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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
5
In St Petersburg on February 11, Russians grow angrier at Great Britain amid Russia Japan negotiations. The claim that Britain evacuated Wei Hai Wei to aid a Japanese attack sparks deep indignation, worsened by a British blue book on Tibet quoting Lord Lansdowne. The public tone runs hot even by normal standards.
The imperial rescript issued in Japan proclaims war against Russia. It states the Emperor’s aim for peace but cites Russia’s delays and occupation of Manchuria as justification, asserts Korea’s integrity as vital, and calls on all subjects to support military action to secure lasting peace and the empire’s glory.
Crowds in Greater Boston bought the Post war extra as newsboys shouted their cry. The handsome illustrated edition sold out quickly and will be issued daily while news warrants.
Chinese in Boston and San Francisco believe China will enter the Russo Japanese War before it ends. They cite private dispatches from Che Foo Pekin and Shanghai claiming 10 000 Kwanting Manchuria forces are really Japanese. The San Francisco paper argues China must intervene to halt Russian expansion, with Beijing possibly acting under cover of friendship for Japan. Chinese in Boston Chinatown report nine Japanese locals, asserting a final move to block Russian south and eastward advance.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association held its 63d anniversary reception yesterday with hundreds visiting the building. Guests included Senate President George R. Jones, Speaker Louis A. Frothingham, Boston University president W. G. Huntington, and the association’s directors. The day featured a musical program by the Association Glee Club and a friendly fencing bout in Association Hall on the second floor.
The St Patrick's School Roxbury Alumnae Association plans a subscription dance in Howe Hall tonight from 8 to 1. It is one of the remaining ante Lenten season events enjoyed by Dorchester and Roxbury youths with anticipation.
Miss Helda Angelique of 186 Sydney Street Dorchester died Wednesday at Carney Hospital at age 23. She was popular among her friends. Funeral services will be held from St Margaret's Church Dorchester tomorrow.
The second annual Vorenberg and Hecht Benefit Association ball drew about 300 guests to Howe Hall at 177 Huntington Avenue last evening. Miss May Lyman directed the floor with assistance from Miss Julia M. O'Donnell, while numerous local residents attended including Mr. and Mrs. Felix Vorenberg Mr. Ed ia O'Hara and Mr. James M. Mans eld along with a long list of social guests and families.
For tired and nervous people a cup of hot Vigoral relieves and refreshes. A liquid lunch available at all soda fountains cafes and similar establishments. The ad promotes Vigoral as a quick pick me up for daytime thirst and fatigue.
Secretary Hay moves toward neutralizing China drawing strong interest at the State Department during weekly diplomatic day. He negotiates through American ambassadors with European foreign offices. Replies from several countries are reported as generally favorable and satisfactory.
More than 500 attendees filled Wheelock Hall for Dorchester Catholic Club’s dancing party last evening. Notables included clergy from St. Peter's, Roxbury Association president Thomas F. O'Neil, and numerous guests and debutantes listed among the attendees. John J. Cummings led the event as floor marshal with Henry J. Dixon directing.
A pleasant dancing party of Prospect Union Camping Club members and ladies occurred last evening in Malta Hall Cambridge. The organizing committee consisted of Thomas Riley George Keefe Edwin F Medley and John A Hannon.
The Boston Alumni Association of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity met at the Westminster last evening and elected FE. H. Virgin as president, H. G. Irons as vice-president, S. J. Beach as secretary, and L. A. Wiles as treasurer.
Stop News St Petersburg reports the first authentic news of Che mulpov fighting printed with vague details. The admiralty issues orders barring telegrams from the far east for private persons newspapers or news agencies and promises official reports.
A Japanese government representative visited Richmond Virginia on February 11 to arrange manufacturing of projectiles and armament for the Japanese navy with the Richmond Locomotive Works and Tredegar Iron Works.
London officials deny Novoe Vremya report that the Japanese fleet used Wei-Hai-Wei as a base in the Port Arthur attack calling the claim absolutely untrue and unsubstantiated by the Foreign Office.
Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard Henry Noel, commanding the British Asiatic squadron succeeding Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, will sail from Marseilles tomorrow for duties in the Far East, the London dispatch reports.
Governor Bates and ex Speaker Myers were guests of honor at the Carter Class banquet in East Boston. Myers spoke on The Massachusetts Legislature and Its Future with Rev Bates and George H. Carter in attendance. William Gilchrist presided as over 200 people attended.
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