08 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
1
A Tokyo dispatch to the Daily News reports that reliable sources say part of the Japanese fighting line crossed the Yalu River and holds strong positions at several key points near Seoul. The message emphasizes the breakthrough as a notable development in the ongoing conflict.
A plague is feared in Harbin due to terrible unsanitary conditions. The city, center of Russian authority in Manchuria, suffers from contaminated Sungari River water, shallow wells, and ground filth from winter. Streets are filled with refuse amid lingering war news.
A Boston banquet honored Frank Keyes Foster of Typographical Union 13 with speeches by Judge William H. H. Emmons and George E. McNeill. Prominent attendees included Edward A. Filene, Henry Sterling, James F. Timilty, and others as they praised Foster’s defense of trade unionism and urged cooperation with law and public order.
F. Gray Co. promotes a spring clothing sale offering half price on suits and overcoats. Stores listed are Washington and Hanover streets, inviting customers to buy spring attire from Gray & Co.
A new witness set in motion in the Page tragedy as Detective Dunham probes exact discovery time. Joseph Gallant and Edward Lowe saw the bereaved father near his Weston home after 1 30, with others locating him between 1 50 and 2 00 at various landmarks. Police seek precise timing before the inquest before Judge Enos T. Luce.
The New York East Conference committee investigating Professor Borden P. Bowne of Boston University on charges of heresy completed its deliberations near midnight. Members admitted a verdict was reached but declined to disclose whether it favored Bowne or against him.
Greenock origin La Morna sailing from Puget Sound to Queenstown reportedly foundered with a crew of 30 after reports surfaced of scattered wreckage in Bar clay Sound including hatches marked L M life buoys marked La Morna and deck planking ship's house work recovered in the past days indicating the loss of the Crown ship La Morna with all hands.
The Rev Dr Charles Parkhurst editor of Zion's Herald defended his paper before the Methodist conference noting advertising rates fallen but still paying expenses while others lose money. Governor John L Bates attended the evening session as the Conference Missionary Society anniversary was observed.
At a Cambridge park commissioners meeting the park police were voted to merge with the regular police department. Mayor Daly is expected to acquiesce.
Fair conditions expected in Boston and surrounding areas on Friday. Saturday is expected to bring showers with a higher chance of rain. Temperatures should be mild and winds light to moderate throughout the period.
Washington and Hanover streets store promotes men's fancy Scotch cheviot suits priced at 7.90, claiming regular value 15.06. The ad highlights bold savings and brand quality from a leading Boston retailer.
Lung Kuro ends the night coughing which worsened throat irritation. The episode prompted medical advice on managing persistent coughing and throat discomfort, with emphasis on seeking care if symptoms continue or worsen.
Interview released by Edward F. McSweeney defends Richard Olney's labor record. It cites Olney's 1894 brief for labor unions against railroad receivers and his 1902 Boston speech praising Pennsylvania coal miners while condemning mine operators and Republican control.
Mrs Cornelia Botkin was found guilty of murder in the first degree in San Francisco after a several hour deliberation. The jury fixed life imprisonment. The crime involved sending poisoned candy through the mails to Mrs John P Dunning of Dover Delaware and her sister. Botkin reportedly acted from infatuation with Dunning despite no provocation.
Washington and Hanover streets advertise men’s suits at six dollars for Thibet fabrics worth twelve, and all wool business suits at seven ninety, originally nine fifteen. F Gray Co, largest clothing house in Boston, promotes these offers.
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