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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
5
St Petersburg reports Russia has served notice on China not to send troops beyond the great wall and to restrain bandits under Chinese officers from interfering with railroad and telegraph lines. A refusal to heed the warning would be treated as a breach of neutrality.
Czar receives a dispatch from Viceroy Alexieff dated Mukden describing a dawn clash near Port Arthur. Russian torpedo boats went to sea, returning after recon patrols as Japanese forces of 14 ships opened fire from behind Liaotishin, with enemy squadron approaching before retreating south.
Russian and Japanese mounted scouts clashed north of Pingyang yesterday. After a brief engagement the Russians withdrew with no reported casualties on either side.
A military train bound for Irkutsk in Western Siberia derailed near Tomsk on March 10. One person was killed and several others injured in the incident.
Tokyo March 10 Vice Admiral Kamimura reports the March 6 Vladivostok bombardment began at 1 30 pm and lasted about 40 minutes. He says the attack reached the east harbor entrance through a frozen sea and that the bombardment caused damage while enemy batteries did not reply. During March 7 reconnoitering showed no unusual activity and ships remained unseen.
President Roosevelt after a meeting with Secretary Hay issued an executive order on observing U S neutrality between Russia and Japan. Officials are instructed to avoid actions or speech that could irritate either combatant and to uphold courtesy moderation and self restraint in international and private dealings.
March 10. A circulated letter claims a military expedition is forming for foreign service to aid Canadian independence. It describes a large, armed force of 40,000 French Canadians and equal numbers of Americans, with captains vacancies at 1800 dollars yearly, and states plans for rapid recruitment and drill within four weeks.
In Roxbury court yesterday morning John G. Broderick son of a former police officer tall about six feet three inches faced sanity examinations by two physicians. He was declared a stubborn child and sent to the Pierce Farm amid recent trouble tied to his resemblance to fugitive Brigham, a New Hampshire murder suspect.
YANKOV March 10 Russian concentration of troops at Liaoyang base has caused widespread suffering among Chinese residents. Private homes have been appropriated for soldiers and thousands are left without shelter as Russian forces encamp at key railway points along the line.
Judge Emmons issues order to close houses fostering vices. Patrols launch crackdown with Captain Peabody leading Division 3. Early sweep on No 3 Bulfinch Street results in two men and two women charged with unlawful cohabitation.
The report notes hulls measuring about 21 feet in beam with a draught of 8 feet 6 inches and plate thickness ranging from 6-16 to 3-16 inches. It concludes the vessels are mere shells carrying no armor plating and achieve an average speed of about 31.
The new semi knockabout Mooween made her first bow in Boston harbor after leaving Gloucester at 12:30 pm. Built by John Bishop, she appeared yacht like with graceful lines and trimmed sails, drawing crowds as she navigated the harbor against a heavy northwest wind, proving her stability for the fish trade.
WAKEFIELD March 10 For the time being at least the town of Wakefield is without an official head The newly elected Board of Selectmen Thomas G O Connell Albert D Cate Nathaniel E Cutler John A Meloney and George W Abbott met to organize and choose a chairman They were informed by the Board of Registrars that James W Leslie one of the defeated candidates filed a petition for a recount at 5 pm The petition was found not in usual form and referred to town counsel M E S Clemons to advise pending his opinion the board could not organize a chairman The reply is expected by tomorrow afternoon
Paul Revere Hall hosted a Swedish Gymnastic Club Posse ball last night drawing about 1500 attendees. The grand march opened by Felix F. Lagg and wife, with Gustaf Carlson and Miss A Hillman. D A Brolin and Mrs Lillian Hanson Gray led honored guests. Perkins Institution Orchestra under Edward L Gardiner provided music while Mrs Lillian Hanson Gray sang with pianist Frank Weaver.
Chicago march 10 differences between the Brewery Workers Union and the Chicago and Milwaukee Brewers association nearly settled. Employers have granted the union demands, setting wages at 18 dollars a week and agreeing to hire only union men.
A traveling advertising agent surveyed 23 dining room men in Pittsburg and found nine used Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. Several praised relief from indigestion, gas, and irregular meals, noting improved digestion and sleep. The ad claims the tablets contain pepsin, diastase, wax, hydrastin, and yellow parilla and are sold by druggists.
Captain Hill recounts Japanese cruisers Nisshin and Kasuga evading a Russian squadron after passing the Suez Canal. The Aurora chased them in the Red Sea, but the Japanese ships surged ahead. Japanese plans focus on Port Arthur and Vladivostok. Hill notes no non Japanese sailors serve on Japanese warships.
Andrew Cortell of Hingham claimed he was coerced into aiding a burglary at the West's Corner country store. Police report the cash drawer and register were rifled and a second suspect fled through a rear window after threatening him with a revolver. Cortell identified himself as an unwilling accomplice to the break in observed by Nantasket Chief Frank M. Reynolds and two others.
Mrs Walter Merrill an employee of Shutes bakery Princeton street East Boston says her husband whom she does not live with threatened her with death yesterday afternoon He allegedly drew a revolver and said he would give her until he counted three She met him on Marton street and then pretended to consent as police were notified Merrill fled before officers arrived
A laboring young man in Newton, driven by temporary insanity from prolonged sickness, tried to take his life with a shot last night. The attack failed, and after examination by Drs. O'Donnell and Utley he was committed to the Westboro Insane Asylum. Authorities report hopeful prospects for recovery.
The annual exhibition features advanced class work dumbbell drills six well built youths posing tumbling and wrestling display. An attractive program promises athletic display and youth showcase this evening at 8 o'clock.
Dr Parkhurst and Wesleyan Association face testimony as Rev Charles Parkhurst and Dr William McLennan reveal letters between them. Testimony indicates strained relations with Schell. Ross M Wood deposition describes Schell contracts with Dr Excell. Case to resume next morning.
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