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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1904
Page
2
A detachment of Japanese troops attacked and defeated 2000 Cossacks at Aiyangplen northeast of Fengwangceheng on a Saturday. The engagement began at 10 30 a m and ended at 11 30 a m with Japanese forces prevailing.
Baltimore May 30 Mayor Robert H McLane 36 shot and killed himself at his residence 29 West Preston street. His bride of two weeks Mary Van Bibber slept nearby as the revolver was fired. Coroner lists death as self-inflicted. He had worked hard to manage city affairs after February fire and rebuilding efforts. His death follows criticism and suspected strain from public duties.
Revere Beach opened early with many amusements and large foot traffic, the forenoon estimate pointed to the year’s biggest crowd. Rain interrupted plans, crowds rushed to amusements and restaurants, extra railroad cars ran, no accidents were reported, and the two major dance halls stayed busy until midnight.
A dozen or more chauffeurs drove autos of various kinds through Pi Alley yesterday after reading in the Post that an auto went through there Sunday afternoon. Those used to sleeping and loafing along the alley walls feel badly about the new fad.
Mabel Martin aged 28 narrowly escaped death at 53 Chaucer Street East Boston when a 82 calibre revolver she was examining discharged striking her left arm near the shoulder. Dr Plummer treated the wound and expects recovery if no blood poisoning develops.
A dory found Sunday between Orient Heights and Harbor View with clothing inside remains unclaimed. The boat is in Harbor police custody as investigators probe the circumstances. A pocket contained a K of L button bearing the number 1642, deepening the mystery surrounding the discovery.
At a meeting of Local 1393 in East Boston last evening the members unanimously voted to demand an eight hour day while maintaining the present wage scale. A decisive action is planned for June first.
Newtonville five year old Joseph Ellison of 10 Ada Street snagged his leg in a wheel of Harringtons buggy this afternoon and sustained a leg fracture. He was transported to Newton Hospital for treatment.
The Russian front report states a detachment of 150 Japanese sabres moved toward Wafanghoon station on May 27. They encountered frontier guards and fell back rapidly, with the engagement eight kilometres southeast of the station.
London May 31 The Tokio telegraph correspondent reports the Port Arthur assault to start about June 15 and capture likely about June 20. He notes 10,000 Russians sent up the Liao River in junks to Tioling and adds Kuropatkin faces two enemies at home and in Manchuria. The Emperor may dismiss ministers war and reconcile American opinion.
An advertisement claims rheumatism resists lotions and liniments and only yields by correcting the blood acid condition. It states Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured thousands and ends with a testimonial style assurance.
Russian sources report that General Kuroki’s movements northwest and southwest of Wengwangcheng form a feint to keep Kuropatkin from detaching forces to stop Oku. Part of Kuroki’s force lands at Takushan and moves south, while Kuropatkin is persuaded a decisive engagement is imminent.
Dispatch notes Kuantienhcheng region east of Fengwangcheng. No Russians remain at Hamheung on Corea's eastern coast as troops move south. Corean soldiers formerly posted there have been withdrawn.
Russian dispatches from St Petersburg claim the Japanese campaign centers on Port Arthur. Once the fortress falls their objective is to secure the position and drive the Russians to the offensive. Reports also say Japan intends a rapid assault after sealing the harbor to trap Russian ships.
Advices from Washington report the departure of another Japanese army division. Destination not stated but it is believed the troops aim to close on the Russians rear in northeast Corea, threatening General Kuroki's communications and cutting off raiding parties.
Chinese sources report Russian forces have four lines of defence between Nanshan and Port Arthur. The claim comes from Chefoo intelligence dated May 30 at 8 p.m., indicating a fortified perimeter around Port Arthur as of that time.
LIAOYANG May 20. Headquarters believe the main enemy objective is Port Arthur and an assault on the fortress may begin within a fortnight. No significant movement of General Kuroki had been reported at the time of filing.
A semi official telegram from Mukden dated today claims Russian forces used only Chinese guns in the field. The dispatch from St Petersburg notes the assertion as part of ongoing conflict coverage.
The report notes defend ing the Kinchou southward line is impossible without Seat aid. Russian troops at the point used guns seized from the Chinese in 1900 and faced scarce ammunition. Japanese occupation of the position has been costly but does not change the strategic situation.
Seoul Mayaget dispatch reports that Japanese troops after skirmish with Russian forces claimed a victory. Russian forces were said defeated in engagement, with occupation of Alyang, a village north of the region.
About 1000 union representatives from 200 Boston trades attended the Forest Hills Cemetery ceremony for Frank H. Pickett former Boston Central Labor Union president and labor editor of the Boston Herald. Frank H. McCarthy presided. Rev Beal gave the prayer as Bertha Frances Pickett unveiled the monument with a moving eulogy by Frank Keyes Foster.
A crowd on Ocean Avenue in Revere rushed during a beer drinking incident at Manuel Costa's premises. Officers seized several bottles from men drinking, a struggle occurred as Costa tossed bottles out, and Devine secured the beer. Two gallons were later seized at Timothy Shaughennessy's premises.
Nearly 500 prominent Roxbury youths attended the opening of Berry and Tibbetts new stable quarters on Howard Street. An old-fashioned barn dance in the loft, specially prepared for the event, was the highlight of an enjoyable program. Mr. Tibbetts and Mr. Berry observed the festivities and received floral tributes from employees. L Dudley Irving directed the floor with help from William Kenney Alfred J Shaffer and Arthur V Pettingill. Frank Moulton and Amos Stover served on the reception committee.
Murden May 30 report says Lieutenant Newton A. McCully U S N recently at Toko observed Russian fleet operations and is inside Port Arthur lines. Other attaches were at Liaoyang. their current whereabouts are not ascertainable here.
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