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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1904
Page
5
April 15 dispatch from St. Petersburg cites Admiral Alexieff to the Emperor describing a two division Japanese fleet bombardment of Port Arthur from 6 am to 1 pm with 185 projectiles. Russian squadron including Pobieda fired back. land losses listed seven Chinese killed, five Russian soldiers dead, three Chinese wounded. no Russian ship damage or deaths.
An advertisement proclaims Guticura soap as the world’s greatest skin soap with a sale claim surpassing other skin soaps in production and value, highlighting its superiority and promotional offer.
The article reports a cabinet meeting discussing Russia’s claim of contraband and the protection of American citizens amid tensions. It notes Count Cassini’s warning, British stance on neutrality, and President Roosevelt’s insistence on full rights of neutrals while awaiting an international decision.
The Carnegie heroism fund will provide a 5 million dollar grant for heroic acts whether or not the doer is injured. The commission warns against interfering with municipal pension funds and may grant survivors of accidents. A roll of heroes will be kept in Pittsburgh, with the fund’s assets invested by the commission led by Charles I. Taylor and F. M. Wilmot, aiming for rapid operation.
A Middlesex grand jury will convene in Cambridge on Tuesday to consider the indictment of Charles I L Tucker for the murder of Mabel Page. If indicted, trial likely before summer. defense seeks expert exhibits but was denied. state police say evidence gathering nearly complete. Tucker’s father reports his son cheerful and treated well in jail. Sheriff Fairbairn faces no resignation yet over jail conditions claim.
Report stated Mme Calve might not appear in Carmen due to illness but manager Ernest Goerlitz denied the claim. The Boston Theatre hosted Mozart and Bizet operas last evening with Calve slated for Carmen in the upcoming performance.
A Liaoyang dispatch reports Russian fortifications along the Yalu River finished with the center at Antung, right flank at Tatungkau, and left flank at Kiuilenchang, ten miles apart on the river’s west bank.
Two Chelsea juveniles aged 11 and an older boy attempted to crack a safe at Poland’s fish market on Broadway. They were arrested asleep at home, confessed, and face probation after being charged. police cite dime-novel influence and peer pressure as factors.
Chelsea license commissioners last night granted 30 licenses for liquor including eight innholders. Four more were withheld under the law. Boston citizens received several licenses, while the Webster House on Broadway near the Revere line won a license despite protests from about 10 nearby manufacturing establishments.
The document cites physicians including Robert R. Roberts M D of Washington D C and M C Gee M D of San Francisco praising Hartmans Peruna as a universal internal remedy for catarrh claiming it cleanses inflamed mucous membranes and cures catarrhal conditions wherever located The letters argue doctors increasingly prescribe Peruna despite initial skepticism and highlight benefits for women including regular painless menstruation and relief from leucorrhoea and ovarian issues.
Dr. Leland Williamson of Yorktown Ark reports Peruna as a tonic and catarrh remedy used successfully in his practice. He says it strengthens organs, heals mucous membranes, wards off la grippe, aids recovery after pneumonia or malaria, and benefits weak and run down patients, especially women. urges trial.
An ad claims Peruna is the best spring tonic for pelvic catarrh and can cure it with continued use. It promotes Health and Beauty by Dr Hartman and Facts and Faces, cites a Mrs Merald testimonial of ovarian trouble relief, and invites readers to write for free medical advice.
A dull day at the fish pier saw 16 small trips totaling 97,500 pounds of mixed fish. Haddock led with 79,000 pounds, then cod 18,000 pounds and 600 pounds of cask. Prices ranged from 2 to 2 1 4 cents for haddock, 2 3 4 to 3 cents for cod, and 2 cents for cask. A parade of arrivals included Stranger and many other sloops and steamers, plus the big German steamer Wartenfels and the Norwegian steamer Bodo bringing bananas. Towboats chased news of the British ship Glenholm as the James B. Drake and Helen M. Field added to harbor activity. The fleet also featured the four-masted bath ship James B. Drake and the wrecking lighter Helen M. Field, with several vessels sailing out and others nearing discharge or loading lumber and coal.
Daily almanac notes sun and moon times, high water, and a list of arriving and cleared steamers and vessels. Arrivals include Bodo, Figenschow, Sama, Cuba with bananas to W. W. & C. R. Noyes and others to various owners. Cleared ships include Sachem bound for Liverpool with Caledonian.
Will Cure You T Foo Yuen and Wing, leading lights at the world’s oldest medical school, offer a free demonstration at 564 Massachusetts Avenue near Northampton Street Elevated Station. They claim to locate troubles by false diagnosis without questions, with no charge for diagnosis or trial treatment if visited before April 25. An American attendant will greet visitors at the door. A 500 page book worth the reading, or six cents postage, is available.
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