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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
8
The American legation at Seoul and the American consul residence are now guarded by United States Marines following an incident. The Vicksburg Marines are mentioned in connection with the security detail.
The Siberian Railway runs from St Petersburg to Vladivostok Port Arthur and Tien Tsin with Russian troops and supplies likely to pass in any war with Japan. European engineers doubt the rails suffice for war traffic and question the line’s military utility. Russia needs Manchuria as feeder while Japan seeks eastern trade. the journey spans at least 14 days and experts deem the railway central to growing conflict.
A speaker cites strong opposition in five states and several territories to military conscription, noting many reserve forces and skilled men may return to regiments without a formal notice. Some Japanese citizens have sailed to their former homes and are expected to join the army abroad.
Salem police, aided by Boston inspectors, identify four men as those who robbed a liquor store two months after similar methods and tools were used in a Derby street break. Witnesses from Salem and nearby towns confirmed appearances. a stolen gold watch inscribed to Hattie M. Saundres was among the loot. Investigators press on from Lynn to Salem and state forces, hoping to arrest the quartet soon.
Three burglars who raided the Metropolitan Coal Company office on Saratoga Street East Boston in December were recognized by Deming aboard the Boston Revere Beach Lynn rail ferry. Deming says he was held at gunpoint during the safe lifting and that the suspects vanished on Atlantic Avenue. His wife saw the trio later at Harbor View station and he and his wife both confirm their identities.
Paris January 8 Corean minister Min Yeung Tehan said Corea might seek good offices from the United States if Corean territory is invaded by any power. He noted the treaty permits such action and praised the US for fair policy and early treaty, while warning that Japan may compel conflict. He emphasized Corea will try to defend its territory and stay neutral, and recalled past cooperation with Japanese troop movement during China Japan war. He added Corea has not protested an American guard landing at Seoul and warned nations may land troops if war breaks out.
A Boston customs scare erupts as missing letters from Treasury officials tied to alleged smuggling surface. Charles K. Bradley, head of European treasury agents, arrives amid investigations led by Clayton and DA Casey. Bradley’s testimony looms in Glasgow Manufacturing and other February grand jury cases. arrests expected.
Large eastward drift of ice from Chatham Bay threatens vessels in the sound tonight and tomorrow. Massachusetts Bay fields move northward toward Barnstable, with Provincetown Harbor at risk if southerly winds strengthen. Childe Harold squeezes through Nantucket Sound amid heavy ice as Storm King retreats around Cape Cod. Edgartown and Buzzard’s Bay harbors remain choked and Uncatena stays put for the night.
Washington dispatch chronicles Adna R. Chaffee rising from private to lieutenant general and chief of staff, a 43 year ascent unmatched in U.S. military annals. It recalls his daring cavalry career from Red River 1874 to the Pekin relief mission and his concern for troops and horses alike.
John A. Glines ex city treasurer released after bail of 15 800 furnished by T M Wadleigh and Charles K Fox of Haverhill two retired shoe manufacturers. A crowd of friends indemnified the bond and Glines returns home distraught seeking support as investigations focus on alleged misappropriation of 43 000. City officials nine months into the scandal defend conduct Saint Essex county grand jury expected to be bound over tomorrow with mayor and auditors disputing responsibility.
An old promotional notice touts Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder as a permanent painless cure for catarrh and related ailments. It promises relief in 10 minutes and endorses Dr Agnew’s Pills as well, noting high standing of nose and throat specialists and urging purchase of the advertised products.
At the Los Laureles mines near Guadalajara a powder house detonation killed 20 men and wounded 40. The blast, heard miles away, also struck an American mine owner three miles away, who died from a rock toppled by the concussion. Reports say a dynamite cap in the powder house triggered the disaster.
In Dahlgren Hall last evening about 400 spectators watched the High School Alumni of South Beeston girls defeat the Stags by a score of 18 to 6. Letty McCarthy captained the Alum team and Ella Lynch led the Stags for the visitors.
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