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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1904
Page
4
Japs advancing on Mukden from the east meet a strong Russian force prepared to oppose. Russian patrols have repulsed Japanese outpost attacks and communications with Sinmintin remain unbroken. Chinese Governor at Pekin urges restraint to save sacred tombs. no response. Circum-Baikal railway to open by month end.
The Mary A Whalen delivered 25 000 pounds haddock 2 000 cod and 4 000 hake after arrivals by Yankee Mary Cabral and Boyd Leeds, lifting four vessels to 44 000 haddock 28 300 cod 21 000 hake and 4 000 cusk. The fleet paid 4 6 cents per pound for cod hake pollock, with mackerel barrels to follow from the Plant liner Olivette.
An Intelligent Chinese informer from Port Arthur reports Japanese tunneling beneath Russian forts with plans to blow them up. Russians mined public buildings and wharves to deter invasion. bread is plentiful though flour costs nine rubles. Golden Hill guns now face inland. dockyard shells kill sailors and engines. Japanese forces captured a fort east of Golden Hill amid limited fighting.
Sun rise and set times, length of day, and moon and high water details. Lists steamers, schooners, tugs, and barges visiting and sailing routes with ports including Halifax, Boston, Portland, New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, and Liverpool. Contains numerous vessel names and destinations in a dense maritime timetables format.
The McKenney and Waterbury Company lists major contracts at its Boston office for institutions and organizations across Massachusetts. Peabody High School, Lafayette School Everett, North Avenue Baptist Church Cambridge, New England Baptist Hospital Roxbury, Boston School for Deaf and Dumb Randolph, Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children Boston, Concord Lodge I O F Concord Junction, Beacon Street Trust Company Boston, Simmons College Fenway, Town Hall Ashburnham, Dr D A Sargent Gymnasium Cambridge, Salem Y M C A building.
The Russian transport Lena, arriving weather stained, is being painted black and towed to Mare Island Navy Yard under escort by the gunboat Marblehead. The Lena’s wardroom dined aboard the New York, and the entire crew remains aboard as officials decide their disposition. Dismantling and restoration work will begin soon to make the vessel sea worthy.
Paris reports the Russian losses from August 18 to 26 before Liao Yang as two generals, 256 officers, 21800 soldiers killed or wounded or missing, plus 133 guns. Material losses include fortifications valued at 30 million dollars.
In Brockton, Sept 16, over 800 watched boxing at the Young Men's Social and Athletic Club. Larry Conley of Boston defeated Tommy King of New Bedford at 130 pounds in 10 rounds after King was floored twice in the third. the sponge came up and Referee Ward awarded Conley the victory amid applause. The card also featured Sidney of Boston vs Gorman of Fall River, and Paull of Fall River drew with Monk of Providence in eight rounds.
A meeting of many French residents in Chelsea formed the French Republican Naturalization Club at Nicholls Hall. Joseph Leclair was elected president, Donald Gogan secretary, and Andre Babineau treasurer.
In a quiet building, Mr. Perkins killed himself leaving his partner and widow Mrs. Perkins in shock. Neighbors described him as jovial and healthy. Perkins, from Lawrence, had operated an entertainment bureau since June after buying Graff’s firm. He had a brother in Lawrence and no children. The night watchman found the lights out at 11 pm and notified authorities. An undertaker removed a wicker coffin from the scene as police investigated.
About 200 members of the Union A. C. of Cambridge attended last night at the Broad way clubhouse to see three fast bouts. Johnny Powers of South Boston and Young Brooks of Lawrence substituted for McKeever and Summers with Powers winning after ten rounds. Young Schindler defeated Harry Gilman in six rounds. Tommy English easily beat Harry Duffy of East Boston.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder relieves catarrh and headaches within ten minutes. It asserts immediate benefit for cold in the head and praises endorsement by The Hon. David Mills, Minister of Justice for the Dominion of Canada.
The Boston aldermen and theatre managers reached an agreement to stop issuing passes to aldermen. They will study raising the theater license fee, with talk of a base of at least 500 dollars per year tied to seating capacity and prices. Charles Rich suggested fair fees without extra fire and police costs. Alderman Bowen planned to propose a special license fee via amendment and schedule a public hearing.
Mrs James Brown of 64 Market Street nearly died last night when a kerosene lamp exploded as she tried to snuff it. Her gown ignited and she fled from a second story room to the street. Neighbors aided, Dr Raymond assisted, flames extinguished. she was taken to City Hospital with poor prospects for recovery.
The Broadway extension bridge linking Broadway South Boston with Harrison Avenue opens early this morning after three years closed to traffic. The draw is raised seven feet seven inches and the structure remodelled. Stone piers replace the former iron columns.
The Greater Boston Bowling league started the season last night after months idle, with fair scores. Murray and Irwin won two games from Terminal, while Carruth took three straight from Rexford.
Gardiner and Flynn fought ten rounds in Denver and the match was ruled a draw at the finish. Both boxers delivered steady offense as judges called the bout even after ten rounds in Colorado.
Eleven year old Archie McDonald of 0 Circuit Street Roxbury was struck by a car on Washington Street near his home last evening and sustained probably fatal injuries according to reports.
October offers a $5 round trip excursion from Boston to New York via the Hoosac country and Deerfield valley with a return on the Fall River Line. The trip includes Albany and the Hudson River route. request the illustrated booklet and souvenir guide from the Boston and Maine railroad.
The Boston and Maine Railroad offers a $2 round trip excursion to the Hoosac Mountains and Hoosac Tunnel on Saturday September 24. A 60 cent upgrade allows a Wilmington detour via the Hoosac Tunnel and Wilmington Railroad. Tickets on sale at 322 Washington Street or Union Station through September 28.
Advertisement announces a single cent per mile autumn excursion from Oct 12 from stations west of Boston via the Berkshire Hills and Hudson River routes. Travel on palace steamers Puritan or Priscilla to Boston, with Friday or Saturday night departures and 7 am arrival. Round trip $5 with a $2 New York stopover through Oct 25. Leaflet by A S Hanson Boston and city office 366 Washington St.
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