Fragmentary notes on political and military matters from a bygone era
The readable fragments reference union representation, property terms, and peace aims tied to Japan, with mentions of imperial courts and powers. Other items describe quarantine force actions, July 30 developments, proclamations, and health orders involving Alabama and Louisiana authorities, plus officials directing operations.
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Witee
Imperial Cours
Japan
Macers
Sta
Louisiana
Bart
Alabama
Issell
Sanders
Ima
Plea of Koreans Given No Heed in Peace Talks
New York July 30 Baron Komura and Baron Kaneko, Harvard graduates, visited Perkykill as peace talks lingered. Protests over a treaty and peace terms were noted but not pursued, while Japan's diplomatic elevation and embassies loom as negotiations proceed.
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New York
Komura
Kaneko
Harvard
Perkykill
Peace Commissin
Viriois
Orne
dMron Komuras
Japan
Romura
Iba Jipan
Utkabat
Russians Fight To Reclaim Sakhalin Amid Fierce Skirmish Report
A July 30 dispatch from Tokyo cites Imperial Army advances on Sakhalin. Russian forces push from Delbenakoe and Ryko, dislodging defenders, while cavalry harasses northern Ryko and Hyke. Heavy fighting around Vidernivovsky, Pykom, and Pheeno precedes pursuit with substantial enemy losses and ongoing trophies tally. The note also reports Stoes sel relieved and the emperor vows no shameful peace.
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Tokyo
Imperial Army
Sakialin
Delbenakoe
Riko
Namiha
Vidernivovsky and
Hyke
Sakhilin Island
Port Ua
Pykom
Enms
Ryko
Tnemys Inam Sirensth
Pheeno
Rykoff
Stoessel
St Petersburg
Ganeriy
Hes
Orenburg
One Legged Man Feuds With Turnkey in Barfight
A one legged Black man attacked a turnkey at a police station bar with his wooden peg leg after a confrontation. He ripped another officer’s clothing, resisted arrest, and threatened more violence. Five charges loom, with a possible total sentence of five months.
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Harry Ciemin
Branan
Police Dirks
Turnkes
Coleman
Nol
Deven
Col Minagun
Why He Stayed From The Houston Prat
Fragmented lines recount a conversation about staying out late and returning home to a mother, revealing tension between duty to God and duty to family within a domestic scene.
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Houston
Brownwood GA Mess Fthel Hin Jefp Sunday Night
Mrs Sallie Jones Migsea and Wary Wall of Dawson depart for New York and eastern points in four weeks. Miss Filmer and Mollie Ray of Atlanta visit their aunt Mrs C Wo Gun nels. Truly a bustling travel notice from Brownwood area with family connections and travel plans.
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Brownwood
Rameer
Vary Baldwin
Sallie Jones
Wary Wall
Dawson
New York
Miss Filmer
Mollie Ray
Atlanta
C Wo Gunnels
The Flirtatious One From The Washington Star
A group of women react to flirtation as tensions rise amid a social scene. Mill operatoes May Strike. Tendon July 30. A strike of 89 000 Lancashire cotton operatives looms over wage demands. A ballot taken last week awaits tomorrow night results. Indications point to a majority in favor of striking.
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Lancashire
Three New Mills To Be Operated In Columbus
Columbus July 30 Special three knitting mills near completion will begin operations this fall bringing hundreds of new operatives to Columbus. Perkins Hosiery, Topsy Mystery mills and Georgia Manufacturing Co will boost local industry and employment. A quarantine for yellow fever is discussed as a precaution, with health officials considering measures to protect the city.
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Columbus
Perkins Hosiery Mills
Topsy Mystery Mills
Georgia Venu
Gompins
Kin&ting
Columbus Ga
Jucgi Press
Board of Health
Hudson
Macon
Charles Lee Smith
Mercer University
Dor Smith
Mercer
Hoke Smith at Smyrna camp meeting in Georgia
Hoke Smith spoke at the Smyrna Presbyterian camp meeting urging constant prayer and consistent Christian living. He contrasted a Christlike life with one of idle or godless living and praised interdenominational cordiality among Presbyterians Methodists and Baptists. Dr Quigg was lauded for years of pastor service and a generous fundraising moment followed.
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Mr Smith
Quigg
Smyrna
Hoke Smith
Presbyterian
Smith
Rehhurch
Athinta
Paige
H* Quigg
Dr Quigg
Sears
Mans
George D Beatie
Beatie
Light on Ross death in Macon area inquiry
Macon dated July 30 report describes Sheriff Robertson of Macon and Prosser of Milledgeville working to gather evidence to illuminate the death of Henry Ross, an insurance man found severely injured after a fall from an excursion train near Milledgeville. Witnesses from Macon expected to testify at a commitment hearing for Snow and Green, with mixed belief about their involvement. Also notes Rice fever case, a larceny charge against Tom Blankenship, and a memorial service for Simpeon division Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with detailed program.
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Macon
Robertson
Prosser
Milledgeville
Henry Ross
W Hubbard
Snow
Green
Ross
Abe
Rice
Washington Avenue
City Hospital
Macon Ga
Tom Blankenship
Fourth
Pine Streets
City Auditorium
Simpeon Division
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
J M. Glenn
D M Moore
Jesus
W N Ainsworth
WoLwalker
L T Stallings
Richard Findlay
James McCardie
W E Dunnody
A. L. Cummings
Taft Party Receives Enthusiastic East Asia Welcome
Secretary Taft and party arrived to a warm reception in Kobe and Nagasaki with crowds cheering at a royal station. Taft and Miss Roosevelt visited churches and temples before boarding a special train for Kobe amid constant ovations and a band playing Auld Lang Syne.
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Ibe
Taft
At & Ocleck
Rita Ther
Gxerier
Tiff Ard Wass Rousselt
Wright
Philippine Islands
Kobe
Miss Roosevelt
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Pular
Serge Vreasted
Brgs
Kulahere, Wattey
Hitehale
Kaiser
Ind
Rustae
Newport
Lin
Carl Aturias
Speed
Ak Tong
Douser
Many & Pioneer
He Groum
Chicago News
Mikaco
C Seat
Britain
London
Washington
Wuteer Herpes
Sapa Romney
Jason Han
Suistindt
Great Britain
Eve
Mics Lorton
Tokin
Tondon
Vadivestok
Port Arthur
Sakhalin
Far East
Berlin
England
Europe
Muse
Gladstones
Whitehall St
Stresta
Brykoff
Pegleg
Turnkey
The
Washington Star
Jumbus
Spe Lalj
Hofhudson Jr
Columbus Bus
Grand Rapids
Port Wayne
Psrtion
Tfe
Hudents
Lyceum Columbus
Chist
Army
Lamil
United States Army
Corpordl Bynum
Augusta
Henry ¢ Wras
Howard O Neil
Columbus Olio
Infantry
E D
Cotker
Red Men
Phinix City
Baptist Church
Jim Ho Chappell
Bet Green
Jonah
First Baptist Church
Tomnight
William H Smith
Columbus Gai
Pornion
Second Air Ling
Ruth of
Lisson
Pirom
Chicago Post
Genesee Pure Feed Co
le Rey, LY
Smyrna Camp
Bibb and
Baldwin
Southern Bell Telephone and
Kiato
Gress
Easte Switzerland
Zionists Congress
East Africi
Zionist Congress
Palestine
General Booth
Salvation Army
Australia
Hetame
Puck
Yellowstone Park
Puget Sound
Burlington
St. Paul
Denver
D, N. Merrill
Gen's Southern Agt
North Pryor Street
Atlanta, Ga
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