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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1904
Page
5
Reports from Petersburg reveal naval and military officials differ on Japan's Port Arthur actions. Most see it as a diversion for troop disembarkations in Korea rather than a full landing, with Retvisan as the lone ship outside the harbor mouth to deter torpedo attack.
The Japanese legation reports a treaty with Corea signed February 23 in Seoul. It guarantees Corea's independence and territorial integrity, establishes firm friendship, and allows Japan, if needed, to occupy strategic positions to protect the imperial house and Corea's stability.
In Manchuria a relief effort begins with Siberian supplies for the Russian Red Cross. The weather warms with rivers breaking ice daily while northern Manchuria still endures the winter chill.
Paris February 2 The St Petersburg telegraph reported that Russian warships Pollitava Novik Askold and Diana have completed repairs from the first Port Arthur battle. All damaged ships are ready for active service and the Vladivostok squadron continues frequent sorties from that port which remains open.
The Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills are marketed as the world’s greatest skin cures. The ad extols purity speed and safety, claiming vast international sales and universal acceptance while praising their effectiveness against eczema psoriasis scalp conditions and related afflictions.
Mr and Mrs John M Nangle celebrated the 2th anniversary of their marriage at their home 6 Cross street East Somerville last night. About 200 guests attended the reception with many recalling the day they were married. Mr Nangle has held a position at Desmond Publishing Company for eight years.
Misses Annie and Jessie assisted in receiving as their sons Charles W Master John M and nephew Frank S Schofield acted as ushers. A wedding ring was presented to Mrs Nangle by her husband to replace the one lost at marriage. Rev Frederic Boody of East Somerville Baptist Church gave the speech.
The group known as the South Boston Smashers, a gang of emails boys, reappeared yesterday afternoon setting fire to a wooden toolhouse at the foot of a street in South Boston. They aimed to burn the row of women’s bathhouses nearby, but an alarm saved them. Last August two members were arrested for peep hole acting at the bathing houses and were whipped as they fled.
The memorial by former pupils funds a class room for 60 needy children in the Society for the Preservation of the Faith schools in Buenos Aires under Our Lady of Lourdes. A portrait and bronze dedicatory tablet honor Miss Conway. The Argentine committee is led by Senora Avellaneda de Goyena. Interment was private at Holyhood. A solemn Mass of requiem will be held at All Saints Roxbury. Surviving relatives include James J. Conway and Katherine F. Conway.
Nathan Warren led Boston Chapter Sons of the American Revolution as president after the sixth gathering at Youngs Hotel. Officers elected include vice president Frank Conant Hayward secretary Allen Burdick treasurer Charles Sumner Parsons historian Edward Webster McGlewen and director lineup Albert Henry Stearns Darius Landen Vitus Moffett Edward Sherman Crockett Abner Kingman Pratt Samuel Crowell. John Howland Crandon gave an address on Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower ruling and held that a seat on the stock exchange is not property of a partnership. The case involved E C Hodges & Co brokers, members of the Boston and New York exchanges, whose seat ownership was contested by creditors after the firm failed.
Colds fevers grip and pneumonia risk are noted as dangers in damp weather. Orange powder relief is claimed to promptly check symptoms. The notice stresses early care and keeping warm to prevent illness during wet conditions.
A fire of unknown origin swept the angle iron shed of Newport News Shipbuilding Company tonight, destroying the frame structure. The loss is put at about 15000 dollars and is insured.
Officers at Jamaica Plain arrested James J. Pettie of School Street on alleged larceny of a large amount of jewelry from Mrs Edward DuBrveil at 56 School Street. The theft occurred the afternoon of February 13 while Mrs DuBrueil was away. Police say a young man posing as an apple peddler entered the building and gained access to the flat. a portion of the jewelry has been recovered.
In Indianapolis on February 2, seventy five non union workers at Parry Manufacturing struck over wage reductions. Workers were paid off and discharged after reporting cuts from seven to sixty seven cents per piece since October and an additional two cent cut today. D M Parry heads national manufacturing groups and has long pressed anti union positions.
The Italian laborers' union meets at 244 Commercial Street this afternoon expecting a crowd of 1000. Dominick De Allesandro will preside with Joseph A. Lane as temporary secretary. Speakers include Andrew Badaracco School Board member G A Scigliano Andrew Granara M H Freda Frank Ciambellia and other prominent Italian citizens.
The Typographical Union reports the strike among book and job compositors remains largely unchanged with some firms adding or losing workers. Bulletin lists 48 shops, 883 compositors, and 92 pressmen and feeders across eight pressrooms. The union rejects outside fundraising efforts and says it has funds to sustain the strike through summer without public aid.
Labor notes report opposition to a bill legalizing the carrying of ships on regular trips. Martin H. Ryan and the Longshoremen's Association plan to oppose it. Sign Makers and Hangers Union 1271 received its charter from the Brotherhood of Joiners. Laundry Workers Union 66 notified that employers will sign a new working agreement. No developments in the Pants Makers' strike. Boston Cigarmakers' Union meeting raised $100 in donations.
The Tufts College Club held a dinner at Hotel Bellevue last evening presided by Hon. N. T. De Foy class of 98. Officers elected include De Foy president I R Kent secretary treasurer Sumner Robinson D T Montague and C A Bean on the executive committee. Guests included Judge L E White H E Virgin Hon W W McClenchis Professor F G Wren headmaster C E Chapman and Byron Groce.
A thief stole a pile of John J. Buckley’s cigar and cigarette coupons and $3.50 from his 19 Cobb Street suite yesterday afternoon. The padlock on the front door was filed to gain entry. About 300 19-cent cigar coupons and 300 5-cent cigarette coupons were taken. Two men were arrested at the Dedham Street police station on suspicion.
Nurse Ethel Williams of New York testifies that Blood Wine Pills cured her rheumatism after other liniments failed. She used three bottles and reports rapid improvement and complete recovery. Pills priced at 25 cents per 100 with a free sample and constipation guarantee, sold by druggists.
A $3,000,000 blaze in Rochester destroyed multiple stores along Main Street from St. Paul to Clinton, with 2500 workers temporarily displaced. The fire began at Rochester Dry Goods and swept west through the Beadle Sherburne, Sibley Lindsay Carr, and Burke Fitzsimmons Howe buildings, damaging the granite and marble blocks. One casualty, Assistant Chief Frank A. Jaynes, was hit by a falling nozzle. trolley power was cut and traffic halted through the block.
A reader testimonial from Margret Hueston of Indianapolis credits Peruna with curing a severe cold that led to catarrh and sleeplessness. She reports relief within a week and improvement beyond two years, praising the Columbus based Peruna as a household blessing.
Peruna claims to clean and fortify mucous membranes and abolish catarrhal diseases permanently. It argues mucous membranes line all organs and that neglecting a cold can spread illness. The ad notes women are more weather susceptible and endorses Peruna as a preventive winter remedy and cure once catarrh is present.
Silk peddlers arrested on Merrimac street by Patrolman Dow ny after suspicion. John L. Sullivan, 19, of 1 Hudson street, and John Manning, 32, of 445 Main street Charlestown, identified silk later found to be 28 yards of pongee silk valued at 25 dollars, stolen from the Hogback Tunnel docks.
Blanche Myers of Kansas City Missouri reports severe colds and lasting catarrh after parties but says one bottle of Peruna cured her and she no longer fears colds. G Nolan of Washington DC says Peruna relieved years of catarrh and left her entirely well calling it a great discovery.
Miss Pauline Whittier of Boston will wed Ernest Iselin elder son of Mr and Mrs Adrian Iselin on April 6 at St Patrick's Cathedral. The ceremony ranks among Easter weddings and follows the Emmet Drexel and Roxburghe Goelet nuptials. She is daughter of General and Mrs Charles A Whittier and has spent years abroad with visits to Newport.
A chimney blaze at 265 Newbury Street in Back Bay caused panic for Josiah Benton and nearby families. Engine 33 and Ladder 15 responded to a still alarm and extinguished the fire with no damage reported.
Washington Feb 26 Navy Department received a garbled cable from Commander Marshall of the Vicksburg stating he was among the first to offer assistance to Russian sailors aboard the Varing and Koetz The message could not be fully translated due to garbling and unreadable portions
Edith M. Barnes of Washington D C writes Peruna helped her after social excesses left her health fragile. She reports five weeks of use improved appetite digestion and sleep and calls it an excellent remedy and tonic for worn out women. She invites others to write Dr Hartman for free advice at the Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
On March 5 the Walnut Street Church will be turned over to the Hebrew congregation. An all day farewell meeting is planned for the church's last Sabbath in the edifice. A program will close the society's work at the historic site before relocating. The day begins with a love feast at nine, followed by a sermon by Dr. Leonard and the Lord's Supper administered.
An aged woman narrowly escaped death at 6 o'clock last night near Bellingham station in Chelsea when a Park avenue car sped toward her. R. B. Clark, a telephone operator from Revere, dashed forward and pulled her off the tracks just as the car passed, earning loud cheers from the onlookers.
Seoul reports the port of Wiju opened to foreign trade last night. Further trade limitations and incidental matters will be enacted later. A harbor is required, and Yongampho has been selected for that purpose.
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