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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1905
Page
11
Refugees flee to Tiflis as Tartars attack towns in the southeast Caucasus. From Shusha reports say engagements occurred behind regular positions and large parts of the town burned. Official estimates place more than 200 houses destroyed.
In Baku on September 6 troops under the Governor struggle to restore order with limited fire. Rioters attacked Balakhan oil works, setting them ablaze. Tartar bands scoured the countryside killing and looting as panic spreads and famine intensifies.
The article reports Eugene N. Foss backing the Guild ticket in Massachusetts Republican reciprocity efforts while noting others’ support and opposition. It details tariff demands to place hides coal iron ore lumber and wood pulp on the free list and urges delegates and candidates aligned with these views for the November election.
The Russo Japanese Treaty of Peace was signed at 3 pm with envoys Count Witte and Baron Rosen for Russia and Baron Komura and M Takahira for Japan. It outlines 15 articles pledging perpetual peace, Japanese predominance in Korea, Manchuria evacuation within 18 months, cession of Liaotung, Port Arthur, and Dalny to Japan, and various railroad and tariff arrangements, with mutual protection and most favored nation treatment. Ratification expected within 50 days with French and American embassies mediating disclosure.
The Russian church service in the Episcopal Church at Portsmouth after peace was marked by Witte’s evident piety. He kissed the crucifix and crossed himself as Russian delegates, officials, and clergy attended a solemn ceremony led by Rev. Charles LeV. Brine. Observers included Admiral Meade, Captain Winslow, Secretary Peirce and wife, with a large Russian ecclesiastical delegation in liturgical robes.
Baron Komura and accompanying officials arrived by private car in Boston from Portsmouth. A Naniwa Club delegation greeted them at North Station and escorted them to the Touraine where they registered and retired for the night.
An impressive church service featured a Russian Te Deum in the peace rite with choir responses and envoy participation. Dignitaries attended as congregation joined in singing and prayers for harmony.
The Portsmouth conference concluded with M. Witte and Baron Komura signing the peace treaty at 3:50 pm. Baron Rosen and Mr. Takahira signed the Russian copies, followed by formal remarks praising the agreement and hopes for lasting Russo Japanese amity. The ceremony ended with a luncheon and a return to respective duties.
President C S Mellen of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad has tendered a complimentary special train for peace processes from Boston to New York today. The train includes an observation car parlor car and dining car and will depart South Station at 10 o'clock and run on the regular limited schedule.
J. F. Sullivan, a longtime East Boston figure, announces his candidacy for the House of Representatives from Ward 2. He plans a vigorous campaign and friends express confidence in his victory.
Thirteen workers resume duties at noon today under the old eight hour day agreement and union recognition. They return to work under the same conditions that prompted the nine week strike.
A party led by McNary, Littlefield, Bartholdt, Waldo, Norris and Barchfield met Emperor William by request of Ambassador Tower. They rode in court carriages, sat near the imperial suite for a 20 minute audience, and joined in the autumn review at Tempelhof field with Mrs MacNary and Mrs Bartholdt among those in carriages beside their husbands.
International Association of Machinists opens its biennial convention in Faneuil Hall Boston with 400 delegates attending executive sessions. International President James O’Connell and James A Reynolds of Cleveland address a Rail Road Lodge meeting, with headquarters at the Quincy House.
Michael J. Birmingham of Boston Electrical Workers Union 104 clarifies he was not the linemen commander in the Labor Day march. James M. Rice of Union 104 served as commander. Birmingham and Duncan MacDonald, delegates to the national electrical workers convention in Louisville Kentucky, were instructed on their union’s stance for upcoming convention matters and will depart Boston September 14.
Steamfitters Helpers Union 26 held a meeting at Seaver Hall Appleton street electing Edward M. Scanlon as treasurer W E Linden as guard and Martin Murray as inspector The auditing committee reported satisfactory records Business was described as improving John J Brophy the business agent urged helpers to join Ten applicants were admitted The union will meet on the first and third Tuesday nights each month
Plumbers' Union in Boston held a smoke talk and mock trial at 514 Tremont Street. The case focused on a game at Connor's Grove during Labor Day and alleged jury fixing. the judge dismissed the case for proof of a fixed jury. William H. Brasher elected custodian of Painters' Union 11. Fred J. Kneeland to organize painters in Portland, Maine next week. Broommakers' Union met in Everett to discuss international recommendations. Skirt and Cloak Makers' Union 26 to hold a special meeting at 80 Leverett Street to organize women workers.
Clemency the Maxim of Boyle Bros. extols the firm as philanthropic and customer friendly. It praises their credit terms and sympathetic treatment during illness, claiming they give more value for money in clothing than any rival.
The defense and prosecution prepare for today’s Superior Court session on Tucker’s bid for a new trial and possible U.S. Supreme Court appeal. Key issues include what constitutes deliberation and mercy for the crime, with arguments over police entry to Tucker’s home and the timing of the murder plan. Tucker will not attend.
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