Poison at doors sparks Amesbury police probe
In Amesbury a poison relishes scare led to jars placed on seven boarding house steps harming Mrs. Frank Pendergast. A canvassing agent, Mrs. Howard F. Currier, delivered samples after a firm sent her a letter with names of recipients. Nine jars were sent to Boston for analysis. authorities pursue a fictitious sender from Haverhill.
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Russian Ambassador Hooted in London by Protesters
At Victoria station Count Benkendorff the Russian ambassador faced a hostile crowd that hooted him and tried to break his carriage windows. Police guarded the Russian embassy throughout the night in London.
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Britain Mobilizes Navy for Possible Crimea–Russia Tension
London dispatch reports the Mediterranean squadron ordered to Gibraltar and Channel fleet ready for action. Royal Naval Reserves mobilized and national defences placed on alert as tensions with Russia over the Hull fishermen sinking rise. Officials forecast a peaceful settlement though readiness remains.
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British Ambassador Presses Russian Minister on Grave Affair
Ambassador Hardinge of Great Britain met Foreign Minister Lamsdorff in St Petersburg to stress the gravity of the affair. Lamsdorff expressed horror and regret, and will see the Emperor who may convey to King Edward both regret and a resolve to conduct a thorough inquiry and fix responsibility.
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King Extends Sympathy Over Unwarrantable Hull Incident
The King sends heartfelt condolences to the Mayor of Hull and the Queen’s sympathy to the families affected by the unwarrantable action against the North Sea fishing fleet. The message is dated October 24 1904 from Francis Knollys at Buckingham Palace.
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REPORT JAPS OFF FRANCE IN CHANNEL ACTION
The report details cautious notes from the Russian torpedo flotilla commander after a wireless message from Vice Admiral Rosotovensky warning of enemy signals in the channel. Rome reports Japanese plans to harm Russian ships with explosives from fishing boats, suggesting the fleet opened fire only after an attack was suspected.
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British sink ship with supplies for Baltic Fleet
The steamship Esperanza sailing from Barry with provisions for the Russian Baltic fleet was found sinking with its hull pierced below the water line. Local suggestion says the scuttling was done today by someone employed on the ship in resentment of the North Sea incident.
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Weather outlook for Boston area stays fair and warmer
The forecast calls for Tuesday to be fair and warmer with light variable winds. Wednesday is expected to remain fair with continued mild conditions in Boston and surrounding areas.
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