Russian Vessels Surrender Demands Amid Chemulpo Battle
Russian cruisers Variag and Korietz fought the Japanese fleet off Chemulpo with bands playing their anthem as they faced near-certain death. The Variag sank after a fierce two hour engagement. Korietz blown up by its crew to avoid capture. US and British ships witnessed.
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Korietz
Mussia
Chemulpo
Torsday
Talbot
Elba
Pascal
Vicksburg
Sookesga
Vantagis
Japsocee
Uriu
Adenurma
Chigoda
Uria
Inmor
Russian Vessel Yenisei Blown Up Strikes Mine at Port Arthur
A Viceroy Alexieff report states the torpedo transport Yenisei was blown up after striking a mine at Port Arthur. The ship with Capt. Stepanoff and 91 men aboard was lost. Built in 1899 at Baltic works, it displaced 8500 tons and could reach 10 knots, armed with five 12 pounders and six 3 pounder guns.
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St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Stepanoff
Baltic Works
Night croup alarm prompts Foley's Honey and Tar relief
A Kentucky reader reports a three year old with severe croup nearly dying. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, the first dose gave quick relief and revived the child. Substitutes are refused. product sold by T. Eugene Funderburk.
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Croup
Foley
Mia
P.L. Cordier
Mannington
T. Eugene Funderburk
Tammany Leader Parker's Boom Seen as Blow to Parker
New York dated February 11 reports Tammany Leader Murphy opposing an instructed delegation backing Judge Parker and sending it to St Louis. The move is described as a strong setback for Parker and signals Murphy's support for Cleveland and his desire to send an instructed delegation.
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New York
Tammany
Murphy
Parker
St. Louie
Cleveland
Three Desirable Houses and Jota for Sale Soon
Three highly desirable houses and Jota are listed for sale within the next 80 days. The notice names T. 8 and Carter as contacts or references in the listing.
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Carter
Hay's Triumph Seeks Region Confined to Manchuria
Secretary Hay gains another diplomatic victory as the United States persuades Russia and Japan to confine hostilities to Manchuria and respect China's neutrality. Washington officials expect formal acceptance from key powers soon, with Russia and Japan already signaling agreement.
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Bay
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China
Hay
Russia
Japa
Japan
Denmark Mobilizes Reserves for Possible War
In a 13 February 2 notice, Denmark says it will defend itself if Denmark’s neutrality and vital sea routes are threatened after a British inquiry about defending Denmark. Britain fears Russia occupying Danish fortresses if tensions with Russia rise over the Far East. Denmark’s War Department orders army reserves mobilization across the country within 12 hours. regimental offices remain open day and night.
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Denmark
Russia
Great Britain
Danish War Department
Congressman Howell Unseated in Contested Election
Washington Feb 10 The House seated Connell over Howell in the Tenth Pennsylvania district contest amid Republican support excluding Lanning Shiras and Parker with Democrats backing Howell The body then debated a Senate loan amendment for 4 million dollars to the Louisiana Exposition with a vote planned for tomorrow amid mounting opposition.
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House
Connell-Howell
Pennsylvania
Connell
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N. J
Shiras
Parker
Howell
Senate
Seaboard Railway Captures Bond Issue Approval
Stockholders confirm directors action to issue five million dollars in bonds for Seaboard railway, enabling capital raise and debt financing. The move signals continued expansion and liquidity for the railway company.
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Seaboard Railway
Fatal Wreck on Coast Line in South Carolina
On February 13 an extra freight train from Washington to Florence and local No. 10 from Florence to Fayetteville collided head on between Winona and Pee Dee on the main line at about 3 p m Engineer Taylor of train 347 was killed outright Engineer McLaughlin of 47 escaped with minor injuries A second brief note reports a man missing near Gaffney from alcohol related death and a Bryan lecture planned for Spartanburg next Friday night with J A Gamewell managing the Wofford College Lyceum receiving word of the visit
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Fayetteville
Winona
Pee Dee
Taylor
McLaughlin
Spartanburg
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
J. A. Gameswell
Wofford College Lyceum
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Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for wounds and piles
Wonderful NURVE is praised as a pain reliever for cuts, wounds, bruises, burns, burns, and stiff joints. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is promoted as the best salve on earth for piles and other ailments, sold for 25 cents at Crawford Bros. J. F. Mackey & Co. T. Eugene Funderburk’s Drug Store.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
T. Eugene Funderburk
State News Briefs: injuries and crimes reported
Will Hunter, a colored man, was chased by two bull dogs at Union last week and fell into a railroad cut, breaking one leg in two places. Conductor Thomas Kitchens broke his leg at Varnville trying to board a train. Dock Alexander, colored, has been jailed at Spartansburg for living unlawfully with his 11 year old daughter. At Walterboro on Saturday a 10 year old Black boy stabbed and killed an 18 year old Black youth who had been teasing him.
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Will Hunter
Pnion
Toeat
Thos. Kitchens
Varnville
Dock Alexander
Spartasburg
Walterboro
Mothers Safe Cough Remedy Foley’s Honey and Tar Sold
Warns mothers that Foley's Honey and Tar is safe for children as it contains no opiates or poisons. Sold by T. Eugene Funderburk.
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T. Eugene Funderburk
South Carolina Dispensary Theme Sparks Independence Ransom
The State notes that counties seeking to escape liquor control must be ready to pay a ransom. The editorial argues the dispensary system pressures counties to accept centralized authority rather than secure true independence from the liquor trust.
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South Carolina
Liquor Trust
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