Japanese War Opens With Port Arthur Clash
A Daily Express dispatch from Chefoo dated February 9 reports a Japanese squadron of about 16 battleships and cruisers under Vice Admiral Teizo engaging Russian forces at Port Arthur. The Russians faced heavy fire, with torpedo boats active and several vessels struck. Japanese troops later disembarked at Chemulpo, Corea. A Russian official bulletin confirms casualties and damage to the Poltava and Neva, with shore batteries sustaining minor losses.
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Chee Fee
Daily Express
Port Arthur
Tego
Shan Tung Peninsula
Tsushima
Enem
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Pallada
Chemulpo
Corea
St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Ten Russian war ships disabled in first 24 hours
London dispatch reports Japan disabled ten Russian warships within the first day of the war at Port Arthur and Chemulpo, with no Japanese vessels lost. Losses include the Retvizan, Czarvitch, Poltava, Boyarin, Pollada, Noyik, Askhold, Dians, Variag, and Korietz. Additional notes mention five Russian steamers captured and about 2,000 troops aboard three transports. The piece also notes possible French involvement and Hay’s call for European support to preserve China's empire and deny Manchuria to Russia.
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Varing
Korietz
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Japan
Retvizan
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Poltava
Pollada
Noyik
Askhold
Dians
Variag
Corea
Koriitz
London
Hay
Manchuria
Legislature Deadlocks on Lien Law Repeal and Four Year Terms
Columbia Feb 9 Law debate fills the legislature as the House kills a repeal of the lien law citing aid to poor farmers and credit access. A joint resolution for four year terms fails while bills on contract violations and fertilizer inspection progress. marriage license measures face opposition and fail on a viva voce vote.
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Columbia
House
Senate
General Assembly
Ford
Ril roads spending prompts calls for Russia exit
The passage notes about 200 million dollars spent on ril roads in the country and suggests abandonment if great powers demand Russia withdraw. It adds that Secretary Hays's actions would boost moral influence in favor of Japan and signals broader international consequence.
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Russia
Hays
Japan
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted For Croup Relief
A Mannington mother reports a three year old with severe croup recovered after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The ad warns against substitutes and lists T Eugene Funderburk as the seller. It also notes Castor oil and bears the trademark as in old patent medicine notices.
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Foley
Pi Cordier
Mannington
T. Eugene Funderburk
Defrauded State Capitol Report Targets Milburn Contracters
The Columbia State prints the full report of the 1900 commission assigned to finish South Carolina’s capitol showing a “monstrous swindle.” It urges legal action against Mellvain Ankefer & Co and architect Frank P. Milburn, citing vague plans, inferior workmanship, and discretionary powers that harmed the state.
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State Capitol
South Carolina
Mellvain Ankefer & Co
Frank P. Milburn
Ri Lent
Charlotte
Nmi
J. Q. Marshall
Sority
Dolhg
Lars
Commission
Mumittee
Miny
Washington
Frank PB. Milburn
Sley’s Honey and Tar Cited for Croup and Cough Cure
An old notice touts Sley’s Honey and Tar as a best remedy for croup and whooping cough. It claims no opiates and rapid cure. Advises cautious mothers to keep it on hand in the home.
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Grove
Supposed Murderers Released by Sheriff
Sheriff Coleman released Ed Marks and two others arrested in a murder case after tracing their movements to Columbia on January 25. The State notes the mising suspect was believed to be Ed Marks. remaining charges were dropped as the men were freed near the city. Winter coughs warn of consumption. Voley’s Honey and Tar advertised. dentist notices follow.
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Voley
Gene Fanderburk
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