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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
4
St. Petersburg reports Russia has decided on war with China unless China quickly honors the 1881 treaty. The Czar’s government will rush an army corps into the Chinese province of Hubei to force terms, raising the likelihood of active hostilities if negotiations fail.
The report casts doubt on the likelihood of actual war escalating. it notes Chinese capabilities are insufficient for serious armed resistance at this stage.
The Telegraph's St. Petersburg correspondent notes the 1881 treaty expires in August and Russia seeks to recast ties with China while China defends its stance. China accuses Russia of violating a secret 1896 treaty and calls for arbitration. Interest grows over Japan's role and US response to potential Russian actions.
Bernard L. Tarbox once wealthy Boston coal dealer who eloped with Gertrude Devine now runs the Peninsular Hotel in South Boston with her father James P. Devine. Tarbox previously married first wife in 1908 and second wife in 1910, amid bigamy inquiries and a $35,000 suit later reduced. The Rhode Island police dropped the case after a New Jersey marriage. The hotel site at Marine Park, acquired for over $25,000, faces the harbor.
Halifax February 16 A search of the steamer Royal Edward from Bristol England finds no trace of Ethel Clara Leneve the woman who fled to Canada with Dr Hawley Crippen later hanged in London for murder of his wife Belle Elmore The Leneve woman was not among passengers but over 100 brides from England Scotland and Ireland sought husbands bound for the Canadian Northwest and were guarded by a matron named by the steamship line.
Mrs Maud E Boehner 81 of 38 Kingsbury street Roxbury died after swallowing carbolic acid in an apparent suicide early yesterday morning.
An old home remedy promises a simple laxative cough syrup that supposedly loosens a tight cough within an hour and cures coughs or colds quickly. The formula uses Essence Mentho laxene and granulated sugar syrup, with directions to mix boil and store, then take hourly doses for rapid relief.
Interviews with Edwin Mulready Dr Hanrahan Daniel Maguire Cornelius Coughlin Mrs Mary Cavanagh and Jeremiah Carroll praise the Sunday Post Catholic fraternal and Irish county clubs section. They call it comprehensive engaging educational and beneficial for Catholic readers and community leaders.
A memorial service for late director Rev. Father Lawrence P. McCarthy was held at Fitton High School last night. The tribute included Mary Allegra Gallagher’s poem readings and a wreath dedicated to his memory as the “grand apostle” of the cherished isle.
Invited guests from Greater Boston veteran firemen associations attended the lth annual concert at Odd Fellows Hall. The march was led by President G. H. Blatchford and Mrs. Blatchford. Association officers include G. H. Blatchford president C. F. Clark first vice president P. A. Mack second vice president J. L. Hope secretary T. Mullane financial secretary Charles Emerson treasurer W. Mullane foreman.
Under the auspices of the alumnae association a large gathering drew roughly 1200 attendees. The event featured speeches and recognitions highlighting the group’s activities and future plans.
The alumnae of the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer recall the Rev Father McCarthy who instituted their association and presented diplomas to graduates. The service featured music by Miss Alice M Fitzgerald and readings by Mrs Sarah O Donnell Hodnett and Mrs Sarah La Bohn. Father Scanlan delivered the life and works address, while Father McGinn read alumnae resolutions on Father McCarthy's death.
Six women were rescued in unconscious condition from upper floors of the Hotel Euclid during a fire that threatened to destroy the building. All rescued women recovered, several others burned slightly, total loss estimated at $10 000.
Mrs Henry Russell hosted a novelty hotel dining room stage show in the Lenox Boston with a 10 piece orchestra from the Boston Opera Company. Performers included Alice Nielsen George Baklanoff Constantino Fornari and Dorothy Jordan among others with notable guests listed.
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