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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1904
Page
8
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Tammany Hall ratified the Parker and Davis nomination with cheers at a crowded New York meeting. The resolutions, presented by former State Senator Thomas C. O Sullivan, endorsed the national platform, opposed the President, denounced monopoly, urged Filipino independence, and urged a large Parker victory.
St Petersburg reports from Aug 3 describe July 30 and 31 fighting with 23 officers and over 1000 men killed or wounded. Japanese turning movement on the right flank forced Russian withdrawals. Artillery superiority aided defense but a battery on the right flank was destroyed, with several guns abandoned or spiked.
A fraud investigation centers on a supposed Bunco bubble with a reserve fund and no interest charged. The circular touts 200 week payments with a brokerage fee of 14 dollars per 100, claiming nearly 10 years to pay. Reverend Clarence P. Seamans is listed among endorsers, though his residence was found vacant during a summer vacation.
Post Office Inspector Snow led a federal action against the North American Trust failures in Boston. Warrants were issued for Francis Webster John M Barry and Charles Record after hundreds of angry investors cried foul. Office visits revealed a bank like setup with late hours and eager canvassers.
Torio Aug 4 Japanese observers await news of Port Arthur fall with growing interest. Reports say Russian fortress and fleet under siege, Japanese guns tightening the circle, and Togo’s fleet ready to force battle. Emperors wish is to minimize casualties in capturing the fortress.
Twenty one survivors of the British steamer Hipsang, sunk by a Russian torpedo boat in Pigeon Bay on July 15, arrived aboard the German steamer Salberg. The injured and Chinese on board fled to lifeboats while Europeans swam, later rescued, confined at Port Arthur until Aug 2, and finally towed toward Chefoo before rescue by Salberg.
United States deputies arrest Barry and Webster at the North American Trust office on charges of conspiring to use the mails for a lottery and purchasing contracts. Bail is set at 2000 each with continued hearing August 12. Funds show only 300 at Federal Trust. records indicate substantial contracts issued to hundreds of people since April.
The Boston Steamship Company received a cablegram from Yokohama announcing that the steamer Shawmutt reached the port safely from Seattle yesterday. The vessel was not molested by the Russians.
Aug 4 report says Kuroki with 100000 men is behind Kuropatkin’s forces while Oku leads 50000 at the front and Nodzu moves on the left with another 50000. Kuropatkin must retreat westward or surrender if defeated. Foreign attaches head to witness the clash as Japanese ships near Niuchwang and Port Arthur defenses bend under 850 guns. Port Arthur garrison beaten back to its last lines. Japanese torpedo ships sortie then withdraw.
Former judge John W. Corcoran of Boston died in Liberty New York after a long illness. He had been in the Catskills since May seeking health and seemed to improve until a week ago. He will be interred at Clinton Massachusetts. He is survived by a widow a son and two daughters.
John William Corcoran born June 14 1853 in Batavia New York rose to prominence in Massachusetts law and politics. He practiced in Fitchburg and Boston formed Corcoran Parker law firm chaired the World’s Fair Commission and served as judge advocate general and Superior Court judge. He led the Massachusetts Democratic Party as chairman at multiple periods and attended several national conventions. He married Margaret J. McDonald in 1881 and was active in clubs and the Boston Athletic Association.
Mayor Collins issued a statement calling the death of his friend John W. Corcoran sudden and shocking, noting Corcoran’s impaired health and widespread circle of genuine friends who deserved more.
The Daughters of Massachusetts hosted a reception for Governor John L. Bates and Mrs. Bates at Brunswick yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Governor Garvin of Rhode Island, ex-Governor F. W. Rollins of New Hampshire, Mrs. Wellington, Dr. C. H. Bangs, and others on the reception committee.
Major Oliver H. Story assistant inspector-general of rifle practice on Brigadier-General Whitney's staff in the Second Brigade died at his country home in Wakefield. Born in Gloucester and 33 years old, he lived much of his life in Newton. He joined Company G Eighth Infantry M V M on September 22, 188? and was appointed quartermaster-sergeant of the Second Brigade non commissioned staff in 1900.
A sale promotes Regular Line Hermosa blankets in multiple sizes with prices from 4.50 to 27.50, noting early start due to department staffing and flexible delivery. Details include 104, 11e4, 12 4, 13 4, and other blanket sizes with varied price points and color options alongside camping gray or scarlet cloth.
In Boston the Common Council debated whether to print council minutes via the municipal plant to save money. The Boston Advertiser contract was upheld, Bradley and Leavitt’s dissent failed 34 to 11, and 84 to 13 supported the original report. An open space at Warren Regent and St James streets was named Joseph Warren square. A fire department leave proposal for 48 hours in 15 days was discussed, a quorum issue was raised, and the council adjourned.
A Hull seasonal ball at Nantasket Point Casino attracted 250 couples, drawing attendees from Salem road, Hingham, and Nantasket with officers from Forts Banks, Revere, Warren, Strong, and Andrew. The grand march featured 100 couples led by John B. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Thomas J. Boles. numerous patronesses included Mrs. Dill and Mrs. Piehler. John B. Fitzpatrick served as marshal.
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