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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1905
Page
2
Washington dispatch cites a Tokio cable stating Shakhe front prisoners exceed 40,000 with 26,500 other Russians killed or wounded. Russian trophies include 60 guns 60,000 rifles and 150 ammunition wagons. Singking quarter report pending.
General Kuropatkin telegrams to Nicholas noting from Feb 28 to March 11 46 391 missing officers and men. He says the First Army retreats in front of other forces while the Third Army rear guard holds at Mandarin road 16 12 miles from Tie Pass and the Second Army front sees no fighting.
The Russian government signals a major military buildup after the Mukden defeat. Emperor Nicholas and advisers vow to press the war, reorganize forces in the far east, and send Vice Admiral Rojestvensky to engage Togo, with peace terms to come only from Japan.
A sales pitch for Dr Shoop's Restorative claims to cure indigestion by removing its cause. The ad offers a dollar bottle via an order on the druggist and promises a full explanation in a book. The piece blends medical sales with brief war news about Russia, Manchuria, and mobilization talks.
An army report estimates Russian casualties at 150,000 and Japanese at 60,000 around Tie Pass March 11. The Tie Pass area is said to be practically undefended and another decisive action is unlikely. A Japanese officer is quoted urging relentless pursuit for a crushing defeat.
The Chinese railway administration on March 12 suspended train service on Monday between Koupantse and Sinmintin to Yingkow to protest the Japanese military demand to transport military stores.
Tokyo reports from Oyama claim massive Russian losses with 40 000 prisoners by March 11 and 90 000 Russian casualties at Shakhe River. Japanese forces say they chased enemy from Puho to Mukden, enveloped a retreating column, and seized a large prize of spoils and prisoners while suffering about 41 000 casualties.
Professor John Marshall Baker of Boston University told the People's Forum in Morgan Memorial Hall that strikes will fade as arbitration grows. He warned capitalism exploits workers while urging fair profit sharing and education. He cited labor organization gains, pension lists, and 200 large stores adopting profit sharing with loss sharing not yet acknowledged.
Edward A. McDonald of Woodworkers Union 24 was elected recording secretary of the Boston Building Trades' Council to succeed Charles Parsons. Multiple unions announce wage and working agreement drafts and meetings as H. A. Eichelberger arrives to assist organizing efforts in Boston.
An old advertisement urges readers to request the full name and look for the EH. W. Grove signature on a Cold and Grip remedy. It promises to prevent the grip by removing the cause and lists a price of 25 cents.
The Senate chaplain urged the Boston Newsboys Protective Union to stay true to education and liberty while critiquing city and transit decisions. He warned against political cynicism and urged labor and capital to cooperate with a balanced, free spirit.
Russian forces at the Pass reorganize amid mixed units and uncertain defense. Japanese attack exploited left-flank failures. Kuropatkin's decision to fight instead of retreat hindered a more orderly withdrawal, as a dust-filled last battle blurred visibility and left many casualties.
A special meeting of Longshoremen's Trades Council will be held this week to address charges that stevedores keep crews working overtime without meal breaks. Claimants say workers, after a full day, are told at 6 p.m. to continue until midnight and often forced to work three to four extra hours with no restaurants open, creating hardship. The council urged to press for changes in the deck work system.
A magazine ad quotes Michelet on the value of a wife for a man and pivots to promoting G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and G. O. Taylor Pure Rye Whiskies. It urges careful purchase with physician endorsement, licensed dealers, and label provenance, noting sealed bottles and proprietors’ names.
St Petersburg dispatch reports General Kuropatkin asked Emperor Nicholas II for permission to relinquish command due to urgent need for physical and mental rest. It notes Japan has twice approached Russia about peace talks, but demanded indemnities and a 25 year Pacific fleet pledge, causing stalls.
Reports recount Napoleon marching to Moscow with 400000 troops and 1500 guns while recrossing the Rhine with 18000 men and 300 guns. Kuropatkin met Oyama near Mukden with about 380000 men and 1200 guns. Losses exceed 200000 men and 800 guns amid vast munition losses. The battle remains unresolved.
Tokio reports the general staff estimating 300000 infantry 26000 cavalry and 1368 guns in the ongoing battle. The infantry calculation yields 376 battalions with an average of 800 men per unit.
In Fushun on March 11 reports say only 800 of General Oku s army were wounded. About 300 Japanese wounded were discovered in Russian hospitals. Chinese forces set fire to hospitals and other buildings as the Russian retreat began.
The British steamer Saxon Prince en route to Vladivostok with steel rails was seized March 9 by Japanese forces in the Tsu straits and taken to Sasebo for trial.
Woman describes five years of severe itching and bleeding eczema. After trying many doctors, Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent eased symptoms, with full recovery after four bottles. She invites others to write for confirmation.
The notice extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as a universal cure for itching eczema psoriasis scalp crusting and hair loss. It claims proven effectiveness and invites readers to request How to Cure Eczema from Potter Drug Company Boston.
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