Port Arthur Blockade and Japanese Landing Prospects
A chaotic summary of naval warfare talk from the era outlines Japanese lines of advance toward Port Arthur and the strategic aim to cut sea reinforcements. It notes British and Russo-Canadian sources debating whether Japan can seize Port Arthur, with emphasis on Masampo Korea and Japanese naval positions near Port Arthur. Captain Tamao Japanese naval attache warns against sea-attack plans and stresses timing around Masampo to control Korea and disrupt Russian squadrons.
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Pigeon Bay
Port Arthur
Bantia
Nea
Alaxley
Japan
Tamaal
Dia 2
Masampho
Korea
Traka
Russians slain as Japanese shells sink ships at Chemulpo
The battle at Chemulpo left the Russian Varlag with 670 crew aboard and many dead or drowned as the Japanese fleet sank Russian vessels. Refugees were aided by French Italian and British cruisers. Russians may be paroled to Shanghai or Che Foo on neutral ships. U S minister Allen to convey sailors to Shanghai.
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Tokio
Chemulpo
Varlag
Korietz
Steeriné
Pascal
Ziba
Talbot
Talbot Air Cyprian
United States
Vicksburg
Shanghai
Parols
Ko- Metz
Sungari
Paylor
Seoul
Mr Allen
Korea
Che Foo
Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims to cure scrofula
An advertisement asserts scrofula is commonly inherited and widespread, describing symptoms such as neck lumps, abscesses, skin ulcers, and eye involvement. It touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills as curative, citing thousands of cures and offering testimonials by request from L Hood & Co of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Russian troops dispatched to Seoul amid naval transfer talks
The Japanese minister in Seoul was instructed to accept a French offer to take pan com batanta to Shanghai aboard the cruiser Pascal, with Russia agreeing not to let them head north during the war. The notice notes the loss of the Simgari, a Russian transport that arrived at Chemulpo to land troops, and reports Russia sending troops to Seoul on February 7 from Tokyo.
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Seoul
Shanghai
Pascal
Russia
Chemulpo
Toxo
Bolivar Rebellion Flares As Castro Fight Looms
Reports from Bolivar detail growing political turmoil after Bogota’s decision to remove General Diego de Castro from command. General Manjares seized Barranquilla with about 2,000 troops, taking the garrison on February 8. De Castro reportedly plans to rally forces in Santander to retake the port.
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Colon
Department
Bolivar
le Calvadas
Bar
Cartagena
Savamilla
Bogota
Cuet
Diego Ad Castro
Halivar
Manjaros
Barranguifia
de Castro
Marrequin
Majares
Manjares
Catanra
Mongzalve
Barranquilla
Death Near Senator Hanna in Cleveland News
Reports from Cleveland detail Senator Hanna's critical yet improving condition after oxygen, nourishment, and supportive care. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt visited. bulletin noted resumed sensory function, lower temperature, and steady heart action. Foraker paid tribute while noting Hanna’s influence on national politics and potential loss if he dies. A second item reports Boston’s Mark Knowlton collapsing at Jacksonville Union Station en route to Florida.
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Osler
Aittle
Mra Roosevelt
Hanna
Forake
Lands Hanna
Cleveland
Ohio Republican League
Mr. Hanna
Boston
Mark Knowlfohr
Jacksonville Station
Jacksonville
Fla
Mark Knowlton
Union Station
Florida Fast Chest
Knowlton
Togo reports Japanese victory at Port Arthur during Feb attack
Vice Admiral Togo’s official sea dated report describes the February 6 to 9 Port Arthur engagement. He notes heavy enemy damage and demoralization, light Japanese losses, and fifty eight casualties with four killed and fifty four wounded. Imperial princes aboard were unharmed and officers remained calm.
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Toklo
Togo
Port Arthur
Tokio
Navy Department
Sasebo
Polta
Chemulpo
Uriu
Mission Institute Held by Oxford District Ministers
Methodist ministers of the Oxford district gathered in Covington Georgia for the Missionary Institute session. Dr J W Heidt presided. Dr W R Lambuth spoke on the situation in the world. Rev Joel T Dayes presented on mission progress. despite bad weather, attendance remained strong and sessions extended through Friday.
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Oxford
Covington
Specia
The
Missionary Institute
J W Heidt
W R Lam‘buth
Nashville
Tent
Board of Missions
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Joel T. Dayes
Milledgeville
Covington Schools Celebrate Georgia Day
Covington Georgia February 12 local schools held Georgia Day with patriotic songs recitations and studies of Georgia history The program featured a pupil collection to fund a Confederate monument project by the local United Daughters of the Confederacy in Covington.
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Covington
Covington Ga
Georgia
United Daughters Or
The
Confederacy
Series of Lectures in Commerce on Man Making
The city board of education offers a public lecture series to raise funds for the school library. Rev G W Garner of Greensboro will deliver the third talk Friday night February 19 on the Making of a Man. Garner formerly led the local Baptist church.
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Commerce
City Board of Education
G W Garner
Greensboro
Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief From Weak Heart
An advertisement-style narrative from Dins. L J Cantrelle of Waxahachie Texas credits Miles New Heart Cure with curing chronic heart and nervous ailments described as inherited and worsened by catarrh. The testimonial claims dramatic recovery after doctors predicted little life left and urges readers to seek Dr Miles Remedies with a free booklet on Nervone and Heart Diseases.
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Miles
L J. Cantrele
Waxahachie
Tex
Ds. Miles Medical Co
Ind
Timely aid frees wife from long siege of illness
A Girard, Crawford county tale recounts how a wife tormented for fifteen years by a complex illness found relief after using Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. The letter from Rev. W. A. Denton notes improvements in sleep, heart symptoms, stomach trouble, and rheumatic pain, with renewed strength and blood health. The pills are touted as a solution for female and general health, sold at druggists or by mail.
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Ageebedy
Cleregyman
W. A. Denton
Girard
Crawford County
Kunmas
Willams
Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Denmark Favors Hay Note Delivery Sends Favorable View
United States Minister Swengen presented Secretary Hays note to the Danish government who reportedly regards the message with favor. The report is conveyed from Copenhagen dated February 2, describing diplomatic reception and presumed alignment with U S interests.
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Denmark
Hay
Copenhagen
Swengen
Hays
Illiteracy Hinders Negro Education Debate At Hampton Institute
A February meeting in New York discusses industrial education for African Americans and its impact on race relations. Andrew Carnegie, Booker T. Washington, and Hampton Institute officials advocate self supporting, self respecting progress through disciplined schooling, with a Cleveland letter urging nationwide support and collaboration to uplift the negro population.
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New York
Hampton Institute
Andrew Carnegie
Harvard
Booker T Washington
Jeavenerie Institute
Frissell
Hampton
Carnegie
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
South
Booker Washington
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Panama Treaty Vote Near. Democrats Split Over Ratification
Washington February 2 Special The final Panama treaty vote in the Senate will occur one week from next Monday with a predicted ratification by a sizable margin. Democrats are split 14 in favor and 16 against with several doubts. Senator McLaurin shifts from yes to doubtful, Overman from doubtful to no, while Republicans demand ratification before addressing related settlement plans.
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Ohio
Washington
Senate
Pal
Overman
North Carolina
McLaurin
Mississippi
Clark
Arkansas
Money
Mallory
Taliaferro
McEnery
Foster
Bacon
Clay
Latimer
Simmons
McCreary
Gibson
Patterson
Stone
Cockrell
Bailey
Ditberson
Pettus
Morgan
Tilman
Geyerman
Hutchins Enters Race for Congress in Seventh District
Tallapoosa Ga February 12 Special G R Hutchins announces candidacy for congress as a firm promotion democrat He has served the city as its chief executive general term s.
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Tallapoosa
RFR
Hutchins
Hutching
Terma
Unworthy Son Named As Executor In Georgia Will
The will of Theo D Eline, Central railroad general manager, was offered for probate in Savannah. Charles D Kineletter received a testamentary-wore. The wife inherits the Anniston Alabama dwelling and three central city lots. The rest is in trust for four children, with $600 held back for Theodore Augustus for five years or until demanded, otherwise to other children. Epidemic of smallpox reported near Mananeld on the Central railroad east of Covington. Dr W E Knight, acting mayor and health officer, urged residents to cooperate to stop spread.
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Bavannah
Theo D Eline
The
Central Railroad
Charles D Kine
Anniston
Ala
Willam Fair
Charles David
Tda Eugenia
Mary
Theodore Augustus
Covington
Mananeld
Central
W E Knight
Roanoke Man Confesses in Double Assault case
Henry Williams, a Black man, confessed to murdering Mrs George Shields and her 3 year old daughter at their Roanoke home on January 30. He surrendered two watches and clothing, was moved to Richmond for safekeeping, and faces penitentiary detention. Local tensions and military companies remained on alert after the brutal razor and hatchet attack.
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Roanoke
Henry Williams
North Fork
George L Shields
Wiliam G. Baldwin
Railway Special Agents Association of
United States
Canada
Brivefield
W Va
Wiliams
Shields
Richmond
Williams
State Penitentiary
Willams
Shielda
the Clity
Beaufort Mayor Seeks Georgia Help On Station Return
Beaufort mayor asks Savannah leaders to press Georgia congressional delegation for port return of the naval station. He contends Port Royal is the correct site and urges timely action before Charleston gains. Mayor Myers will consider Townsend’s written appeal.
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Savannah
Townsend
Beaufort
Mysra
Georgia
Congress
Port Royal
Charleston
Myers
When You Are Constipated Elixir Relief Claim
A vintage ad promises prompt relief from constipation with Morley’s Lemon Elixir after a single dose. It claims no side effects and urges purchase at all drug stores.
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Morley
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Theodors Augustus Eline
Grippe
Scott
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Thies
J. Lefena
John J Mitchell
A. Rotherme
T. Collina
the Traders Insurance Company
Chicago
Total
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Atlanta
Cga
Negro
Tomer
Lila & Bewtley
Aimell
T. Bhurst
Uetl
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Monarch Ghirts
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Cullom
Mit
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