09 Mar 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1904
Page
1
A London report cites a Tokyo despatch claiming a major naval battle occurred between Russia's Vladivostok squadron and the Japanese fleet that bombarded Vladivostok. The outcome is not confirmed but believed Russia’s ships were destroyed or captured.
The article notes that in Manchuria melting snow will flood roads making horse and heavy-wheeled transport useless. Japan has formed a trained corps of bearers from jinricksha men bargemen and porters to serve as an emergency transport force.
M Lessar, the Russian minister in Pekin, warned the Chinese government that unless it stops mounted bandits cutting telegraph lines and destroying Manchuria railway property, China’s declaration of neutrality will be nullified.
London reports that Marquis Ito is sent on a special mission to Corea, seen as indicating a Japanese protectorate. Corea would become Japan's military base and supply source under this move.
March 8 report notes growing danger from armed Chinese bandits gaining power. Chinese government struggles to control them while Russia warns of accountability. Many troops may favor bandits and oppose Russia, risking open conflict.
Reports from Osaka indicate a clash between Japanese and Russian forces about 100 miles from Vladivostok. The Russians reportedly fled the field, marking a notable engagement in the Far East theater.
The Japanese government is said to be weighing an immediate loan from American and European markets. Officials note Japan could fund war for about a year and a half with domestic bonds, yet foresee a possible need for foreign funds in a year or two.
Pantellus Calavritionis also known as Peter Callas is sought after fatally shooting Constine Chosouras in a house on Cottage street Taunton. Police scan trains and Greek quarter as Boston and nearby forces join the hunt for the suspect who fled after the late evening crime.
Washington March 8 Senate privileges and elections committee heard Francis M. Lyman, president of the Mormon apostles, acknowledge living in polygamy and intent to continue. He said the church rule equals the law of God, pledging fidelity to his wives despite legal and church prohibition.
Mr. Pierre Hebart of Lowell took his daughter Virginia to Boston for a shopping day. He lost track of her after 4:30 p.m. near Blackstone Street and alerted police with a general alarm. He searched theaters and streets, hoping she had joined Lowell friends, while his wife awaited news.
A baby girl about one week old was found last night on the doorstep of a house owned by Mrs Smith at the Mt Auburn and Dunster streets corner in Cambridge. She was taken to the Cambridge Home for care.
Minnie Donaghue, housekeeper at 27 Kneeland street known as The Warren, was struck in the face and held by three men who robbed a trunk of $87 about 1:30 this morning. The trio, wearing soft hats and long coats, fled by the front door. They had recently applied for lodgings and resemble suspects in a prior restaurant robbery nearby.
A late night river bulletin reports Pittsburg at 25 feet and steady, Wheeling warnings of 387 feet expected, Susquehanna at Harrisburg rising after a gorge break near Middletown, Wilkes-Barre at 29.3 feet, Bloomburg and Catawissa in serious condition. In Hoosick Falls New York melting snow causes Hoosac River freshets, ice jams flood lower banks and halt a Boston & Maine department near Wood Machine Company works.
Immigration inspectors detained 16 arrivals from the Canopic of the White Star line, including 2 women. About 70 travelers, unable to reach trains, lingered in the custom house shed overnight. others were not claimed or failed to answer questions. Over 25,000 pieces of hand baggage were examined from 1 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather today and likely tomorrow. Light westerly winds become variable as conditions ease and temperatures moderate through the period.
Springfield Ohio reports a mob of over 2000 ignited the levee district after a lynching. National Guards save West Washington street as fires spread along East High and Gallagher streets. Officials fear wider violence with jails and downtown homes at risk.
New York report notes a woman aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm Sr. arrival who is rumored to be Mrs. Florence Maybrick. She is met by Armstrong, his assistants, and a man said to be Colonel Ingraham, a Maybrick cousin. They refuse to discuss the passenger.
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