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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1904
Page
4
The report reviews the Russian Pacific Squadron entering the Suez Canal and advancing into the Red Sea amid British patrols. It notes how many nations monitor the inner sea and asks if Japanese ships await the Russians there or in the Indian Ocean, given Japan's surprise strategy.
Nov 24 report from Port Said notes a division of the Russian second Pacific squadron arrives with battleships Sirsoi Veliky Havarin cruisers Jemtchug Almaz Svietlana and torpedo boat destroyers Bodri Blestinschy Bezumprechni Bystri Bravi Bedovi Buiny along with transports Gortschakoff Voronej Kitai Tamboff Kieff Jupiter Merkur Vliadimiroff. They exchange salutes with the town and the British guardship Furious, while coaling plans are outlined and local Russian officials visit Admiral Voelkersam.
Telegram from Port Said notes interest in movements of three fast yachts Florentina Catarina and Emerald that recently passed the Suez Canal toward Suez. Florentina owned by Comte de Vitali of Marseilles Catarina's owner listed as unnamed.
An Auburn Indiana minister recounts indigestion and nervous prostration from overindulgence and poor meals. After adopting Grape Nuts and cream for breakfast and lunch, health improved rapidly, and he gained acceptance again by a conservative insurer. The claim comes from Postum Co. promoting their cereal.
Telegraph dispatch from Rio reports Port Arthur army headquarters saying a blaze near the arsenal began Nov 22 and continued until the early hours of Nov 28. It is probable the coal stores were burned by naval gunfire.
A bond to cover the value of the British steamer Calchas has been filed to await a final ruling in the case, and orders have been sent to Vladivostok to release her.
Nov 24 report from Mukden details fresh Japanese assaults on Lone Tree Hill and Erdagon repelled by Russian bayonet charges. Japanese casualties high. Russian losses 30 killed. Also describes a 1500 Chinese bandits force with six guns routed by border scouts, leaving 200 dead, and a Japanese two-company column driven off by Russian cavalry with severe losses.
Morgan Hall a large Williams College dormitory in Williamstown sustained about 20000 in fire damage caused by a cigarette. With most students away for the holiday, the blaze spread before discovery but was checked with aid from North Adams. the building was saved and insurance covered the loss.
Fire tonight destroyed the Hill building owned by President J. J. Hill of the Great Northern and occupied by three firms. The loss is $90,000.
A man presumed to be A. McDonald of Winthrop was found dying under the new Shawmut avenue bridge after an apparent train strike. He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries, with doctors at the Relief station stating no hope for recovery. Police suspect he slipped on the unfinished bridge sidewalk and fell through. No identification was made at the hospital last night.
A private telegram from Sebastopol says a part of the Black Sea fleet mutinied on November 22 under revolutionary influence. The mutiny was quelled by arms and several mutineers were wounded, but no confirmation is available from the admiralty.
A reminiscence on Boston as the Hub of the universe praising Mayor Collins as its hub and noting the city’s glow with 80 cent gas. The speaker expresses devout thanks for the year past and hints at an upcoming event that cannot yet be named but will be celebrated a year hence.
New York report states James Wallace, accused of stealing stock certificates valued near 30000 from Edward M. Breitung of Marquette, Mich, was arrested in Liverpool. About 25000 of the stolen funds were recovered along with 850 Michigan Copper shares and 200 United States Steel preferred shares. Wallace traveled from Boston aboard the Saxonia with a woman, using the alias Mr and Mrs James Wilson. A £4400 letter of credit in Boston and additional cash were recovered.
A large audience in Aquinas Hall Prospect Street applauded the Fishing Girls minstrel group raising funds for Cambridgeport Gymnasium. Notable soloists included Miss Alice Powers Hall and Miss Margaret Sweeney with several encores and extra numbers performed by the troupe.
President Joseph F. Valentine of the Iron Moulders Union arrived in Cincinnati after being arrested in Cleveland on a warrant from Eureka Foundry Company accusing him of aiding and abetting property destruction. He called the case a trumped up plot to persecute and intimidate innocent men.
The ad claims small but constant flesh loss signals physical waste and promises Scott's Emulsion will stop wasting and then build new flesh to return weight and strength. A free sample offer is extended from Scott & Bowne in New York.
Alderman James F Curley and Representative Thomas Curley, jailed in Charles Street for a federal sentence, spent Thanksgiving in the jail. They ate the county dinner with fruit from friends, received many visitors, and thanked ward supporters before feeling blue at day’s end as prison rules applied.
Nov 24 report confirms the Tungchow, a British vessel of Butterfield Swire Shanghai, laden with 20,000 tins of meat, was captured by Japanese while attempting to reach Port Arthur. The ship was transferred at Shanghai to a man believed connected to the Russian government before departure.
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