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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
2
Advertises Rexall Mucu Tone as a constitutional remedy for bad colds and catarrh. Claims the tonic works through the blood to revive muco cells, soothe membranes, and prevent severe disease with regular use. Promotes a money back guarantee and prices 50 cents to 89 cents per bottle.
Boston Common Council blocks a sensational move to question Police Chief Emmons about his public lectures on crime. The debate involved theater investigations, street snow control, and a $100,000 playground loan for Ward 16. The city engineer cites possible Cove Street Bridge completion in 1905 if legislation and arrangements with the Boston Terminal Company proceed.
Inspector Deehan of Cambridge police arrested Frank Russell at 467 Broadway Cambridge. Posing as a student under aliases Gray Stevens and Stoddard, he wore a suit and overcoat identified by the owner and carried three pawn tickets for clothing.
St Petersburg feb 25 a growing belief in moscow is that an understanding exists between russia and germany on war developments and diplomatists warn other powers may join france has heavy financial stakes in russian funds and enterprises totaling near 2 billion dollars raising fears of french intervention if russian reverses threaten the empire
London reports say Japan accelerates military and political moves against Russia in Korea. Corean dictator Yi Yongik is seized and sent to Chemulpo as Tokyo asserts a protectorate with fortification rights. Baron Sugematsu travels to London with peace communications.
Fleming D. Cheshire, newly named U S consul to Mukden, has arrived in San Francisco en route to the Orient. He reacts to Russia’s potential objections to the new consuls in Manchuria but has received no advices and will sail tomorrow.
Dr. Kodo Koyama, former Tokio Asahi writer, sends an editorial from Boston to readers in Japan titled American Sympathy. He notes Americans celebrate Japan's military successes, see Japanese officers as kin, and imagine aiding Japan with naval funds while some Americans and women express support for Red Cross efforts.
An old advertisement states a cold remedy by Teke Laxati Brom and guarantees a refund if it does not cure. It notes W Grove's signature on each box and available price of 2 cents at druggists.
Grand Duke Michael heir presumptive to the Russian throne and Grand Duchess Olga visit the Chapel of the Saviour to pray for Russian victory.
Count Benckendorff the Russian ambassador to Great Britain who recently returned from London had a one hour audience with the Czar today in St Petersburg.
In San Francisco the steamer China is postponed to Saturday while workers unload 1,000,000 pounds of beef bound for the Russian government from a local firm. The Russian contract totaled three million pounds, with earlier shipments on the Coptic and Corea. Authorities seized the goods, and sellers reportedly moved the final third shipment under last‑minute orders.
From messenger boy to general supervisor, James F. Nathan rises to local manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company in New York State district at a $3000 yearly salary after a year of reorganizing the Boston State Street office. Nathan, known as Jim, arrived from Chicago to oversee the crew and remodel the quarters.
James F. Nathan, longtime Western Union local manager, has been appointed general inspector for the New York State district. The promotion follows his leadership during last fall's messenger strike and his work transforming an old 109 building into a model central office. Nathan, born in Baltimore, rose from messenger to operator, then Chicago main office supervisor, then Boston local manager before this New York transfer set for March 1.
Boston shipping interests urge a steamship line from Boston to Madeira Canary Islands and the Congo. Captain Thomas T. Stokes says existing Boston firms could operate the route without a new company if convinced of profitable trade. He notes several Boston businesses want American goods to reach Congo and the west coast as Africa develops.
Alderman James M. Curley, confined to his Albany street home for a month with rheumatism, is recuperating and expected to resume district duties. A recent pneumonia scare was not serious, according to his physician.
East Boston resident Michael Finnamore reports Quinona cured his sleeplessness and indigestion after other remedies failed. The ad touts Quinona as a universal healer, boosting digestion, nerves, blood, and overall health with no narcotics, priced at $1.00 per bottle and available via the Quis nona Company in Boston.
In Rome, Pope Pius XI met Archbishop John M. Farley of New York in private audience. Farley presented Peter’s Pence in a velvet box as the pontiff praised New York’s Catholic community and Baltimore’s rebuilding spirit. Mr. Low and Mrs. Low joined the visit. the Pope recalled Leo XIII’s death resolutions and offered blessings and medals to his guests.
The Boston baking trade faces higher costs as flour and wheat rise. Bakers anticipate increases in bread, rolls, pies, and pastry with a likely two cent hike on 16 ounce loaves and about ten percent on pastries. J G Ferguson says bakers are pricing to avoid losses unless wheat softens.
Walter H. Barnes general manager of the Boston and Albany division of the New York Central system has offered his resignation effective March 1. He will become a director and will retain his desk in a semi official capacity as he steps away from the formal post.
John Phillips secretary of the national organization of Hatters of North America died at his Brooklyn home after a long illness. He was 67 years old and is survived by a widow and three children.
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