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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
10
Portsmou th NH Aug 16 The peace outlook improves as plenipotentiaries press seven of eight articles. Witte says he has yielded seven of eight and signals formal steps toward a treaty, with indemnity and Sakhalin sticking points and a possible Monday decision on final terms.
Boston Post correspondent Jihei Hashiguchi reports from Newcastle New Hampshire August 16 at the Wentworth Hotel. He tours the Jones brewery with Japanese envoys learns brewing processes and tastes a four year old ale. He notes Article seven negotiations among Baron Komura Takahira and aides continue with progress and a possible ninth article.
Aug. 16 reports from Wentworth New Hampshire describe heavy rain and cold winds that dampened social life at the Japs hotel. Diplomats, including Witte, move through mud in closed cars while golf and tennis fans turn to shuffleboard.
In St Petersburg on August 16 a report says M Witte’s mission to the United States includes peace talks and correcting mistaken American views of Russia’s Jewish policy. As head of the council of ministers he knows the government’s Jewish stance and the issue in depth.
Tokio dispatch notes that the Nichi Nichi tomorrow cites the conference as a sign of a hopeful peace outlook. If Russia had rejected reimbursement and Sakhalin cession, Japan would have withdrawn from talks.
Berlin reports mood in markets as both Japanese and Russian bonds hold steady amid a quiet trading session. Investors watch exchange rates and geopolitical news for cues.
In Wednesday afternoon session Aug 16 the Article 7 debate was paused with one dissent and moved to a later time. Article 8 was then unanimously approved and the sitting adjourned for a brief break before resuming at 9 30 Thursday morning.
Collected verse and mock dialogue recount Kaiser Wilhelm engaging American slang during a wartime ballyhoo. President Butler of Columbia University and the poem frame the Kaiser as witty and confident about his rhymed wordplay and “slangin' on the Rhine.”
Francis B. Loomis assistant secretary of state says he will resign his position. He expects to be given a diplomatic post after leaving the State Department.
Three men were killed and 10 injured when a fast through express from New York to Cincinnati on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern crashed into a trolley car in Winton Place. All the dead lived in Winton Place.
Nearly 100 people watched as two men clashed at the corner of Fourth and Cambridge streets in East Cambridge. The shorter man appeared the aggressor while the taller man tried to back away, with Station 3 nearby but no interference noted.
Condensed terms presented to Russia by Japan as the basis of a Russian Japanese treaty. Articles cover protectorate over Korea evacuation of Manchuria, future control by Japan, territorial integrity of China, Sakhalin cession, Liaotung leases, Port Arthur Dalny rights, eastern rail transfer, Amur fishing rights, a limited Pacific naval power, interned ships, commerce guarantees, and indemnity. Noted some items already agreed. Article 9 pending debate.
Private advices report an anti-Semitic riot in Hielostok, Russian Poland, starting when a bomb was thrown from a Jewish house at soldiers. Troops then stormed the house and killed the inmates.
Lillian Caplan of 39 Village Street was robbed by an unknown man who jumped from a doorway on Lucas Street around midnight, seizing a gold locket from her neck. A crowd pursued the thief, but he escaped.
The foundation for a new prison building is under construction in Middleboro. Prisoners lugged the cellar and prepared the foundations, which are now being erected with stone and cement.
Police found 71 year old Sarah A. Delany in the Vernon Simmons corner gutter in Roxbury and took her to City Hospital after a night of begging and sleeping in barns. She showed signs of extreme weakness and mental distress but offered no usable information.
The new Ward 8 political club convened its initial gathering last night at 53 Lev erett street with about 150 members in attendance. Speakers included James F. Farley Jr Timothy Crowley Edward E Keevin Mario Mondello Solomon Marcus Abe Cohen Dave Sedesky and George Boylan.
In Havana on Aug 16 a decree by President Palma proclaims Senor Bonachea as Mayor, following a pact between the Moderate party and Governor Nunez with Nationalist backing.
Boston police were asked to locate three jail breakers who escaped from Laconia New Hampshire jail on Tuesday and headed for Boston. Leader Fred Miller, a Boston burglar, fronts the trio with William Lamppan from St Albans Vermont and Nathan Durand of Brockton posing as a tramp shoemaker and facing theft charges.
A State House sergeant at arms employee reported the loss of a gold watch and pocketbook from his coat pockets yesterday. Deputy Chief Neal will investigate the circumstances of the theft.
The article portrays George R. Marsh as a calm prisoner in Plymouth with a striking claim about his innocence. Officer Turner quotes Marsh’s West experiences and his version of the Bate murder. Marsh’s father George R. Marsh may pursue requisition. his brothers Alonzo and William Marsh vow to defend him.
Three men from Chicago departed for Brockton Massachusetts to identify George L Marsh held as Mr Dove believed to be the killer of William Bate in a November 19 1904 auto attack on the Lemont Illinois road The party includes Detective Sheehan Edward Slavin and Peter J Startz two telegraph and telephone operators connected to the case.
The Electrical Workers Union 103 pledged moral support to 25 striking gas fitters resisting an open shop. Members will fill striker roles when needed and back the action. Labor Day parade plans near completion. Ball players to practice at Ward 9 playgrounds Thursday and Saturday nights. Union 103 welcomed seven new applicants.
A Boston waiters mass meeting at Faneuil Hall drew 500 attendees under the Boston Waiters Union 80 with president Joseph E. Laycock leading. Reports cite ongoing organizing needs, wage talks, and upcoming Labor Day parade planning with officials invited to review.
Mrs. Annie Nugent a 40 year old of 86 Lincoln Street Brighton disappeared with her 8 year old son John on July 8 and nothing has been heard of them since authorities seek information about their whereabouts.
The U S lake survey boat Hancock sank in Lake St Clair about two miles north of the Grosse Pointe lightship today. Officers and crew escaped in lifeboats.
J. R. Trainor a Watertown farmer says he can prove by over twenty farmers that George L. Marsh or George Lawrence, held in Brockton Mass on a murder charge, is innocent. He notes Lawrence once worked for him and stayed until June and has telegraphed police in Brockton and Chicago to support his assertion.
Manchester N H August 16 The veteran firemen playout draws list 30 hand tubs from New England League entries for tomorrow including Warren Pepperell Paul Revere Cochato White Angel Gulf Stream Eureka General Taylor Fisherman City of Lawrence Alabama Coons Nonantum City of Somerville Germania Franklin Pierce T W Lane Niagara Yeath City Protector Hancock City of Lowell Pro tection Nasaua Vets Nashua Conqueror South Weymouth Star of Jamaica Jamaica Plain Winnisimmet Enterprise Roxbury Vets Uncle Sam Geyser East Providence.
A British squadron of battleships led by King Edward with Magnificent Majestic Commonwealth New Zealand and Pathfinder arrived at Horta in the Azores Islands on August 16.
The sale features Morse-made blue serge suits with deep cuts. Prices start at 25 dollars for Grade A and drop to 9.60 for 12 dollar grades with 20 percent off. Sizes range from 84 to 44 chest with longs and stouts available. Youths outing suits also clearanced from 8 and 10 dollars to 5 dollars.
The Boston Newsboys Union Educational Committee thanks readers for aid to the scholarship fund. The $5000 aim will send one boy to Harvard each year and encourage about 50 graduates from grammar schools to attend high and Latin schools, with hope of another Edison among Boston newsboys. Nathan Soderson chairs, Thomas J. Mulkern is secretary.
Kidder, Peabody & Co. report the Boston newsboys scholarship drive has secured 1313 dollars in cash with pledges totaling 1315 dollars as of the latest update.
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