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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1904

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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey The Great Consumption and Throat Cure

Russian forces report reconnaissance along the Yalu with few troops south of the Pomaku River while Japanese preparations for boats are noted. A detachment of two officers and 82 men engaged, resulting in three riflemen killed and several wounded, before retreating to the Russian bank under cover of two guns.

Cora Riley Coatesville Duffy Philadelphia Duffy’s Albany Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y ST. Petersburg Alexieff Yalu Pomaku Smeizin Pushkin

Japanese Forces Reported Near Wiju By Alexieff Telegraph

St Petersburg April 22 A telegram from Viceroy Alexieff reports reconnaissance shows Japanese concentrating near Wiju with about one division to the north. Information also notes pontoon bridge material collected opposite Mabikhe island and that scouts killed two Japanese, one apparently an officer.

ST. Petersburg Alexieff Yalu Wiju Mabikhe

Rumors of Attempt on General Kuropatkin in Niuchwang

Rumors circulate that two beggars believed to be Japanese attempted to assassinate General Kuropatkin in Niuchwang a few days ago. Guards seized them after knives were found on them. sources say the men spoke to the general before being stopped. No confirmation available tonight.

ST. Petersburg Kuropatkin Niuchwang Margaret Phelps Fourth Street Cincinnati

Russians scout story of Americans held as spies

St Petersburg April 22. An Associated Press report claimed four unarmed American citizens were held as Japanese spies at Mukden. An American Reilly and Canadian Davidson reportedly disappeared from Mukden under suspicious circumstances. The foreign office denied knowledge of the report and deemed it unfounded.

ST. Petersburg Associated Press Foreign Office Harbin Frankfurter Zeitung Mukden Reilly Davidson

Japanese Forces Under Kuroki Move North on Yalu

London april 23 according to the daily telegraph s st petersburg correspondent the russian strategists reluctantly accept that general kuroki plans to advance along the middle reaches of the yalu river via kangge and despite great difficulties is moving his army over mountain paths to outflank the russian right bank position on the yalu

Kuroki Yalu London Daily Telegraph St. Petersburg Kangge

Peruna Praised as Cold Cure in April Weather Advice

Advert says avoid colds with foot warmth chest protection fresh air and vented room. A few doses of Peruna claimed to prevent catarrh and cure colds quickly and permanently with testimonials from Miss Alice O Neill Lydia Herziger and Mrs Frances Wilson.

Alice O'Neill Adams Street Brooklyn N. Y Lydia Herziger American Daughters of Independence Neenah, Wis Lydia _Herziger Frances Wilson Nelson Street Clinton Mass C. Morrison

Bowdoin Defeats Amherst in Debating Contest

Bowdoin College won the third annual debate against Amherst College in Brunswick Maine. The topic was federal regulation of trusts with Bowdoin on the negative side. Debaters for Bowdoin were Philip MacLean Clark Edward LeForest Harvey William Edward Lunt. The Amherst team included Joseph B. Eastman John Francis Kane Fayette Brown Dow.

Prunswick Bowdoin Amherst College Philip MacLean Clark Cambridge Mass Edwin LeForest Harvey Bethel William Edward Lunt Lisbon Joseph B. Eastman Pottsville Penn John Francis Kane Gardiner Fayette Brown Dow Rochester N. Y

Oakland House host given a diamond ring on birthday

F. R. Blake proprietor of the Oakland House at 31 East Newton street received a diamond ring from about 75 friends who gathered last evening to celebrate his 40th birthday. Frank H. Martin presented the ring with the support of guests Lieutenant James L. Malloy and others in attendance.

Oakland House F. R. Blake East Newton Street Frank H. Martin James L. Malloy George A. Mitten I. I. Blake Worcester George H. Haynes Robert Garrity George Grainger Frank A. Carleton William Wheeler Harry Osborne Thomas Tillman William Dunn Louis Touhey G. Hadley Mar I. Russell

Sunday baseball banned at Manhattan league grounds

Police Commissioner Mc Adoo announced that baseball games will not be allowed on Sundays at the league grounds in Manhattan. Match games may be held in isolated neighborhoods if no laws are violated, with the Brooklyn league grounds deemed to be in isolated places.

New York McAdoo Manhattan Brooklyn

Lefty Davis Signs With Columbus A A Club

Lefty Davis, formerly of the New York American League team, has signed with the Columbus American Association Club and will report at once.

Lefty” Davis Columbus A. A Columbus

Eagle Cycle Club To Reorganize

Cycling shows a boom with clubs reforming and new groups forming. All past and present Eagle Cycle Club members are asked to meet Friday evening at Dr H J Collins 1782 Washington Street.

Eagle Cycle Club H. J. Collins Washington Street

Fitzgerald Beats Green In Toledo Bout

Willie Fitzgerald of New York defeats Freddie Green of Toledo in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 round bout. Two blows to the jaw and a straight jab end the fight.

Toledo Willie Fitzgerald New York Freddie Green This City

Russia mourns torpedo launch disaster at Port Arthur

Alexieff announced the destruction of a launch and the loss of 21 men in a Russian torpedo explosion at Port Arthur. An admiralty member said the gloom grows from careless handling and past disasters fail to teach.

Russia ST. Petersburg Alexieff Port Arthur Petropavlovsk Admiralty

Kuropatkin expects Japanese Yalu crossing at Liaoyang

General Kuropatkin believes Japan will attempt a crossing of the Yalu River near Liaoyang as enemy forces concentrate at Wiju. Scouts report more than one division at the location and pontoons are being moved forward.

Kuropatkin Yalu Liaoyang Yalu Wiju

United States Reports No Sale of American Ships Abroad

Washington April 22 The United States government has received no official information of American ships being sold to Russia or Japan. Officials say there has been speculation whether such sales could be permitted and note no confirmed transactions at this time.

Washington United States Europe Russia Japan

No American Flag Vessel May Transfer Directly to Belligerent States

The text states a firm rule that no vessel under the American flag could be admitted into possession by the government of either belligerent state, underscoring a strict neutrality principle in wartime dealings with belligerents.

Elm Cycle Club Minstrels at Dudley Street Opera House

The Elm Cycle Club staged a minstrel show at the Dudley Street Opera House last night directed by Dominick F. Keegan. Interlocutor Edward F. H. Burke led the program with tambos Miss Mae Corcoran Miss Leona Hartshorn Walter Greene Jack Kneeland and John Gately. Bones were handled by Miss Lillie Gibbs Miss Nellie Ducie and HF fie Gibbs with W. Edgar Sobey and Dan Daly. Soloists included Miss Gertrude F. Walker Miss Gertrude Buckley Miss Constance Walsh Miss Marguerite Fallon Henry White and Maurice Walsh.

ELM Cycle Club Dudley Street Opera House Dominick F. Keegan Edward F. H. Burke Tambos Mae Corcoran Leona Hartshorn Walter Greene Jack Kneeland John Gately Lillie Gibbs Nellie Ducie Hffie Gibbs W. Edgar Sobey Dan Daly Gertrude F. Walker Gertrude Buckley Constance Walsh Marguerite Fallon Henry White Maurice Walsh

Wireless Edict Sparks Debate Over Press Wireless Use

Washington April 22 There is a split between civilian and military branches over Russia’s decree banning wireless telegraphy by newspaper correspondents. The service branches favor government control and support Russia’s position, arguing civilians should not erect a wireless mast without executive permission.

Washington

State Department cautious on sweeping private enterprise prohibitions

The State Department favors a slow cautious approach before imposing broad limits on private enterprise including newspapers. It remains unclear what final policy will emerge as officials weigh possible interference with military needs and mast use.

State Department Department

Kuropatkin Promises Protection for Chinese Deputation

April 22 in Liaoyang reports the Chinese hero allied with Russia expressing satisfaction with General Kuropatkin. He told a Chinese delegation seeking protection that obedience to his orders by Chinese authorities and people would secure support. General Kuropatkin reiterates the commitment to this policy.

Liaoyang Russia Kuropatkin Iuropatkin

The Merchant of Venice At Roxbury High Alumni Reunion

The 27th Roxbury High School Alumni reunion was held in the school hall on Warren Street. A varied program featured a spread and a dance with officers for the dance including Mr. Ware Mr. Smith Mr. Dodd Mr. Joy Mr. Bacon Miss Coddington Miss Mattison Miss Humphrey Miss Hammond and Mrs. Hathaway.

Roxbury High School Warren Street Ware Smith Dodd Joy Bacon Coddington Mattison Humphrey Hammond Hathaway

Goodwin and Briggs Lose in Milwaukee Boxing Card

In Milwaukee 3000 fans saw Malachi Higan of Chicago edge Jimmy Briggs of Boston for the six round decision. Briggs dominated early but Neary prevailed with the left jab and quick counters. Referee Hogan drew boos for the verdict as Chester Goodwin fell to Maurice Sayers in a closer bout. Kid Williams stopped Joe Erdt in three, Jack Dougherty beat Martin Judge in six, and Young Moran drew with Jimmy Devine in six.

Milwaukee Wis Panorama Malachi Higan Chicago Jimmy Briggs Boston Charley Neary Briggs Neary Charley Hogan Chester Goodwin Maurice Sayers Goodwin Sayers Kid Williams Philadelphia Joe Erdt Jack Dougherty Martin Judge Scranton Penn Young Moran Jimmy Devine Sheboygan

Abraham Lincoln Post Anniversary Banquet

Abraham Lincoln Post G A R of Charlestown held its anniversary banquet at Memorial Hall on Green Street with about 150 attendees. General Blackmar Adjutant General Preble and Department Commander Lucius Field spoke after supper. Commander George Huff presided. committee: John W Robinson James C Brown Edward King George Fogg M Wilder Rice.

Abraham Lincoln Charlestown Memorial Hall Green Street Blackmar Preble Lucius Field George Huff John W. Robinson James C. Brown Edward King George Fogg M. Wilder Rice

Mellody Knocks Out Duffy in Fourth

In Chicago, Mellody of Boston defeats former welterweight champion Martin Duffy in the fourth round. Chicago wins three bouts to Boston’s one with one draw. Scully KO’d O’Brien in five, Moore KO’d Evans in two, Finucane KO’d Flannagan in two, Memsic and Murthy draw in six.

Mellody Duffy Chicago Boston Martin Duffy Billy Mellody Tommy Scully Jack O'Brien Tommy Moore Pinky” Evans Billy Finucane Jack Flannagan Mike Memsic Hughey Murthy

Fire alarm boxes far from Cambridge schools

Cambridge officials discussed fire alarm coverage finding no box within 1200 feet of one school and only about 500 feet on average from others. Relocating would require rewiring district alarms. plan to inform students of box locations and nearest box keys with notices in schools.

Cambridge Counsellman Monk Cambridge Committee On Fire Department O’hearn

Melrose Girl Wins Laurels in Italian Opera Debut

Melrose reports another triumph for Ella Kirmes, debuting at the Bellina Theatre in Naples as Eleanor in Verdi's Trovatore. She quickly earned popular favor with repeated encores and curtain calls.

Melrose Ella Kirmes Italy Bellina Theatre Naples Kirmes Eleanor

Georgetown Wins Debate Over B U Law School

Georgetown University Law School Debating Society argued in favor of the proposition that the Northern Securities Company is a combination in restraint of trade under the Sherman act. The Russell Club of Boston University Law School defended the opposing view, and Georgetown was declared the winner.

Washington William E. Russell Club Boston University Law School Georgetown University Law School Debating Society Northern Securities Company Georgetown

Captain Webber Foot Crushed in Roxbury Street Car Accident

Captain Charles H. Webber of Ladder 3, B F D, attempted to board an outbound Columbus avenue car at Dudley and Warren streets Roxbury late last night. He slipped and fell. his left foot was crushed under the wheels and he was taken to City Hospital where amputation is probable.

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