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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1904
Page
2
A blaze at 251-257 Main street in Buffalo caused an estimated 400000 in damage to a five-story building. Firemen swiftly controlled the scene and prevented panic at the nearby Academy of Music as Assistant Fire Chief Edward Murphy urged calm. The fire’s origin remains a mystery and most losses are insured.
A trio of yeggs smashed a cellar window at the Osborn residence on Massachusetts Avenue. Plumber Edward Ferris spotted them, alarmed the police, and a patrol wagon pursued the robbers through Dana and Hancock streets toward the Marsh District. One man escaped, while officers and bystanders chased the others. Neighbors report frequent suspicious activity near Dana Hill.
A Colorado disaster report details a freight train derailment in a river arroyo where a locomotive and several cars plunged 30 feet, drowning most aboard. Fire, wreckage, and a massive five hundred man search followed as bodies were recovered along the stream and banks.
Washington Aug 8 Secretary Hay told Chekib Bey Turkish minister that American patience is nearly exhausted. The minister will relay the message to the Porte. A fleet to Turkey is expected to push Sultan to see the gravity of the situation. Chekib Bey had no instructions from the Porte when he visited the State Department. He had seen reports of Leishman's diplomacy with Constantinople and a fleet, and sought confirmation which Hay provided.
H M Jones station agent at Eden recounts hearing a loud blast and reports of No 11 overdue. He fled with lantern toward the bridge site and saw three cars jumbled on the track, details cut off as the account continues.
W Vance a porter on the Wyouta sleeping car near the front braced the hand brake as the crash hit. He tightened the brakes while momentum pulled the car toward a gulch, holding on until the car halted with one third overhanging the precipice. His calm bravery saved the passengers aboard.
J M Killin a Pueblo hardware merchant aboard the chair car suffered severe cuts to head and arms but escaped death. He credits swimming strength presence of mind and holding his breath while submerged with other passengers in water after the wreck near Pueblo on August 8.
The British Naval and Military Association of Boston invited the Portland Grand Army post to a smoker at Arcade Hall Park Square next Monday evening. The corps will escort the Grenadier Band of Great Britain upon their arrival aboard the Saxonia on August 26. Memorial services are set for the Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill on Sunday September 4.
Miss Jennie V. Aherne aged 16 and Miss Elsie E. Conley aged 13, both of 117 Cabot Street Roxbury, returned home yesterday afternoon after five days of care free life paddling their canoes. They offered little detail on where they had been but promised their parents they would never leave home again.
Secretary Hay's circular to U S ambassadors abroad outlines contraband of war, noting coal naphtha alcohol and other fuels are conditionally contraband rather than absolute. He warns treating them as absolute could hinder neutral trade and conflict with lawful commerce.
Empress Nicholas received a dispatch from Viceroy Alexieff dated Mukden August 7 detailing July 26 Japanese and Russian maneuvers near Port Arthur. Russian ships Bayan Askold Pallada Novik engaged Japanese forces, casualties noted on Itushushima and Chiyoda, with mine damage and torpedo craft activity. Read Admiral Withoft later estimated Japanese naval strength off Port Arthur on July 30 at five battleships four armored cruisers ten other cruisers and 48 torpedo craft.
The Boston Board of Assessors announced the 1904 tax rate at $15.20, up 40 cents from last year and the highest since 1884 when it was $17. Total real and personal property valuation stands at $1,237,088,851, up from $1,220,457,323, with real estate at $1,006,122,900 and personal property at $230,915,951. Mayor Collins, away for Judge Corcoran’s funeral, approves the assessor chairman’s statement.
The Asthma Cure by Dr. Schiffmann is praised by Rev G L Taylor of Washburn NL for a long ago permanent cure. A Hay Fever sufferer reports relief after first use and a cough cure after repeated use. Mrs Martha Simerson of Laingsburg Mich endorses it. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00. Send 2c stamp to Dr R Schiffmann Box 895 St Paul MN for a free trial package.
Washington Aug 8 The War Department states the visit of Moros and Igorrotes chiefs to the President was requested by the chiefs. The department notes about 100000 Moros and 50100 Igorrotes in the Philippines. The Igorrotes will wear ordinary clothing when they meet the President, as Indian chiefs do with the Great White Father.
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