Japanese Troops Near Seoul and Refugees On French Ship
Paria February 11 The foreign office reports 6000 Japanese troops encamped near Seoul with some entering the city Quiet remains though no note on the Korean emperor at the French Legation Refugees from the Verlag and Borleta sought asylum on the French cruiser Pascal and will be sent to Russia They may be required to give parole not to serve again during the war Florence Maybrick license presented in parliament tonight.
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Paria
Foreign Office
Yeateriay
Seoul
Korea
Babere
Legation
Acm
Verlag
Borleta
Chiemulpo
Pascal
Russia
Maybrick
Mion
Mra
Fiorence Maybrick
MAIDENS FRAKIE BUTCHERS PUT BAN IN NEW YORK
New York on February 11 reports War has been declared by the American Meat Cutters and Butcher's Workmen of North America on women employed in butcher shops in the city. Several girls have been employed to wrap and sell meat. An official states that no union butcher will be allowed to handle meat sold in this manner.
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Sry Eee
New York
North America
Silk Dresses Will Come High In War Price Rise
New York reports silk price increases of 10 percent on Hakuta and other fabrics made in Japan as war drafts reduce skilled workers. Stocks in Yokohama and New York are light while reports from leading houses cite difficulty filling skilled labor roles due to conscription.
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New York
Far East
United States
Japan
Yokohama
Japanese Fleet Attempts Landing at Port Arthur Bay
A Port Arthur dispatch reports the Japanese fleet tried Wednesday to land men in several bays near Port Arthur under cruiser protection. All attempts are said to have failed.
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Port Arthur
London
Martial Law Declared in Honduras Amid Revolution Fears
Washington reports consuls in Honduras warn of an imminent revolution. Martial law is proclaimed and several arrests are made. The State Department asks Admiral Glass to deploy warships from Panama to safeguard American interests if the uprising proceeds.
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Washington
State Department
Honduras
Maayy Department
Glasa
Panama
Japanese seek munitions contracts in Richmond
A Japanese government representative visited Richmond today to discuss arrangements with Richmond Locomotive Works and Tredegar Iron Works for manufacturing projectiles and armament for the Japanese navy.
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Japan
Richmond
Richmond Locomotive Works
Tredegar Ironworks
War Declared by Japan Against Russia
Imperial rescript from Tokyo dated February 10 announces Japan's declaration of war on Russia. It cites Russian occupation of Manchuria and threat to Korea, urges loyalty and valor of subjects, and states that peace may be restored only through arms.
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Tokio
Russia
Pan
Japan
Pacific
Far East
Korea
China
Manchuria
Dancer
Menaed
Woman fires at intruder at West End home
Mrs Moore of 128 Peeples Street fired several pistol shots from a second story window to deter a man at her door. The man, T Jennings, son in law to Mrs Jennings, denied entry and police filed no charge after questioning Jennings at the station.
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Peoples Street
West End
Rev Julius Magath Heard At Swainsboro Missionary Institute
Swainsboro Ga February 11 The missionary institute opened at 630 am with large attendance despite cold disagreeable weather The morning session was the most successful yet and pledges were made for home and foreign missions Rev T R Norman of Adrian preached at 11 o clock The day closed with Rev Julius Magath appealing for support of all missions Ministers report they have greatly benefited from the conference
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Missionary Institute
Swainsboro
T. R. Norman
Adrian
Julius M. Gath
Corea in a day with Drake palmetto wine
Eve reader should mail water ire trial bottle to Drake Formula For sails all by Jaco Jacobs Pharmacies Atlanta for a promotional offer.
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Corea
Drake
Eve
Jaco Jacobs’ Pharmacies
Atlanta
Dynamite hits Manchurian rail line in clash
London dated dispatch reports a Manchurian railroad bridge explosion blocking the line. Thirty Russians killed in the blast. Chinese steamers Nonni and Moukden reportedly captured by Japanese Chinese Boxers. Vienna notes China may send 2000 boxers to Manchuria amid Russo Japanese conflict.
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London
Tien Tsin
Nonni
Moukden
Chinese Eastern Railroad Company
Vienna
Pekin
China
Neuese Wiener Tageblatt
Manchuria
South Carolina Establishes State Commerce and Immigration Dept
The South Carolina Legislature passed a bill creating a state department of commerce and immigration. The department aims to attract settlers of desirable character and promote investments, citing cotton, manufacturing, farm labor needs, Panama Canal openings, and West Indian trade development as reasons. Other southern states may follow suit.
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South Carolina
Department of Commerce and Immigration
Columbia
State Department of Commerce and Immigration
South
Notable Georgia Mortality Notices From February Reports
The Columbus and Griffin areas report multiple deaths in mid February. Mrs. E D Jones of Columbus dies after a typhoid illness at Rose Hill, survived by husband Rev Frank D Jones and two small children. Mrs. J H Maddox, near Greensboro, dies of heart trouble. body sent to Farmington for interment. survived by her husband, four sons, three daughters. H D Brawner of Griffin, longtime bookseller and prominent citizen, dies at home. father of several named individuals. funeral planned for tomorrow.
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E. D. Jones
Columbus
Frank D Jones
Rowena Gunby
Aiken
Gunby
Rose Hill
Frank D. Jones
J. H. Maddox
Greenesboro
J. H Maddox
Farmington
United States Army
Philippines
H. D. Brown
Griffin
H. D. Brawner
Jami M. Brawner
H. B. Mooney
J. C. Johnson
Spalding County
Roosevelt Proclaims US Neutrality in Russo-Japanese War
President Roosevelt issues proclamation declaring US neutrality in the Russo Japanese War. The neutrality law prohibits service for either belligerent, enlisting, arming vessels, or aiding wartime expeditions. It upholds free ships and free goods with contraband exceptions and warns against organizing military forces or transporting war materiel. France follows as official sentiment notes reassure on US note regarding China.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Nice
United States
Law of Nations
France
Paria
China
Porter
Russians Dosed on Wild Rumors Amid Censorship in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on February 11, rigid censorship keeps newspapers from reporting war news from Russia or abroad. No news since Viceroy Alexeiff’s dispatch leaves the public in the dark as rumors spread. The government bans sale of key papers while condemning reports of Russian victories and criticizing U S offers to help, stating intervention is impossible. Foreign Minister Sviatoslav Delcassé seeks cautious cooperation with the United States as long as Russia’s interests aren’t harmed.
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United States
Petersburg
Alexieff
St Petersburg
Gromoki
Vladivostock
Korea
Viodivostock
Admiral Stackelberg
Varlag
Chemulpo
Port Arthur
Shan-Hai-Kuwan
Yuan Shi Kai
Far Eastern
Vunteer
Exaterinoslav
Viedivostock
Verones
Shanghai
Singapore
Novosti
Delcasse
Russia
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British America Assurance CO
Toronto
Canada
United States Branch
N. Y Standard
Vemcee Oe
J. Bexter
Southern Department
Atlanta, GA
E. S. McCandless
Atlanta, SA
Mortuary
America
St. Petersburg
Bradfield
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