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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1905
Page
11
London report says Admiral Togo pursues Admiral Rojestvensky in the China Sea as the Russian commander vows to strike at the Japanese admiral. Twenty Japanese ships reportedly pass Kamranh Bay as distant gunfire is heard, signaling likely early combat.
Dorchester residents seek the culprit behind a month of dog poisonings near Pope's Hill. Police and the SPCA, led by George T. Angell, offer a $100 reward for arrest and conviction, suspecting a well dressed, refined woman.
Captain J. J. Flaherty disclosed seven of the eight members of the Democratic executive committee he is forming. Named are A. C. Drinkwater of Braintree Colonel William A. Gaston of Boston the Hon Charles S. Hamlin of Boston Congressman John A Kelcher of Boston Dr William J. Sullivan of Lawrence James E. Sullivan of Fall River and Daniel Toomey of Springfield.
In the morning a protest meeting in Columbus seeks to block large gifts from Standard Oil. Daniel Evans and James M. Beck are named, with Henry H. Rogers possibly joining. The Protestant group plans action to thwart acceptance of a major donation and may seek Baptist Congregational cooperation.
Father John O'Brien rector of Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge loses park commissioner appointment 9 to 2 by Mayor Daly and the Cambridge Board of Aldermen nonpartisan Coveney and Allen voting yes no word from other Aldermen He was not present at the meeting The city also adopts a four track subway franchise order for a sub way project
Edward Cole of Portland was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of John Frank Steeves of Hillsboro New Brunswick. The decomposed body was found in the woods at Falmouth as authorities investigate claims he was killed by enemies tied to liquor spotting. Cole, Berlin Mills Co employee, faces overnight detention at the police station. Local Boston area forecast: fair midweek with light southwest winds.
The text notes Togo's plan to destroy Russian cruisers with torpedo craft, seize the enemy’s rice ships, and use fresh vessels to press the attack. Rosestvensky, though ill, vows to sink Japanese ships or die, targeting Port Arthur’s hero. Rumors of a damaged Japanese ship and hospital vessel raise clash speculation as general action looms.
Mary Flaherty 26, homeless and distressed, attempted suicide twice in South Boston, first by leaping before a train at Dover street yards then by aiming for Fort Point Channel. Police deem her insane she is sent to the House of Detention for examination.
At a Warren bank board meeting Frank C Merrill was removed as cashier after directors cited an unexplained 3300 shortage found by National Bank Examiner Ewing. Merrill repaid the amount and organizers promised a formal statement tomorrow.
Hugo Kelly of Chicago defeated Philadelphia fighter Jack O'Brien in a fast 10 round bout at the Auditorium Indianapolis. O'Brien claimed illness during the match. Preliminary: George Koerder knocked out Danny Donovan in round two.
George Ashley of Fall River and Larry Connolly of South Boston battled 12 rounds to a draw before the Young Men's Social and Athletic Club at Brockton on April 25. The evenly matched bout featured exchanges throughout and ended without a winner.
Patrolman John J. Freeman of Station 10 rescues three people from a hallway blaze at 114 Heath Street. He climbs stairs after spotting smoke, pulls Lawrence Sweeney Jr outside, then carries out Josephine Ridlon eight and John Ridlon three. Sweeney later rushed to City Hospital with injuries. Fire loss described as slight.
English lightweight champion James Britt and Jabez White will box at Woodward's Pavilion on May 3. The Hayes Valley Club is granted a permit to promote the Britt White engagement. Charley Mitchell, for White, has met Britt's manager and an agreement sets 50 percent of gross receipts to each boxer with the winner to receive 60 percent and the loser 40 percent.
Mrs M C Cusack of 368 St Nicholas Ave Brooklyn says her daughter recovered from a severe cold with night sweats using Father John’s Medicine. She emphasizes it is not a patent medicine.
Series of arson incidents targets Watertown and Melrose areas with multiple buildings sustaining damage. Properties affected include Eastern Drug Company building in Boston area, several tenements, a Clinton Market, a freight shed, and an unoccupied Melrose dwelling with losses ranging from 20 to 5000 dollars. Authorities note incidents occurred Sunday to Tuesday night across multiple streets and neighborhoods.
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