30 Aug 1905
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
1
Statement by Sec Sato says Japan waives indemnity and agrees to divide Sakhalin with Russia while evacuating Manchuria under a broader peace plan. Witte counters that Russia gains half Sakhalin and seeks armistice as prisoners’ release also looms.
Joyful crowds in Portsmouth celebrate terms for ending the war as Japanese party members shed tears. Japan yields main disputed points to secure peace. Russia gains diplomacy prizes after naval and military defeats. President Roosevelt is credited with guiding the settlement of the eastern war.
Russian peace envoy M Witte states a possible peace under strict conditions. He notes Japan rejected reparations and naval limits, while conceding Sakhalin half, and describes a decisive victory for Russia as talks proceed. Vanderlip discussed loans and a USSR gold fund. Japanese reply cites divergent views on Sakhalin and wartime expenses and confirms drafting instructions for the treaty.
Sun rise at 5:21 with an eclipse visible in Boston from 5:54 to 7:53. The event spans nearly three quarters in extent, with totality starting in Labrador and ending at Arabia sunset. Scientists expect a gorgeous spectacle weather permitting as astronomers study the phenomenon.
Two hundred Genoese Italians of the Ligure society and friends mobbed a Mattapan car near Postoffice square. Conductor John Carter, of 29 Geneva Ave, was badly cut and had a broken nose. Motorman Bernard Lyons, of Roxbury, sprained arm and internal injuries feared. Passengers and others, including John Terlong, were assaulted. Police with blue coats ended the 19 minute riot.
Harrison Wilkes, Lizzie G. and Lady Sealskin won at Narragansett. Park Brew stakes unfinished. Boston Americans shut out St. Louis 2 to 0. Boston Nationals lost to Chicago 10 to 2. Journey Colfield, champion auto racer, arrived for big races at Readville Monday.
A seasonal alert notes a winter prep sale with a seven ninety price and an eight twenty five refund policy if customers are not satisfied. The location cited is Washington Street and Hanover Street.
Raven black suits priced at $5.90 with competitors at $19.00. Men’s fall cheviot suits $6.90 and worsted suits $9.90. Largest stock in Boston Washington and Hanover streets.
The Portsmouth peace conference yields a final agreement after tense bargaining led by M Witte and Baron Komura. Japan and Russia agree to neutralize Sakhalin, limit fortifications, and grant broad commercial privileges including most favored nation status and open door principles.
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity notes Wednesday will be fair and Thursday partly cloudy with light westerly winds.
Forecast notes fair conditions in eastern New York Wednesday, partly cloudy Thursday with possible showers and cooler temperatures. New England should see fair Wednesday and partly cloudy Thursday with afternoon or night showers and cooler air. A disturbance from Hudson Bay brought showers to the Middle States and New England last night. warmer temperatures prevail in the East. Steamers sailing Wednesday face light to fresh southwest winds with fair weather, possibly showers Thursday north of the 43rd parallel.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.