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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1904

Page

5

Meekison’s Rise and Fight Against Catarrh With Peruna

Hon David Meekison known nationwide for mayoral service and founding the Meekison Bank of Napoleon Ohio He rose to Congress amid party leadership yet battled chronic catarrh for thirty years Peruna credited with relief and cure claims The ad urges cold prevention with Peruna and invites readers to request free catarrh literature from Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio

David Meekison America Meekison Napoleon Ohio Catarrh Peruna Hartman Congress Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Russia and Britain Seen Moving Toward Harmony

Paris March 4 Count Benckendorff the Russian ambassador to Great Britain visited St. Petersburg carrying verbal assurances of Britain’s absolute neutrality and documents showing London did not seek war. Official advices indicate his representations cleared suspicions and Russia desires friendly relations with Britain.

Paris France Russia Great Britain Count Benckendorff St. Petersburg London Japan

Japanese Tactics Cited in Artifice by Russian Officer

St Petersburg dispatch quotes a high general staff official who says Japan uses artifice and the English press to spread news. He notes Port Arthur attacks and the Possiet Bay landing may be diversions from the Yalu. Moscow merchants threaten boycotting American goods until relations improve.

Paris St. Petersburg Petit Temps Newa Port Arthur Possiet Bay Yalu Moscow Russia

Return of American Friendship Pleases Russia

Russian newspapers welcome recent American dispatches showing a shift in Washington toward Russia. The Bourse Gazette and Novoe Vremya assess Russo American relations, noting danger of estrangement and hoping for improved ties as friendly sentiments return.

Russia ST. Petersburg Washington Bourse Gazette Novoe Vremya

Americans Cannot Enlist in Jap Army

Captain O Paget of Dallas commanding Troop B First Cavalry Texas National Guards received a letter from a Japanese official in the United States. The note states Japan will not enlist foreigners. the constitution forbids such enlistment under any circumstances. It notes Paget organized a regiment of 860 rough riders from Texas and Indiana Territory and offered service to the Emperor.

Dallas Tex O. Paget First Cavalry Texas National Guards United States Japan Paget Texas Indiana

China to Take Manchurian Railway if Japan Wins

A Pekin dispatch reports that a Japanese victory in Manchuria would strip Russia of control over the railroads. The lines would likely be taken over by Chinese under the terms of Russo-Chinese leases.

China London Manchuria Russia

Russia eastern army to total 325000 by April

Paris reports a Kelai despatch from St. Petersburg claiming Russia's far eastern army will reach 325000 by April, with plans to station around the region.

Russia Paris Kelai St. Petersburg Russiia Far East

Jewish doctors depart Odessa amid war as trade slows

Odessa, March 4. Another detachment of Jewish doctors left for the front today, given an ovation as their train pulled away. Trade here is affected by the war with banks halting discounting bills and firms delaying new contracts pending developments.

Odessa Russia

McAleer Daughters Accuse Brother in Probate Court

Helena McAleer testified in probate court about disputes over her late father Patrick McAleer’s will. She claimed her mother’s influence helped her brother John gain the house, while she faced remarks of being a burden. Mary McAleer described an incident where John grabbed her rent check and a police call followed. the father indicated the will was made to satisfy John. The case resumes March 18.

Helena McAleer Patrick McAleer John Moorfield Storey John McAleer Helena Grant Mary McAleer

Mrs Temple's Fancy Ball at Sleeper Hall

Beacon Literary Society at Boston University presented a one act comedy by Miss Maisie B Whiting at Sleeper Hall. The cast included Richard Temple Richard Temple Jr Willard Robinson Freddie Baxter George Bradlee Mrs Temple Gertrude Jemimy and Dorothy Hersome with Whiting handling staging and scenery.

Beacon Literary Society Boston University Sleeper Hall Maisie B. Whiting Mrs. Temple Richard Temple Ataca Frederic R. Willard Richard Temple, Jr Willard L. Robinson Freddie Baxter George N. Bradlee G. Foster Reimer Elizabeth J. Fardy Gertrude Rachel Bessom Jemimy Dorothy H Hersome

Police Board Amends Rule On Saloon Entry

By an order of the Board of Police last night the rule regulating the action of the police in regard to the entering of saloons and liquor establishments was amended so that any member of the force may enter a saloon at any time save when in uniform.

Board of Police

Boston Society of Architects Holds Monthly Meeting

At the Hotel Bellevue last night the Boston Society of Architects held its regular monthly meeting with about seven attendees. Dr. Ross and J K Freitag spoke to the group.

Ross and Freitag Architects’ Meeting Hotel Bellevue Boston Society of Architects Dr. Ross J. K. Freitag

Damp Werther Dangers Cited In Early Health Notice

A brief caution describes damp conditions causing colds fevers grip and pneumonia. It recommends Orangeine powders as a prompt preventive measure and treatment to ease health concerns in the community.

Werther

Russia Mobilizing Entire Reserves Amid War Tensions

London dispatch reports Russia ordering full mobilization of European reserves and requisitioning sailors as Vice-Admiral Makaroff takes command at Port Arthur. The piece outlines competing maneuvers by Japan and Russia across Korea, Haiju, Pingyang, Vladivostok, and Harbin with rail lines and ports targeted to isolate Port Arthur and shield eastern bases.

London Russia Makaroff Port Arthur Harbin Corea Japan France Edward North Korea Yalu Anju Pingyang Vladivostok

Spectator warns of European war risk from Russia Japan clash

A wartime Spectator editorial argues Europe faces anxiety as Russian resentment toward Britain grows. It says Russia may ally with Germany and France against Britain, risking a broader conflict, and urges vigilance and prepared government plans for emergencies amid the Japan Russia war context.

Spectator Russia Japan Great Britain Germany France

Japs Let Contraband Reach Vladivostok

Reports from Tokyo state several vessels carrying coal provisions and other contraband reached Vladivostok via Tsugaru Strait. The ships, including British Norwegian and German vessels, may have been allowed passage by Japan. The Vladivostok squadron stays near batteries, awaiting possible Japanese action.

Tokio Tsugaru Strait Vladivostok Japan

Czar and Edward in Harmony In London

The Russian ambassador Count Benckendorff visited King Edward and delivered an autograph letter from the Czar. The king had sent for the ambassador after learning of the Czar’s upcoming trip to St Petersburg and reaffirmed Britain's neutrality in the Far East conflict.

London Count Benckendorff Edward St. Petersburg Czar Great Britain Far East

Russians Shifting Positions as War Presses on Far East

Reports indicate Russian forces concentrate at Mukden Haicheng and Liaoyang with Harbin also strengthened while Yinkow and Niuchwang are abandoned due to frozen ground. Japan massed at Liaotang Gulf and Seoul declares martial law in Corea. US cruiser to Pingyang to assist women refugees under guidance from Minister Allen.

Japan Harbin Vladivostok Port Arthur-Harbin Corea Seoul Yalu Haiju Hwangju Chinampo Pinggyang Wonsan Pingyang Maofurhhan Yalu River Mukden-Vladivostok Harbin-Kirin-Wiju Possiet Bay Niuchwang Liaoyang Mukden Russia Seoul-Pekin Highway Yinkow Kouropatkhin Haicheng Liaotang Gulf United States Hay Allen

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