Japan Demands Safeguards in Russo-Japanese Crisis
Tokio faces a stance of readiness to fight, insisting on a definite action plan beyond promises and a reduction of the Russian fleet in Japanese waters. Paris hosts diplomacy as Foreign Minister Delcasse and Ambassador Porter discuss ways to avert war while France urges peace. The Hague circle considers arbitration efforts with Washington weighing foreign reaction.
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Aratone
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International Peace Commission
Mm Herne
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Washington
Detoisse
Prominent Chicago Club backs Miles for Democratic nomination
The Iroquois Club of Chicago plans a banquet where General Nelson A. Miles will deliver the principal address and be presented as a sincere Democratic candidate for president this year. A date is to be announced. Miles has accepted the invitation. The club is a leading local Democratic organization. Fire in Huntsville residence causes $2,000 losses. Lord Lansdowne and Japanese-Russian tensions dominate reports from London and St Petersburg as authorities discuss prospects for peace and Manchuria’s status.
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Troquois Club
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Japan
China
Manchuria
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Great Britain
Aranchutlaki
St Petersburg
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Committee of Ministers
Train Robbers Make Rich Haul in California Sunset Limited
Ben Francisco January 21 train robbers stole the iron safe from the Sunset Limited express car near San Luis Obispo. The safe, rifled of valuables except a diamond and papers, had a package from Santa Barbara valued around 1500. Wells Fargo officials say two safes were on board. the depository safe was stolen.
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Sunset Limited
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San Luis Obispo
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Sunnet Lmited
T. Sullivan
San Marquerote
Express
Santa Barbara
Wells-Fargo
New Orleans
Train's Brain Very Heavy Said to Weigh 538 Ounces
New York on January 21 thousands viewed the in state remains of George Francie Train. Scientists with relatives consent removed his brain for study and found it unusually heavy yet not showing typical aging signs. The organ weighed 538 ounces and ranked twenty seventh in world brain weights, six ounces above the average for his age. The funeral will be held from the mortuary chapel after a brief in state period.
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New York
George Francie ‘Train
Train
Justice Woods Re-elected As Associate Justice In Senate
In Columbia on January 21 the legislature filled several posts via joint assembly. Justice Woods was unanimously elected to complete an unexpired term as associate justice. Wingo of Greenville and Peurifoy of Baluda were chosen as penitentiary directors. Laborde retained as state librarian. Tatum elected dispensary commissioner for two years. Evans of Newberry won dispensary board chair 95 to 59. Wyte Towell Boykin and Walker named for dispensary home ballots. Towell and Boykin elected on first ballot.
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Tatum
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Newberry
Jeremiah South
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Horry
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Harnep
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Chester
Sharpe
John Bell Towell
Lexington
Pydrickh
L. W. Boykin
Kershaw
Glover
R H. Walker
Barnwell
Wylie
Towell
Boykin
Walker
Ideal Outfit for New Atlanta Printing Office
A Constitution reporter visits Ward and Carrington at 231 West Alabama Street to tour one of the neatest new job offices in Atlanta. The partners, expert printers, showcase modern equipment, electric power for presses, a full cabinet of type styles, and vow to produce only quality work, predicting strong public patronage.
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Constitution
West Alabama Street
Atlante
Ward & Carrington
Bloody fights lost by rebels in Uruguay insurrection
Washington reports from Montevideo say the revolutionary disturbance is more serious than thought. Three battles, all won by government forces, with about 500 killed or wounded. Government troops numbered about 28,000. rebels 7,000 to 9,000. Insurrection expected to be suppressed within a month unless neighbors aid. Censorship and martial law continue.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Finch
Montevideo
Winister
Koren Prince Guarded as Korea Crisis Unfolds
Washington dispatch reports Korea’s royal succession in flux as Prince Euihwa, heir to the throne, is guarded and movements kept confidential. An envoy confirms plans of the prince possibly arriving in Washington this month, while legation staff fear abrupt redeployments amid the upheaval.
Floods From Ice Gorge Hit Western Pennsylvania Towns
Pittsburg and Meadville report rising Wabash and Monongahela basins. Forecasts warn of record floods, with 35 foot levels anticipated and widespread water damage. Ice jams, ruined bridges, and electrical outages accompany river rises across Indiana and Illinois towns.
Robber May Be in Custody After Hat Found
San Luis Obispo January 21 a man’s hat was found near the stolen safe today A boy about ten years old bought a hat from a section man and upon the arrival of the southbound train was tested at the depot and identified by the section man It is believed the robber has been captured.
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San Luis Obispo
Cal
Fire destroys barn at Lovett hotel rear in Wrightsville
At 4 o clock this morning a blaze consumed the barn behind the Lovett hotel in Wrightsville Ga Local firefighters saved the hotel after vigorous bucket brigade efforts No injuries are reported The cause is not stated and the damage is confined to the barn
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Wrightsville
Lovett Hotel
Georgia seed sent to Texas in boll weevil fight
Ath ens Ga January 21 special six car loads of cotton seed destined for Texas farmers struck by the boll weevil were shipped from Athens as part of ongoing seed shipments. Captain J H Rucker urged Georgia seed to mature earlier than Texas varieties to outrun the pest. Government authorities backed the plan, with more seed shipments expected from Georgia and nearby states to Texas. Conspiracy prisoners bond ed. Columbus Ga January 21 special United States Commissioner Brown set bail for J T Peterman and John Bateman of Taylor county 500 and 1000 respectively. both already on other charges and have posted bonds totaling 900 and 1400.
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J. H. Rucker
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Ateal
Maryland
Columbus
United States
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John Bateman
Taylor County
Bateman
Peterman
Gertrude steamboat arrives at Columbus river wharf
The Gertrude, a new steamer for the Chattahoochee and connected river system, arrived at the Columbus river wharf after being bought in Pennsylvania and transported through the Gulf of Mexico. T. A. Floyd is named master for its operation on the Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola rivers.
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Chattahoochee River
Gertrude
Pennsylvania
Gulf of Mexico
Chattahoochee
Flint
Apalachicola
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Moore Acquitted of Murder in Griffin Georgia
In Spalding County, Jet Moore faced trial for the murder of Jerry Rhoades two years earlier. The shooting happened outside Alex McCord's house after a dance, with conflicting testimony regarding Moore’s involvement. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after about twenty minutes deliberation.
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Griffin
Spalding County
Jet Moore
Jerry Rhoades
Alex McCord
McCord
Station B proves value with January stamp sales
The new Southside Station B postoffice quickly proves its value with £3100 in stamp sales in January, a record for the city. Postmaster Blodgett says it will likely reach about £5000 for the month as customers are urged to direct mail to Station B for faster service and easier mail handling.
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Southside
Blodgett
City of
Columbus
Blodgett Ia
Two Boys Die in Powder Incident at Columbus
In Columbus Mississippi on Tuesday a group of five boys and a girl, all around fifteen, played with a discarded blasting powder can near the city powder house. They sprinkled powder on a dry grave, pocketed some for experiments, then a match was struck. Trey Dillard and Fred Hayslette died overnight. Eugene Hayslette is severely burned and alive. Griffin survived best and is expected to recover. All involved were well known locals.
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Special Wills Dillard
T. F. Dillard
Fred
Eugene Heyslette
Ww. G Hassilette
Griffin
Mobile
Onlo Depot
City
Trey
Wille Dillard
Frei Hayslette
Eugene Hayslette
Grand Jury Seeks Split of Local Judicial Offices
From the grand jury room it was reported that the jury voted 3 to 10 in favor of a presentment urging Richmond county representatives to legislative action to separate the offices of judge of the city court and roads and revenues from Judge William F Eve. Jacob Phinizy, foreman, led the effort citing prior court challenges and a supreme court ruling against holding both offices.
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Grand Jury
Richmond Coun
Ety Court
Willam
Jacob Phinizy
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