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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
3
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder cure. It claims modern science links kidney health to overall wellness and urges readers to request a free sample and book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
ST PETERSBURG April 183 The nation mourns the fate of Admiral Makaroff and the battleship Petropavlovsk. Telegrams confirm the loss and Grand Duke Cyril was wounded. Makaroff’s death is seen as a greater blow than several ships lost, with grief nationwide and a widow receiving news from the Emperor’s staff.
News of Vice-Admiral Makaroff's death shocks naval and military circles in Washington. He had visited the United States in 1896-97 and commanded the Russian North Pacific squadron, meeting American officers at Newport and engaging with Admiral Taylor and Captain Converse. Count Cassini expressed sorrow but offered no further comment.
Paris reports a disaster aboard the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk and the drowning of Vice-Admiral Makaroff. The loss sparks consternation in Russian quarters and is seen as a serious blow to the Russian navy.
Official reports from Port Arthur and Mukden detail the Petropavlovsk strike on a mine, its sinking, and casualties including Vice-Admiral Makaroff. Grand Duke Cyril was saved, Captain Jakovioff and others injured, while the Japanese fleet retired under Golden Hill as Ouktomsky assumed command.
Report states who was aboard was saved with slight injuries. The entire squadron re-entered the port. Japanese forces lie off Cape Liaoshan at the southern tip of the Port Arthur peninsula. No word had reached the acting fleet commander when the despatch was issued.
April 13 Petropavlovsk disaster draws deep consternation in official, naval and military circles. Officers describe the catastrophe with profound emotion and the imperial family and court are likewise moved.
In St Petersburg Grand Duke Cyril returns unharmed after the PetroPavlovsk explosion at Port Arthur. A requiem for Vice-Admiral Makaroff and the PetroPavlovsk crew is set for tomorrow at the admiralty church. Makaroff mourned by his daughter Lillie, 19, and attend by mother. The Cossacks who defeated 60 Japanese at Samalind Island numbered 37.
The Times correspondent reports a Japanese torpedo attack followed by a desultory bombardment at Port Arthur. A fleet of six battleships and six cruisers appeared, with Mikasa leading, as shore batteries opened at 10:20. Togo withdrew by noon, the bombardment described as a demonstration rather than full assault. Editorials express sympathy for Admiral Togo’s fate and for Russia.
London April 14 The late Vice Admiral Makaroff spoke English fluently and was well known in England especially in Newcastle upon Tyne where he resided while the Armstr ngs built his icebreaker the Yermak His courtesy and social qualities are noted in dispatches and obituaries from the era.
The article asserts eruptions such as eczema arise from humors whether inherited or acquired by faulty digestion. It warns against using drying medicines as dangerous and recommends a course focused on internal hydration and proper digestion. The piece emphasizes addressing underlying humoral imbalance to cure skin ailments.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to thoroughly cleanse the blood and build up the whole system, with testimonials of remarkable cures mailed on request. Address Hood Co., Lowell, Massachusetts, for details and samples.
A quirky feature argues brains need proper nourishment to stay healthy and active. It likens brain work to maintaining a boiler, noting daily consumption of brain “fuel” and the need to feed the brain with the right material to prevent fatigue and nervous prostration.
The cereal brand Grape-Nuts adds a small booklet titled The Road to Wellville inside each package. The slim volume offers health insights and promotional content linked to the cereal.
Ninety five per cent of the later returns favor Mr Olney and he has swept the State by an enormous majority. The Democracy of Massachusetts has recorded itself in no doubtful terms. We are more than satisfied with the result.
George Fred Williams asserts Hearst will win a majority of congressional delegates and a clear majority in the State convention. He says returns from canvassers show a complete victory except in Boston, with most districts likely to elect Hearst delegates and a strong state convention majority.
The article reports that Olney supporters are in a cheerful mood after caucus results show Olney likely to control the Massachusetts State convention, with claims of unlimited power to appoint delegates to the national convention in St Louis. Williams and Hearst supporters plan contests and credential reviews loom as rival claims emerge. Local leaders like Gaston, Quincy, Hamlin, Gargan, and others express satisfaction, and Mayor Collins congratulates FitzGerald on Boston gains.
Massachusetts has 14 congressional districts plus four at large delegates for the St Louis convention. Olney supporters claim control of the state convention, with ten districts won for Olney, three for Hearst and one in doubt. Boston districts mostly back Olney. Hearst leads in some districts including the third and fifth. Delegates per district range from 61 to 84 with varying pledges and doubts.
Mrs. Mary Heenan aged 80 of 98 Maverick street Chelsea died Tuesday leaving 33 grandchildren. Wife of Thomas Heenan an old Grand Army man she had lived in Chelsea since 1850. Survived by husband three sons and four daughters. Funeral Friday morning from 98 Maverick street.
The Boston Fire and Life Underwriters met at Young’s Hotel with 11 members. H. Whitney, president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, spoke on reciprocity with Canada, urging action against protectionist aims and urging the public to influence policy.
William O Reilly of 101 Cottage Street East Boston nearly drowned after falling from Marginal Street pier. A small group of sailors and longshoremen from the Leyland Line rescued him and brought him to the relief station where he is being treated and is expected to recover.
A National Lancers Veteran Association reunion and ball drew about 100 couples to Lancers Armory last night. Colonel Lowe of Connecticut, a Governor's staff member, was the specially invited guest of the evening.
Louis McIntyre found his room at 128 F street South Boston broken into yesterday and $89.64 stolen. He caused the arrest of Arthur J. Clarkson 17 who lives in the house and Harold Mahoney 19 of 165 D street. Clarkson was arrested first and led to Mahoney's arrest for receiving stolen money. Eighty eight dollars was recovered.
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