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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1904

Page

5

Russian Navy Losses Reported After Port Arthur Fight

Reports from St Petersburg and Chicago recount Russian and Japanese actions at Port Arthur with claims of six damaged Japanese ships and several Russian losses. Captain Matsumura's eyewitness account in Japan's Wji Shimpo describes early Feb engagement and the Fuji damage.

St Petersburg Mareh Diana Novik Ang Retvlizan Uretip Crarevitch Laraho Washin Boyarin Iuy Tt Iis Ein Thes Japanse Hus Ians Aska Ligeria Rock Liao Tishin Bayan Golden Nove Kraft Tuen Novis Krai Japan Chicago Matsumura Mikasa Togo Port Arthur Wji Shimpo Shiesaburo Shimizu Count Matsumura Fuji Nakayama Miura Uria Chemulpo Claser Chitoz

Scout Boats Missing Amid War Fears

Herald dispatch from Che Foo reports two torpedo boats from Port 7未 heard from and feared captured by Japanese forces. Authorities fear the crews are in peril as conflict intensifies in the theater.

Che Foo

U S Leading Role Foreseen in Far East by German Editor

Berlin dispatch reports William Gruno editor of De Grenzeboten notes Mare Waldersee’s conversations hint the United States will play a leading role in Far East affairs. Gruno links US Japan relations to Pacific hegemony amid British alliance and Manchuria trade.

America Britain Japan Berlin William Gruno de Grenzeboten Leipsic International Far East von Waldersee China United States Germany Herr Grane Asiatic Pacific

One Seaman Drowned As Penelope Goes Ashore In Gale

Victoria B C March 11 The Victoria Sealing Company schooner Penelope bound for Behring Sea dragged her anchors in Calambay Washington strait of Juan de Fuca and went ashore in a heavy gale sustaining heavy damage One seaman is drowned and the vessel's position is now hopeless due to continued wind.

Penelope Victoria B. C Victoria Sealing Company Behring Sea Clalambay Wash Strait of Juan de Fucha

Trade Outlook Mixed as Costs Rise and Regions Diverge

Special dispatches from the International Mercantile Agency indicate spring trade lags 18 percent behind early 1903 in total volume, with New England quiet while Chicago shows steady movement and St Louis and Louisville gain. Builders in Baltimore report no material change as costs of labor and raw materials pressure construction. New York cotton opened steady, firming after initial selling as buyers from New Orleans houses absorb supply amid bullish weekend expectations.

Baltimore New York Internationalercantile United States New England Chicago St. Louis Louisville International Mercantile Agency New York City Philadelphia Chive

New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Steady Sharply Up

The New Orleans cotton market opened steady and about 10 points higher than yesterday. Early trading pushed May and July 16 to 17 points above yesterday's close with July near 16.95 cents. Liverpool cables were bullish giving a strong undertone while overall trade remained small and quiet though spots showed firm prices and an eighth cent advance was asked.

New York Iitte Mall New Orleans Liverpool Manchester

Riflemen to contest Palma trophy at Sea Girt

Invitations go to riflemen in the United States and foreign nations to form teams for the Palma trophy match, the world military team championship. The American team won at Bisley on July 11, 1903, with Britain France Norway Canada Australia and Natal also competing. The contest is set for Sea Girt, New Jersey, on September 1.

New York United States Bisley England Great Britain France Norway Canada Australia Natal Sea Girt N. J

Money Lender Abraham Newman Found Dead in Bowery Office

Abraham Newman, a wealthy money lender and diamond jeweler, was found dead in his Bowery office. Police say robbery occurred but no signs of a struggle or violence are evident, leaving whether a murder occurred unanswered.

New York Abraham Newman Bowery Newman

Scotia Stranded on Guam Rocks Threatens Wreck

Cable ship Scotia runs aground on Spanish rocks near Guam with water to her decks. Salvage chances are slim as officials warn the vessel may become a total loss.

Island of Guam Scotia Spanish Rocks

Cotton market and patent medicine ad mix

Liverpool market reports show Spots Middling Uplands and Receipts of 4000 American with 10000 American sales noted. An unrelated advertisement extols New Great South American Kidney Cure for kidney bladder and back relief, plus Bucklen's Arnica Salve for leg ulcers and wounds. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons Athens and nearby merchants.

Liverpool HHO H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens Loz P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen H.R Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Ingniste

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