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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1904
Page
9
London reports that while the Anglo-Russian dispute is being decided by a commission, Britain can act once the expected ruling is issued. British warships shadow every Russian vessel at Vigo Tangier and in the Mediterranean, with a strong fleet patrolling outside Vigo harbor to guard the squadron.
Oct 24 marked the third general assault on Port Arthur with unimpeachable authority. By Oct 26 Japanese shells ignited the sole smokeless powder magazine and portions of the town burned throughout the day. Japanese forces seized Russian trenches on Ripling Mountain and a fortified position guarding the fortress as siege progress appeared highly satisfactory.
London reports show British war vessels keeping a sharp watch on all movements along the planned route of the Russian Baltic squadron, including the Canary Islands where Germans help with coal. Admiral Rojestvensky's four battleships stay at Vigo while a Russian inquiry into the Dogger Bank affair opens at Vigo.
The State AFL appoints Vice-President Winslow and Secretary Driscoll to press Governor Bates on alleged underage child labor in Lowell mills and to seek clarity on strike reports. The body also plans monthly committee meetings, post-session vote summaries, and efforts to organize Fore River Engine Works, shipyards in Quincy, and wider bakeries’ label usage.
Seventy delegates from 32 of 36 unions gathered in Doran's Hall for the quarterly meeting of the State Association of Retail Clerks Union. Nicholas J. Nally presided as William A. Wheeler urged renewed educational efforts and the officers reported progress. Morrin and Witzel spoke in support of their labels, which were endorsed. The next convention will convene in Lynn on January 3.
The Lumber Teamsters and Handlers Union 112 held discussions on the benefit of trade unionism to the worker with addresses by Herbert W. Cook William Hartnett Frank K. Fall William Cohen Peter J. Dona hue George Doherty and E Mobrey. The Sand and Tipcart Drivers Union distributed 900 November buttons. A brushmakers meeting is planned in Boston at Wells Memorial building Friday night to form a union. Joy Pollard of Denver a Western Federation of Miners organizer toured Boston unions to support striking miners. He predicted Governor Peabody would be defeated and said trade unionists would be Democratic.
Eugene V. Debs Socialist candidate spoke to a full Fanueil Hall audience amid interruptions. Dr Gills of Worcester presided while James Carey denied supporting Douglas. Debs outlined party policy praising emancipation of humanity and universal peace amid a lively crowd.
Estabrook and Eaton selling agents promote Cuba Big Brother Cigarros priced at 10 cents for a box of five. The copy claims Havana tobacco quality and superior taste and aroma at a savings compared to high priced cigars.
A Tangier despatch reports an American gentleman and two German sailors were fired upon while boating on the Laraiche River. Their fate is unknown. A separate dispatch claims a German was killed at Laraiche, a Moroccan seaport near Tangier at the river's mouth.
A Gulf Coast elevator collapsed at Evans slip, sinking with about 370 000 bushels of grain and causing extensive damage. Elevator superintendent Charles Bartholomy, 66, is reported injured as rescue units sort through the wreckage.
Waltham October 30 farmer Elisha Nye Peirce died after a long illness. Born August 21, 1839 in West Medford, he fought in the Civil War, served in the Signal Corps, and was wounded three times. He built E. N. Peirce & Sons, a leading hothouse and flower business, and was active in town affairs and many horticultural and veteran organizations.
Judge Emmons told a East Cambridge audience that reporters at headquarters help him inform the public on police matters. He said he cannot please everyone and is simply fulfilling duties under laws, acknowledging media presence and his duty to the people.
John Somerfield Brayton, 78, a leading Fall River businessman, died at home after a nine month illness from general debility due to old age. He was president of Fall River National Bank, B N C Durfee Safe Deposit and Trust, Troy Cotton and Woolen Manufactory, Border City Manu factory, and Fall River Gas Works Company.
Masontown Penn Oct 30 Steve Borok at Bessemer coke plant reports seeing three men fight atop an oven last night Two men jumped down and vanished as flames shot from the oven Coroner Hagan ordered the oven drawn and found blackened bones and teeth The murdered man and his attackers are unknown
The French foreign minister M. Delcasse led a diplomatic push to resolve the North Sea crisis between Russia and Britain. An international commission of inquiry under The Hague convention was proposed and accepted by Britain, with Russia’s Count Lamsdorff backing the plan. Meanwhile four Russian torpedo boat destroyers were seen in the Mediterranean shadowed by a British torpedo boat as the Gibraltar squadron completed mobilization with no further complications expected.
John Gardner died at Newport News Hospital after being found unconscious on the beach last Sunday. Coroner Gary believes the death was murder, noting the sleep lasted 128 hours before death. Doctors initially diagnosed diabetic coma.
The Hibernian Ladies Auxiliary 36 held its third installation at Hibernian Hall East Boston with county president Mrs. Cavanagh installing new officers. A banquet followed with addresses by ex Congressman Joseph A Conry National Director William J Cronin County President Mrs. Cavanagh and State Secretary Mrs M Sweeney. The president Miss Alice L Clancy received a basket of flowers and a gold medal.
London October 30 Gerald Balfour president of the Board of Trade has appointed Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge and Butler Aspinall barrister to conduct the North Sea inquiry at Hull Admiral Bridge serves in the Royal Navy and Aspinall specializes in admiralty law
Madrid, Oct. 30. The Russian inquiry into the sinking of British fishermen at Dogger Bank by the Baltic fleet began in Vigo today, with officials outlining the events of Oct. 21 and 22.
Five Russian torpedo boat destroyers have put to sea as the fleet completes coal and provisioning. The remaining ships are preparing and refueling, north of Tangier on October 30.
At Tipton Missouri three people were killed and twelve injured in a rear end collision between two sections of Missouri Pacific World’s Fair Special train No 3. The front sleeper of section one was demolished and the second sleeper overturned as the train ran at about fifty miles per hour.
The annual sacred concert of the Swedish singing society Harmont at Chickering Hall last evening was a success. Active Swedish Glee Club members joined, with Miss Mariel L. Sundborg and others assisting. The two clubs combined under Gustaf Sundellus. Glee Club led by August Hulten. Harmons directed by Mr Sundelius.
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