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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1904
Page
25
New details from Port Arthur describe Japanese shells striking the steamer Columbia as it escaped after attack reports. Passengers and crew endured smoke and fear while Russian ships fired, with the ship narrowly avoiding heavier damage during the contest near the Russian fortress lines.
Elkin-Watson Drug Co presents itself as specialists in filling prescriptions. The ad notes their expertise and efficiency in handling prescription work, suggesting that not every staff member must perform every task. The slogan emphasizes focus on prescriptions.
A druggist advertises Stebiog Bind Breeting or Protradting Piles with a money back guaranteed refund of 1 cent if it fails to cure within six to four days. The claim is presented as a guaranteed cure with monetary assurance.
Rumor swirled that General A J West could challenge Sheriff John Y Nelms in Fulton County's upcoming race. West confirmed being approached but says he has not decided and cannot commit to candidacy amid busy duties. West's long public profile and Confederate Army leadership are noted as factors in local political speculation.
Weather outlook shows rain in this area with minor temperature changes and a slight chance of cooling. Forecast notes ongoing showers from yesterday, with no major changes in temperature and a possible light snow early yesterday turning to rain before noon.
Russia issues a formal note detailing its view of negotiations with Japan over Korea and Manchuria. It asserts Japan raised demands, threatened war, and broke off talks, with Russia warning it will protect its rights and interests in the Far East. The note reiterates Russia’s conditions for Korea’s independence and freedom of navigation while criticizing Tokyo for provocation and failure to accept peace terms.
London and Liverpool and Globe authorizes American agents to draw for losses from the Baltimore fire. The head office will pay directly from London to keep U.S. surpluses intact. The New York manager Henry Weaton reports the liability may exceed 100 million dollars and requests immediate sight drafts to cover all losses.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes 125 new typhoid cases this week, up 37 from last week. Officials blame winter storms fouling the water supply and urge the public to boil all drinking and culinary water continually to stay safe.
At Port Arthur on February 9 to 10, Japanese torpedo boats attacked the Russian squadron. The battleships Retvizan and Potemkin Pallada and the cruiser Cerberus were damaged, with two officers wounded and several sailors killed or wounded. The fortress’s forts and shore batteries answered the shelling, and Viceroy Alexeif reported two ships damaged but not sunk.
A verbose ad-copy claims tea causes uric acid buildup and rheumatism. It touts Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Cure as an internal solvent to dissolve uric acid and deposits, offering a month trial and a free atlas, with bold assurances of curing most rheumatic cases though details and pricing are presented within a marketing tone.
A Japanese squadron of sixteen battleships and torpedo boats attacked Port Arthur near Che Foo. Russian ships including the Novik and other cruisers fought back but suffered torpedo strikes and heavy fire. the Columba escaped with a small water deck hole while the Russian fleet retired under cover of forts and shore batteries.
An essay extols Southern women as the nation’s fairest, linking beauty to health. Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo is quoted promoting a female tonic made from roots and herbs, claiming to restore balance, relieve nervous disorders, and cure female ailments without alcohol or narcotics. Letters praise Favorite Prescription for revitalizing women through childbirth and motherhood, and readers are urged to obtain the doctor’s advice and medical guide.
Thomas Leachman a Bartow County man who lived over 107 years and saw parts of three centuries died recently at his home near Cartersville. He remained active well past typical age and celebrated his 103rd birthday by working in the fields. He came from Albemarle South Carolina and was known in the area for his mining business and strong vitality.
Death notices from Chicago relatives report Mrs Mary Abbott a former literary editor of The Chicago Herald and The Chicago Times Herald died in Florida and will be buried in New York. Also noted were Joe B McHan of Jasper Georgia who died at 22 and age 102 coffee and tobacco use deaths in Ditton Ohio and an assortment of unrelated fragmentary items from The Detroit Free Press including a humorous exchange about Bridget Stake and a cook.
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