Snake in Lap Road Robe Saves Driver in Wild Richmond Ride
In Richmond Kentucky a cocky copperhead crawled into a lap robe on a speeding car driven by Zarring. The snake wound around his leg and the brake. after a tense chase a rescuer with a walking stick killed the reptile, saving the man from harm. Zarring survived and planned to mount the snake.
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Reptite
Richmond
Allen
Leck
Zarring
Uttle
Boother
Zarrlng
Zarving
Hunter killed by tiger on Mexican expedition
Monterey Mexico report says a five man hunting party in Chunahua mountains faced disaster when a huge tiger attacked one hunter, killing him and injuring the guide. The group fled the scene, retraced to camp, then dispersed as they sought aid and news for the slain companion’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mexico
Cates
Chunahua
Paldes
Domily
Monteray
Chihuahua
Bis
Man Held Captive By Abalone At White Point
Yong Reach from Cal-Roy Spratley reports Sheil Fish was confined to his bed after being seized by a large abalone near White Point. He went to gather shells and, reaching under a rock for a turtle shell, had fingers caught in a vise for two hours as water rose. A Japanese fisherman heard cries and freed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheil
Yong Reach
Cal—Roy Spratley
Fron Wyomley
White's Point
Rattler In a Mail Bag in South Norwalk
Postman John Greenwood opened a mail bag in South Norwalk Connecticut early one morning and found a three foot rattlesnake coiled inside. Greenwood killed the reptile which was venomous and in good working order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Norwalk
Conn
John
Greenwood
Mit
Life Saved by Wooden Leg on Lake Contrary
Ed Coffin, Art Prye, and a negro boat on Lake Contrary when a gust capsized their craft. Coffin’s wooden leg floated free and surfaced nearby as the others searched for him. They hauled Coffin back aboard and blamed the leg for their wet mishap. In Altoona Pa a man escaped hospital in pajama shorts and barefoot, fleeing to the morgue before breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Ed Coffin
Art Prye
Negro
Coffin
Urye
Maniac
Altoona
Lathero Cormgh
Railways in China linking Asia and Europe with American aid
The Canton to Hankow rail project advances with foundation laid in Canton for a station at the end of the line. A British segment to Hong Kong and a Chinese constructed section push toward a southern Asia Europe link. American involvement dates from 1888 with a concession later relinquished, while engineers predict traffic may start within two years amid financial and managerial uncertainties.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Kowloon
Hong Ihong
Asia
China
Hankow
Samshui
Harkow
Cantor
Britain
Prank Groves
Hunkaw
Board of Control
America
Roumanian Railways Rise in Oil Consumption
Oil use on Roumanian railways has grown rapidly from 20 060 tons in the first year to 145 000 tons in the last year. Currently 640 engines operate on the Roumanian network, all fueled by oil.
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Roumania
Ygutd tuel—Oil City
Pinchot Favored to Succeed Angell as Michigan President
On the Michigan campus discussion centers on Gifford Pinchot as the potential successor to Dr James B Angell as president of the university. The name drew broad faculty approval when first proposed, crossing departmental lines and reflecting strong support among scholars and administrators alike.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
James 13. Angell
Michigan University
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Tennis Ace Cooley Nominated Associate Justice in New Mexico
Alfred W. Cooley known as Tennis Crack among Roosevelt’s circle and a constant member of the Roosevelt tennis cabinet has been nominated by President Taft to be associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Mexico. He formerly served as civil service commissioner and assistant attorney general under Bonaparte. Cooley, a tall athletic figure famed for tennis, once resigned after a health issue but was briefly reappointed by Roosevelt. his physician, however, advised against a climate change.
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Tennis Crack" Cooley
Supreme Court of
New Mexico
Washington
Alfred W. Cooley
Cooley
Roosevelt
Taft
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Civil Service
Bonaparte
Robert Bacon
Honor for Luther Burbank Observed by California Club
The California club in San Francisco secures a state wide observance of Luther Burbank's birthday Though not a holiday public schools and educational institutions are directed to include exercises in school work to teach children the economic value of birds and trees and promote protection of them
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Luther Burbank
California
Elvic
San Francisco
Fragments from a period health and humor ad page
A jumble of old time patent medicine lines and quips. It catalogues tonics eye remedies and toning oils while dropping wry remarks about social topics and a canned joke about a new apartment house.
Argo Eye Remedy Advertised for Eye Ailments
An advertisement promotes Argo Eye Remedy as guaranteed to cure inflamed watery eyes conjunctivitis granulated lids and other eye afflictions with a money back offer. The lender ships a bottle by mail for three cents postage from ARGO MEDY CO. 8 Dearborn St Chicago Illinois.
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ARGO
Men And Mules In Coal Mines And A Girl's Prayer
A Vancouver Mining Exchange note says a coal company in the Hocking Valley Ohio employs both men and mules, mules cost 200 dollars, and work equals six men. A motto says remove mules when roofs weaken. Weston Ocean-to-Ocean Walker cites walking to lift mood and Allen’s Foot-Ease is advertised with testimonials. A St Louis girl refuses to pray, saying it should be her mother’s request to God for clothes.
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Coal Company
Hocking Valley
Vancouver Mining Exchange
Weston
Allen
Aa Weston
Farot
Fort-Ease
Androve Allen
Olmsted
St. Louis
Immortal Legends and Art Lessons Told by a Professor
Professor Charles Zeublla of the University of Chicago discussed the greatest paintings and the messages they impart at a dinner. He noted that legends carry truth for each listener and shared local tales from Pendleton to illustrate how different peoples derive meaning from art and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zeublla
University of Chicago
Pendleton
Trarfe
Samson
Dellah
He Hay
Felier
Cincinnati Eoquirer
Operation Her Only Chance
Adrian Georgia reader Lexa V describes disabling female weaknesses and disease. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports improvement and eventual cure. The advertisement promotes the remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities palpitations backache indigestion and nervous prostration and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham for free confidential advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lexa V
Henry
Ylisa
Eydia E. Pinkham
Caddie Quips After Fifteenth Miss For Toozle
In a light moment after Mr Toozle’s fifteenth miss a junior caddie asks if the hole should be made even bigger. The exchange carries a playful tone as spectators react with a mix of humor and mild exasperation.
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Mr. Toozle
Coma Buoyed Man Quips On Life After Near Burial
Friends feared death as a man lay in coma but he proved alive by warmth and hunger proofs. He argued that cold feet showed life, noting heaven would be cold and hungry if real. The anecdote contrasts with a pharmacist joke about a girl and tincture banter.
Frigttfat at Fuller Show Prompts Mixed Reactions
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Fuller venue show with a first- and second-leading performer, but the exact event details and responses are unclear. The readable phrases point to a questioning tone about engagement and a nonapproval stance. No definite names, dates, or outcomes are established.
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Frigttfat
Ponle
the Fuller
Hava
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Kentucky
Tigre
Nini
Fred
Lim
Lewis
Railways
Canton- Hong Kong
Europe
Mr. Pinchat
Dr. Angel
Mr. Pinchot
Michigan
Angell
Pinchot
Angell Shell
Alfrad W. Cooley
God
Wure
Lord Palmerston
Smith
Lydig E.pinkham
Postum, Cereal’ Co
MN Creed
Sele
Post
The
Taste Singers
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