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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
5
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt former president and Rough Rider walked unnoticed through State Street and nearby bookstores in Boston yesterday as crowds and shoppers did not identify him despite his fame.
Roosevelt stays with Judge Francis C. Lowell at 159 Beacon Street. He joins a brief Harvard Overseers meeting then hosts a one hour reception with Morgan and Lowell. A limousine tour to bookshops follows dinner at Judge Lowell’s, ending with a late departure for New York.
Mrs William H. Taft wife of the President named a large doll to be shown at the Middleboro lodge fair. Her letter assigning the name is sealed and will be opened on the fair’s final night according to the organizing committee.
Mrs. Crockett in Jeffersonville reportedly walked downstairs one foot at a time after a second treatment. The ad touts TIZ as a unique foot remedy that draws out poisonous exudations, heals sore feet in a week, and sells for 25 cents per box or direct from Walter Luther Dodge & Co.
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston is likely to be called as a witness for the prosecution of Victor M. Weil, promoter of alleged wild cat mining stocks, following a hearing yesterday before United States Commissioner Hayes on a charge of using the mails to defraud.
Federal case centered on Weil and the curbing of stock listings in 1908. Miss Myrta Kimball’s incomplete testimony, substitutions, and a looming subpoena for Lawson marked the hearing. Frank B. Davis recounted founding Howell & Little Exploration and Weil's control over mining claims funding.
Professor George Andrew Reisner of Harvard College returns from Egypt with valuable finds from 1500 to 3000 B C. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts guards several cases before his arrival. An early excavation is displayed: a lower alabaster statue portion of King Mycelinus, seated on his throne with royal titles and dragon motifs. Further trunk, arm, or head pieces may be missing. He did most work near the third Egyptian Pyramid.
Mrs. Je?ie L. Booker 44, wife of Fred C. Booker, was found hanged in the cellar of her Augusta home. Despondency named as the cause. she leaves two children besides her husband. One bottle of Adamson's Cough Balsam appears in the text as an ad filler.
At the Boston Opera House last night Frederick Converse Pipe of Desire was staged again with the original cast and Cavalleria Rusticana featured. Maria Gay as Santuzza drew renewed praise, while Wallace Goodrich conducted The Pipe of Desire. The performance showcased stronger vocalism and dramatic finesse, with notable audience applause and encores for Mme. Gay.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts explained the publicity clauses of the Longworth tariff bill at a dinner for the National Tariff Commission Association. He said the provisions aim to gather all facts on industrial costs while protecting those supplying the data. Curtis Guild Jr. introduced him amid cheers.
A Pennsylvania woman shares a letter praising Postum as the replacement for coffee. She reports persistent headaches and heart palpitations linked to coffee, notes immediate improvement after switching, and recommends the food drink with the slogan There’s a Reason.
The Intercolonial Club of Loston Roxbury reports nearly 500 members and ownership of club house worth over 100000. Seven percent dividends will be paid to stockholders. Elected officers include President Alexander C. Chisholm and Secretary Dr. John K. Martin among a slate of directors and an executive committee.
Washington January 11 The House naval affairs committee concluded its review of Captain Robert E Peary for polar attainment with Hugh C Mitchell of the Coast and Geodetic Survey testifying Peary likely stood less than five miles from the pole during his final camp and passed within one and one sixteenth miles of the pole on that day Mitchell said the observations could not be faked The committee will hear Admiral Chester next and consider retirement as rear admiral Peary faced cross examination by Representative Macon who probed his Arctic service and contributions to currents and geography Captain Peary recounted hardships of the last dash for the North Pole.
A full page features best cooking recipes and weekly menus for home cooks. Useful household helps accompany cooking guidance and tips, enhancing meal planning for the coming week.
Captain Francis E. Hammond of the tug Lykens is cleared of responsibility for the loss of a tow of three barges and 17 men near Peaked Hill Bars. He filed a detailed report yesterday and a formal crew appearance is expected soon, not altering the inspectors' view.
The Leopold Morse Benefit Association held its second annual dance in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building with about two thousand attendees. The ball committee led by Samuel Simons and C S Marks organized the event, with Frederick Taylor directing dancing and a large reception team assisting.
Eugene Duquesne famed French architect and former Grand Prix de Rome holder from 1897 to 1901 appoin ted professor of architectural design at Harvard University. After long negotiations he leaves Paris offices to join Harvard, bringing a distinguished record including Versailles restoration work and Beaux Arts prizes.
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