Port Arthur Report Notes 20000 Sick and Wounded
General Nogi reports at Port Arthur that 35000 residents include 25000 soldiers or sailors. Twenty thousand are sick or wounded. provisions are plentiful but meat and vegetables scarce. no medical supplies exist. Japanese aid the people while capitulation committees push work. peace prospects appear unclear as Kuropatkin’s forces and the Russian Pacific squadron may renew efforts.
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Tokio
Nogi
Port Arthur
Associated Press
Kuropatkin
Second Pacific Squadron
Oyama
Stoessel’s Despairing Message to the Czar
General Stoessel’s final despatch from Port Arthur reports the Dec 31 Japanese assault and ends with a plea for mercy. He notes near total casualties, only about a quarter of the garrison alive, most ill and exhausted after months of hard fighting.
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Stoessel
Czar
ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Plight of Czar's Baltic Squadron in Pacific Dilemma
London dispatch notes the Russian Baltic Fleet faces a choice after Port Arthur's fall. Rosestvensky may seek Vladivostok, return home, or base on a Polynesian island if the third Pacific squadron is delayed. Some foresee Vladivostok blockade prompting a retreat.
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London
Port Arthur
Rosestvensky
Vladivostok
Indian Ocean
St. Petersburg
Madagascar
Polynesia
Ratiavoff
Rojestvensky
Building Trade Faces Imminent Labor War Warns Leader
George M. Gunther, labor leader, at Hardwood Finishers' Union 109 meeting, warns of a nationwide labor war amid open shop push by mine owners and business allies. He cites Colorado mine deportations, siege preparations in Denver arsenals, and a broader alliance from Illinois to Colorado targeting union rights.
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George M. Gunther
Union
Western States
Colorado
United States
James H. Peabody
Adams
Denver
Illinois
Bronze Statue for Bates Presented at University Club
Governor Bates was surprised when Adjutant-General Dalton presented a bronze statue after a 7:30 dinner hosted by staff at the University Club. The informal event lasted until nearly 11 and featured brief staff speeches and a humorous reply by Bates.
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Bates
University Club
Dalton
Dorchester Bride Weds James Hayes at St. Leo’s Church
Miss Annie Sullivan of Erie Street Dorchester married James Hayes a prominent South Boston Yacht Club member last evening at St. Leo s Church Desmond Street Bridesmaid was Miss Helen Sullivan sister of the bride Best man was William Doyle The ceremony united two local families in a small city wedding.
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Annie Sullivan
Erie Street
Dorchester
James Hayes
South Boston Yacht Club
St. Leo’s Church
Desmond Street
Helen Sullivan
William Doyle
Cambridge New School Board organizes at city meeting
Mayor Daly presided at the Cambridge School Board organization. New members Dr. John E. Somers Edwin J. Cheney and Frank E. Sands joined. William T. Piper was elected president Sanford B Hubbard secretary and William E McAnaul page. Appropriations total 418350 for salaries textbooks equipment truants transportation vacation schools and incidental expenses.
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Daly
Cambridge
John E. Somers
Edwin J. Cheney
Frank E. Sands
William T. Piper
Sanford B. Hubbard
William E. McAnaul
Dorchester Men Sail for Cuba on West Indies Tour
Henry M. Flynn of Dix Street Dorchester sails with Harry Bennett Patrick Doherty and Thomas Rice. They plan a West Indies tour and will return to Mr. Bennett’s Havana plantation, stopping in Florida on the way home.
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Henry M. Flynn
Dix Street
Dorchester
Cuba
Harry Bennett
Patrick Doherty
Thomas Rice
West Indies
Mr. Bennett
Havana
Florida
Ten Thousand Preachers Like Bishop Lawrence urged
The Rev. Thomas Gregory praised the Massachusetts bishop William Lawrence at Trinity Church Boston after his New Year sermon on lawlessness. Gregory called for ten thousand preachers with Lawrence's forceful style to challenge vice and sin without fear. The Boston sermon already stirred clerical social and financial circles.
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New York
Thomas Gregory
William Lawrence
Massachusettts
Trinity Church
Boston
Massachusetts
Lawrence
John the Baptist
CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Peddles Laxative and Quinine Tablets
Claiming fast results, an ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds if it fails and bears a signature from B. W. Grove on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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Ereggtets
B. W. Grove
Celebration by Boston Japanese Ath banquet honors war victory
About 40 Japanese merchants and students in Boston gathered at the Hotel Brunswick for a dinner celebrating Japan's wartime victories led by General Nogi and Admiral Togo. Bunkio Matsuki presided and praised Japanese troops, calling for thanks to Nogi and Togo. Other speakers included S. Morimoto, Yagi, and Shimrahama. A subsequent banquet for American friends was planned within a week.
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Japan
Port Arthur
Boston
Brunswick
Bunkio Matsuki
Nogi
Togo
Morimoto
Yagi
S. Shimrahama
U S Would Deliver Peace Note to Russia From Japan
Secretary Hay and Japanese Minister Takahira discussed the peace outlook following Port Arthur’s fall. No request to transmit a message to Russia was received or anticipated, though the U S would act as a friendly neutral if Japan asked.
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Washington
Takahira
Hay
Port Arthur
State Department
Russia
Far East
Japan
Prince Fushimi Hears of Port Arthur's Fall
Honolulu Jan 4 Lieutenant General Prince Fushimi of Japan arrived on the Mongolia and was advised of Port Arthur's surrender. Japanese and other residents extended congratulations to him on the news in Honolulu.
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Prince Fushimi
Port Arthur
Honolulu
Brince Fushimi
Japan
Pacific Mail Company
Mongolia
Emperor's parole option given to Russian officers
Tokio Jan 4 The Emperor of Russia cabled to General Stoessel that officers may choose either parole or imprisonment. The message sets the parole option as an alternative to confinement for officers.
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Tokio
Russia
Stoessel
Two Alarm Fire Destroys Charlestown Blacksmith Shop
At 10 13 last night Box 421 sent two alarms for a fire at a two and a half story wooden building at 10 Chambers street Charlestown owned by Galen Bowditch a blacksmith shop. Flames leaped as the fire was found and authorities feared spread to nearby wooden structures. Damage estimated at 2500 with origin unknown.
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Chambers Street
Charlestown
Galen Bowditch
Anzalone Resigns Peace Justice Post From Prison
Raphael L Anzalone serving five months at Deer Island for posing as Nicola Mastrangelo and voting under that name sent resignation as a peace justice to Governor Bates. The resignation was accepted avoiding legislative removal. Anzalone, an interpreter and teacher in the North End, used Mastrangelo’s naturalization paper on Oct 12 to register at the Board of Election Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael L. Anzalone
House of Correction
Deer Island
Nicola Mastrangelo
Boston Election Commissioners
Bates
Anzalone
North End
Mastrangelo
Board of Election Commissioners
Loving Cup for Professor Starrot Receives Honor
The Wells evening class of 1905 on Blossom street presented a loving cup to Professor S. A. Starrot of Harvard and Wells School principal. His assistant, Mrs. A. T. O'Sullivan, accepted an inkstand.
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Wells
Blossom Street
S. A. Starrot
Harvard
Wells School
A. T. O'Sullivan
Who Will Have Mason's Place
Governor Douglas faces a vacancy on the Superior Court bench after Chief Justice Albert Mason's death. The senior on the bench is Judge Edgar J. Sherman, with talk of a Democrat candidate among four Democrats Maynard Fessenden Aiken and De Courcey. For the associate justice vacancy to chief, ex-Congressman John C. Crosby is the leading name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Superior Court
Albert Mason
Edgar J. Sherman
Maynard
Fessenden
Aiken
de Courcey
John C. Crosby
$100 000 Gift For Harvard From 1880 Class
Harvard alumni from the class of 1880 formed a movement to raise $100 000 as their 25th anniversary gift to the college. President Roosevelt was a member of the class. Over half the target has been pledged, and subscriptions have come in quickly though no official action or notification has yet occurred.
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Memebers
Harvard
Roosevelt
Dolan Couple To Celebrate Silver Wedding Tomorrow
Mr and Mrs Thomas F Dolan will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary tomorrow. Mr Dolan at 62 Wyman Street Roxbury is identified as the New England representative.
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Thomas F. Dolan
Mr. Dolan
Wyman Street
Roxbury
New England
Dolans of Roxbury to Celebrate Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Thomas F Dolan of Roxbury will celebrate their silver wedding tomorrow They have two daughters Anna B Dolan and Nettie M Dolan Nellie M Way, born Aug 27 1860 in Chelsea, and Thomas born Dec 18 1859 in Cummington were married Jan 6 1880 at St Rose Church by Father Cavanaugh Their circle of friends was large in Boston Photos by Manhattan Studio.
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Manhattan Studio
Thomas F. Dolan
Roxbury
New York Herald
Boston
Woman Found In Cold Near Dorchester Church
Dorchester last evening saw Mrs. Margaret Dinsmore, 2083 Dorchester avenue, found near the rear of St. Peter's Church on Meeting House Hill. Sexton Mr. Sloan and Dr. Kingsley said exposure left her in a serious condition. she was moved to her home by ambulance.
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Sloan
St. Peter’s Church
Meeting House Hill
Dorchester
Kingsley
Margaret Dinsmore
Dorchester Avenue
Curleys to Be Released Tomorrow From Charlies Street Jail
Alderman James M. Curley and ex-Representative Thomas F. Curley of Ward 17 are set to be released from Charlies Street jail at midnight tonight and expected to leave forenoon tomorrow.
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James M. Curley
Thomas F. Curley
Ward 17
Charlies Street
Albany Medical Society versus Osmo-Chemic Co spoof
A comic play recounts the Albany Medical Society’s bid to curb the Osmo-Chemic Co. Investigating licenses and advertising, the skit lampoons quackery and medical politics. It advertises a free month of Osmo-Chemic treatment at Boylston Street offices before January 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Co. Medical Society
New York State Examining Board
The
Osmo-Chemie Co
Boylston
William Shakspere
George
Albany Co
New York Medical Society
Skull and Crossbones
Osmo-Chemic Co
Rouse-mit-himstuboy
Albany Medical Society
Bill 10 Put Time Limit on Marriages
Senator Frederick Dumont Smith proposes a Kansas bill to make marriage a 10 year civil contract with renewal option every decade. If not renewed, all marital property is divided and alimony rules apply. courts would handle custody and care of children. The measure aims to reduce divorces and promote stable home life.
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Topeka
Frederick Dumont Smith
Smith
Kansas
No Pain Relieved by Dr Miles Pills Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as the only infallible remedy for all pain types including headaches neuralgia rheumatic pain back and side aches menstrual pains muscular pains stomach and toothache urging readers to take them if prone to any pain.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
Rachel J. Johnson
Albuquerque
N. M
Kiss Saved Man From Prison at Northwest ern Police Station
January 4 justice Littig's court at Northwest ern police station fined Charles E. Robinson five dollars and costs for assaulting his mother. Unable to pay, he was jailed. Before leaving, Robinson kissed his mother and she tearfully confessed it was his first trouble. Justice Littig discharged him after the gesture moved both officers.
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Baltimorder
Charles E. Robinson
Justice Littig
Northwestern
Robinson
Polton
Charestown Man James O'Brien Celebrates 104th Birthday
James O'Brien marked his 104th birthday at home 37 Lawrence Street Charlestown. He spoke frankly about his past life and sang The Jolly Rover Erin and The Wearing of the Green. He credits his long life to taking good care of himself and enjoys a smoke with a favorite pipe the T. D.
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Charlestown
James O’brien
Lawrence Street
Deaths Lyons
Bridget F Lyons widow of Michael P Lyons formerly Kerby died at East Boston on January 4 Funeral from daughter Mrs William F Corsick 56 Bennington Street Saturday at 9 15 a m Solemn high requiem Mass at Church of the Sacred Heart at 10 o'clock Relatives and friends invited to attend.
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Lyons
Boston
Bridget F
Michael P. Lyons
Kerby
William F. Corsick
Bennington Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Osmo Chemic doctors cited as cure for lifelong back pain
A A Knies of 1114 Mass Ave Cambridge reports years of back pain and a false incurable verdict. After a friend urged Osmo-Chemic treatment, he improved greatly in under a month and now works with ease, praising the doctors for honesty if not complete cure.
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A. A. Knies
Mass. Ave
Cambridge
Mass
Armon A. Knies
Husband and Wife Praise Osmo Chemic Doctors
E H Rowe of 66 Union Street Lawrence Massachusetts credits Osmo Chemic doctors with curing years of rheumatism and vertigo after a course of treatment. He says the rheumatism has entirely left him and he feels like a new man joined by his wife in praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Rowe
Union St
Lawrence
Mass
Osmo-Chemic doctors praised by local patient
Mr. C. W. Watson of 87 Hancock Street Somerville Massachusetts reports severe headaches vertigo and stomach catarrh. After a positive examination he underwent Osmo-Cemic treatment and says it has been very beneficial. He commends the doctors for honesty courtesy and skill and endorses their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Watson
Hancock St
Somerville
Mass
C. W. Watson
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free X Ray Examination
A sanitized advertisement proclaims a free X ray examination using radio active solution and the Osmo-Chemic Screen to detect diseases without any charge. It emphasizes the ease and accessibility of the service offered.
Osmo-Chemic Medical System Offices Listed
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated lists J. L. Plunkett M D chief consulting physician with permanent offices in the Boylston Building Suites 89 10 34 Floor Entrance 18 Boylston St. Office hours are 9 a m to 12 m 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p m daily with Sunday closed.
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Sician
Albany Society
Albany Medical Society
Samson
Absalom
Santa Claus
Medicine (Incorporated
J. L. Plunkett
Boylston Building
Boylston St
Young Girls Lead Burglar Band In Paterson
Minnie Storthoff 17 is held as head of a girl burglar gang in Paterson New Jersey. The group is tied to several East Side burglaries including the 310 Godwin Street robbery where over 300 in jewelry was taken. Storthoff was arrested at the Paterson Opera House after a performance as detectives pursued the case.
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Paterson Opera House
Storthoffs
Paterson
Brooklyn
Montague Street
Free Koch Inhalation Treatment Offered at Boston Institute
Those who call now at the Boston Koch Institute at 175 Tremont Street will receive, free of charge, the services of Koch Specialist Physicians. They will administer the Koch Inhalation Treatment for consumption, asthma, bronchitis and catarrh, with only the Koch Tuberculine remedies costing.
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Boston
Koch Institute
Tremont Street
Tremont Theatre
Koch
Boston Koch Institute
Tremont St
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