General Carrington Says Japs Ought to Win
General H B Carrington a retired US Army officer argues that if Japan controls the sea in the next three weeks and maintains Manchurian transport, the war could end. He predicts concessions to Russia and a push for open door policy in Manchuria, praising Japan’s fighting spirit and warning against Russian expansion threatens Brit ish India and Chinese territory.
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Russia
Japan
H. B. Carrington
Carrington
Summer Street
Hyde Park
Manchuria
Pacific
Corea
Germany
France
United States
The Korietz Captain Long Expected War
Captain Bakalef of the Korietz writes home on January 9 that war with the Japs is imminent. He says the ship is stripped of wooden fittings, lacks armor, and must rely on guns and crew courage. He vows to do all possible and asks relatives to say a good word if the ship goes to the bottom.
Lawyer Allin Warns Against Yellow Peril Talk
Horatio N. Allin, Boston lawyer and former law instructor at Tokio Imperial University, criticizes fear of a yellow peril and praises Japanese openness. He notes Japanese students questioning Christianity, their drive to learn, and predicts Japan may win the war at sea though Russia could prevail on land. He believes Japanese would seek new territories if victorious.
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Russia
Far East
Horatio N. Allin
Boston
Imperial University
Tokio
Island
Japan
Admiral Bowles Predicts Japanese Far East Strategy
Rear Admiral Bowles says Japanese landings between Pigeon Bay and Dalny are likely feints aimed at drawing Russian attention. He doubts a bold assault on Port Arthur, expects rapid Yalu River action, and warns Russians would face swift counter moves if Tokyo chooses a quick, decisive strike. He questions coast bombardment rumors as unlikely.
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Pigeon Bay
Dalny
Bowles
Far East
Port Arthur
Yalu River
Chemulpo
Iron-Ox Tablets promise tonic relief for constipation
An advertisement claims constipation menace with dire health warnings and promotes Tron Ox Iron Ox Tablets as a non purgative tonic that builds the body. It touts not immediate effects but lasting bowel health, sells fifty tablets for 25 cents in Detroit Michigan.
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Detroit
Mich
Japan Has Russia on the Defensive War update in Korea and Port Arthur
The ninth day of hostilities shows Japan pressing to dislodge Russia from Manchuria and Port Arthur. Japanese landings at Pigeon Bay and Talien-Wan are repulsed, while ships bombardings near Port Arthur damage several Russian vessels. A Japanese assault at Chemulpo sinks Variag and Korietz, signaling Japan’s sea dominance as Russia trims back operations in the Far East.
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Japan
Russia
Asia
Manchuria
China
France
Port Arthur
Liao Tung Peninsula
Pigeon Bay
Talien-Wan
Liad Tung
Corea
Chemulpo
Seoul
Yala
Spain
Retvizar
Czarevitch
Pallada
Variag
Korietz
St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Sea of Japan
Tsugaru Straits
Far East
Kidney-Wort Backache Cure Told by Broadway Men
Two New York business men from 233 Broadway and 171 Broadway report backache relief after using Dr Pettingill Kidney-Wort Tablets. They describe severe pain, self treatment, and eventual cure after four and two bottles respectively. The ads warn against alcohol in liquid remedies and praise the alcohol-free tablet formula.
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Broadway
New York
Dr. Pettingill
T. G. Wee
B’way
New York City
Pettingill
Unclear fragment on water watch warning timing
Fragmentary note questions water watch timing and brick dust warning, unclear sources, no specific entities, dates, or locations readable.
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Ollins & Fairbanks @s
Ec Wolkit
Washington St. Opp
Franklin
Bay
England
British India
Hay
Hunyadi Janos
Workingmens C
COR
Bromfild
Burpank, Soc
End Treas
Allin
Lowney
Walter M. Lowney Co
Beston
Mass
Adm
Cohen
Jacob Cohen
Cunard Avenue
Dr. Miles
Miles’ Medical Co
O Payne
BF Ae
Los Angeles
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