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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1908

Page

10

Japanese Ambassador Says War With United States Unthinkable

Baron Takahira, new Japanese ambassador to the United States, says there has been no change in Japan's attitude toward the U S and that war between the two friendly powers would be the most inhuman event in world history. He notes no break in historic cordial relations.

Pacific New York United States Japan Baron Takahira Etruria Pacific Coast Pier

Japanese Baron Sees War Talk as Naval Maneuver

Baron Takahira warns war talk is a newspaper tactic and calls the American fleet cruise a grand naval maneuver. He leaves for Washington to present credentials, stresses enduring US Japan friendship, and rejects war as inhuman and unlikely between their powers.

Baron Takahira Pacific Ocean America Washington Roosevelt

Burglary Strikes Linnean Court Lodging House

Late Saturday night a tenement at 4 Linnean Court East Cambridge was entered and $130 stolen from lodger John Dortogier and a watch and chain from Andrew Sichura.

Linnean Court East Cambridge John Dortegier Andrew Sichura

Lost $40 at wedding in Cambridge house

Joseph Respaus of 60 North Margin Street Boston reported $40 stolen during a wedding at a Warren Street house in Cambridge early yesterday morning.

Warren Street Cambridge Joseph Respaus North Margin Street Boston Lil

Legislators Weigh Episcopal Cathedral Bill in Mass

A Massachusetts Legislature hearing is set this week on the bill to incorporate the Protestant Episcopal cathedral. The act would authorize the cathedral corporation to create churches and schools within the diocese. Bishop Lawrence notes no site is chosen yet, and a list of incorporators includes Graf ton D. Cushing and Mary Sophia Walker’s bequest funds the project.

Massachusetts Grafton D. Cushing Lawrence Old Bogton Brigland Jhas

Auto Run From N Y to Paris

Snow drifts slow the New York to Paris automobile race with multiple reports from Buffalo Syracuse Poughkeepsie Rochester and Waterloo. Montague Roberts in the American car arrives Buffalo first followed by Bourcier St Chaffray in the French entry. Scafoglio Italian car overturns near Batavia but continues.

New York State Buffalo N. Y Montague Roberts C. Bourcier St. Chaffray Scafoglio Batavia Syracuse Poughkeepsie Auburn Rochester Waterloo

Radcliffe Scholarship Ball to Aid Jewish Girl Fund

Tomorrow night in Copley Hall the second grand ball will raise funds for a 6000 dollar Radcliffe scholarship for a deserving Jewish girl. Matrons include Mrs. Cabot Cambridge Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Bertha Kagan with organizers Schiff Hurwitz and Radcliffe Dean Briggs aiding the drive.

Copley Hall Radcliffe Cabot Cambridge Briggs Dean Briggs Bertha’ Kagan Radcliffe Scholarship Fund Jacob Schiff F. Hurwitz Harvard Kagan Lurie Charak J. Cohen H. Cohen M. Alper Hailparn

Memorial service recalls Maine disaster and Spanish War links

Rev A Horton speaking at the United Spanish War Veterans memorial service recalls the Maine explosion and joshing fears of a Spanish attack on Boston. He cites a personal talk with Captain Sigsbee and endorses Taft, as two Maine survivors and GA R official address the gathering.

Fort Warren Cuba Back Bay Worcester Boston Harbor A. Horton Massachusetts Senate United Spanish War Veterans Maine Horton Cole Sigsbee Taft Roe GA. R Massachusetts Frank G. Thompson Louis Mornier Chidwick Donahue Dorchester

Countess von Wartensleben Loses Pearl Necklace

In Berlin a pearl necklace and pin valued at $60,000 were stolen from Countess von Wartensleben. Her maid was detained but claimed innocence. The countess is married to General Alexander von Wartensleben, a cavalry officer and friend of the Emperor. The necklace features exceptionally large pearls with a string five feet long.

Berlin Countess von Wartensleben Alexander von Wartenslében Cavalry

Early springlike day at Revere Beach hints at early summer

Hundreds visit Revere Beach on a warm February day as children play in sand and ice floes melt along the high water mark. Samuel Kingsley and local residents foresee an unusually early spring and summer with rising sun drawing visitors from Lynn and Boston.

Revere Beach Samuel Kingsley Revere Sol Lynn Boston

Body of David Wenick Found Near Woods Island

The 89 year old David Wenick of East Boston was found dead near Woods Island after missing from his Porter street home since last Friday. Police deem it a possible suicide following reported losses totaling 4000 dollars in ventures including a public bath on Porter street and a Chelsea street restaurant.

David Wenick Porter Street Boston Woods Island Grove Street Wenick Chelsea Street

Cambridge Woman Beaten by Husband Critical in Hospital

Mrs. Elizabeth E. Paddock of 479 Winsor Street Cambridge was beaten by her husband Richard F. Paddock. She was taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital in critical condition with severe internal injuries after Officer McCory responded to screams at 479 Winsor Street. The man was placed in lockup.

Elizabeth E. Paddock Winsor Street Cambridge Cambridge Relief Hospital

Marlboro Police Crack Down on Station Loiterers

Marlboro police launched a vigorous crackdown on young men who loiter around the New York New Haven Hartford railroad station following numerous complaints. Dwight Tyler aged 84 years 2 months 8 days died of grip after three weeks illness in New Braintree. In Gardner First District Court clerk Charles B Boyce called off a list of 217 civil cases lingering on record. Conn. Feb 16 Scranton a frequent fishing companion of former President Grover Cleveland is dead at age 62.

Marlboro New Charles B. Boyce Cour Conn Scranton

Man Arrested Entering Cavagnaro's Through Window

Police arrested Dwight Dunbar yesterday morning after he crawled through a broken window into Cavagnaro's fruit store at 168 Federal Street. Officers on High Street heard glass crash and found him attempting to enter the building. he claimed to be janitor seeking his home via the cellar. He was charged with breaking and entering.

Walter G. Holton John B. Kennedy Dwight Dunbar Cavagnaro Federal Street High Street John Lynch Kennedy

Great Band Of 825 Performs In Benefit Concert

The fourth annual concert by the Protective Association of the Boston Musicians Local drew a 10 000 crowd in Mechanics Building. Emil Mollenhauer conducted a powerful program featuring Wagner Die Meistersinger and selections like William Tell Don Carlos and The Golden Legend. Cornet soloist Ernest Williams delighted with Charlotte Polka and Stabat Mater encores.

Rossini Mechanics Protective Association of the Boston Musicians Gilmore Emil Mollenhauer Therr Ernest Williams Levy Charlotte Don Carlos

Thaw’s Mother Shaken After Visit to Matteawan

Mrs. William Thaw visited her son Harry Kendall Thaw at Matteawan State Hospital with a nurse and detective. Thaw attended chapel services conducted by Rev. C F Mayhew. After the visit the carriages collided causing damage and frightening Mrs. Thaw, though she was not injured.

Matteawan, N. Y William Thaw Harry Kendall Thaw Matteawan State Hospital Odes Thaw C. F. Mayhew Baptist Church Wappinger’s Falls

Sweden Treated to Strain as Russia Demands Release

Stockholm reports tense relations with Russia over naval bases near Sweden and Finnish shores. Russia pressures to withdraw from a prior agreement while expanding activity around Aland Island. Swedish fear of war grows as Russian surveys and troop placements continue. Germany's possible moves against Denmark loom if Denmark sides with Sweden and Russia.

Sweden Russia Aland Island Stockholm Germany Denmark Baltic

Austria Plans Rail Link Through Turkish Territory

Russia fears a Turkish Austria rail connection. Baron Von Aehrenthal vows to push the line from Novibazar to Saloniki via Bosnia. Germany confirms financial backing. Negotiations to deter the project continue, with no expected success from either side.

St, Petersburg Baron von Aehrenthal Austria Novipazar Bosnia Saloniki Turkey Russia

Germany Not Scheming Washington Says Baron von Sternburg

Baron von Sternburg the German ambassador in Washington stated there is no secret treaty between Germany Austria and Turkey. He said Germany will aid any moves by Austria and Russia under the Macedonian reform programme and is working to ease tensions over Balkan railway concessions with promise of success.

Washington Germany Balkan Baron von Sternburg Austria Turkey Russia Balkans

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