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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1904
Page
5
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as instant relief for itching burning and disfiguring skin humours including eczema rashes and hair loss. It claims cures for mothers babies and all ages, promoting a full local and constitutional treatment with prices and depot addresses in London Paris and Boston.
Officer Morse of Station 5 nabbed six boys, all under 15, in a Dedham Street hold up of Francis Gray, cashier at 102 Camden Street. Suspects Frank Mahoney Dennis Coleman Frank Steel Hugh McDonald Michael Bourne and Bruce Stewart charged with complicity. A witness says Steel struck Gray causing a gash sending him to City Hospital.
Major General Pflug sends from Mukden on July 1 that foreign reports claiming the Japanese fleet sunk several Russian vessels on June 23 and that Rear Admiral Ouktomsky and 700 sailors were lost are false. The dispatch labels the reports as absolutely untrue.
Admiral Skrydloff reports the Vladivostok squadron has returned undamaged to Vladivostok from a bombardment of Gensan, per a St. Petersburg despatch cited by a news agency in London. The dispatch confirms the bombardment.
June 30 report says General Kuropatkin reached Dalin pass with reinforcements. The Japanese evacuated the pass and withdrew as Russian forces moved in to take control.
General Gilinsky's June 30 despatch from St. Petersburg cites Japanese attacks on June 24 25 and 27 against Port Arthur and surrounding heights. Russian forces held key positions at heights 121 and 1 TM and repulsed assaults while torpedo boats and gunboats bombarded enemy coastlines. Russian losses totaled seven officers and about 200 men with Japanese casualties described as heavy.
A dispatch from Viceroy Alexieff dated June 30 relays that the Port Arthur squadron under Rear Admiral Withoft repulsed Japanese torpedo boats during night actions on June 2. The battle damaged Japanese forces, with two torpedo boats sunk and a Japanese officer and two sailors found dead on shore. The Russian squadron sailed out, then returned to Port Arthur, aided by shore searchlights, and all vessels entered port at high tide.
St Peters burg July 1 The Emperor received a despatch from General Kuropatkin dated June 30 stating that the Japanese are advancing slowly toward the east and south fronts. On the south they move eastward aiming to junction with Kuroki's army while torrential rains on June 28 inundated bivouacs along Tatchekiao to Siangen roads.
John A. Badaracco of 22 Hull Street has been chosen to read the Declaration of Independence in Faneuil Hall on Monday. He is a graduate of Eliot Grammar.
The subject has completed his first year at the English High School in 1902. His father is Andrew A. Badaracco of North Bennet Street and his mother is a sister of Miss Eliza Severoni, the singer. This marks the second such Italian extraction honor in the city’s history.
James T. Long, alias Captain Thayer Barker and Taylor, a notorious bunco operator, lured Roxbury housewives with promises of boxes of fish at a wharf. Patrolman Michael Crowley arrested him on Walnut avenue after over 20 women identified him. He collected $1.50 to $5 as freightage for non arrived goods. He is sought citywide including Brookline and Cambridge.
New York July 1 Application for an order adjudging William G Rockefeller and E Rollins Morse in contempt of court for violating an injunction restraining contempt proceedings in Montana against the Johnstown Mining Company was made to Justice Blanchard in the Supreme Court today After hearing argument Blanchard reserved decision The contempt case is part of the Heinze Amalgamated Copper Company fight in which the Rockefellers are involved The Montana order arose from Heinze refusing to stop extracting ore from the Michael Davitt lode.
Edith F Hearin, 24, wife of a railroad brakeman, was arrested after midnight on Main Street for shooting Thomas Morin, 22, a barber. Morin was hospitalized with injuries to his arm but reportedly could recover. Hearin admitted firing, claiming Morin followed and offended her.
Walter Dougherty aged 18 of Cambridge street avenue fell 35 feet from the roof of his home while sleeping last evening. He was attended by Dr Andrews and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with concussion and probable skull fracture.
Cambridge officer Patrolman Edward McCabe was praised by Mayor Daly for his clever capture of George F. E. Cummings at the Jerx home last Sunday morning. The mayor ordered a letter from his office read at all station houses commending the officer's quick action.
Grand Rapids, Mich July 1 Willie Anderson golf pro at Apawamis holds both national and Western open championship titles. In a sensational finish at Kent Country Club Anderson defeated holder Alexander Smith of Nassau to total 365 for the 72 hole event and set a new course record of 73. Smith finished 308 and took runner up honors.
New York July 1 Harvard to elect a captain for 1905. Randall, a three year player, is likely to be chosen. Matthews has withdrawn from the race in his favor. Six votes have already gone to Randall with Kernan and Greenough as other candidates.
A Boston advertisement recounts Sir James Crichton Browne on milk boiled to a solid residue and asserts Murdock's Liquid Food as a raw, condensed product since 1881. It claims high digestibility, superior albumen content, and endorsement by medical bodies, with testimonials from analysts and surgeons.
An exchange of testimonials extols Peruna as a prompt and permanent cure for pelvic catarrh and related female ailments. Zelma Rawlston and Mynne Barton share personal success stories. many other named women and notable figures are listed as supporters. Readers are invited to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
Patrolman Dennessey of Station 5 on Acton Street chased Thom as Carter, a large man, who tried to kill Patrick H Wells with a razor. Carter overpowered the officer, knocked away his revolver and club, with a brutal exchange in a dark hallway before fellow officers and a crowd subdued him. Wells remains in dangerous condition with a two foot head and back wound. Carter is jailed on charges of attempted murder.
Waterbury officials say E. C. Bates a Boston lawyer with Tremont building offices was arrested on a larceny charge linked to a $11,000 note given to George H. Clowes of Waterbury five months ago for a named purpose. Clowes could not be reached.
The Highland Club of Winthrop voted unanimously to oppose backing any Congressman who won't pursue legislation to curb gun practice at Fort Banks without adequate notice to Highlands residents. Citizens complain prior notices were insufficient and caused property damage like broken windows.
Donald McDonough of Charlestown accused Frank Kramer of larceny and extortion after Kramer allegedly drugged him with wine in a saloon near Eliot street Wednesday night. McDonough says he later encountered Kramer on Medford street and paid him to avoid disclosure, leading to Kramer’s arrest with Officer Mitchell present on the Common.
Cambridge will celebrate the Fourth with fireworks band concerts and various athletics. A principal event is a hurling match on Cambridge Field between Garry Owens and Young Irelands at 8 a m for a $50 prize.
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