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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1904
Page
6
Vladivostok dispatch says Russian fleet fully equipped for immediate service with four cruisers and transport Lena readied. Diplomats hopeful for settlement as Japan’s minimum demands seen as hard to concede, while Washington weighs continued diplomacy. France and Britain deny pressuring Japan.
Tokio February 2 The Russian note remains undelivered and Japan awaits its contents and the timing of any reply. Russia’s delay and reinforcements into Manchuria raise tension and dim peace prospects. Japan may issue a peremptory note to Petersburg and likely issue an ultimatum before striking. The public shows calm yet a deep, desperate resolve to wage and sustain war if forced.
The article notes no exchanges between France and Britain for over ten days regarding the Russo Japanese situation. It cites shifting European positions in Paris and St Petersburg, Russia's mobilization as a warning to Japan, and reports that Russia's reply may come only after days of deliberation. It claims concessions in Russia's reply may avert war, with America, France, and Britain echoing cautious optimism and placing responsibility on Japan if war occurs.
Washington February 2 Senator Hanna who is seriously ill with grip is reported somewhat better today. Hitchcock Stays in Jail Macon Ga February 2 Special Sharp Hitchcock known also as George Bratehaw the young man who was arrested last week charged with feloniously handling post office money orders and attempting to inflame it boxes was arraigned before United States Commissioner Erving this morning and put under bond of $300 The prisoner was unable to make bond and was committed to the Bibb county jail.
J P Greene former bookkeeper and cashier for Columbus Showcase Co was arrested on a warrant sworn by president John F Weathers charging embezzlement totaling 1348 dollars with 377284 taken since July 1 last He waived preliminary trial posted 1500 bond and denies the charges Local Masons and prominent figures stood as bondsmen. Also Macon challenges Augusta Y M C A basketball team for February 23 with a Savannah game next week
Senator Cullem of Tennessee told Democratic members negotiations for settling the Colombia Panama differences are under way with the United States acting as intermediary. General Reyes remains in New York, and Dr Herran sails to confer further as talks continue with confidence of an acceptable outcome in Bogota.
Arkansas Senator Clarke makes his debut in the Senate speaking two hours in support of the Panama treaty and the president's Panamanian policy. He endorses the canal project as essential, backs the president's actions with Colombia and Nicaragua, and predicts Democratic support will secure ratification. The speech touches on party dynamics, a sea level canal, and public opinion.
Aniston Alabama February 2 A meeting between Captain I M Barliett Jr purchaser A E McCordie Chicago president Tllingis Car and Equipment Company and T A Gillespie receivers of the Southern Car and Foundry Company decided to keep the plant operating until current orders are filled The plant valued at 800000 employs 1500 men
Advertisement claims a rapid, science based treatment for sexual weakness and related male conditions by Dr H C Raynor of Detroit Michigan. It asserts quick restoration of vigor without stomach harm and references cures across diverse cases, avoiding appliances belts or devices.
Congressman Lewis of the third district and Maddox of the seventh have been sent home due to illness in their respective families, prompting a pause in their congressional duties.
Fort Valley Ga February 2 Special W P Carr Crawford counties wealthiest citizen was attacked on a public road three miles from town by an unknown assailant using a broken fence rail. He was knocked unconscious for two hours and found robbed of papers after dawn. he had earlier handed over $500 to a friend for bank deposit.
After being struck, the wounded man crawled about 100 yards to the farm of B Wilvon where he told his story and received care. The injuries are serious but not deemed dangerous. No definite suspect yet. Cerr hopes to capture Jailant, a white man, who is believed responsible.
Philadelphia February 2 The launching of the steamship City of Columbus at Cramps ship yards has been indefinitely postponed due to heavy ice in the Delaware River.
Nathan J Grantham, a planter near Tipptsville, files for bankruptcy before the U S court. Papers refer to Referee Proudtit for adjudication. Debtor lists assets of 4054.04 and liabilities of 2396.26.
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