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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1904

Page

5

Zassalitch Dropped For Yalu Disaster

St Petersburg May 17 General Zassalitch who lost at the Yalu on May 1 has been relieved of command of the Second Siberian army division. Lieutenant-General Count Keller, former governor of Ekaterinoslav, appointed to succeed him. Keller is 54 and has seen three campaigns in the Turkish war.

ST. Petersburg Zassalitch the Yalu Siberian Count Keller Aterinoslav Ekaterinoslav

Irate hackmen seek repayment from anti Olney campaign financier

Hackmen and stable-keepers across the city pursue hundreds of dollars in hack hire claimed to be due from the anti Olney movement financier and associates. Creditors list James Curran Edward Curran Crane Bros Conlon Bros and about 10 others totaling about 200. They allege carriage and barge hires were arranged April 6 and 12 for political meetings.

Hack James Curran Winter Street Edward Curran Winter Place Crané Bros Dorchester Hack and Barge Hire Conlon Bros Hotel Plaza McFarland Maine Dewey Boston Crane Bros Ashmont

JAPS CONTROL NEARLY ALL THE LIAOTUNG

May 18 report from St Petersburg says Japanese control almost all of southern Liaotung except Port Arthur and its gun fortifications. Russians failed to strike a sally, Port Dalny destroyed to concentrate forces at Port Arthur. Mines clog the approach. Dalny’s destruction aims to prevent relief and preserve Port Arthur’s prestige.

ST. Petersburg Liaotung Peninsula Port Arthur Jacco Allance Kinchau Port Dalny Dalny Danny

Cambridge woman reports room seeker stole watch

Miss Elien M Hayes of 6 Mt Auburn Street Cambridge said a young man called about renting a room and stole a gold watch. Police are pursuing the few clues and expect arrests soon as this kind of theft increases in the University City.

Elien M. Hayes Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge University City

Curley Case Went To Supreme Court For Writ

Briefs in the Curley case were sent to the Supreme Court in Washington. Alder man James Curley and Representative Thomas F. Curley face impersonation charges in a civil service exam and await a final hearing next week. If the writ is denied, the circuit court sentence will be carried out.

Curley Supreme Court OF U. S Supreme Court Washington Powers, Hall & Jones Curleys James Curley Thomas F. Curley Circuit Court

Harbor murder mystery probes robbery motive

Hanover Street police say robbery likely motive in Mathieson death. A seaman and former deckhand on the Executor, he vanished April 12 after leaving a boarding house with over 500 dollars, his body recovered from the river Sunday morning. Investigators are examining two men linked to the victim.

Hanover Street Mathieson Hoff Carl Canielson Division 1

Michael Moore Disbarred Over Forged Mortgage Claim

Michael J. Moore was disbarred by Justice Sheldon after a Superior Court hearing. He allegedly forged James J. Brown’s signature on a mortgage deed and note, receiving 3419 in cash. Moore purported to act for Brown to obtain a 3500 loan from Grace and Mabel Stairs of Boston, using unsigned documents and sworn signatures. His current whereabouts are unknown. he left the city about a year ago.

Michael J. Moore Justice Sheldon Moore James J. Brown James R. Murphy Grace Mabel Stairs Boston Brown Stanley Street Murphy

Burglars Hit Phillips and Marvin Brokerage Office

Burglars entered the Phillips and Marvin brokerage offices at 79 Milk Street in the Shaw building Monday night. They found no valuables due to the move to new offices in the Compton building, but forced a door and searched the premises.

Phillips & Marvin Shaw Milk Street Compton

Constable Injures Somerville Man in Stable Help

Oil dealer Howard J. Galloupe of Somerville was knocked unconscious by a constable wielding a billy as officers served an attachment for his horse. The incident occurred in Galloupe's 55 Prescott Street stable yesterday morning. Galloupe says two men entered the barn to seize the horse, one struck him from behind, injuring his head, and the horse was subsequently taken. He later identified the assailants at the Somerville police station.

Somerville Howard J. Galloupe Galloupe Prescott Street

Margaret Mitchell to Recite for O'Reilly Reading Circle

Margaret Mitchell, graduate of Emerson School of Oratory class of 1904, will give a dramatic recital tomorrow evening. The event is hosted by the John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle in the Catholic Union library.

Margaret Mitchell Emerson School of Oratory John Boyle O'Reilly The Catholic Union

Delegates Arrive for National Federation of Women's Clubs

At St Louis on May 17 delegates gather for the federation meeting. Massachusetts sends a lone male delegate while New York’s 60 blue badges cause an avant garde mishap as the committee spots the oversights. Mrs Naething’s underskirt displays blue ribbon and is confiscated.

Massachusetts ST. Louis National Federation of Women's Clubs New York Charles A. Naething

YEGGMEN GANG AT WORK AGAIN

Chief Inspector Watts cites a roaming yeggman gang suspected in multiple safe breaks across Fall River Hanover Rockland Stoughton Randolph Taunton Framingham Hingham Attleboro and other towns. Four men seen in many places, tied to Hanover and Fall River robberies as warm weather nears.

Lynn Watts Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Co Fall River Phillips, Bates & Co Hanover Grand Opera House Rockland Stoughton Randolph Taunton Framingham Hingham Attleboro State District Vesgmen

Livermore Denies Actress Struck Him at Adams House

A. 8. Livermore, Salter Silk Co. manager, denies a report that actress Emelie Benner whipped him in the Adams House lobby. He says he was not struck and did not know the woman, who was escorted out after a confrontation.

Livermore Salter Silk Company Kingston Street Adams House Emelie Benner Mr. Livermore Post

Cambridge youths held for lead pipe theft at Harvard dorm

Whitney Hall on Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge was entered yesterday and 100 pounds of lead pipe stolen. Four boys were arrested for the break and the pipe was recovered by the police.

Whitney Harvard Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge

Quinona Praised by Hospitals and Clinicians

Augusta City Hospital president Burleigh lauds Quinona as a strong medicinal tonic and anti malarial. Dr Frederick G Moore calls it a permanent rebuilder boosting weak nerves. Miss McKinley cites a paralysis cure after Quinona and Shihoni use. Endorsed by hospitals for stomach troubles nervousness sleeplessness malaria and run down condition.

St. Luke’s Hospital Augusta City Hospital Hale Hospital Quinona

Lawson explains his view of adverse ruling in gas case

The Boston court dismissed the suit brought by George W. Pepper against Kidder Peabody H. H. Rogers and others over Bay State Gas Company share sales. The decision clears Rogers and Kidder Peabody of fraud and upholds the New England Gas and Coke reorganization, boosting hopes for cheaper Boston gas. Lawson criticized Massachusetts Gas interests and predicted future steps remain.

Barker Supreme Court Kidder, Peabody & Co H. H. Rogers George W. Pepper Bay State Gas Company Bay State Gas Massachusetts Delaware New Jersey T. W. Lawson Lawson Boston Kidder-Peabody Mercantile Trust Company of New York Henry H. Rogers Mercantile Trust Company New England Gas and Coke Company The Stock Exchange

Supreme Court Rules in Landlord Tenant Dispute

The full bench upholds the landlord's possession after Albert L. Gordon, leaseholder of 31 and 33 Winter Street, allowed the property to be sold for 1900 taxes in violation of the lease. Gordon claimed a clerical mistake and offered repayment, but the court ruled compensation cannot be made and the landlord may keep possession.

Supreme Court Albert L. Gordon Winter Street

Brother Thought a Pauper but Left Rich Heir

Derby Connecticut May 17 Lydia P Harris of Coventry went to Worcester to bury her brother Charles and found a trunk with cash and bank accounts totaling 25000 dollars. She becomes his heir to the entire estate.

Derby Conn Lydia P. Harris Coventry Worcester Charles

Cambridge Sociology School to Open Next Fall

Harvard University and Simmons College unite to establish a Cambridge training school for social workers. Dr Jeffrey R Brackett will lead, aiming to train capable officers in charity, uplifting the fallen and public administration with a systematic, comprehensive program.

Sociology School Cambridge Greater Boston New York Chicago St. Louis Training School For Social Workers Harvard University Simmons College Jeffrey R. Brackett New Baltimore Brackett

Scientists Need Not Quit Clubs

The Rev Mary Baker G Eddy pastor emeritus of the First Church of Christ explains that the church by law does not force members to resign from benevolent and progressive organizations. It states individuals may join clubs not named in the manual. The denomination requires members to devote themselves to Christian work for humanity.

Mary Baker G. Eddy First Church of Christ Christian Science Journal Meather Church Freeasons Odd Fellows Temperance S&ocieties

Norwegians Celebrate Independence Day in Boston

The Viking Club of Boston observed Norway's independence anniversary at the Revere House yesterday with Consul Lootz of Sweden as chairman. P. Christian gave an address to the gathering.

Norway Viking Club of Boston Revere House Consul Lootz Sweden P. Christian

East Boston Track Work Delayed By Rail Line Decisions

East Boston must wait as Boston and Albany delays depressing the tracks. Vice-President Edgar Van Etten says Boston and Maine has two months to decide if it will leave East Boston and six months to begin work. The company has spent about 1 million of 2.5 million needed to build a new dock. Plans for a new elevator exist but current business favors the old elevator for now.

East Boston Boston & Albany Railroad Edgar van Etten Boston & Maine East Boston Boston & Albany United States Boston Harter

Robbers Hold Up Mail Wagon Near Chicago Station

Three highwaymen attempted to rob a United States registered mail wagon near the Chicago and Northwestern railway station in Chicago Illinois on May 17. An accidental revolver discharge thwarted their plan and the trio fled after a street fight with officers.

Chicago Ill Chicago & Northwestern

Jacob Morse Reaches 75 With A Life of Business And Service

Jacob Morse of Leopold Morse & Co marks 75 today and 50 years since arriving in New York. A Boston area pioneer in wholesale and manufacturing, he leads with integrity and remains deeply engaged in business and city affairs. He chairs the City Cemeteries Board of Trustees and serves as a director of the Federal Trust Company while supporting the Leopold Morse Home at Mattapan and many charitable groups.

Jacob Morse Leopold Morse & Co Wachenheim Bavaria Germany New York Boston Ing Manchester N. H D. F. Miller Morse Aaron Morse J. Léopold Morse Congress Leopold Morse Board of Trustees of City Cemeteries Federal Trust Company Mattapan E. W. Kinsley Post

Man Fined $10 for Not Sending Son to School

James Broome of 56 West Newton Street was arraigned before Judge Wentworth on a charge of failing to send his son to school. He claimed he needed the boy to assist him. The court fined him $10. Broome, who also claims a belief that the earth is flat, has been known to discuss his view on Boston Common.

James Broome West Newton Street Boston Common Wentworth

Cured By Cuticura Reads Like Remarkable Skin Cure

A testimonial from Mrs A G Smith of Philadelphia describes a severe face skin disease covering one side of the face and reaching the eye. After doctors and hospital treatment failed, she credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with rapid full recovery in a week and long lasting relief.

Bere A. G. Smith Catharine St Philadelphia Long Landon Dera

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Hartshorn Stewart Hartshorn Yalu Hackmen Liaotung Probing Harbor Station 1 Castoria Has.saleening Athe Bret Michael Moore Boyle O’reilly FCO OP DE Componemuer Bay State Vention Yeggmen Beecham's Frederick G. Moore King’s College, London St. Luke’s Hospital, Boston Miss McKinley Haverhill, Mass Gainonas Sachusetts Gas Companies Kidder, Weabody & Co Frank G. Webster Mr. Lawson Mas
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