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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
5
Reports from St. Petersburg detail Kuropatkin’s collapsing army as Japanese pressure intensifies. Fierce fighting, heavy losses, and disarray amid supply shortages mark a crisis, with Grand Duke Nicolas as successor looming and rail and intelligence failures blamed for repeated defeats.
Reports say Japan seeks a $120 million loan from French bankers to fuel wartime needs. French ministry pressure and high loan terms intensify scrutiny as Togo’s ships prepare, while Russia and Britain maneuver over potential peace terms and alliances.
James Taylor was elected president of the Boston Tile Layers Union. New officers include P. S. Ripley as first vice president Frank McClure as second vice president David McQueen as recording secretary Thomas Gould as treasurer Arthur Stratton as business agent and John Foley as inspector. Trustees are P. S. Ripley Robert Finley and Alton A. Cook. Delegates to the Boston Building Trades Council include Stratton Carver Finley Williams Sullivan McQueen and Gould. The group plans for the international convention in Boston in early July with about 75 delegates including three from Seattle. A smoke-talk and a one day fishing expedition are planned.
Supreme Court of South Carolina rules it libellous to publish a white man as a negro in a demurrer ruling. Two newspapers labeled a white man as colored and he sued for 10,000 dollars against each publication.
St Petersburg March 15 The prospect of M Witte becoming the Bis marck of the situation is rapidly vanishing Three months ago Emperor Nicholas entrusted him with the reform manifesto work and the impression was rapid progress Instead he is tangled in commissions allowing enemies to capitalize on a worsening situation His early retirement may come as no surprise and he is portrayed as greatly dissatisfied with his position.
March 15. In Wolkowysk barracks, reservists formed a conspiracy to disrupt troops to avoid Manchuria. Five condemned to death and executed March 13. four sentenced to life, eight to 20 years. Mobilization of the Fifteenth and Nineteenth corps in Poland expected soon amid peasant agitation in Siedlce.
A Lloyds despatch from Singapore reports the British steamer Hongwan I passing 22 Japanese warships off a light near Singapore at 6 p m local time.
A current report states estates of Emperor Nicholas Grand Duke Vladimir Grand Duke of Oldenburg Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch and the late Grand Duke Sergius in the Dmitry district near Moscow have been plundered.
The article notes daily table changes for the same players in the ongoing series. It lists spectators from Chicago New York Pittsburgh Columbus Rock Island Albany and New London among those watching yesterday's play.
The text lists piece moves for Black and White players with scores and colors and notes a diagram by Draw Herediths showing numbered boards. It references Stewart Scotch Horr United States White and suggests saving the diagram for future reference.
Emperor William asks Hamburg American Line to assign Captain C Kaempff of the Deutschland to command the Hamburg on the Mediterranean cruise beginning March 23 after his reception by President Roosevelt. The move follows Kaempff’s recent greeting by the president.
The German steamship Widenfels caught fire during a voyage from Yokohama to Boston and sustained damage near the Red Sea. Fireboats faced towboats attempting salvage as bulkheads held. Captain Reising could not explain the blaze. the ship reached Yokohama on Sept 23 with a valuable cargo listed, then headed home with an estimated $50,000 in damages.
New York March 15 Acting contrary to some members the Crimmins committee of Equitable policyholders rejected the mutualization plan aimed at electing 28 of 52 directors by policyholders The committee urged amending the charter to allow immediate election of 28 directors and said it would push for action to secure policyholder control while James H Hyde would retain power for at least three years Albany action on a bill was hinted at as a possible outcome
A legislative push in the military affairs committee seeks to cap militia colonels at ten years of service, potentially ending Col William A. Pew Jr.’s run after June 28. The Pew clause mirrors 1897 limits on brigadier generals, with hearings showing mixed views and the bill set for executive session.
Nashville March 15 Governor James B Frazier was nominated by acclamation for United States Senator by the Democratic caucus of the State Legislature. His election is assured as the Legislature leans Democratic. He had never held office before becoming governor in 1902 and was a 1900 presidential elector. He is 49 years old.
Ralph Rose formerly of the University of Michigan hurled the 16 pound shot 50 feet 4 inches at the Chicago gym tonight exceeding the world record mark but not permitted by the A A U since it occurred outside a regular meet.
A warning urges immediate action for people with fainting spells breathlessness chest pains or irregular heartbeat describing heart trouble signs and urging prompt treatment without delay.
Dr Miles Heart Cure touted as a famous heart and blood tonic that will cure if taken when symptoms appear. A testimonial from John Ek Todd of Uniopolis Ohio claims cure after six bottles with no recurrence in two years. The first bottle is backed by a money back guarantee.
A pleasant whist party was held at the Colonial Club last evening with about 25 tables. Prizes went to Mrs. A. W. Briggs Mrs. E. H. Allen C. F. Randall Mrs. E. O. Penney Mr. F. E. Coombs A. C. C. Hill H. M. Cummings and L. W. Melley. Morrill L. Perkins directed the affair.
Sailor Tony Grace of Rockport slipped while jumping from the wharf to his boat at T wharf yesterday. He fell nine feet to the deck, was found unconscious, then taken to the Relief station and later to City Hospital with bad bruises.
Washington reports a vandal cut a piece from the historic table used in Roosevelt's oath ceremony. The culprit is claimed to be a distinguished diplomatic corps member who was seen committing the act and, due to immunity, escaped arrest and guard intervention.
Charles H. Leonard aged 43 of Craden Court Street fell 15 feet from a broken fence top at North Dressed Beef Company yards in Somerville. He suffered a pelvic fracture and body contusions and was treated at Relief Station before transfer to City Hospital.
The Crowley fleet comprising the T. Charlton Henry Van Allens Boughton and the Saga More departed the harbor Tuesday afternoon bound for coal ports. An interesting race between the large five mast schooners and four master is planned.
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