Japan Ready to Fight Over Russian Demands
Tokio reports Japan will not disarm until its rights are safeguarded and demands a definite action plan including fleet reductions. Paris notes Delcasse counsels peace with strong influence on Russia, hoping for a settlement potentially at The Hague amid high tension in Russo-Japanese talks.
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France
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Europe
Aussta
Ag M. Delcasse
Booming Miles for Presidency in Democratic Lobby
The Troquois Club in Chicago plans a banquet where General Nelson A Miles is to be hailed as a viable Democratic presidential candidate. A committee has been authorized to arrange the event and Miles has accepted the invitation. date to be announced soon.
Train Robbers Seize Sunset Limited Strong Box Near San Luis Obispo
Robbers stole the strong box from the northbound Sunset Limited express near San Luis Obispo, California. The safe was rifled and found later along the track with valuables missing, though Wells Fargo officials dispute the high value claim. The incident involved two safes aboard the train and the forward messenger T Bullyan reported the loss after discovering the theft.
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Sunset Limited
California
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railway
San Sutin Obispo
Wells-Fargo & Co
T. Bullyan
San Luis Obispo
San Marquerete
Wein
Express
Santa Barbara
Wella Fargo
New Orleana
Train's Brain Very Heavy in Death Remains
In New York on January 21 thousands viewed the body of George Francis Train laid in state. Doctors report his brain weighed 53.8 ounces, unusually heavy for his age, and among 106 world famous brains ranks twenty seventh in weight. Company K to Elect in Thomaville Georgia holds an election next Monday night to fill vacancies after resignations and removals. Nominees include Captain James J. Brown, First Lieutenant Wilson M. Hardy, and Second Lieutenant Harry Steyerman.
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George Francis Train
Company K
Thomaville
Thomasville Guards
Georgia
D. Lnemukre
Cone
James & Brown
Leutenant
Wilson M. Hardy
Harry Steyerman
Justice Woods Again On Bench In Senate Balloting
In Columbia on January 21 the legislature’s joint assembly filled key offices. Justice Woods was unanimously elected to an unexpired term on the supreme court. Directors for the penitentiary went to John O. Wingo and D. B. Pearls oy. Laborde was elected librarian. W. O. Tatum won dispensary commissioner. Evans defeated McDermott for dispensary board chair 99 to 56. On first ballot Towell and Boykin were chosen for the remaining board seats with Towell later securing the post.
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D. C
Sperial
Joint Assembly
Supreme Court
Woode
John O. Wingo
Greenville
D. B. Pearlsoy
Saluda
Messie
Board of Dispensary Directors
Eibhler
H. H. Evans
Newberry
Jeremiah Smith
John A. McDermott
Horry
Evans
Ideal Outfit for Commercial Printing Opens in Atlanta
A new sign on 2344 West Alabama Street marks Ward and Carrington’s fully equipped commercial printing office. They showcase the latest design and patent machinery, electrical press power, and a complete type cabinet. The partners promise high quality work and seek broad public patronage.
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Constitution
West Alabama Street
Atlanta
Ward & Carrington
Bloody fights lost by rebels in Uruguay insurrection
A cable from United States Minister Finch in Montevideo reports three battles in Uruguay with government victories. About 600 killed or wounded. Government forces 23,000. rebels 7,000 to 9,000. Censorship and martial law continue. suppression expected within a month unless outside aid arrives.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Finch
Montevideo
Afeo
Koren Prince Being Guarded in Washington
Washington January 21 The Korean minister and staff guard the kingly succession rumors as Prince Eufwha may replace the emperor if dethroned. An attaché says the prince will arrive in Washington this month but has not yet. He previously faced trouble at Delaware Ohio while in college and was said to be incognito in New York. Legation officials face possible quick departures amid mounting Korea crisis.
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Paris
International Peace Commission
Berne
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Washington
France
Delcasse
Eufwha
Associated Press
Legation
Delaware
Ohio
New York
Kores
Floods and Ice Gorge Devastate Western Pennsylvania Towns
Pittsburgh and multiple Western Pennsylvania towns face record floods as Monongahela and Allegheny rivers surge toward historic levels. Ice jams and rising waters flood cellars, force shutdowns, and threaten mills and rail lines while additional scenes of ice floes and blocked rivers complicate relief efforts.
Robber May Be in Custody After Hat Found
Ban Luiz Obispo Cal January 21 A hat found near the stolen safe leads to a possible capture. A man about 30 bought a hat from a section man and was arrested at the depot after the southbound train arrival. The section man identified him and authorities believe the robber is in custody.
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Ban Luiz Obispo
Cal
Fire destroys barn at Lovett hotel rear Wrightsville
At 4 o'clock this morning a barn behind the Lovett hotel in Wrightsville Ga was destroyed by fire. The fire brigade with bucket lines prevented damage to the hotel which was saved. Fire officials are investigating the blaze and its cause. The incident disrupted the hotel area but no injuries were reported.
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Wrightsville
Lovett Hotel
Georgia Seed Sent to Texas and Conspiracy Prisoners Bonded
Athens Georgia January 21 Special shipments of Georgia seed for the Texas boll weevil afflicted cotton area were sent from Athens to help farmers plant earlier maturing seed. Captain J H Rucker influenced government leaders with the plan and argues Georgia seed matures three weeks sooner than Texas seed. Also in Columbus US Commissioner Brown set bail for J T Peterman and John Bateman on conspiracy and distilling charges with bonds of 1000 and 500 respectively.
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Athena
Georgia
J. H. Rucker
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Maryland
Bo Captain Rucker
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United States
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Day
J. T. Peterman
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Teyfice County
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Peterman
Panies
Gertrude Steamboat Arrives on Chattahoochee River
The Gertrude, a new steamboat bought in Pennsylvania, arrived at the wharf this morning and will operate independently on the Chattahoochee, Fulop, and Apalachicola rivers. T. A. Floyd is named master.
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Sanuasy
Edel
Chattahoochee River
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Pennsylvania
Gulf of Mexico
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Fulat
Apalachicola
T. A. Floyd
Moore Acquitted of Murder in Georgia Trial
In Griffin Georgia the Spalding county superior court acquitted Jet Moore in the two year old murder case of Jerry Rhodes. The fatal shooting occurred at a dance at the home of Alex McCord where Moore allegedly fired during the event while witnesses testified both sides. The jury deliberated briefly before returning a not guilty verdict.
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Griffin
Spalding County
Jet Moore
Jerry Rhodes
Alex McCord
McCord
Station B proves value with $3100 stamps sales
Postmaster Blodgett says the new Station B on the south side has moved $3100 in stamp sales since the first of January, with ten days left in the month. He notes the office handles more business daily than the Columbus city post office and expects about $5000 for January. He urges residents to direct mail to Station B for improved service.
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Blodgett
Two Boys Die in Powder Incident at Columbus
In Columbus Mississippi on Tuesday afternoon four 15 year old boys played with a discarded blasting powder can near the city powder house. They sprinkled powder on dry grass and on their clothing, then set it alight. They fled to a ditch and jumped into stagnant water but Willie Dillard and Fred Hayslette died last night. Eugene Hayslette is badly burned and Griffin is expected to recover. The other youths were W. G. Maysette and T. F. Dillard boys well known in the town.
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Willia Pillard
T. F. Dillard
Fred
Eugene Hayassette
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Willie Dillard
Fred Hayslette
Eugene Hayslette
Griffin
Grand Jury Recommends Split of Augusta City Office
January report from Augusta grand jury shows a 13 to 0 vote for presenting Richmond County legislators to pass a bill separating the judge of the city court baths from other offices. Judge William F. Eve has long held both posts, a contested issue raised by Jacob P. as foreman, with prior supreme court ruling against the consolidation.
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Grand Jury
Richmond County
William F. Eve
Jacob P
Eve
Supreme Court
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