Strenuous Inhabitants of Asia’s Jungles and Chinatown's New Dawn
Excerpt from a medical era article notes pythons rarely attack people, mainly threaten poultry and small animals, with one reported case of a woman attacked in a floating house. It also details Hindu and Buddhist attitudes toward snakes, and cites Indian snakebite mortality around twenty two thousand annually. A San Francisco Chronicle report proclaims the end of old Chinatown as opium pipes and joss houses fade, the Ming Yang Benevolent Association backing a modern, commerce‑driven Chinatown with a new four story building in Waverly Place and a pledge to abolish traditional customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Medical Journal
Siam
Chinatown
San Francisco Chronicle
Ming Yang Benevolent Association
America
Sun Lee Yez
Benevolent Society
Waverly Place
Ming Yong Josshouse
Jow Doong Tam
Wong Ren
Jackson Street
Joss
San Francisco
West
New Officers Chosen by Demosthenian Society
At a regular Demosthenian Literary Society meeting the following officers were elected for January: Sten H. Bunce as President, D. H. Redfern as Vice-President, and C. King as Secretary. The group also discussed the Morime Doctrine, noting the U S decision favored the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demosthenian Society
Demo Literary Society
Sten H. Bunce
D. H. Redfern
C. King
W . —McGarrity
United States
Aidea
KODOL Digestion Aid Promises Relief From Indigestion
An advertisement touts KODOL as a scientific mix of natural digestives and vegetable acids that mirrors healthy stomach juices. It guarantees relief by aiding digestion and states it is pleasant to take and sold by all druggists.
Move to establish colored children home gains white backing
Martha Halsey appeals for help to create a home for three orphaned colored children. Athens women organize to rent a cottage, hire a colored matron, and care for children of mothers in service. A Mothers Club will fund the home with monthly dues, aided by the Athens Woman's Club. A mass meeting at the colored church gains pledges and broad community support. The home opens January 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban Halsey
Martha Bass
Institute
Martha
Luke Johnson
White
Athens Woman's Club
Colored Athens Baptist Church
Martha Helsey
Usu
Policeman Kills Alabama Farmer After Street Firefight
In Montgomery on December 11 Jerr, a farmer, was shot dead by Policeman Searcy after Barr, reportedly drinking, fired his revolver in Combierce Street. The officer attempted arrest as Barr shot twice. one bullet struck Richard Galatis, a prominent young man, who was nearby. The policeman returned fire, killing Barr instantly, while Galatis suffered a flesh wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Jerr
Montgomery County
Searcy
Barr
Richard Galatis
Galotis
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Shopper
A long testimonial extols Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney pain backache and urinary troubles. W R Booth of 452 River Street says the remedy relieved his back pain regulated urine and improved sleep after eighteen months of illness. For sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents nationwide. The note also mentions naval command news about the youngest captain appointment on a Pacific cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Athens
W. R. Booth
Grocery Land General
River Street
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Son
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Democratic senators jockey for committee seats in upper house
Washington December 11 1908 Democratic senators engage in a quiet race for vacancies on Senate committees. Money to chair the Fill Vacancies group with Bacon Martin Tillman Clarke Stone Simmons Newlands Culberson as associates. South's waterways campaign grows amid the National Rivers and Harbors Congress as Alabama vows to develop 2000 miles of rivers. Watson meets with the president at dinner as Republican Tennessee leaders probe presidential plans. Cortelyou named to New England Conservatory board of trustees. Pearl Wight seeks extra time for his revenue post. Secretary Strauss reports 1 285349 aliens admitted in the year, with 25.6 million brought in and 310,000 departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Culberson
Money
Old Guard
South
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
John Craft
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Misissippi
Coosa
Tombigbee
Craft
J. F. Ellison
Cincinnati
Tom-Toma
Fiory
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
White House
Mr. Watson
J. Pierpont Morgan
Watson
Conservatory
Sinfronia Fraternity
Pearl Wight
Louisiana
Wicht
Commissionership of Revenue
Assi Ne
Strauss
Department of Commerce and Labor
Petition to Governor Swanson for Restoring Virginia Passenger Rates
A Norfolk Landmark excerpt reports the R E Lee Division No 25 of the Order of Railway Conductors urged Governor Claude A Swanson to restore passenger rail rates to the pre October 1 1907 schedule. The committee argued higher rates are needed for service quality and railway earnings, noting layoffs amid rate cuts and asserting passengers favor better service over cheaper fares. The petition cites several railways and names committee members W T Cox J W Barnes J E Komeg J W Baylor P B Luke R G Waddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Norfolk
Swangon
R. E. Lee
Portsmouth
Berkley
Claude A Swanson
Railroad Commission
Mfe
Atte
W. T. Cox
J. W. Barnes
Southern Ry
J. E. Komegag
J. W. Baylor
P. B. Luke
R. G. Waddy
Agreed Relief from Pain Balm Advertised in Athens
Sufferers from rheunsatham j report prompt relief after applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It aids sleep and rest. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning B McEver Or. Drug Co. Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheunsatham J
Chamberlain
Gale
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
McEver
Sensational Murder Trial In Venice Grips Rome
Rome reports a sensational murder trial in progress at Venice. Countess Maria Nicolaevna Tarnowska and two lovers stand accused in a web of jealousy, intrigue, and arranged crime. The case features divorce, love, and a murder plotted to secure wealth and happiness amid a cast of aristocrats and financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Grexy
Progres
Venice
Maria Nicolaevna Tarnowsti
Nsutily Ska
Kietinszy
O'Ruiik
Russia
Ireland
Varnugsska
Kieft
Prilykoff
Hin [Okreee
London
Paris
Count Kamarowski
Naumoff
Prilukoff
Maly
Vienna
Wand
Fred
Yilht Prilukoff
Xthe
New York Edison Contract Sparks High Penalty Clause
New York City imposes a 3500 a minute penalty for failing to supply power within minutes after a fire alarm. The obligation applies to the company's duty to open pumps from the new high pressure water mains between 1st and 23rd streets. The service is to be completed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Edison Company
Lst Bers
Twenty-third Street
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed by New Britain Reader
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports improved health after using Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles. He notes diabetes treatment and diet were ineffective until the remedy produced marked relief and he passed a life insurance examination after completing the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
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Waterman
Dennison
the McGregor Company
Kes
Far East
India
Burma
Malay Peninsula
Hamadryas
Leonowens
Elam
Great Brotherhood of Man
DeWitt
All Druggista
Alibimma
Anr
National Capital
Tennessee
H. Clay Evana
Newell Sanders
Anatraman
Tia
Cortelyou
New England Conservatory of Music
Cortelyous
Musle
Countess Tarnowska
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