant went on a district rampage last night. He frightened women and children, kept Dudley street police on alert for hours, and attempted to strike Sergeant Bannister with a plate glass mirror before being seized and manacled.
Washington Aug 10 The House investigating committee heard Dr Harvey Wiley defend his position in the Agriculture Department. Secretary Wilson had written to Dr Ira Remsen calling Dunlap and McCabe “our people” on the food and drug inspection board where Wiley sits as the third member. Dunlap testified about the benzoate of soda case and noted he prepared a memo in the Busby matter while Wiley was absent. He denied filing charges against Wiley but did not bring the issue to Wiley when he returned. Wiley expected to testify by end of tomorrow’s hearing.
James L. Dodwell, 25, former Holy Cross varsity quarterback in 1906 and Portland High School captain in 1904, died from burns after an automobile explosion at a local garage where he worked as a chauffeur. He was a well known school and college athlete.
Norman H. White begins his Republican bid with a campaign kickoff in Springfield. He will host a reception at the Hotel Worthy this evening attended by about 200 Springfield Republicans and address why he opposes Governor Foss. He departs Boston at noon by car for Springfield.
John W. Moore once weighed about 823 pounds and suffered heart trouble dropsy psoriasis and rheumatism he followed a drugless home weight reduction method advised by Dr Turner. He lists no starvation or drugs and claims to lose nearly a pound daily while eating freely. Leaflets describing the method are available from Dr Turner in Syracuse.
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