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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites testimonials from veterans and readers, notes easy to obtain samples, and urges sending for free book and sample bottle from Binghamton New York.
Russians are said to be surrendering in huge numbers as Japanese authorities debate transporting and caring for up to 40,000 prisoners via Dalny and Yinkow. Reports describe starving, wounded troops kneeling and begging mercy while supplies dwindle and escape becomes impossible.
Via Fu Shun dated March 13 reports 100000 Russian casualties with 50000 to 60000 prisoners and 70 guns captured. Gen Kuroki's army northeast of Mukden suffers about 6000 losses as Oyama's plan outmaneuvers Kuropatkin causing a demoralized retreat from Mukden after a blocked escape.
Tokyo dispatch cites field headquarters tallying loot from Singking and Tsinkhetchen after Feb 24 occupation. Weapons, ammunition, railway materials, coal mining gear, and 1200 enemy dead with 80 prisoners taken. enemy casualties around 20000. stores at Machuntan and Miulupoa looted.
The article reports lighter Japanese losses and weaker Russian gunnery, notes Japanese gains at Mukden depleting Russian supplies, and cites rumors of no more sea battles this campaign. It says nobles mourn heavy officer casualties, Fakeman falls to Japanese control, and peace terms may include Port Arthur retention, Corea protectorate, and a large indemnity.
A dispatch from General Rennenkampff’s headquarters describes the arduous retreat of the Oubenepusa detachment to positions on the Hun River east of Fushun. Soldiers, grieving and confused, followed orders amid burning stores and ruined camps as they pulled back in orderly fashion.
James and Frank Bushee brothers from Glens Falls New York were wounded by gunfire after a quarrel at a Vermont logging camp. Mason, the shooter, was arrested and jailed in Bennington on assault with intent to kill. the brothers were taken to Rutland Hospital for treatment.
James Dillon alias Frank Williams, released after nine years of a 13 year sentence for a Brighton robbery, was arrested by a citizen and handed to police after a loaded 38 caliber revolver was found during a search. he faced a charge of stealing an overcoat from a man asleep in a Province street doorway.
Patrolman Cavagnaro arrested Luigi Ciaburro of 9 Lincoln Place at midnight today for stabbing Michele Vacro in Hildreth Place Sunday night. The hand to hand fight ended when Ciaburro allegedly used a knife.
Anna Johnson of 112 Lockwood St Providence R I writes that after a winter of grip and failing doctors she drank Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. One bottle restored her strength, appetite, and health, and she credits the product with saving her life. She ends with gratitude and a blessing. May 8, 1904.
Advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as pure and potent tonic used by doctors and hospitals to treat pneumonia pleurisy grip coughs colds bronchitis consumption throat lung diseases nervousness malaria fevers and stomach troubles. Claims include youth vitality and child safety with a free medical booklet and sealed bottle sales nationwide for 1.00 with Old Chemist trademark on label.
Charles Doherty a 50 year old Charlestown restaurant proprietor at Chelsea and Joiner streets died at his Winthrop street home. Relatives cite the severe beating from a robbery six months ago as the main cause of death. Two unknown assailants held up and robbed him one night.
Richard P. Fallon aged 59 of 3892 Washington Street West Roxbury was struck by a Forest Hills car last evening opposite 3843 Washington Street and severely injured. He suffered a deep wound over the eye, a sprained right wrist and injuries to both legs.
Frank L. Young presented the Oil Trade Association petition at the Boston Associated Board of Trade meeting. They protested delays in freight along Atlantic avenue by the Union Freight Railroad and urged more five hour Boston New York trains. They asked the city to curb Union Freight tracks 6 p m to 6 a m.
Revere held its first post election town meeting last night with the $228 919 current year appropriation approved amid debate. The Board of Health contracts for ash and swill removal were challenged by John Fitzgerald and Dr Walter Haynes spurred calls for public accountability before the police budget discussion, which was laid over. Town treasurer salary rose to 1000 and town clerk to 750, with 1000 set for gypsy and brown tail moth extermination. The jury list was adopted and the meeting adjourned to Monday night.
In Watertown the town meeting ended in a heated dispute over Article 14 to spend 70000 for a schoolhouse at Saltonstall Park. A voter was removed after repeated remarks and a moderator threatened to dissolve the session. The Saltonstall Park site won after an hour and a half of argument led by P Sarsfield Cunniff against Selectman A H Whitney. An eight hour work day was approved for town labor.
Rowley voted for the first time to license the sale of intoxicating liquors for the year starting May 1. The license measure passed 99 to 73 at the annual meeting held in March.
Father James H. Conlan of Charlestown became trapped between floors in the Stein ert building on Boylston Street yesterday. He was imprisoned for over an hour and a half and needed three men to lift him out the top of the car. He had just left hospital after heart weakness treatment and was badly shaken.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for a cold. It offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied and notes B. W. Grose’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
Irregularities and female derangements blamed on modern living and nerves. A testimonial from Mrs. Chester Curry of East Boston praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing eight years of irregularities and extreme nervousness, urging early use at first signs of ill health.
The joint committee on appropriations of the Board of Aldermen and Common Council finished the annual budget totaling 17 270 647 dollars. Several department increases were approved from the reserve fund reducing it from 278 559 to 220 859 dollars. Alderman Frothingham opposed the increases, but the majority supported them. The amended budget goes to the Common Council on Thursday evening.
An advertisement pledges a free full dollar bottle of a kidney nerve remedy to any sufferer who has not tried the product. The pitch explains the kidneys fail due to a weak sympathetic nerve system and promises a doctor’s prescription-free trial through a free dollar bottle mailed on request.
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