Georgia Weather and Events From the Capitol Notes
Forecast centers on northeast winds and warmth for Friday and Saturday. Reports cover Georgia Day events at the state Capitol, meetings of education groups, and various civic notices. National and local political notes include campaigns, conventions, and public meetings. international items mention Japan, Russia, and Honduras developments with limited detail.
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Czar Receives Telegram on Port Arthur Warship Damage
St Petersburg February 11 The czar today received a telegram from Viceroy Alexie describing damage to Russian warships from the Japanese bombardment at Port Arthur. The Czarevitch and Pallada docked Tuesday, Retyigan under temporary repairs, battleships complex repairs uncertain. Pallada and Novik to be docked next. others repairing and coaling in Port Arthur. Wounded officers Zamtrhkovsky and Petrof report. four deaths. Many wounded from the Pallada’s crew due to torpedo gas injuries. enemy presence not confirmed by cruisers and torpedo boats.
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Port Arthur
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Novik
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Zamtrhkovsky
Artillery Corps
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Petrof
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Tokio
Navy Department
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United States Moves To Neutralize China Policy
Washington reports that Secretary Hay’s note on neutralizing China prompts deep diplomatic attention. Negotiations with European powers proceed. Japan reportedly favorable to an international agreement. A diplomatic encounter linked Russian and Japanese envoys drew notable interest. Berlin echoes U.S. aims, aligning Far East interests with open ports and shared trade.
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Hay
China
Mhany
Atete
Tt'iso
Japan
State Department
Count Cassin
Takahira
Germany
United States
Berlin
German‘ Foreign Office
Far East
Cullen & Newman Company Placed In Receiver's Hands
The Cullen and Newman Company, Knoxville wholesale notions, was put in the hands of receiver W. S. Btlelde today. Liabilities reach 121000 with assets 103000. The firm, affected by a $350000 fire, had insured 63900 and offered creditors 75 cents on the dollar shortly after the blaze.
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Cullen & Newman Company
Btlelde
Russian Army to Cross on Ice at Lake Baikal
A February dispatch from Irkutsk says orders require the Baikal railroad across the ice to be finished by February 28 with a bonus of 515,000 for each day saved. St Petersburg reports that due to danger trains will cross on foot and war material use a temporary line. the lake is frozen from January to May.
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Russia Eyes Dardanelles and Baltic Route Passage
London reports revive talks with Turkey to gate Black Sea fleet through the Dardanelles and seek Britain’s consent. Berlin notes a Baltic fleet of fifteen ships may pass the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal. Copenhagen dispatch reports the squadron moved toward the Far East via Danish waters but weather forced routing through the canal.
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North Sea
Kaiser Whhelm Canal
Japan Knew Where to Hit In Port Arthur Mission
A Japanese naval commander rode to Port Arthur aboard a British vessel used to evacuate refugees. He observed Russian ships at Port Arthur while the fleet remained mostly idle. Signals were exchanged when the Japanese fleet appeared and the officer joined the admiral aboard the ship to relay details of the Russian positions.
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Port Arthur
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Hat
Rumor of Russian cruisers bombard Hakodate Station
London dispatch notes a rumor from Tientsin that five Russian cruisers from Vladivostok bombarded Hakodate, Japan, on Tuesday. Hakodate, on Hokkaido, boasts an excellent arbor and a well built town of about 6,000 residents with a Japanese naval school.
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the Standard
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Hakodate
Japan
Hokkaido
Russian blew up ship after defeat near Chemulpo
London dispatch reports from Tokio that a Russian detachment blasted their cruiser Ve Va lag after the crew escaped during the Chemulpo engagement. Some crew swam to the French ship Pasca and others landed ashore. A French warship allegedly warned Russians of the Japanese approach. The Korletz and Warl vessels were involved and the Korte was destroyed.
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Reuter
Telegram Company
Tokio
Saya
Detas
Chemulpo
Bay
Ve ‘Va
Lag
Korletz
Warl
Korte
Port Arthur naval battle reports from Japanese attack
Reports from Che Foo and Tako describe Japanese torpedo boats penetrating the outer harbor of Port Arthur by a ruse and sinking two battleships and a cruiser near the harbor entrance. Admiral Togo reportedly attacked at velock, driving Russian ships back toward the harbor as ongoing cannonade continued.
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Port Arthur
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New York Herald
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French Gaisons Take Forts Left By Russians
Tientsin February 11 The Russian garrison withdrew to Shan Wai Kwan and the post office was handed to French authorities. Yuan Shikai governor and army commander forbids meetings of secret athletic or seditionist movements. Japanese enjoy Pekin news of victories behind Russian lines. Admiral Alexe ieff named supreme commander of Russian land and sea forces in the Far East.
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Shan Wai Kwan
Yuan Sh Kai
Chi Li
Russel
Alexieff
Petersburg
Alexios
Far East
Second Great Naval Victory Off Port Adhur Cument
A second major naval victory is reported near Port Adhur Cument as forces engage Japanese positions near their capital. The dispatch notes significant Japanese casualties and strategic disruption, with allied fleets asserting dominance in the area and signaling continued pressure on Japan’s defenses.
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Port Adhur Cument
Marchers Honor Victory With Tremendous Street Parade
Marchers gathered around the palace, bearing torches and flags, singing national airs to honor a victory over the Russian fleet. Students led the procession, with bands and large transparencies praising Japan and the mikado as crowds cheered Britain and the United States.
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Japan
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