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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1904
Page
18
Reports from Manchuria describe heavy military activity and troop movements from Russia. Port Arthur and New Chwang are preparing for possible fighting as rail workers desert and steamers carry Japanese reserves.
Dispatches describe a minor ammunition mishap on the Nassin with possible accidental causes and no serious damage. Reports from Seoul mention Russian and Italian navies arriving, Korean protests to the American legation, and tense diplomacy between Russia and Japan. A severe Mediterranean gale detains Russian ships at Suda Bay while Manchurian railway traffic strains, officials discuss neutrality, and Russia pushes for protections of its interests in Manchuria amid U S policy.
Somerset Kentucky January 10 a night watchman thwarted three would be robbers at the First National Bank as they tried to force a vault entry through a six inch window. Their escape was sparked by Davis firing a warning shot. Only a bundle of papers was taken as they fled without vault access.
Paris January 1 Jean Leon Gerome painter and sculptor died here today born Vesoul 1824 He attended an institute dinner last night his friends noted he looked drawn His valet found him dead this morning from cerebral congestion He was a prominent Parisian figure tall slim youthful in manner and wit He showed guests his statue of Corinth and had recently created allegorical figures representing labor for Charles M Schwab and others
Mrs Elizabeth Branham of Oxford dies at 84 after long illness. She graduated from Wesleyan Female College in 1840 and married Rev Walter R Branham. six or seven children noted, funeral to be held at her home. Miss Annie Lee Maxwell of Villa Rica dies at 23 after consumptive illness. she had brief California sojourn, funeral at Methodist church with interment in city cemetery.
Due to Fort Scott’s resignation as captain of company B and missing non commissioned officers, cadets Maox Michael Faulk and Golucke promoted to captain Arst Ne lieutenant and second lieutenant of company BA Fletcher Carnan and Richter promoted to captain first lieutenant and second lieutenant of company C Marion promoted to sergeant and Smith Lee promoted to corporal of company C The regular drill is suspended until March because of severe uncertain weather.
Alabama Supreme Court in Montgomery notes a meeting scheduled tomorrow to take up the seventh division comprising Calhoun Cherokee Clay Cleburne DeKalb Etowah Randolph Shelby St Clair and Talladega counties in the January session.
Washington January 10 Special Two telegrams from Judge Jim Griggs to Boston during the last congressional race are the center of a unique House contest between Democrats Conry and Kellher. Griggs, as campaign chairman, is drawn into questions of regularity and alleged indorsement, with placards and telegrams used to influence the Massachusetts Ninth District race.
A Kentucky mother writes from Frankfort describing how her son left for boarding school with Cheney's Expectorant and now asks for more after sharing with his roommate. She notes the medicine helps them cope with colds.
An extended analysis of Massachusetts politics argues the Irish element dominates the Democratic Party in Boston and cities, while Republicans exploit prejudice among foreign born groups. It notes shifts in immigrant patterns from Irish to French Canadian Italian Polish and Portuguese voters. A Salem Irish leader laments foreign influence.
Reid alias William I Rela Hoffman, jailed for swindling 32 hotels of about 510,000 in 1902, escaped from the county jail in Springfield by unhooking doors and climbing an 18 foot wall. He was under guard when he vanished around 4 AM, though missing was not noticed until 7 AM. Previously jailed in San Francisco and Boston, he faced additional sentences for hotel swindles.
Nothing heard of the light ship Diamond Shoals No 72 reported missing from its station sixteen miles off Cape Hatteras. Built for the dangerous coast with steam power the ship often broke from anchorage but returned safely. If no report by tomorrow the government will dispatch ships to search.
In Athens on January 6 a warrant issued by Luke Montgomery led to the arrest of Wink Lampkin and Carl Lampkin, two white men, for allegedly robbing a man of $24. They deny the charge and say they will prove their innocence. Their cases are set to be heard by the Justice of the Peace tomorrow.
A bear, owned by two traveling Frenchmen, was lodged in the Girard guard house yesterday causing consternation among prisoners. The bear left peacefully after being released to return to the Georgia side. This marks the first recorded instance of a bear being placed under arrest in Grand.
Villa Rica January 10 Special election results show Hon John M Moore reelected mayor. WB Embry recorder. councilmen named Joseph N Wilson F A Pritch att J HH Pone Isidore Stone C M Griffin. Moores long tenure cited as full powers to Titton in a terse municipal update. Rome January 6 King Victor Emmanuel signs decrees granting Foreign Minister Titton full powers amid arbitration talks with Britain.
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