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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1904

Page

2

Oku Advances With 60 000 Men Near Kaichow

General Oku pushes a ~60,000 strong main force five miles north of Kaichow with skirmishers another three miles ahead. Japanese cavalry heads to Niuchwang as a heavy force converges on Stadiama on the Siugen road. Staff expect engagement at Haicheng while no new offensive began by noon yesterday.

Petersburg Oku Kaichow Niuchwang Stadiama Tatchekiao Siugen Haicheng

British Ship Cheltenham Declared Lawful Prize

Vladivostok July 11 The British steamer Cheltenham captured by the Vladivostok squadron was declared a lawful prize. The commander offered no defense as proofs were overwhelming and evidence suggested the ship had been bought by Japan for 20000 dollars. Only four British subjects were aboard. The Allanton protest will be decided by the admiralty court at St Petersburg. Splendid clear weather prevails.

Vladivostok Allanton Vladivogtok Admiralty Court St. Petersburg

Iron Aloft Czar Blesses Departing Troops

Moscow reports the Emperor on a second South Russia tour blessing departing troops. In Kalomna the scene showed the czar mounted, an ikon raised, officers and soldiers kneeling, the czar making the sign of the cross over bowed heads, blessing the troops and the Empress. A workers’ deputation from the mechanical works spoke to the Emperor.

Moscow Russia Kalomna

Kuropatkin May Have to Retreat From Tatchekiao

Private front reports say General Kuropatkin may not mount a serious effort to hold Tatchekiao near Kai Chow and Haicheng where the railroad links with Niuchwang. Japanese strength on Liuyen roads pushes Russia toward a Liyaochang Liaoyang concentration while defenses are prepared to linger at Haicheng. Count Keller's force near Liaoyang has shifted south to slow the Japanese advance from Fenwangcheng Haicheng roads.

ST. Petersburg Kuropatkin Tatchekiao Kaichow Haicheng Niuchwang Liuyen Liaoyang Count Keller Fenwangcheng

Hooper Husband Took Own Life Amid Business Troubles

Everett July 11 C E Hooper a resident at 21 High street was found dead after his wife reported long running business worries. She said the troubles seemed minor but believed his mind was affected and that a letter promised he would be home Tuesday night after last being home July 4.

Everett C. E. Hooper High Street

Boxers Jeffries Munroe Permit Granted for August Bout

San Francisco July 11 The Board of Supervisors granted a boxing permit for the Jeffries Munroe match to the Yosemite Club. The permit confirms the August 26 heavyweight bout to be staged in the city by the same club.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Yosemite

Labour Notes Highlight Union Fund Drive and Officer Installations

The Co operative Rubber shop strike spurs rubber garment workers to donate 5 percent of wages to strikers. Officers for the coming year were nominated and installed. Retiring Boston Waiters' Union 80 president Frank C McDonough and Business Agent Joseph Laycock received a hearty send off. Boston Plate Printers' Union 5 members elected international officers Tereme I Mahan J E Holland and Joseph P Siggins gained new posts at Ottawa convention. Boston Union 3% welcomed Holland and Higgins as former delegates with an enthusiastic reception.

Co-operative Rubber Shop Frank C. McDonough Boston Waiters’ Union 80 Joseph Laycock Tomas J. Shinkwin Don J. Donovan Thomas J. Hyan Dennis Collins Boston Plate Printers

Concord man found dead in office after building explosion

Charles B E Hooper of Everett Mass, manager for G Cunningham Boston, was found dead in his second floor room of the Exchange block Concord after a midnight explosion. Fire burned the building. Hooper had severe burns and a head wound from a pistol. Autopsy to determine cause.

Concord N. H Charles BE. Hooper Everett Mass G. Cunningham Boston Exchange Block Main Street Hooper

Japanese Fleet Advances Toward Tatchekino Near Kaichou

July reports say Japanese vessels near Kaichou keep contact with land forces. Tatchekino is their apparent objective with a possible simultaneous landing at Yinkow. Japanese occupy Pintzan seven miles north of Kaichou and scouts near Yinkow fire on Russian outposts. General Oku reportedly wears Chinese costume.

Yinkow Kaichou Oku Pintzan Tatchekiao

Characteristic Incidents in Life of Davis Vice Presidential Nominee

Portrait of Henry G. Davis, Democratic vice presidential nominee. Notes his wealth, Senate career, early railroading days, a famous daytime nap, and a quip to ease an executive session crowd. Highlights his populist image and long service.

Sheehan and Parker Meet and Issue Statement in Esopus

William F. Sheehan arrived in Esopus from St. Louis with Mrs. Sheehan and headed to his summer home near Rosemont. He met Judge Parker on the road and denied sending any telegram to Senator Hill while in St. Louis. Parker later read telegrams of congratulation from Sheehan and noted he would not be affected by a convention resolution.

Esopus N. Y William F. Sheehan St. Louis Associated Press Judge Parker Senator Hill Sheehan Henry G. Davis

Thomas Taggart Comments After National Committee Meet

Indianapolis July 11 Thomas Taggart arrived from St. Louis and praised the national committee meeting. He said he was satisfied with the result and believed his own action prevented the committee from electing him chairman at the prior session. He added that Sheehan and other Eastern delegates showed no intention to back him.

Indianapolis Ind Thomas Taggart St. Louis Sheehan

Board Rejects Railroad Order In West Roxbury Dispute

Alderman Pat Bowen won passage of an amendment blocking New York New Haven Hartford Railroad tracks in West Roxbury until the company abandons its claim over funds tied to the Old Colony roadbed from South Boston to Dorchester. The 8 to 5 vote followed Bowen's lengthy critique of the railroad's prior gains. Some lawmakers expect the issue to go to the Railroad Commission for resolution.

Pat Bowen Ward 9 New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company West Roxbury Old Colony B Street South Boston Crescent Avenue Dorchester Doyle Board of Aldermen Dedham Committee On Railroads Bowen Committee On Public Improvements Baldwin Curley Hennessey Kneeland O'Toole Quigley Whelton Bresnahan Bromberg Frothingham Slattery Railroad Commission

Piano Workers Convene Fifth Biennial Union Meeting

The fifth biennial convention of the Piano and Organ Workers International Union opened in Berkeley Hall with 100 delegates from multiple states and Canada, representing 20 000 members for a 10 day session. General Organizer Dold urged study of a factory producing all piano and organ parts to supply union labeled instruments. Vice-president Dardis noted Massachusetts employment of about 2000 women in light parts and urged admitting women to union membership for stronger organization.

Piano and Organ Workers’ International Union Berkeley Hall Odd Fellows Canada Dold International Union Thomas B. Dardis New England Massachusetts

Hurley Denies Connection in Salem Liquor Raid

Ex-Mayor Hurley declares the raid on his store a plot by political enemies and asserts he is not linked to illegal liquor. Co‑proprietor Bernard Shutzkiver is named, with Marshallfield and Cashman making claims of Hurley’s involvement and predicting a forthcoming political confrontation.

Salem Hurley Bernard Shutzkiver Shutzkiver Marshallfield J. H. Cashman City Hall

Hyde Park Names Jason W. Butters Police Chief

Hyde Park selects Jason W. Butters as police chief at the July 11 meeting. He succeeds interim deputy sheriff Wragg who has held the post for a year. Butters, a former Boston police lieutenant, will assume office today.

Hyde Park Jason W. Butters Boston Selectmen Butters Wragg

Worcester Man Defeats Munroe in Wrestling Bout

In Buffalo tonight Olympic A C match features Charles Yankee Rogers of Worcester Massachusetts defeating Jack Munroe of Butte in straight falls two to none. First fall lasts 11 minutes 20 seconds with a leg hold and hammerlock. Second fall 18 minutes 50 seconds by a half Nelson and leg hold to a bridge.

Buffalo N. Y Jack Munroe Butte Charles Yankee) Rogers Worcester Mass Olympic A. C Rogers

Fireman Crushed Foot In East Boston Elevator

Samuel Peabody aged 28 a married fireman on the New York Central railroad had his right foot crushed yesterday while on a freight elevator on Marginal street East Boston He was taken to the Relief station for treatment.

Samuel Peabody New York Central Railroad Boston

Local Baseball Scores From New England Pairings

At Nashua Lowell defeated Nashua 5 2. Concord beat Manchester 7 4. Haverhill routed New Bedford 9 0. Lawrence edged Fall River 4 3 in 11 innings.

Nashua Lowell Concord Manchester Haverhill New Bedford Lawrence Fall River

Buston Landmark Subject Of Litigation

Melrose July 11 Notice has been given to executors of the late Lendall P. Cazeaux that an effort will be made to break his will and show he was of unsound mind or under undue influence. James L. Pitts of Arlington leads the challenge, targeting the Boston landmark at 65 and 67 North Market street. Cazeaux's share is held in trust for his cousins Mrs. Mary B. Pope and Mrs. Mary Kennedy.

Melrose Lendall P. Cazeaux James L. Pitts Orchard Terrace Arlington Boston Faneuil Hall North Market Street Cazeaux Mary B. Pope Mary Kennedy

Explanatory stance on Judge Parker silence issued

Esopus N Y July 11 A close friend cites Parker's belief that a sitting judge should not discuss political questions He aimed to avoid compromising the Democratic party by prematurely revealing views He telegraphed the convention after learning of the nomination stating his financial views and avoiding trickery

Esopus N. Y Parker Associated Press Democratic Party Judge Parker Bryan

Bishop Huntington and Son Pass Away

The obituary notes the death of Bishop Huntington and his son. A simple funeral service will be held at the old farmhouse at 3 PM Thursday with only close family and friends present, officiated by Rt. Rev. Charles Tyler Olmstead of Utica New York, the bishop’s coadjutor and successor. Interment follows at the family burying ground at 5 PM.

Charles Tyler Olmstead Utica N. Y Bishop Huntington

Death of Dr George P Huntington Marks Dartmouth Rector

Dr George P Huntington a Hebrew professor at Dartmouth College died after a brief illness at Hanover New Hampshire He had served as rector of St Thomas Episcopal Church and was 64 He died hours after learning of his father Rt Rev Frederick Dan Huntington bishop of central New York had died earlier in Hadley Massachusetts He leaves a widow three sons and a daughter

Hadley Mass Huntington Frederick Dan Huntington Central New York St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Dartmouth College

Distinguished Career of Bishop Huntington

The Rt. Rev. Frederick Dan Huntington born May 24, 1819 in Hadley. He led a long clerical life after Amherst College 1888 valedictorian as the only surviving member of his class, entering the Unitarian ministry and serving in the South Congregational Church.

Frederick Dan Huntington Hadley Queen Victoria Dan Huntington Amherst College South Congregational Church Edward Everett Hale Huntington

Harvard Professor Converts to Episcopal Doctrine

The text notes that while at Harvard in 1861, Dr. Huntington accepted the doctrine of the Trinity and joined the Episcopal Church after filling the Plummer chair of theology at Harvard University.

Plummer Harvard University Harvard Huntington Episcopal

Episcopate in New York and Horace Huntington Family Ties

The article chronicles Horace Huntington’s rise from priest to bishop in central New York with Syracuse as headquarters, noting his conservative stance and role in labor advancement. It covers his marriage to Hannah Sargent, six children including George Huntington a Dartmouth Hebrew professor who died yesterday, and relations to Boston University. It also mentions successor Bishop Charles T. Olmstead.

Emmanuel Church Boston Albany New York Syracuse Episcopal Church Church Association For the Advancement of Labor Huntington Hannah Sargent J. O. S. Huntington Order of the Holy Cross West Park N. Y George P. Huntington Dartmouth College Arnie L. Huntington Maryl. Huntington Archibald L. Sessions Northampton Henry B. Huntington Brown University Boston University Charles T. Olmstead

Court acquits Israel Bermin in disorderly house case

The Municipal Court cleared Israel Bermin of West End after an error in the July 8 Post reported his conviction for maintaining a disorderly house. Bessie Cerello was convicted. Bermin was released once evidence was presented.

Israel Bermin West End Bessie Cerello Bermin

Had Consumption Found Cure by Koch Lung Treatment

A former patient describes long battle with consumption and failure of climate cures. After visiting Koch Lung Cure in Boston, breathing improved and symptoms disappeared. He asserts a full cure and urges others to seek the treatment at 361 Boylston Street, Boston, or contact at 7 Jacques Street, Somerville.

Koch Lung Cure Boylston Street Boston Koch Na 7 Jacques Street Somerville

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Czar Jeffries-Munroe LABOR Dr. Sheffield Z. F. Allen Canal St N.Y LOS Angeles CO Summer St Bremne School St St. Joseph Church Common Street Belmont Calvary Cemetery Waltham Siberian Harbin Henry Gassaway Davis United States Mr. Davis Senate Committee On Appropriations Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Senate Davis Allen G. Thurman West Virginia Taggart King King Safe Enlil NING Washington St Doyle &O R.R Janet McKenzie Hill Boston Cooking School Magazine Dunham Manufacturing CO Dunkham’s Piano Workers IN Convention Raid Munroe N. E Alpha Questiiy Price Alpha Shoe Store Hanover St Scollay Square Mr. Cazeaux Son DR. Huntington Hanover Frederick D. Huntington Central New York Israel White Dental R. H. White Co Flevator
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