Korean Ruler Flees as Troops Camp Near Seoul
Dispatch from the foreign office reports 5,000 Japanese troops encamped near Seoul with some entering the city. The Korean emperor is not mentioned at the French legation where refuge had been reported. Russian sailors from the Varlang and Korseta, sunk off Chemulpo, reportedly took refuge on the French ship Pascal. French commander offered asylum in humanity. no protest from Japan, and the sailors will be sent to Russia after parole. Also notes license for Mrs Fiorence Maybrick presented in Parliament. Butchers in North America face new restrictions on women workers and handling meat, with warnings against unfer butcher involvement.
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Foreign’ Office
Seoul
Korea
Qmet
French Begation
Varlag
Korseta
Chemulpo
Pascal
Foreign Office
Russia
Maybrick
London
Fiorence Maybrick
New York
Mest Cutters and Butchers Works
North America
Bla Ely
Marlem
Silk dresses will come high in wartime effect on markets
New York reports silk prices rising 10 percent on Hakutai fabrics as war drains labor. stocks in Yokohama and New York are light. Port Arthur dispatch notes Japanese forces attempting to land near Port Arthur on February 11 but all efforts failed according to the report.
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New York
Far East
United States
Japan
Yokohama
Port Arthur
Martial Law Declared in Honduras Amid Revolt Fears
Washington reports martial law proclaimed in Honduras as revolution looms. Several arrests made. State Department notified Navy to send a warship under Admiral Glass at Panama to safeguard American interests during possible uprising.
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Washington
State Department
Honduras
Navy Department
Glass
Panama
American munitions sought by Japan in Richmond visit
A Japanese government representative arrived in Richmond to discuss manufacturing projectiles and armament for the Japanese navy with Richmond Locomotive Works and Tredegar Iron Works. The meeting aimed at arranging production capacity and sources for naval munitions.
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Japan
Richmond
Richmond Locomotive Works
Tredegar Ironworks
MIKADO DECLARES WAR ON RUSSIA IN FAR EAST
The emperor of Japan proclaims war against Russia in a formal rescript. He cites Russia’s breach of pledges to China and Manchuria, delayed negotiations, and naval build up as justification, stating Korea’s safety and imperial interests require decisive action to restore peace and preserve the empire.
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Japan
Lki
Russia
of Tayan
Pacific
Far East
Korea
China
Manchuria
Russa
Arma
Woman Fires From Window Over Intruder at Peeples Street
Mrs Moore of 126 Peeples Street fired several pistol shots from a second story window at a man trying to force entry. The man, J T Jennings, denied involvement and no case was filed. Police investigated with officers Tibbs and Sprachin responding to the scene.
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Peeples Street
West End
Reverend Julius Magath Heard at Swainsboro Mission Institute
Rev Julius Magath attracted a large crowd at the Swainsboro Georgia missionary institute on February 11. The cold weather did not dampen attendance as discussions focused on home missions and public pledges supported both home and foreign missions. Rev T R Norman of Adrian preached at 11 oclock, and Magath urged continued mission support in closing.
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Missionary Institute
Swainsboro
Swainsboro Ga
T R Norman
Adrian
Juling Magaih
Manchurian Railroad Bridge Blown Up
London report confirms a bridge blow on the Manchurian railroad blocking transit and killing about thirty Russians. It also notes Japanese capture of steamers Nonni and Moukden by Chinese Boxers. Vienna dispatches warn of China possibly planning to send 2000 boxers to Manchuria amid Russo Japanese tensions.
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London
Tien Tsin
Itig
Nonni
Moukden
Chinese Eastern Railroad Company
Vienna
Pekin
China
Neuese Wiener Tageblatt
Manchuria
South Carolina Creates New Department of Commerce and Immigration
The South Carolina legislature passed a bill establishing a Department of Commerce and Immigration to attract settlers of desirable character and promote investments. The measure reflects cotton, labor, canal, and West Indian trade factors shaping southern policy and economic strategy.
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South Carolina
Department of Commerce and Immigration
Columbia
Local Obituary Notices From Georgia Small Towns
Mrs E D Jones of Columbus dies after typhoid fever at home of her mother Miss Rowena Gunby in Aiken South Carolina. Widow of Rev Frank D Jones a Presbyterian minister, two small children survive. services noted. Mra J H Maddox of Greensboro dies of heart trouble. body sent to Farmington for interment. survived by husband and four children. H D Brawner of Griffin dies, longtime bookseller. father to several residents. funeral set for tomorrow.
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E. D Jones
Columbus
Frank D Jones
Rowena Gunby
Aiken S C
Gunby
Rose Hill
J. H. Maddox
Greenesboro
Roosevelt Proclaims U S Neutrality in Russo Japanese War
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation asserting United States neutrality during the Russo Japanese conflict. The document bars commissions for belligerents, outfitting war vessels, and enforcing neutrality laws while allowing free ships to carry goods except contraband. It warns against aiding either side and notes official sentiment in Paris regarding U S notes on China and neutrality.
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Ahington
Roosevelt
United States
United State
Law of Nations
France
Paris
China
Amasvador Porter
Rumor Dosing in St Petersburg War News Silence
Rumors flood St Petersburg as censorship blocks war news from Russia and abroad. Reports claim Russian ships fought Japan and others misreport losses while officials condemn false hopes and warn readers. No confirmation from Navies arrives. vessels in Darhister waters feared, US offers of services questioned.
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Ameerican
Muse’s
Muse
Itreet
Mikado
Czar
Julius Magath
Drake
Palmona Wine
Drake Formula
Chirare
Jacobs’ Pharmacies
Atlania
Geo. A. Cox
J. d. Kenny
British America Assurance CO
Toronto
Canada
Alis
United States Branch
Iran
J. Dexter
Southern Department
Atlanta
Railway Fe
Griffin, Ga
HD Brawner
America
St Petersburg
Alexirf
Gromobl
Nladivostock
Admiral Stackeberg
Chemuipo
Borni
Shan Hall Khwan
Yuan Shi Kai
Dar Histern
Volnteer Fleet
Shingral
Singapore
Novosti
Koret
Bradfield
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