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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
2
An explosion in the aft turret area of the battleship Missouri today killed 29 sailors outright, with two dying and three seriously injured. Prompt flooding of the handling room and magazines prevented greater loss as 2000 pounds of powder detonated, affecting the turret and adjacent spaces.
Miss Page's note and Professor Wood's bloodstain report on a knife and Tucker's trousers are cited. Time of death estimated near noon. Witnesses place Tucker near the Page house about 11 45. Other assault evidence against Miss Page noted. See Page 5 for full details.
London April 13 The Japanese legation had no official word on fighting off Port Arthur tonight Baron Hayashi the Japanese minister praised Vice Admiral Makaroff as a brilliant strategist and tactician and said his death would be a severe loss to the Russian navy.
At the Iroquois Club banquet in Chicago on Jefferson's birthday Grover Cleveland's letter urged Democrats to study his career and pursue safe democratic policy. General Miles denounced imperialism, Adlai Stevenson urged party unity, and J Bryan urged presenting 1896 and 1900 platforms. The note also mentions a Supreme Court merger decision and concerns about corporate influence.
The forecast calls for fair weather and continuing cold conditions around Boston and its vicinity on Thursday. Highs remain near the seasonally chilly mark as frosty mornings give way to clear afternoons. Local officials urge dressing warmly and checking for wind chills in exposed areas.
Custom House Inspector A G Griffin rescued an unknown man who fell overboard from a lighter at Grand Junction docks. Also note a Great spring clothing sale begins today with deep discounts on suits, pants, over coats, and hats at Fred Gray & Co., Boston.
Harry Dolofsky, a Tremont street tailor, fired three shots through the door glass at his wife at her brother-in-law Fred Boutelier’s home in Roxbury. None struck. He had separated from her a year ago amid ongoing quarrels and fled after neighbors pursued him. Police seek a warrant for assault with intent to kill.
The Hon. Edward F. McSweeney secretary of the Olney Association issued the following statement Our estimate based upon the caucus returns received up to 1 o clock this morning is confirmed by the reports received today from additional cities Continued on Page 22 Sth and Gth Cotmns
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