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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1904

Page

2

Cure for Bright's disease touted by Rev W J Jones

Rev W J Jones of Houston testifies his illness from Bright's disease improved after Warner's Safe Cure. He credits the medicine with curing him and urges others with kidney trouble to use it, citing persistent symptoms and a booklet offer from Warner's Safe Cure Co Rochester New York.

Bright Warner W. J. Jones Houston Texas D. D Jackson Street Warner’s Safe Cure Co Rochester N. Y Koch Lung Cure Koch Boston United States Koch Lung Boylston Street

Pardoning of Charles H. Cole Now Lying with Roosevelt

The case rests with President Roosevelt as Boyd B. Jones informs Attorney General Knox and no protest has appeared. Cole's friends anticipate a pardon soon as Charles Cole Jr. and former bondsman Benjamin Wells work in Washington to persuade the president.

Charles H. Cole Roosevelt United States District Boyd B. Jones Knox Washington Cole Charles Cole, Jr Benjamin Wells

Cole Hoping for Day of Release

Greenfield May 19 Wan and worn Charles H Cole waits in the Greenfield jail for freedom. He knows little of what is done for his pardon and says he hopes it is on the way. He sits by the workers and prays for release as he endures long waiting.

Greenfield Charles H. Cole Mr. Cole Post

Jimmy Collins Kept Away Event Delays At Bethel Church

Several hundred East Baston residents braved a storm to see Captain Jimmy Collins and his world beaters at Bethel church for a Carty class entertainment. After waiting over an hour and postponing the opening number, the hosts assumed the entertainers were delayed and proceeded with the programme.

East Baston Bethel Church Jimmy Collins Carty

Big Athletic Meet for Working Boys Festival

A large athletic carnival under the Working Boys Home will take place at Apollo Gardens Roxbury on June 18 alongside the institution's annual festival. Rev Father J T Landrigan former Boston College star leads the event with help from Harvard track alumni and other college athletes. Sanctioned by the New England Amateur Athletic Union, details will be released soon as Apollo Gardens tracks are prepared for fast performances.

Working Boys’ Home Apollo Gardens Roxbury J. T. Landrigan Boston College Father Downey Harvard New England Amateur Athletic Union

Japs Lose Battleship and Cruiser in Fog Collision

Vice-Admiral Togo reports the cruisers Kasuga and Yoshino collided off Port Arthur on May 16 in a fog. Yoshino sank with only 90 saved. Earlier May 15 Hatsuse struck a mine and sank after signaling for help. 300 crew were saved by torpedo boats.

Tokio Togo Dewa Kasuga Yoshino Port Arthur Hatsuse

Japanese Fleet Repels Russian Torpedo Boats After Hatsuse Sinking

Advices from Tokyo confirm the sinking of the cruiser Yoshino and the battleship Hatsuse. A Russian flotilla of 16 torpedo boats and destroyers appeared after Hatsuse was struck by mines but was repulsed by Japanese cruisers, saving 300 Hatsuse crew led by Admiral Mashiba and Captain Nakao.

Washington Tokyo Yoshino Mashiba Nakao

Japs Report Capture of Guns Rifles and Ammunition May Day

Tokyo May 19 General Kuroki details Kinliencheng battle losses and Japanese gains including 21 quick firing guns 19 ammunition wagons 1417 shells eight machine guns 37000 shells for these guns 1021 rifles 360000 rounds of ammunition 68 horses 10 wagons and 1244 coats and 641 tents Also 357 shells for mountain guns 188000 rounds rifle ammunition 1720 coats 40000 loaves of bread and tools and telegraph stores.

Tokio Kuroki Kinliencheng Fengwangcheng

Mines Adrift Endanger Japanese Fleet Off Port Arthur

A Chefoo despatch notes Japanese cruiser Kasagi stopped the Fawan for inspection as two Russian destroyers flee Port Arthur. Russians allegedly using Chinese junks to lay mines, with many improperly anchored and adrift all along the gulf, prompting the Japanese fleet to withdraw and suspend navigation. The Fawan reports eight mines and one junk recovered.

Chicago Ill Daily News Chefoo Dainy Fawan Kasagi Port Arthur Peninsular Gulf

British sloop Esplegle sails to Niuchwang for protection

The British sloop of war Esplegle began a voyage from Weihaiwei on May 20 to Niuchwang to safeguard British interests amid tensions in the region.

Niuchwang Weihaiwei

Port Arthur Bombardment Point Described at Liautashan Promontory

The Liautashan promontory is noted as a favorable vantage from which Japanese armored ships shelled Port Arthur, highlighting its strategic coastal position during the bombardment.

Liautashan Promontory Port Arthur

Russians Claim Mines Off Port Arthur Threaten Japanese Fleet

May 19 report from St. Petersburg notes no confirmation of Japanese battleship losses Shikishima and Fuji. Officials discuss Petropavlovsk defeat and Japanese fleet activity near Port Arthur, with Russians reportedly placing floating mines after engagements.

ST. Petersburg Admiralty Fuji General Staff Shikishima Petropavlovsk Liaoyang Port Arthur

Russians Praise Japanese Bullets After Yalu Fighting

Russian army surgeons praise Japanese bullets for causing small clear wounds with good stopping power. Captain Vorobieff was struck by 20 bullets at the Yalu River but survived and is expected to recover. Several gunners from the Third Battery are convalescing though their intestines were pierced.

Liaoyang Vorobieff Yalu River

New Yorker Seeks Somerville Missing Library Books

Chief Parkhurst of Somerville received a request from a major New York second hand book dealer to provide a list of titles missing from the Somerville Public Library. McKay known as Barnard remains in East Cambridge jail under $1500 bond, refusing to discuss the charge.

Parkhurst Somerville New York Somerville Public Library McKay Barnard East Cambridge

Brilliant Scene At De Sales Reunion In Roxbury

The seventh annual St Francis de Sales parish reunion drew 2500 past and present members to Mechanics Building. 5200 tickets sold, Paul Revere Hall hosted dancing and Talbot Hall whist. Prizes awarded by Rev P J Daly included a world’s fair trip and gold watches for women, diamond and emerald rings for girls, and silver watches for two children. Notables in attendance included Alderman F J O'Toole and Rep J M Lane, with a large marshal and aide corps directing the event.

St. Francis de Sales Roxbury Paul Revere Talbot Hall P. J. Daly John Churchward Mary McGeever Julia Momverquette Delia Roland Ma Burke Agnes McFarland Agnes Foley Annie Casey Frank J. O’toole James M. Lane Thomas EB. Raftery Joseph J. Norton B. F. Lally J. J. Kennedy J. H. Doyle William M. Flynn T. J. Dillon Frank J. O’toole Dr. Dillon O'Daicey Michael Donnelly Thomas Manning Joseph Raffaelli Patrick Roach John Barrett Charles Dolan James Milmore John McElroy John McNulty John Mc

Fell 70 Feet Live After Desperate Roof Escape

Paul Rochelleau fell 70 feet from a roof at 126 Shawmut avenue during a crack game raid in Boston. He survived with multiple fractures and internal injuries, though doctors initially feared death. Born in Sherbrooke Canada, 42, he lives with his wife at Dorchester avenue and Dresser street.

City Hospital Paul Rochelleau Rochelleau Shawmut Avenue Division 5 Sherbrooke Canada Dresser Street Dorchester Avenue Boston

American Board boat to be renamed Morning Star

The American Board of Foreign Missions new Micronesian vessel will be renamed Morning Star if officials approve. It will be at Commercial Wharf for inspection from Thursday through Saturday May 26 to 28 inclusive.

American Board of Foreign Missions Micronesian Islands Sunbeam Morning Star

Neighborhood Medical Club Meeting at Copley Square Hotel

The Neighborhood Medical Club held its annual meeting at the Copley Square Hotel with more than 60 members in attendance. Dinner speeches followed the formal sessions.

Neighborhood Medical Club Copley SQ. Hotel Copley Square Hotel

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