War ships Togo blows sink several Russian vessels
Tokyo reports May 27 to 29 battles at sea near Okinoshima and Lancourt Rocks as Admiral Togo’s combined squadron sinks at least four Russian ships and damages others. Prisoners number around 2,000 with more than 1,000 sailors reported captured or sunk. the naval action continues with no final outcome yet known.
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Togo
Washington Dispatch
Newa
Tokio
Okino-shima
Tsushima
Lancourt Rocks
Okinishima
Nichola I
Orel
Sépyavin
Aprexia
Ismurad
Isamurad
Borodin
Alexander III
Zemtchug
Nebogatoff
Sonk
Nachimoff
Dowitri
Donekoi
Svietlana
Usakoff
Kamptehatka
Irutslush
Viadime
Monomach
Professor W R Spain Hoot to Teach in Bristol Tennessee
The Lenoir Topic reports Hibriton Caldwell County resident Professor W R Spain Hoot will move to Bristol Tennessee to teach in the city’s schools. Watauga residents also claim him, and support extends beyond his current locale.
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W.R. Spain Hoot
Hibriton
Ualdwell
Bristol
Tenn
Dhe
Watauga
Judge Boyd Praised for Equal Law Enforcement in Wilkesboro
The Wilkesboro Chronicle defends Judge Boyd for administering the law impartially. It notes the judge sent a prominent Rowan young man to prison the same as an insignificant negro, despite pressure from the wealthy and popular to show favoritism. The piece argues strict enforcement will curb revenue grafters and expose rich influence.
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Carthage Blade
Wilmington Star
Joe Folk
Missouri
Folk
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Bis
Fok
Wilkesboro
Air ships aside, costs rise versus a decade ago
The report notes that excluding air ships, prices or values are higher than ten years earlier. It highlights inflationary trends and market shifts affecting multiple sectors. Strong entities are implied but not specified. The statement suggests a general rise in costs over the decade.
Dinner invitation and stomach aid enlists claims
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a total digestive aid and cure for indigestion. A Kentucky resident testifies after six bottles, claiming a fifteen year stomach trouble ended, with the product said to digest any amount of food while the stomach rests. Sold by B Blackburn.
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Watkins
Lesbos
2. B. Blackburn
Taynor an Alley of the Jap in Baltimore Sun
Eye witness account describes Russian retreat from Mukden toward Tal Pass under British pressure. Reports demoralized Nicholas II forces with maudlin commanders and disorganized ranks, gear abandoned, and scattered retreats amid a supposed Japanese allied influence and toxicant activity aiding capture.
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Taynor
Baltimore Sun
Mukden
Tal Pass
Pretoria
Nicholas
Ranka
Japan
Licenses Granted to Two Negro Doctors by Board
At a recent State Board meeting two African American men were granted licenses to practice medicine while twelve others passed the examination but failed to secure licenses.
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State Board
Faith Hope and Charity Fill the Stage Letter
A reader notes that Faith Hope and Charity often dominate the stage while questioning if the state’s health will improve. The piece mentions 88 new doctors eager to treat the sick and wonders about the medical outlook ahead.
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News and Observer
Rumored Aycock Senate Bid Emerges Amid Political Talk
Rumors place former Governor Charles B Aycock as a possible candidate for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Simmons. Meanwhile the Hiddenite mine in Alexander County is set to reopen soon.
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Charles B. Aycock
United States Senate
Simmons
Alexander County
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claiming a cold cure in one day. It promises a refund of the money if it fails and bears E. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Pest
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