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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
1
London reports suggest the home and channel fleets are being prepared for possible war with Russia. Public sentiment regards the Knight Commander sinking as a grave insult, with Premier Balfour demanding indemnity damages an apology a flag salute and protection for neutral shipping. Rumors say fleets ordered to readiness and sailors recalled.
Fall River reports a nine week shutdown threat by mill men if operatives refuse to return to work under a 12 1 2 percent wage cut. Manufacturers cite financial loss and warn mills may not operate before October. Detailed strike coverage continues on page 10.
Joseph J. O Connor 43 of 381 Broadway South Boston a former firefighter and town figure attempted death by own action in a Station 5 cell He was found hanging by a necktie to his cell door after an arrest for drunkenness Around 8 pm on Dover Street near Washington he was subdued and revived then sent to the tombs in a padded cell
In Pittsfield on July 27 Patrick O'Brien 18 was accidentally shot and killed by 13 year old friend Thomas Magner while all three practiced with a revolver in the woods. The bullet entered O'Brien's temple and he died on a lawn before arrival at a nearby estate. Magner was arrested then released on bail posted by his father.
The Wakefield resident, age about 72, died leaving his young wife 30 a $30,000 share and $2000 yearly for two years. He also left $5000 to Home for Aged Women in Wakefield.
An advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a nighttime nerve calmer and wholesome tonic for renewing energy. It promotes Sanford's Ginger as a timely remedy for tired mothers and claims cures for asthma and bronchitis with a guaranteed effect.
Warren L. Knox of Winchester president of the Surety Mining Company was arrested by Chief Watts' men on a charge of larceny of a $5000 promissory note from Sarah J. Emmons of 80 Appleton street. Emmons alleges Knox took the note on June 2 before maturity, and Judge Henry S. Dewey will represent her. Knox posted bail. the case was continued to August 3.
Simon Burke, 14, drowned while swimming with companions in the Lit tle River at Haverhill. He was seized with cramps and sank before help arrived. police recovered the body late this afternoon.
Theodore Roosevelt formally opened the 1904 campaign at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay accepting the Republican nomination for President. His acceptance speech praised prosperity and Republican achievements at home and abroad and drew enthusiastic applause.
A triple shooting in a tenement behind 98 Arthur Avenue, Providence, results in Salvatore Merlo and Marie Campanile Matteo dead and Teresa Toto Merlo critically wounded. Merlo, recently out of work, is alleged to have shown mental distress. no witnesses were present. Matteo leaves four children.
Francis McGrovan 23 of Charlestown was killed yesterday afternoon when a two horse dray owned by Whipple & Co. and driven by Dennis Donahue struck her as she darted from the sidewalk in Washington street. The accident, witnessed by patrolmen and the mother swooning, was ruled accidental and Donahue was permitted to go.
Reports from the east state Tatchekino saw the fiercest fighting of the war with a Russian retreat south of Liaoyang. Casualties exceed 3000, with 100 Russian guns facing a larger Japanese force. The 10 mile front suggests Kuropatkin may be cut off and surrounded.
Reserve Officer John O. Greg of Station 1 was stabbed in the neck by an unknown assailant while dispersing a troublesome crowd at Hanover and Commercial streets shortly before 9 last evening. The wound was slight and he returned to Station 1 to have it dressed by Dr. Dunn after a fruitless search for the attacker.
New York July 27 Congressman John Sharp Williams of Mississippi will base in Boston to prepare for work in New England states. William F. Sheehan is named as executive committee chairman with plans to merge committees, expanding to 12 members to include doubtful Western states.
The forecast reports fair weather in Boston and surrounding areas today. Expect Thursday fair conditions with some showers possible on Friday.
At Charles River Park near the finish of a paced race, trainer John Olson of Brockton was struck by a motor wheel. Olson suffered a deep cut above the eye, a broken right wrist, and a torn middle finger. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after regaining consciousness.
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