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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1894
Page
2
Reports detail Japanese forces breaking Chinese defenses at Talien Wan in early November. Chinese troops deserted, losses tallied with 50 Chinese casualties, 2 Japanese deaths, 10 wounded. Japanese fleet advances toward Port Arthur. diplomats foresee peace talks and a cash indemnity as Japan seeks recompense.
The second Japanese army under Field Marshal Oyama is reported to have landed in two divisions near Port Arthur and plans to unite for a major assault aided by the fleet. Port Arthur may be captured while Chinese warships are reportedly repaired or blocked. Success would let Oyama support Yamagata toward Moukden and Pekin, with the fleet controlling the Gulf of Pechili.
Washington reports that China has asked the United States to act as arbiter in a dispute. The article outlines contrasting positions from both nations represented in Washington, detailing diplomatic notes and potential implications of an arbitration role.
Dr Dewey offers free examinations and medicines for all diseases with no expense to patients. About 2000 locals testify to permanent cures. offices at 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham 74 on street hours daily with extended evening times. Sunday hours also included. Then a separate notice promotes The Imperial Cafe hot midnight dinner from 10 to 3 nightly opposite Boston Globe.
Soubrette night at the Boston Theatre drew a packed crowd for the Graham concert. Mag gie Cline led with five ballads and multiple encores while Annie Hart Hilda Thomas and others entertained. Eddie Leslie impressed with imitations. Sousa band announced for next Sunday. seat sales start this morning.
The Chicago Athletic Association and Massachusetts Institute of Technology meet this afternoon at the South End Ball Grounds starting 3 o'clock. Tech beat Brown, and Western groups object to Brown canceling prior schedules. Rosters list Washburn Griffin McCormick Manahan Stevenson Le Moyne McCormick etc with Hayden Rockwell Underwood and Van Doozer in key positions.
The Christian Social Union hosts a public meeting on the relations of the church to social problems at St. Pauls Church Monday at 7 30 p m. Dean Hodges Cambridge and Rev R A Holland speak on Need of Knowledge and Rights and Right. Bishop Potter of New York is expected to attend.
Charles A. Peck of Pawtucket files for divorce from Bertha E. Peck of Providence. Married in 1890, the couple lived in a Pawtucket suburb. Mrs Peck left after two months and was found living with Walter J. Nettleton. A City Hall search recovered a returned marriage license.
In a Life magazine quip, Bruder and Thickhead discuss the Greenleaf couple. The punchline reveals the couple’s divorce rather than a birth, highlighting a domestic rumor turned joke.
Democratic leaders back General Francis Peabody as mayoral nominee amid efforts to unite the party. Quincy prefers not to be nominated. Mayor Matthews contemplates retirement while Donovan pressures for an aggressive campaign. Aldermanic races center on South Boston and the sixth ward, with O'Brien facing opposition from Fitzgerald allies and council contenders across the city.
A large delegation of West Virginia coal magnates arrived in Boston and checked into Young's Hotel. They kept a low profile, avoiding reporters, and planned a conference at 70 Kilby Street. Rumors linked their visit to gas syndicate maneuvers, but no confirmation emerged. Named attendees include Hutchinson, Goodville, McQuail, Rowan, Tierney, Spencer, Watt, Coles, Jones, Morgan, Watson, Needles, and Claxton.
A Sunday 4:28 am blaze on the first floor of a four story East Boston building at 41 Border street occupied by George E. James caused $500 damage before being controlled. An early morning incipient fire at Kemble street home to the Poland Laundry Company caused $50 damage. The cause at Border street is unknown. Bell's Spiced Seasoning noted as preferred for turkey dressing.
Fall River reports third quarter 1894 dividends across 37 mills show a sharp drop from 1898 levels. Only Bourne, Davol, and Flint match prior payments. fourteen mills skipped dividends. Average payout about 1 percent, $215,900 on $21.16 million capital. Mills idle earlier due to labor troubles. many mills undergoing repairs and upgrades. Prospects for spring trade uncertain, but officials expect wage restoration then.
The eleventh anniversary of the Newton Y M C A was observed at Eliot Church with about 1200 attendees. President J R W Shapleigh and speaker Rev I J Lansing urged church involvement to counteract theater and saloon influences and to secure a new association building and gymnasium.
Rome sends a letter via Mgr Satolli to archbishops to route Peter's Pence via the apostolic delegate in Washington. Bishops, suffragans must forward collections. individuals may donate directly to the Pope through the delegate. The note praises Catholic generosity and outlines new aims including church unity and the creation of Eastern seminary projects.
General J. B. Sanders of commonweal fame was arrested in Pueblo Colorado on a warrant for grand larceny. He pleaded not guilty and posted 300 bond. Sanders allegedly stole a Rio Grande locomotive and drove it to Horace Kansas where deputies seized him. He had previously been fined 50 in Wichita for the theft and campaigned near the election for Governor Waite and the Populist ticket.
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