Chinese yellow journalism and its deadly consequences
The piece notes that sensational reporting is punished by beheading rather than reward. It mentions the Littauer-Lyon glove case forcing an Attorney General to Oyster Bay for a conference. It also claims Macedonians may revolt again amid Stone-Miss Ellen Stone profits. In Atlanta, General Milese’s retirement was celebrated with state house decorations and flag ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littauer-Lyon
Attorney Generaiox
Oyster Bay
Stone
Miss Ellen Stone
Atlanta
Georgia
Milese
Navy Debates Pajamas or Night Shirts for Sailors
The Navy Department faces internal dissension over a dress question affecting sailors. The debate centers on whether American sailors should wear pajamas or night shirts as part of their uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Postal Official Beavers Visits New York Amid Probes
George W. Beavers the indicted postal official remains in New York on a state visit. The report notes Duke Boris was the last prominent figure to visit the metropolis in a similar manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Beavers
New York
Duke Boris
Metropolis
First Woman Qualifies as DC Stationary Engineer
Mrs. Anna Berger passes the required examination for stationary engineers in the District of Columbia. She is reported as the first woman to achieve this qualification for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Berger
District of Columbia
Humbert Trial Promised as Dramatic Extravaganza
Cuquelin forecasts the Humberts case as a major drama in court with Mme Humbert delivering a standout performance, labeling her part an extravaganza and suggesting the trial will captivate audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuquelin
Humberts
Mme. Humbert
Bitter South blocks Miles renomination on Democratic ticket
The bitterness in the South toward General Miles who imprisoned Jefferson Davis is seen as an insurmountable obstacle to his renomination on a Democratic national ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Jefferson Davis
Feathers on Women’s Hats Banned by Georgia Legislature
Georgia lawmakers pass a law prohibiting feathers on women’s hats. The move ties feather preservation to an economic issue facing farmers and planters in the region, highlighting the cost and impact on local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Retired General Miles and The Pioneers of Aviation
General Miles leaves his post aged 64 marking a transition in military leadership. Pope Pius X begins his career at 68 and Sao XIII also starts at that age, each ruling for about twenty five years. Dr August Greth, a Sao Pran ciaco scientist, plans to share honors with Langley after his airship ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Pope Pius X
Sao XIII
August Greth
Sao Pranciaco
Langley
Pr. Greth
Wall Street Blames Commerce Dept On Stock Slump
A New York journal attributes the recent market decline to the creation of the Department of Commerce. The author questions whether Wall Street speculators only now learned of the department’s existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Department of Commerce
Wall Street
Possible fourth assistant postmaster general targets fraud concerts
Indications point to Bristow pursuing another high profile scalp, likely the individual most responsible for widespread mail use by fraudulent concerts, signaling an intensified crackdown on mail fraud linked to performanceroot schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Frightful Paris Tunnel Disaster Highlights Ventilation Needs
The Paris railway tunnel calamity shows that even with electric traction tunnels remain dangerous and that ventilation ducts are vital, as in steam powered routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Baggagemasters Affected by Payne Order Clarified
Railway workers warn that the Postmaster General Payne order will not stop rail strikes. Only baggagemasters on trains already carrying mail will switch to Postal Department employment, leaving other crews unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Post Office Department
Modern Native Americans and Divorce Courts
A satirical claim that native Americans abandon traditional warrior methods for divorce court resolves domestic disputes with a tone of social critique. The piece mocks the adoption of modern civilization and portrays indigenous people as adopting courthouse proceedings over tomahawk diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Emigration Drive Aids 500000 Negroes To North
Rev. J Henry Dockery of Cambridge Mississippi leads a movement to help more than half a million African Americans migrate north within the next year. It aims to relocate families toward points between Philadelphia and Cambridge, with Cambridge cited as a starting point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Dockery
Cambridge, Miss
Philadelphia
Cambride
Rumor of War Secretary Resignation Circulates
Circulating rumor claims Secretary Reot may resign the portfolio of war with Governor Taft as a potential successor, continuing political speculation in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reot
Taft
Root Resignation Urged by President Amid Possible Taft Move
Mr. Root wishes to resign but is urged to stay by the President. Governor Taft is expected to succeed Secretary Root, though a change is unlikely for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Taft
Secretary Root
Fraud Allegations Loom Over New Haven Church Leader
A New Haven Sunday school superintendent and prominent church member faces embezzlement allegations spanning years. The case follows recent reports of a minister who misappropriated funds from his ministers relief association and misplaced them at the gaming table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Ministers Relief Association
New Haven
Cholera and Bilious Attacks Prevented by Tablets
Mrs Mollie Allen of South Fork Kentucky says Chamular liver and stomach tablets prevent cholera attacks and ward off bilious illness. She notes indigestion triggers attacks and the tablets help reduce stomach upset. available from H B Merkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Allen
South Fork
Mye She Han
From Prairie Schooner to Over land Limited
July Review of Reviews features a well illustrated piece on the history and development of the Chicago and North Western Railway. It highlights the recent opening of the North Western's double track from Chicago to the Missouri River at Council Bluffs and notes its significance to Northwest growth. Copies are available from O. A. Walker, North Western representative in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North- Western Ry
North-Western
Plains
Chicao
Missouri River
Vfonneil Bluffs
Northwest
A. Walker
North Western
Salt Lake City
Testimonial Echoes From a New York Guest
A prominent New Yorker leaving a summer hotel signs the proprietor’s autograph book with a witticism about rest and change. He notes the waiters took his change while the proprietor kept the rest, contrasting a previous guest’s tribute on the opposite page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Yorker
Not Troubling the Lord by Puritan Clergyman
The Reverend George Koenig of Brooklyn rebuked a parishioner for curling her hair claiming the Lord would curl it if he wanted. The woman replied that she could curl it herself and that the Lord did so when she desired a baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koenig
Brooklyn
New York Times
The Death Penalty and Arnica Salve Advertisement
An old fragment markets Arnica salve as a remedy claimed to prevent fatalities from boils sores ulcers and piles. The text disparages the death penalty while promoting the salve as the "hewt salve on earth" with a price of 260 and availability at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolle
Probate and Guardian Notice for Thomas Ashton Estate
Probate notice from Utah requests creditors to file claims by November 12, 1908. Administrator is Joseph Ashton. attorney is Evaye. Public contact at Center 8b and Sgt Beat Bt on and Sorth St, Lehi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ashton
Elaine
Center
St. Lehi
Sulphur Springs Health Resort Opens via Rail Line
The St Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company announces on June 7 that the Sulphur Indian Territory line has connected to the town, offering a cool curative waters resort attracting visitors. Sulphur has grown into a bustling city with hotels baths banks and commerce serving guests seeking health and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
San Francisco
Indian Territory
Free Syrup Offer At Wadeworths For Lung Ailments
An old advertisement promises free Bosches German Syrup to any adult with throat bronchitis or lung trouble visiting T. J. Wadeworth. One bottle per person, no children without parental order. Claims the remedy cures or proves value, endorsed by physicians, with sales history dating twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Wadeworth
Bosches
Germany
Civilized World
Throat Health Warning Promotes Diphtheria Remedy
A short health notice stresses throat vulnerability to disease and urges immediate action at the first sign of trouble. It endorses a Diphtheria Remedy and highlights the prescription department at Lehi’s T. J. Wadsworth on Main Street as the service point.
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Leh Bayner
Lehi Publishing Co
Geopan Wyte
Jase Hakwoon
TB Taann
Treas
Baamual Taavor
W. Lawane
Chmartieans Warren
Marnaanger Tearnosa No. 15
Ring of Hervia
Fac Simite Signature of
Bears
Gastoria
the Comtaur Company
New York City
Bertin
Ted
James F. E. F. Ballard
T. J. Wadsworth
Ny Stage
T.R. Cutler
John ¥. Smith
Prairie Schooner
Overland Limited
Aki Hood
Llood'n
Main St
Tamly
Ane
Bocaire
Dright's
Casey
Addresa Joux J. Peuros Company
Montgomery St. San Vrancisco
Cal
Chicago
America
LEME
Florenge
Camhes Rouping
Tadredge
Anual Cho Ahy
Wu Perk National Sewing Machine Co
Oclvidere
Ill
Reade Street
York City
Cchiccago
Nyeo
Cedar Rapids
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