Inch by inch Japanese close in on Port Arthur
A Port Arthur dispatch from CHEFCO describes Japanese advances from Oct 1 through Oct 27 against Russian positions. Parallel advances, trench wins, bridges seized, ship bombardments, and heavy casualties mark the drawn out fighting with bursts of bayonet charges and massive artillery fire.
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Port Arthur
Chefco
Nogi
Pobeida
Golden Hill
Hachihake Yama
East Urk
Westerk
Japanese Battleship Yashima Sunk by Mine
Paris Nov 3 The Associated Press states the Japanese battleship Yashima was sunk by a Russian mine near Dalny last June. Japan now has only four modern battleships left. Naval experts note Japan’s small battleship force influenced tactics seen in the Port Arthur action.
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Paris
Associated Press
Dalny
Dalny Harbor
Japan
Togo
Withoft
Port Arthur
Baltic
Far East
Soviet Torpedo Boat Destroyers Stay In Algiers On Orders
Algiers reports that the Russian torpedo boat destroyers, initially to remain 48 hours, have been instructed by the ministry of foreign affairs to stay in port until further orders.
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Algiers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Four Officers to Study in Japan for Two Years
An army order announced in London on November 3 states that four officers no higher than captain will be selected annually for a two year course of study with residences in Japan.
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London
Japan
Prominent Democrats Attend Lowell Dinner
A Democratic Club of Massachusetts dinner in Lowell drew many leading figures. Speaker A. B. Bruce of Lawrence urged tariff revision while Hon. John C. Crosby presided and John Burke of Lowell acted as toastmaster.
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Lowell
Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
W. Ll. Douglas
Brockton
John C. Crosby
Robert J. Crowley
Democratic State Central Committee
John €. Burke
A. B. Bruce
Lawrence
Congress
Labor Leaders Press Bates on Child Labor and Overtime Bill
The State A F L executives Francis J. Clark and Dennis D. Driscoll met Governor John L. Bates at the State House for two hours to press concerns over the child labor law and women and minors overtime. They cited photographs of underage workers in Lowell and challenged the governor’s campaign statements defending the photos as malicious. Clark and Driscoll will report to the executive board and later meet the State Board of Arbitration on disputed strike statuses.
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State Branch
A. F. of L
Francis J. Clark
Brockton
Dennis D. Priscoll
John L. Bates
State House
Lowell
Clark
Driscoll
Executive Board
Messrs. Clark
State Board of Arbitration
Chelsea Foresters Organize Court America with 100 Members
In Pythian Hall Chelsea last night a new Foresters of America lodge No. 244 was formed as Court America with 100 charter members. Grand Chief Ranger IE. B. O'Brien of Lynn and Deputy Chief Andrew Wall installed officers led by Chief Ranger Charles W. Ellis and several other elected officials. Delegates and members gathered from Boston Lynn Salem and nearby cities to witness the ceremony.
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Pythian Hall
Chelsea
the Foresters of America
Court America
IE. B. O’brien
Lynn
Andrew Wall
Charles W. Ellis
C. E. Small
A. C. Slade
Fred Mossman
R. HE. Eaves
J. W
C. E B. Rich
Funeral services for Melrose's oldest fireman
The Melrose fire department gathered for the funeral of Curtis Gordon the citys oldest firefighter who died Tuesday morning. Services were conducted at the Universalist Church with Rev Harold Marshall presiding.
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Melrose
Curtis Gordon
Schooner Dorothy Sunk Off Mediterranean Collision With Adana
The British three masted schooner Dorothy from Black Tickle Newfoundland bound for a south European port was sunk in a collision with the British steamer Adana from New York for Calcutta. The crew was saved.
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Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Dorothy
Black Tickle
Newfoundland
New York
Calcutta
Sunday Post Comic Section Charms Ireland Boys
For 18 months William P Dwyer of Brockton Massachusetts has mailed the Sunday Post to relatives in Ireland. The comic section has amused local children as a 10 year old Robert Flanagan writes of the paper as a welcome visitor.
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Sunday Post
Boys OF Ireland
Williiam PD. Dwyer
Brockton
Mass
Ireland
Dwyer
Robert Flanagan
Flanagan
Sunday Post praised by Boston readers in Irish children appeal
A Brockton letter from William Dwyer extols the Sunday Post as the preferred Boston Sunday paper for the postmaster John F. Flanagan family in Castle town Bere. He notes children aged 4 to 14 enjoy it and urges relatives to send the weekly paper to one million Irish children for inexpensive pleasure.
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John F. Flanagan
Castletown Bere
Sunday Post
William D. Dwyer
Brockton
Mass
Willie the Inventor and Fatty Felix Amuse the Boys
Dear Uncle I recount for you my delight with America’s Boston Sunday Post comic pages. I sneak from school Thursdays to view Muggsy and Mulligan the policemen in fun. Willie Smith the inventor and Fatty Felix entertain, while Kathleen guards the masks and the Bingville Bugle excites each guest. Castletown Bere, County Cork, Ireland.
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Muggsy
Willie
Inventor
the Flipps
Fatty Felix
Boston Sunday Post
America
Mulligan
Willie Smith
Flipps
Fatty
Kathleen
Robert Flanagan
Castletown Bere
County Cork
Ireland
Judge Emmons Comments on College Parade Trouble
The statement continues on Boylston street incident saying the board knows nothing official yet. Until President Pritchett reports and Captain Hall’s findings are reviewed it cannot be determined who is at fault. The matter is regrettable to all involved.
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Boylston Street
Pritchett
Tech Trustees Probe Riot Over Police Action
Tech trustees vote to investigate the Wednesday night clash between police and technology students at the Institute of Technology. Captain Hall says officers stood ready. students and witnesses accuse police of brutality. Judge Emmons named in blame, while President Pritchett and the student body push for a thorough inquiry.
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Hall
Division 16
Judge Emmons
Boston
Harvard
Tech
Institute of Technology
State House
Emmons
The
Tech Trustees
Pritchett
Charlestown Man Injured In Sawing Accident
Henry L. Pratt of 82 Monument Street Charlestown is in Relief Hospital mortally wounded after a rotary saw struck him in the abdomen while sawing wood. He is not expected to live through the day.
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Henry L. Pratt
Monument Street
Charlestown
Democratic College Boys Rally at Faneuil Hall
Amid cheers at Faneuil Hall Parker and Douglas rally, Thomas J. Gargan assailed police trespass on college steps and Republican control. Other speakers denounced tariff, Panama policy, and trust power, with Boutwell criticizing Taft and imperial aims. The rally, led by William E. Russell Club, closed with cheers for Parker, Douglas and Boutwell.
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Faneuil Hall
Parker and Douglas
Thomas J. Gargan
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Boston
Rogers Building
Gargan
Beacon Hill
College
John P. Leahy
William E. Russell
McNamee Enters Democratic Mayoral Race at Prospect Hall
Ex mayor McNamee announced his candidacy to a Cambridge crowd, saying leading citizens urged him to run and he would strive for the city's best interests. A Post report quotes ex mayor Dickinson praising Daly and opposing McNamee, calling Daly non partisan and criticizing McNamee's approach.
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Prospect Hall
Cambridge
McNamee
Post
Daly
Dickinson
Cigar Makers Aid Fall River Strikers
The Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 voted to send 450 dollars to Fall River textile strikers. A committee will address the strikers as they continue refusing to return to work if mill owners do not recede. This is the third weekly donation, with similar amounts to follow. The union expects strikers will not return when gates open on November 14.
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Boston
Union 97
Fall River
Democrats Claim Labor Legislation Backed by Democrats
More than 600 Democrats crowded Union Hall at Maynard to hear campaign issues. John F. Shields of Boston spoke and said all labor measures in the State Legislature were fathered by Democrats and often faced Republican opposition.
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Maynard
Union Hall
John F. Shields
Boston
Benefit for Charles McClintock by Parker Club
A benefit event for Charles McClintock will be held in Jefferson Hall next Monday evening. The Union Band and Willis' Orchestra provide music and dancing from 7 to 12, with tickets priced at 2 cents.
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Parker Club
Charles McClintOck
Jefferson Hall
Union Band
Willis’ Orchestra
Bates Delivers Large Medford Republican Rally Address
Governor Bates spoke to the largest Republican rally in Medford at the Opera House. He touted prosperity under the protective policy and claimed his overtime veto benefited five times as many people. Other speakers included Lieutenant Governor Guild Congressman Samuel W. McCall William B. Lawrence and Mayor C S Baxter.
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Medford
Bates
Medford Opera House
Guild
Samuel W. McCall
William B. Lawrence
C. 8S. Baxter
Dorchester Woman's Club Opens Three Day Fair
The Dorchester Woman's Club opened a three day fair at Whiton Hall in Centre street Dorchester last night Mrs Royal Whiton leads the event and oversees activities during the three day fair
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Dorchester Woman’s Club
Whiton Hall
Centre Street
Dorchester
Royal Whiton
The Root of the Matter Dyspepsia Cure Promoted
A prominent Eastern city businessman suffers chronic stomach trouble and nervous irritability due to stress and poor digestion. After trying doctors and various remedies, he swears Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets restored appetite, digestion, and vitality, with the digestives in the tablets highlighted as the key. The ad claims wide distribution in the US, Canada, and Great Britain.
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Pillar
Stuart
United States
Canada
Great Britain
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