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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1904
Page
5
Rear Admiral Francis T. Bowles foresees a Japanese sweep through Manchuria after Port Arthur. He notes Russia faces railway limitations and questions Japan submarine claims while predicting Dalny and Harbin as key fall sites and continued Japanese landings and battles near Port Arthur and Chemulpo.
London Feb 12 Baron Hayashi said Tokio despatch reports two Japanese merchant steamers the Nakanoura Maru and Zensho Maru were shelled by four Russian warships off Hakodate coast on Feb 11. Nakanoura Maru sank, Zensho Maru escaped and reached Fukuyama.
Consul General Uchida led a mass meeting in New York attended by about 300 Japanese and supporters to raise five million dollars for Japan. He noted neutrality rules allow only American citizens to donate to the Japanese Red Cross Society. Speeches were delivered in Japanese and English and the Japanese anthem was sung with enthusiasm.
A promotional overview extols eczema as a universal skin complaint across ages and conditions. It touts Cuticura products including Soap Ointment and Resolvent as instant relief, soothing inflammation, aiding sleep, and offering a permanent, economical cure from infancy onward.
In St Peters burg and other cities demonstrations unfold daily with cheers for the Czar and the national hymn. A spectacular winter palace rally drew several thousand workers who paraded from the Anitchkoff palace to Kazan Cathedral, flag in hand, caps raised, many moved to tears as crowds filled Nevsky Prospect and streets halted in homage.
An old advertisement touts a laxative bromide quinine product priced at 25 cents, claiming it removes the cause to prevent pneumonia and urging readers to call for the full name.
Japanese consul to Boston Osborne Howes states there will be few Japanese subjects leaving the United States to enlist for the Mikado. He says Japan has an army able to carry through the war and will not seek aid from workers abroad. He notes no request has been made to assist Boston Japanese to return home.
A. Tyng, Harvard’s strong man, is staunch for Japan though American, and more forceful than many in the Harvard Japanese Club. The article notes that numerous Harvard men are under the influence of his views and support.
A collection of endorsements for Peruna Medicine from Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn and W. H. Hugo, praising its curative and preventive effects against catarrh and colds in the army and navy. The ad urges use, notes immunity to climate exposure, and offers Dr. Hartman’s free advice. The piece also mentions Tyng, Harvard strength, and Judge Lowell’s trip to Mexico.
A Columbus Ohio based firm cites support from naval figures including Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn Commodore Somerville Nicholson and Admiral Schley. The testimonial notes Mrs Schley has used Peruna with good effect and presents a written endorsement from Admiral Schley.
A Victorian era chart lists Japanese fleet vessels with class codes and speeds. It names Asahi Shikishima Fuji Chitose Yashima Takao Matsushima Yoshino Akashi Takao Itsukushima Atago Akagi Iwaki Kongo Kasuga Oshima Ten-RiVu Hai-yon Miya-Furu Ho-Sho Maya Torpedo Mauzun Tinsai Kon-Goi Ama-Gi and other torpedo boats, destroyers, and training ships with displacement and speed figures.
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