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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
5
London reports that tomorrow may begin a broad European conflict with England dismissing the Russian admiral's explanation as ridiculous. The tale of Japanese torpedo boats in the North Sea is ridiculed as a fabrication to fit the narrative.
London faces a rising fury as cabinet plans meet amid Rosestvensky’s report. Premier Balfour is set to speak at Portsmouth tonight after discussions, with public sentiment demanding a clear explanation and possible war with Russia. The admiral’s telegrams inflame rather than calm.
The master of the Norwegian steamship Skaatol reports from London that a Russian ship fired on his vessel in the English Channel on Sunday. The firing stopped when Skaatol hoisted her flag, and soon after 18 Russian men-of-war passed the ship.
Mukden October 27 reports indicate the Japanese yesterday initiated an offensive on the east front and made a slight advance. Rumors claim Japanese forces seized Russian positions at Eragon between Huansian and Findiapu on the Mukden to Bentsiapuz road, but this remains unconfirmed and unlikely.
Boston's big fair enters final week with record crowds and free concerts by Creatore and his Italian band. The living flag displays, attracting thousands, return this evening at 7 and tomorrow at 2 and 7 pm with a thousand school children enrolled for the performance in Mechanics' building.
Last night in Clan na Gael Hall D street South Boston Division 32 AOH celebrated its 10th anniversary with a banquet and dance attended by over 600. State President Cummings County President Dillon and County Secretary Fleming spoke with Father Harkins of St. Augustine's present. Performances by Miss Lillian Hennessy and the Curb Stone Quartet. Hall decor featured flags bunting and portraits of Irish leaders Gratton Sarsfield and Tone. Division President Dwyer chaired.
British newspapers urge confrontation as Russia delays, condemning Rozestvensky’s story as imaginary and unsafe. The Standard calls the tale a tissue of misstatements while the Daily Telegraph says he should return home and be cared for. The press views the second Pacific squadron as panicked and a danger to global commerce.
Berlin reports breathless public interest over the crisis with mixed views. Kreuz-Zeitung calls for urgency as Russia, Britain clash over punishing officers, risking recall of the squadron and delaying the expedition. Russian Vigo statements worsen tension and diplomacy.
Gloucester October speech by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge at a Republican rally argues a first class Navy is essential citing a Russian warship attack on a British fishing fleet. Lodge calls navy the cheapest defense and rejects Democratic claims on cost.
Jaynes and Co. of Boston opens an analytical department for chemical analysis of all drugs purchased. Wilbur L. Scoville, Ph.G., resigns after 12 years at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy to lead the unit. He and assistants offer analyses for physicians and the public and for foods and medicines, with circulars available at 50 Washington Street or branch stores.
Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky says darkness and a nearby fishing fleet squadron sparked the incident. He fired in self defense, believes he sank one torpedo boat, while the other fled among fishermen. He says the wounded and victims' families receive the squadron’s sincere regrets. The report went to the Emperor via Vigo and to Ambassador Hardinge via Lamsdorff.
St Petersburg Oct 28 A mystery surrounding the trawler incident deepens despite Vice Admiral Rosestvensky's report. Admiralty and public in both Russia and Great Britain demand thorough inquiry, with a mixed tribunal viewed as the likely answer to avoid another Maine inquiry. Public sentiment grows as officials slide toward Rosestvensky's version, while calls for joint investigation intensify.
Armour and Company of Chicago promotes bee beef extract labeled as different from others. The slogan hints at a unique flavor, inviting readers to compare. A free cookbook titled Culinary Wrinkles is offered with request.
The Board of Police accepted the resignation of Reserve Officer John Cullen of Division 3. It takes effect at 7 45 p m Friday the 29th inst. Cullen formerly served as an engineer in the Boston fire department and is expected to rejoin the fire department.
The British Channel fleet cleared their decks at Gibraltar amid rumors a larger force will sail westward tomorrow to stage a sham attack on the Rock. A division of six battleships and numerous armed ships is reported to arrive. other vessels have left Tangier and Malta for unknown destinations.
London Oct 27 Baron Hayashi the Japanese minister after reading Admiral Rojestvensky's report reiterated his statement that no Japanese torpedo boats could have been where the Russian admiral thought them. He declared Rojestvensky's indiscriminate firing remark showed the Russian fleet menaces neutral seas and makes international law a farce.
Dr Edward Koch renowned for consumption and asthma treatment departs Boston after meeting patients free of charge at the Koch Institute 175 Tremont Street next to Tremont Theatre. He promotes inhaled medicated air as the only natural cure for bronchial conditions claiming most deaths attributed to consumption stem from catarrhal bronchitis and dyspepsia.
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