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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1911

Page

12

Camoys to Visit Newport Ahead of Sherman Wedding

Lord Camoys of England is expected in Newport by month’s end for the engagement to Miss Mil dred Sherman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Watts Sherman The couple has not fixed the wedding time or place yet Camoys will stay with Mr and Mrs Lawrence L Gillespie sister of the bride The Sunday Post previews Hank the Hermit by Walt McDougall as a popular new comic section.

Newport Lord Camoys England Mildred Sherman William Watts Sherman Lord Campus Lawrence L. Gillespie the Sunday Post Hank, the Hermit Walt McDougall Hank New England Pete Meertis

Retailer Forces Big Price Cuts to Clear Stock

The store announces forced vacate of 14 and 16 Summer Street on Sept 1 and delay of moving to 384 Washington Street until Oct 1. To avoid empty shelves for a month, the firm slashes prices across all on hand garments, claiming the largest saving on high grade clothes.

Washington St Franklin

Dr Wiley Begins His Testimony in Agriculture Hearing

Washington August 15 The Mass investigating committee heard disputed testimony on Department of Agriculture hiring practices for government pharmacogricist Dr Henry R Busby of the New York College of Pharmacy. Solicitor McCabe again denied restricting Bureau of Chemistry scientists from speaking with Congress members.

Washington Department of Agriculture Henry R. Busby New York College of Pharmacy House of Representatives McCabe Bureau of Chemistry Congress

Wiley Denies Secret Agreement as Testimony Opens

Dr. Harvey W. Wiley began active testimony as the committee adjourned with no witnesses except Secretary Wilson. Dr. Busby denied any secret deal with Dr. Bigelow or Wiley, claiming he would work for $9 a day, and TV offered to serve gratis. The solicitor McCabe faced the committee over Kebler’s charge about a letter, and McCabe called the statement false, urging a retraction.

Harvey W. Wiley Wilson Busby Dr. Wiley Bigelow Kebler McCabe Personnel Board of the Agricultural Department

Woman Charged in Diamond Pendant Theft

A 19yearold woman using the name Vera Dawling was arrested after allegedly posing as the Governor Foss’s daughter to steal two diamond pendants valued at 600 from Shreve Crump Low at 147 Tremont. She pled not guilty and posted bail after arraignment in Superior Criminal Court.

Vera Darling Shreve, Crump & Low Tremont Street Morton Darling Jewellers Lenox

Admiral Count Togo Arrives in Boston for Naval Visit

Admiral Count Togo is due to arrive at South Station in Boston at 11 tonight. City and state representatives will meet him and escort him to the Hotel Touraine. Thursday morning he goes to the navy yard at 10 30 and sails for the fleet off Provincetown then returns to the navy yard at 6 p m.

Count Togo Boston South Station Touraine Navy Yard Provincetown

Admiral Togo to be entertained at Algonquin Club event

Thursday evening Admiral Togo will be entertained at the Algonquin Club with State Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham and Boston Mayor Fitzgerald officials. Admiral Bowles and Argentine navy officers among attendees will join citizens of Boston. Friday morning the admiral will tour points of interest including the Public Library and Harvard University.

Admiral Togo Algonquin Club Frothingham Fitzgerald Admiral Bowles Fore River Ship Building Company Boston Public Library Harvard University

Adams to greet Admiral Togo with silver fruit set in Boston

A Japanese merchant delegation plans a formal gift for Admiral Togo in Boston before his arrival. The silver fruit basket tray and ladle bear inscriptions crediting Nippon merchants including Bunkie Matsuki of 2 Newbury Street and others.

Admiral Togo Nippon Boston S. Yamanaka S. Takaba S. Murata Y. Nishiura Bunkio Matsuki Togo Touraine St. Yamakaka Takaba Murata

McGillicuddy Bond Dishonor Case Continued in Conn

Congressman D J McGillicuddy of Maine forced to sign his name at a police station after refusing to show rail ticket to a Federal Express conductor in New London Conn bond called in City Court with case to reopen upon his return from Washington Conductor Baker had no idea of the passenger identity until the signature.

New London Conn D. J. McGillicuddy Maine Federal Express New York, New Haven

Hail Freezes Ice Cream for Church Supper in Sheffield

During a thunder storm in Sheffield a hail storm produced stones as large as walnuts. The Congregational Church women formed a hail stone freezing committee to freeze ice cream for a church supper tonight. Members included Mrs. George Peck Hattie Tucker and Alice Sage.

Lenox Sheffield Congregational Church George Peck Hattie Tucker Alice Sage

American Athletes Return From England Carnival

Nine American track and field athletes returned aboard the Leyland Line steamship Devonian from Liverpool. Manager R. C. Floyd of Harvard led the group with H. P. Lawless, G. A. Chisholm, William Canfield, J. W. Carson, C. C. Childs, R. J. Holden, J. Kilpatrick, and E. M. Thacher. The squad, though defeated, praised English rivals and efficiency.

England Leyland Line Devonian Liverpool R. C. Floyd Harvard H. P. Lawless G. A. Chisholm William Canfield J. W. Carson C. C. Childs R. J. Holden J. Kilpatrick E. M. Thacher

Hartford Leagues Trade Sends Hugh High to Nationals

Hartford left fielder Hugh High of the Hartford Connecticut league team was sold today to the New York Nationals by owner James H. Clarkin. The price paid was not disclosed.

Hartford Conn Hugh High Hartford Connecticut League New York Nationals James H. Clarkin

Knights of Equity Open 12th Session

Upward of 225 delegates from many States attended the opening session of the Knights of Equity 12th annual assembly. Supreme President Charles F. Riordan of Boston presided and gave the opening address. Ex-Congressman Joseph F. OConnell welcomed the city. An outing and dinner at Nantasket Beach is planned for Thursday with Past Supreme President Arthur C. O Connor of Detroit among the speakers.

The Knights of Equity Supreme Charles F. Riordan Boston Joseph F. O'Connell Nantasket Beach Arthur C. O’connor Detroit Order

Kaptin Kiddo Drives Serpent From Eden in Sunday Post

The hero Kaptin Kiddo excites women and children of New England. In the upcoming Post comic section next Sunday he defeats the serpent in a Garden of Eden sequence.

Kaptin Kiddo New England Next Sunday Garden of Eden

Foss Away for Son's Wedding

Governor Foss and family departed from the South station for San Francisco to attend his son Benjamin's wedding to Dorothy Chapman on the 22nd. He left the State House at 1 30 after greeting staff and boarded the 2 o'clock train, planning a two week California trip.

Governor Foss California

Acting Governor Frothingham Leaves Office

This afternoon he travels to Chicago to be hosted by his brother Congressman George E. Foss of Illinois. Governor Foss had previously crossed the State line, making Frothingham the Acting Governor, and he left Attorney George E. Harlow of Plymouth with power to sign nomination papers before departing.

Chicago George E. Foss Illinois Foss Frothingham George E. Harlow Plymouth

Seven Hurt In Mountain Park Car Collision At Holyoke

In Holyoke, Aug 15, seven people were injured when two electric cars collided at Mountain Park near Mount Tom. William M. Perry, the motorman, suffered a leg fracture and multiple injuries. Other passengers had minor cuts and were shaken. one car jumped rails and the following cars backed up before the collision occurred.

Holyoke Mountain Park Mount Tom William M. Perry

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