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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
5
London dispatch notes growing impatience over Russia’s delay in explaining Oct night events. Admiral Rosestvensky’s Vigo arrival suggests direct government contact. Britain prepares for action as Gibraltar and the Channel Fleet mobilize and a deadline around Oct 28 looms for a response.
The Mystic Valley League opened with several three match pins last evening. At 999th A A Charlestown won two of three against Glendon. Melross A C beat Charlestown two of three. Central Club Somerville lost three straight to Arlington Boat Club. Scores listed.
Three matches in the Trust Companies league were rolled. Boston Safe beat American two games to one. Puritan Trust split two and a tie, losing the rolloff to New England. Commonwealth Trust won all three, third by forfeit from Beacon Trust.
Joe McGinnity, the famed Iron Man pitcher, says he will not wear the Giants uniform next season and plans to quit the game. He cites money and a future business path, noting a $2500 Coast League offer and conflict with President Brush over his plans. Rumors say Mathewson may follow suit.
Frank J. Marshall of New York won the gold medal as U S chess champion after a 10 day Missouri Athletic Club tournament in St Louis tonight. Max Judd of St Louis finished a close second. Other contestants included L C Udemann and E Schrader among Chicago and New York players with standings and records listed.
The Bingville Bugle declares a dramatic shift in support from Parker to any candidate before the election. A heated campane included threats and insults but ends urging readers to vote freely, with the paper joking that its own editorial is a feature of next Sunday's Post.
Wolf’s My Clothier in Hanover and Portland streets advertises that hats in the millinery department will be trimmed free of charge and that alterations in the women’s cloak and suit departments will be made at no extra cost to patrons.
Fay & Co. at 60 State St offer money on your note without security in Boston Mississippi 714-17.
Dan Patch driven by Hersey with a windshield pacemaker ran a mile in 1 56 flat at the Memphis harness track. The time beat the old 1 56 and 1 58 records, with a first turn in 29 seconds and half in 57 seconds before finishing a strong stretch run.
Admiral Rojestvensky pledges not to coal in Spanish waters while seeking government permission for 400 tons per ship to reach Tangier. Five German colliers join battleships, Spanish authorities press neutrality, and Vigo government tightens rules as Russian crews stay vigilant and coastguard patrols tighten.
Whitney, 31, rooming at 9 Gray Street, attempted suicide with morphine and corrosive sublimate. He left notes for his wife and others, saying his life had been a failure and commentating on rights to end one’s life. He was taken to City Hospital on the dangerous list.
The first filing for Republican nominees opens at 6:00 this morning at the Republican city committee rooms on Beac on street. William J. Dowd, former Hart administration boss carpenter, is now a street commissioner candidate. Isaac Allen filed for multiple offices and is noncommittal on plans, but may run again for street commissioner.
An advertisement urges drinkers to choose King’s Bohemian Beer noting it is clean pure and wholesome. The call to action promotes enjoying the beer with a simple endorsement of quality.
An advertisement touts nerves as the body’s energy source and claims Dr Miles Nervine cures nervousness sleeplessness and a range of pains by strengthening the nerves. A testimonial from G W Archbold of Decatur Ind says six bottles cured stomach liver kidney and heart issues and promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help.
Major Delmar dethrones Maud S. in a historic race finishing in 2:07 while Maud S. clocks 2:08 3-4. The new champion overcomes a 20 year record, with witnesses recalling Maud S. as a ghostly rival in the stretch.
Madrid reports the minister of marine received a Vigo telegram stating two Russian battleships there sustained damage preventing leaving port within 24 hours. He will discuss with Foreign Minister San Pedro and may order actions on coaling in Spanish ports. He confirms a Russian cruiser arrived at Villagarcia.
Admiral Rojestvensky, in an interview from Ingo Spain, says the North Sea incident was accidental. He describes hazy weather at about 1 am and torpedo boats mistaken for Japanese craft, denies fishermen were harmed, and expresses belief the Russian government will provide compensation.
The Morning Post correspondent in Copenhagen cites a captain who, after passing the Baltic squadron in the North Sea on Friday evening, sighted a steamer sinking two miles offshore. The report notes the event as observed from a distance with limited details.
London papers shift from cautious tone to bellicose as editors warn of war if the Baltic squadron officers go unpunished. United Kingdom dispatches from St Petersburg and Madrid criticize Admiral Rojestvensky and question Britain’s resolve in the escalating crisis.
The ships of the channel fleet have filled bunkers with coal and replenished ammunition and stores and will be ready for sea at a moment’s notice. The battleship Hannibal and the cruiser Doris watch the straits closely.
An Admiralty official told the AP that no word had arrived from Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky and that the Russian delay is embarrassing the British government. He noted growing English inquiries and warned that daily delays worsen temper in both nations.
Prince Keretelli of the battleship Emperor Alexander III. describes eight torpedo boats surrounding the Anatol off Dogger Bank. The Division signalled to identify or withdraw. the vessels ignored orders and moved toward the Russians. A shot was fired from an unknown boat before the admiral formed a battle line and steamed on.
The trawler Princess Victoria, arriving at Aberdeen, reports passing four disabled Russian warships 40 miles off Hull during Oct. 21 to 23. One ship lit two red lights on Oct. 22 and ignored repeated hails as it burned.
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