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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
4
Russian ambassador Count Cassini says in Washington that peace with Japan is unlikely while Russia can continue fighting. He notes Russia has a large army, ample resources, and no threat of invasion, and he will meet the President for talks but carries no peace message.
A detailed drill map shows Togo’s scouts outside the straits wireless reporting Rojestvensky’s fleet approach. Japanese torpedo boats hid near the Tsu Islands as Kamimura and Uriu blocked exits, throwing the Russians into confusion and enabling a decisive Japanese crushing of the fleet.
A sensational notice by Dr. Guy Clifford Powell promises a free discovery to cure deafness and head noises. He claims quick, permanent hearing restoration using a home method with no payment until convinced, offering full information by return mail from 2059 Auditorium Building Peoria Illinois.
Washington reports United States Minister Griscom telegraphs from Tokyo that Rojestvensky’s skull is fractured and requires an operation. The dispatch says the loss toll includes three torpedo boats sunk three officers killed and about 200 men killed or disabled.
Reports from Manchuria May 31 indicate Japanese forces massing heavy artillery for a main strike on the flanks as sea action looms. Russian positions near Sinmintin and Gunshu Pass see renewed activity while General staff withholds details.
Thirty three missionaries were selected and appointed in the American Board rooms at the Congregational House on Beacon Street. The list includes Edward B. Adams Westport Conn Isabella M Blake Middlebury Vt Ain tab Central Turkey and others bound for China Japan India Africa and Africa regions with most to Turkey and Japan. Most members attended except five excused with instruction sessions planned for the week.
From Boston to New York the rise of Melville E Ingalls is reported as the likely head of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Ings, a former Boston council president and long time railroad executive, is tied to Frick inquiry findings and Vanderbilt circles as he nears the post with chairman of the board authority.
William Loeb informs exposition officials that the June 1 White House program for the Lewis and Clark centennial will mirror last year’s Louisiana Purchase opening. Roosevelt will speak in the East Room, with Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, diplomats, and other dignitaries present. He will press a golden key to start the fair, followed by congratulatory telegrams between Roosevelt and W. H. Goode, president of the fair.
A well dressed woman laments that a printed rule against spitting on car floors is rarely enforced. She notes men’ s cross legged seats are crowded and the floor is soiled, making it hard for a refined woman to sit.
Railroad commissioners approve mortgage bonds for Boston & Northern and Old Colony street railways totaling up to 600000 at par. Bonds payable in 50 years and bearing 4 percent annual interest.
In Lake Auburn Maine on May 31 Percy Green and a young woman were rowing near fishing boats when a seven pound salmon leaped into the girl’s lap, jolting the craft and prompting surprise from onlookers.
A fishing mishap ends with Mr Green aiding a girl as a hooked fish breaks free and lands in the boat during the catch. The water splashed into the girl's lap as the animal was tackled and secured.
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