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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
2
Dr. Fred J. Ripley acting medical examiner investigates the death of Mrs. Harold C. Baker at Brockton Hospital. Reported mercurial poisoning as the cause. Neighbors heard cries for help about 10 last night and found Mrs. Baker alone in agony.
A home remedy claims to erase wrinkles with Saxolite and witch hazel. Mix one ounce Saxolite powder in half a pint witch hazel, apply daily for a refreshed, smoother look. The method is described as harmless and popular among women seeking younger appearance.
Five thousand Bostonians greeted Admiral Togo, whose calm demeanor impressed the crowd as he paused at South Station and entered the Touraine. Dignitaries, students from MIT, and Japanese merchants presented gifts while officials planned further welcomes and visits to state leaders. The fleet prepared for August 21 target practice after Boston engagements.
Provincetown plans a brief arrival for Admiral Count Togo at 1 30 p m aboard the flagship Nebraska Janda in Provincetown Harbor He will not be received by the Atlantic fleet staff but will be escorted ashore to the Nebraska with greeting messages from local officials referencing the birthplace of American liberty and a desire to convey respect for his visit
Mrs Mae Martyn promotes plain canthrox as the simple cleansing solution for scalp and hair during hot months. She claims a teaspoonful dissolved in hot water makes a rich lather, cooling and soothing the scalp, leaving hair clean, glossy, and quick-drying.
William Speiden long time New York Custom House official and alleged sole survivor of Commodore Perry's 1853 Japan expedition will meet Admiral Togo in Boston. Speiden, who later oversaw the US navy store at Hong Kong, is versed in China and Japan politics and will attend with his daughter Mrs. Thomas Hiunt. The note closes with a colonial product plug for Adamson's Balsam.
Thomas J Sul livan aged 29 son of the late Jeremiah and Catherine Sul livan funeral from the residence of his cousin Dennis Sullivan 103 Bank street Cambridge Thursday at 915 am Requiem high mass at St Pauls Church Mt Auburn street 10 am Interment St Josephs Cemetery Boston Lodge 10 B P O Elks members asked to attend for Simon J Donovan funeral at St Cecelias Belvidere Back Bay Friday Aug 18 10 am Exalted Ruler Daniel J Kane Secretary Charles A Kelley
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