16 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
1
Lake Champlain becomes the setting for Vermont journeymen deserters from Fort Ethan Allen evading pursuit in a remarkable escape. The fugitives slipped away yesterday and a continued report appears on Page 4-Fifth Column.
Mrs Katie Miller aged 30 sacrificed her life to save her two year old son Augustus who wandered onto the rear railroad tracks near their West Gloucester home. The Boston and Maine train struck them both as the mother lunged to reach the child. The child was badly mangled and the mother died instantly. Augustus was the wife and son of Augustus Miller who had just sailed on the schooner Mary M Harty for a mackerel trip. It will be weeks before he learns of the tragedy.
George F. P Penniman of Worcester accuses Charles M. Hatcher of Brookline head of Charles M. Hatcher & Co brokers of stealing 4700 entrusted for investment. Hatcher was arrested by Inspector Gaddis and turned over to Worcester Inspector O Day. Penniman, a well to do veterinary surgeon, says the money was misappropriated.
Samuel W. McCall and Charles Choate Jr filed an attachment of $15 000 on John F Ross of Somerville in an alleged contract action.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate is advertised as nourishing and strengthening the system, imparting vigor and aiding digestion, while Fr. John’s Medicine is promoted as a cure for asthma.
A four story wooden building at 869 Washington Street burned last evening injuring four firemen from Engine 26 and Ladder 13. Hose failure and falling debris caused the injuries including severed artery in John Flynn's wrist and bad gashes on Dennis Driscoll. Property loss estimated at 2500 dollars. The blaze started on the third floor, owners listed as Mr and Mrs Gaffney. weather forecast remains fair and warm for Boston.
General Samsonoff halted the Japanese advance near Yinkow on July 11 as Russian Cossacks ambushed their column. The coast road attack failed in marshy terrain, with six Russians killed and seven wounded while 1000 Japanese were put out of action.
The Shanghai correspondent of the Morning Post cables dated July 15 stating a naval engagement occurred today off Port Arthur.
London reports via Shanghai correspondent that the Chicago Daily News despatch boat Fawan has been seized by Russians and towed into Port Arthur.
Boston buyers fear rising beef costs as prices jump amid supply concerns. Fish and eggs sell well while lamb and mutton climb three cents a pound. Dealers report limited demand, large imports, and plans to slaughter cattle to secure supplies. Armour & Co signals further price hikes and a tense week ahead.
Chicago July 15 negotiations between Packers and union officials over pay for unskilled workers have reached a near standstill. The dispute is labeled ongoing with continued coverage expected on page four.
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