American Warships Ordered to Orient Amid Tense War Preparations
Washington officials reveal orders to move the cruiser squadron Albany New Orleans Baltimore Cincinnati from the Asiatic squadron toward northern waters near Port Arthur to observe Russo Japanese actions and protect American interests. The plan expects Rear Admiral Evans to command from Albany if dispatched, while Secretary of State Hay presses for neutrality but warns against aiding either side as war looms.
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Waakinston
Bublg
Port Arthur
Russia
Japan
Evana
Mandy
Torebeer
Albeny
New Orleans
Ralweigh
Cincinnati
Fivans
Albany
Far East
Navy Department
Marsh
Chemulpo
Beoul
Count Cassini
Hay
Count Caasini
Mr. Hay
Russig
Huss§a
KING
Italy
Rome
Victor Emmaanuel
Premer Globitus
Mirabello
Eost
Piemonte
Shanghai
Elba
Ko-rea
Vettor Pisani
Puglia
San Francisco
Lke
Korea
Emperor William to Dine With Ambassador Tower
Berlin February 8 Emperor William has sent word he will dine with Ambassador Tower on Thursday evening. This marks the first time the emperor has dined at a United States embassy or legation, signaling notably cordial relations with Mr Tower and the United States government.
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Emperor William
Berlin
William Han
Ambassader Tower
Kiel
United States
Tower
Empress Dowager and Chinese court in potential flight
Washington reports say both Chinese and Japanese ministers seek information from Pekin while rumors imply the empress dowager may flee to southern China. U.S. officials favor keeping her in Pekin. Conger likely tasked to press that aim. A Russian move near Kalgan sparks fear of Diunse court removal and imperial treasure transfer as war looms.
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China
Washington
State Department
Russia
Japan
Pekin
Dala
United States
Conger
London
Tien Tin
The
Standard
Kalgan
Pech
Great Wall
Senator Hanna Shows Slight Improvement Amid Illness
Washington reports Senator Hanna’s condition a little more encouraging with less stomach irritation and improved nourishment. Doctors say the disease is running its course but offer cautious hope as heart action remains steady and longevity in his family is noted for favorable odds.
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Washington
Hanna
Honna
Fifty Killed By A Cave-In On Rail Embankment
Fifty workmen died when a section of the Warsaw Vienna railroad embankment caved in at St. Petersburg. They were digging into an old smelting works buried beneath forty days when an explosion occurred. Many were fatally burned in the collapse.
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St. Petersburg
Warsaw- Vienna
Beales
Child Hasharrow Escape in Macon Street Collision
Allie Belle Cook, a 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. EB P Cook of 754 Cherry Street Macon Georgia, rode along when her wheel struck a wild horse drawing a cart. The horse reared and kicked, destroying the bicycle or tricycle instance, and the child escaped unharmed except for torn clothing.
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Hasharrow
Macon
Allie Belle Cook
EB. P. Cook
Cherry Street
United States and Britain Aim to Force Russia in Manchuria
The St James Gazette reports that if Russia defeats Japan, Britain and the United States will demand Chinese sovereignty in Manchuria and threaten joint action if Russia resists. Washington officials deny any such agreement pending further news, noting possible postwar conferences among neutral powers.
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United States
Orient New York
Bellevue Hospital
Far East
Maine
Japan
BAS
London
Karen Hayashi
Associated Press
Korea
Manchuria
Baron Hayash
Paris
Russia
Yalu River
Port Arthur
Great Britain
St. James
Foreign Office
M. Kurino
St. Petersburg
Washington
State Department
China
England
Asa
Atlanta Hotels Packed With In Town Society Visitors
Colonel E Schaefer and wife and Mrs W Schaefer of Toccoa are guests at the Aragon. Max Mayerhardt and family of Rome are stopping at the Kimball. Hon W A Kngwies of Rome is a guest at the Piedmont. Coley Westbrook of Montezuma is registered at the Kimball. John W Welch of Athens is at the HS Lansiell of Rome registered at the Kimball J A Rlstock ara A J Stephens of Barnesville stopping at the Piedmont. J M Neel of Cartersville at the Kimball. G Jones of Cartersville a guest at the Aragon. C Robinson of Covington at the mba. H W Van Hooss of Gainesville at the WwW oA. Walker of Milledgeville at the Kimball. T H Rush of Meridian Miss registered at the Aragon RC Knight of Monroe at the Kimball F D Milstead of Conyers a guest at the Piedmont. Hon b J Kilburn of Mancan spent yesterday at the Kimball ml Walter Bell of Columbus is Kimball. The Pattegneert At the Aragon yesterday Shorter college students were guests of Mr and Mrs T J Simmons of Rome at a luncheon. The Piedmont crowded and the Kimball has dozens of concert visitors.
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Max Mayerhardt and
Rome
Kimball
W A. Kngwies
Piedmont
Coley Westbrook
Montezuma
John W. Welch
Athens
Aragon
HS. Lansiell
Kimball J A
H. W. van Hooss
Gainesville
Walker
Milledgeville
Rush
Meridian
Miss
Aragon RC Knight
Monroe
B. J. Kilburn
Mancan
Walter Bell
Columbus
Atlanta
Pattegneert
T. J. Simmons
Arafon
Russia Awaits Japan Move as War Talks Open
St. Petersburg reports that Russia warns Japan may trigger war by military action in Korea, while diplomacy is strained. Kurino to depart, US embassy to safeguard Japanese subjects as markets react to the crisis. France debates a stance while Russia’s position draws sharp attention in Europe.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Korea
Fusata
Czar
M. Kurino
St. Peterspore
United States
Foreign Office
China
Manchuria
Far East
France
Regaerd
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Delcasse
Hussin
Denys Cochin
Woking
M. Detcasse
Delcasse
M. ‘Delcasse
Japan States Its Position on Korea and Manchuria
Tokyo reports the Japanese government’s stance on Korea and Manchuria amid tensions with Russia. It details seeking peace through direct talks, the proposed agreement protecting Korea’s independence, and Japan’s insistence on Manchuria remaining within its sphere, contrasting Russian counterproposals and calls for a neutral zone and shared regional arrangements.
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Tokio
Japan
Korea
Russla
China
Manchuria
Horean
Russa
Eastern Asia
Russia
St. Petersburg
Shanghai
Lttoral Ag
Ruseia
Tokyo
Rusala
Rus
Wabash Limited Train Wreck Near Raymond Ts
St Louis February 8 The Wabash Continental limited due here at 7 10 tonight is reported to have wrecked near Raymond Ts Details are unavailable and it is unclear whether the crash is severe or minor The situation awaits further reports from the scene.
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St. Louis
Raymond
Two Slain in York Train Wreck in Alabama
York Alabama February 8 Southern train No 15 collided with a freight train two miles west of York on joint Alabama Great Southern tracks. Engineer Vining and his fireman were killed. Express messenger and post clerk Eastman and Watson were seriously hurt. Mrs Mary Garluch of Macon Georgia died later at her home after dinner. She was 87 and had lived in Bibb County many years. She leaves two sons, a daughter, and many grandchildren.
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York
Ala
Southern
Alabama Great Southern
Vining
Eastman
Watson
Mary Garluch
Macon
Columbus Road
Garlitch
Bibb County
Portiun
Court House
Banks Fire Sparks Grim Farewell at Merchants National
In Baltimore on February 8 a fire trapped employees in the Tast building area, as flames advanced around the Merchants National Bank. Workers holed up in the vestibule until forced out, where a clerk bent to kiss the heavy granite doorway blocks in a final morose gesture before retreating to a nearby street corner to watch the blaze.
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Baltimore
Merchants National Bank
Tast
Syceum
Gremeo
Cartelerk
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United States Naval
Erussia
National Zeitung
E. Schaefer
W . Schaefer
Toccoa
J. M. Neel
Cartersville
G. Jones
C. Robinson
Covington
F.D. Milstead
Conyers
Mikado
Queen Ranges
Hightower & Graves
Whitehall Street
Florida
Central OF Georgia
Chicago and
Dixie Flyer
Jacksonville
Warren H. Fogg
Atlanta, Georgia
Wabash Road
Sion
Ausala
Kores
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