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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1904
Page
7
A five year old boy covered in a severe itching rash improves after Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent treatments. Letters from Robert Wattam of Chicago praise the cure, with references to prior doctors and the remedy’s availability and claimed global promotion.
Mukden dispatches describe continuous artillery along the lines on Monday and Monday night with a battle possible at any hour. Both sides wait for the other to attack and the struggle could last days or weeks as troops strengthen positions near the Shakhe River. Tokyo reports ongoing preparatory skirmishes with reinforcements arriving to fill gaps after the Battle of Shakhe River.
Reports from Chefoo describe Japan’s siege of Port Arthur as Chinese forces continue digging trenches while seeking terms from Russian defenders. A Russian prisoner cites low morale and scarce supplies, noting General Nogi planned a humane surrender message to troops as mutiny fears rise and a second Pacific squadron sails.
Japanese and Russian forces push mining tactics with near hillside work and counter tunnels. Each side tries to blow the others while defending trenches with earth ranges. Five Russian mine-sweepers were sunk by Japanese shells amid escalating subterranean combat. Poet Caller laments youthful thrills in verse.
Unofficial Port Arthur report says Japanese operations near the city progress slowly due to rocky ground and limestone. A tale follows about an old Connecticut treasure paper promising 16 chests buried with oakum and what a man and his brother faced after following coded directions that led to fear of Captain Kidd and a doomed quest.
Report from Shanghai states a high ranking Chinese official was executed by the Japanese on November 2 in Shakhe village. He was found spying on Japanese troop movements, reportedly acting under orders from Theng Chi, the military governor of Shengking province.
The prospectus of a 60 million dollar Japanese loan due to be released soon states half the funds will be offered in New York and half in London. Priced at 90 with 6 percent interest, the issue is secured by a second charge on the Japanese customs and trading has begun at a 14 percent premium.
General Sakharoff reports the Japanese van guard began an offensive on November 7 along the Changtan to Khenan line and occupied Outiatse Kitaitse and Paousintung before Russians repelled them and retook the initial line. No fighting occurred today.
Shanghai dispatch reports in British naval circles a Japanese man of war was sunk by a mine off Port Arthur. The event underscores ongoing dangers in Far East waters and may affect naval movements in the region.
General Linevitch arrives at Mukden to assume command of the First Army, met by General Sakharoff. His escort includes only St. George Cross recipients, signaling a formal induction. The front stretches 66 miles with no sign of a Japanese advance despite a heavy Russian cannonade on Nov. 7.
Port Said Egypt Nov 7 The Russian consul general at Cairo and the naval attache at Constantinople have arrived amid expected arrival of the Russian second Pacific squadron. Extraordinary precautions are in place with guards along the canal banks for protection of the warships.
A college student seeks advice after a mutual autumn romance ends abruptly with no explanation. He faces choosing between two young women and is urged to focus on studies, retire gracefully, and avoid pursuing the girl who shows affection but whom he cannot love in return.
A preparatory student asks if he may shift attention after a summer romance with a girl from the same school. The reply says he is justified to transfer his attentions but warns against letting romance distract his studies.
A synopsis of Arthur Morrison's tale recounts the theft of the Eye of Decan from the Rajah of Goona in Delhi 1902. Trader Hahn hires Harvey Crook to carry magnums to England, aboard the Rajapur, amid a voyage with Lyman Merrick and daughter Daisy. Crook’s globe trotting exploits unfold with adventure and profit in mind.
On a long sea voyage two men named Crook share deck chair chats about their lives. Merrick, amused, questions the slower ship choice, while Harvey Crook hints at a secretive trade as a profit carrier aboard the vessel.
Toric Lenses expands with new locations at 315 Washington Street in Down Town and 310 Boylston Street in Back Bay, offering a range of corrective lenses and eye care services.
A lone trader explains a globe trotting life of buying cheap and selling dear, from South American orchids to a rough diamond and ancient Chinese manuscript. He hints at a case of eighty year old Tokay poised for a high price, and asks if the wine case is in the hold.
Several thousand rioters entered Kaifung the Henan capital and destroyed ten miles of telegraph wire. The rioters are well armed and serious trouble is feared as reported from Shanghai on November 8.
McKenney and Waterbury Co of Boston received major electrical and gas lighting fixture contracts last week. Projects include New Titchfield Hotel in Port Antonio Jamaica W I, Registry of Deeds in Dedham MA, St Lawrence Church in New Bedford MA, Bedford Town Hall MA, Universalist Church Amesbury MA, First National Bank building Haverhill MA, Boston Club building, Masonic building Putnam CT, and twenty private houses in Boston and suburbs.
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