Sunday Newspaper Circulation Gain at Five Cents Per Copy
A gain of 36907 copies over the corresponding Sunday of 1903 when the price was three cents per copy, reflecting a significant rise in circulation for the period.
08 Mar 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1904
Page
1
A gain of 36907 copies over the corresponding Sunday of 1903 when the price was three cents per copy, reflecting a significant rise in circulation for the period.
A review compares Last Sunday’s Sunday Post coverage across major papers including the Boston Sunday Globe Boston Sunday Herald New York Sun New York World and New York Sunday Journal. It notes editorial angles and prominence of society notices.
Boston and vicinity expect rain on Tuesday followed by clearing. Wednesday will be fair and cooler with a Tuesday night chill.
Charles H. Murphy leader of Tammany Hall said he was not opposing the nomination of Judge Alton B. Parker for the presidency. He stated he has no candidate yet and aims to back the winner at the convention to secure a Democratic victory.
Fire destroys more than half of the Fiberloid Manufacturing Company plant in Newburyport, caused by a broken carboy of acid. Loss exceeds $70,000. Three workers were inside as flames spread, drawing aid from Amesbury, Salem and Portsmouth before being brought under control after two hours. Stockholders include Springfield residents, with S&S Kenyon of Springfield as president.
Riot erupts as crowd clashes after town meeting results. police on duty fail to quell fights across half a dozen locations. Ex-Chief Sackett disputes with supporters of Selectman Samuel A. Segee amid loud horns cow bells and shouting. continued report on pages 5 and 10.
The government would not consider the offers or identify their form or origin. The Associated Press confirms officially that Russia will not issue letters of marque.
A Tientsin resident says Chang, head of the Chunchus bandits, commands about 2000 well drilled troops armed with Mauser rifles and pistols. Chang holds brevet general rank and is anti Russian. The report of Russia occupying Sinmintun rail line and telegraphs is denied.
secret agents of the Japanese government have been securing recruits among Finns and Russophobes in the Mesabi and Vermilion iron ranges. Finnish language circulars urge joining the army to repay hardships endured by Russia. Hibbing reports 400 men ready to depart east by the end of March with their fare paid.
The Japanese legation in London believes the Russian cruiser squadron is between Vladivostok and the Japanese force. Russian despatches omit mention of this squadron, suggesting Japanese ships have shut it out from Vladivostok. If true, the Russians face a risky voyage past Japanese forces to reach any port.
A Vladivostok dispatch reports a Sunday bombardment by the Japanese fleet causing mass panic and mass flight. Officials say further attacks are possible as Russia’s Vladivostok squadron is cut off and at risk of capture or destruction near Possiet Bay.
In Springfield Ohio a mob of about 4500 stormed the jail after Richard Dixon, accused of killing Policeman Charles Collins, was seized from custody. Dixon was dragged to the yard and shot, then hanged from a telegraph pole as the crowd fired dozens of bullets into the body.
Harvard sees a outbreak of measles and mumps among students abroad none serious yet. Dr H Bailey medical adviser outlines symptoms in the Harvard Crimson and urges immediate medical advice as more cases appear.
A water main burst shortly after 8 am in Roxbury flooding the yard of the New York New Haven railroad area. The incident disrupted adjacent property and prompted emergency responders to secure the scene. No injuries reported at this time.
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