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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
10
An advertisement promotes marked down trousers with multiple price drops from $7.00 to $2.50. It urges buyers to purchase now for a fresh, natty appearance whether returning from vacation or planning trips, highlighting emergency pairs and various uses.
An American astronomical expedition led by Rear Admiral Chester of the U S Naval Observatory captured a splendid photograph of the solar eclipse at Guelma Algeria on Aug 30 The group also sketched the sun’s protuberances with special apparatus
Observers at Harvard could not view the solar eclipse as clouds obscured the sun from 5 30 to 7 30 a m. Professor E C Pickering and others waited in vain while the sun burst into view eight minutes after total obscurity. Photo plans were abandoned with equipment stored for 1918 eclipse.
In Fall River on August 30 a new push by local mill weavers seeks at least a 12 percent wage hike. Committees will report next week and present formal terms. An influential local attorney urges employers to offer at least 5 percent to ease tensions while market conditions improve.
Baron Komura wept while handing concessions to M. Witte as Japan seeks a humane peace after ten years since the Shimonoseki treaty. Russians celebrate the victory, while Tokyo’s envoys express mixed emotions as drafting of the treaty proceeds in Portsmouth with a forthcoming reception and banquet.
Report notes that negotiators may sign the peace treaty at Sagamore Hill in honor of President Roosevelt. If chosen, the pact would be called the treaty of Sagamore Hill, linking the conference to Washington as the Washington conference. Decision rests with the conference.
Bishop O Connell is assigned to visit the Emperor of Japan to extend papal congratulations on the Russia Japan war settlement and to thank the Emperor for his interest in Catholics in Japan.
By 11 pm neither the Mikado nor the Czar had replied to appeals for an armistice sent yesterday. Field generals are being consulted and a day or two may pass before a formal suspension of hostilities is proclaimed.
New Orleans reports 46 new yellow fever cases today bringing total to 1878. Four deaths today raise total fatalities to 271. Thirteen new disease centres opened as of 6 p m.
Mrs Nettie Shephard of 192 Broadway Somerville was thrown from her carriage on Main Street Charlestown last night and suffered severe injuries to her face and arms.
Boston labor groups plan events and meetings for Labor Day. The Roofers Union holds HQ at St James Hall 18 Kneeland. Barbers Union meets at 995 Washington with banquet. Teamsters District Council unions gather on Albany Dover corner 8 am and other teams on Castle Elm streets. Philip Carner elected President Max Cohen secretary of Hebrew Woodworkers Union 280 newly formed.
Miss Zelma Billson of Washington, the Hollyhock Girl, led the Portsmouth peace conference cheering in a moment described as the spark for global goodwill. The scene included cheers for Russia, Japan, Witte, Komura, and President Roosevelt, with the American summer girls signaling peace.
Aug 30 Oyster Bay N Y President Theodore Roosevelt is flooded with congratulatory messages from kings ambassadors and notable leaders praising his role in back channels and diplomacy that ended the Russia Japan war and secured a peace that many hail as humanity saving.
Carlsbad reports strong probability that President Roosevelt will win the Nobel Peace Prize next year. The five Nobel prizes totaling about forty thousand dollars each cover physics chemistry physiology or medicine literature and peace. The science prizes come from Stockholm. the peace prize from a Norwegian committee.
In Rome on August 30 Pope Pius X expresses deep gratitude for Japan and Russia agreeing to a peace treaty and orders prayers of thanksgiving in all Roman Catholic churches worldwide.
Report from St Petersburg notes the Portsmouth negotiations end with no strong feelings of doubt or joy. Russians see Russia unable to grant further concessions and Japan seeking durable peace. Analysts credit mutual desire for understanding rather than a victory.
The AP reports that Russia must reimburse China about 75 million dollars as China recognizes Japan’s control of the Chinese Eastern railroad below Kuenchengtse. Final settlement of railroad ownership rests between Japan and China in peace treaty negotiations.
The Aug 30 cable from M. Witte to Emperor Nicholas states Japan has agreed to the peace terms and Russia will remain a major Far East power. It praises the Emperor’s and Russia’s firm decisions and asks forgiveness for not doing more.
Japanese envoys show sorrowful faces but offer no public display while Russian envoys react differently. Japanese reporters back Baron Komura and predict he may return as a popular figure or even become prime minister of the Mikado after the current national storm subsides.
Newcastle New Hampshire August 30 Governor McLean completed plans for a three days trip through the White Mountains for the Russian and Japanese envoys and newspaper men Witte and Komura signified their intent to go Witte and suite will also be civic guests of Manchester New Hampshire
Colonel William M. Olin Colonel E. H. Haskell and Joseph B. Maccabe trustees of the Soldiers Home asked Chelsea Aldermen to cede part of Hill side avenue to the Commonwealth for a hospital. Trustees say a sick soldiers hospital is needed and the site is the only nearby option. The hospital would be 200 feet by 40 feet and cost about 100000 dollars. The issue was referred to the committee on public property.
Gensilda Korzan, Polish with limited English, was tried before Judge Bennett for shoplifting. After interpreter aided her testimony, counsel P Edward Mulrey argued innocence, but the judge found guilt and imposed a $15 fine.
In a Middlesex Street incident Maggie McAllister and Briaz Dominick held hands in a doorway when Costello insulted the girl. Dominick drew first blood and Costello was discharged by Judge Forsath. Dominick was fined $10 for mutual assault after admitting blood was drawn.
Plymouth county Probate Court appoints Judge Freeman H. Lathrop to audit Charles E. Weston and estate trustees accounts valued at 1 377 493 left to the town three years ago. Weston is charged with 50 000 for settlement services prompting the investigation by town selectmen. Stetson and Sampson act as trustees.
Ex Mayor John F. Hurley saw his Salem water supply cut off when a 30 inch eel swam from Wenham Lake through the main and service pipe into the Hurley homestead and plugged the line. He quips about fish leaving their native haunts to deprive him of water.
Anton Yarrish with a wife and four children is sought by local police on assault charges after allegedly entering Mrs. John Matas home on West Street and beating her, tearing her clothes, and fleeing as neighbors arrived.
Dr. George A. Witzhoff known as Dr. Glickstern allegedly wooed and married several Chelsea women and extracted cash from his victims at an office on Broadway. A deserted wife, Minnie Castiaf, also reported in Hartford, Connecticut.
The annual field day and picnic of the Boston Educational Union of the West End took place yesterday at Caledonian Grove in West Roxbury.
Boyle Bros. offer a clothing on credit store at 453 Washington Street allowing no money down and one dollar a week payments. They claim to aid sick or troubled customers by extending payment time and prioritizing those in need. The shop operates at South and Green Store, open Monday and Saturday evenings. trains stop at Pleasant.
A new fire fighting system in Boston allows district fire chiefs to procure derricks tackle and other tools from city contractors during emergencies. Ten leading contractors agreed to assist and supply on call, with telephone cards issued to chiefs. Promotions take effect Friday including Burke as lieutenant and Connors as captain both with 15 years of service.
John B. Lewis Jr retired manufacturer and temperance worker hosted an open house for his 64th birthday at his mansion. Civil War veterans and townspeople attended as he spoke informally about health abstinence and his life, with wife arranging flowers and an orchestra nearby.
Malden August 30 Charles A Fesenden a prominent horseman died this morning at his Ferry Street home from heart failure He was widely known in racing circles and had trained and bred several successful Thoroughbreds over his long career. He is survived by his widow and children.
In the Kennerson versus Nash matter Judge Lawton appointed Henry E. Warner as receiver due to his absence from town. Yesterday the judge substituted Frank N. Nay as receiver to ensure immediate attention to the Norway street estate, noting urgency.
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