On the Road to Mandalay from Upper Burma
In Kipling's Lyric Land travelogue, a cargo steamer journeys the Irrawaddy from Moulmein through Rangoon toward Mandalay. The voyage reveals Burma’s lifeways and the Burma girls and their idol worship amid a century of missionary presence, highlighting the region’s river culture and local cordiality.
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Kipling
Burma
Mandalay
Upper Burma
Moulmein
Rangoon
Irrawaddy
Asia
Irawaddy
Irrawaddy Flotilla Company
Rheumatism Cure Advice From Local Doctor
A prominent doctor promotes a simple rheumatism remedy using syrup of Sarsa la compound and it compound with whisky. The mix is taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at bedtime, with shaking before use. The article notes many severe cases have improved the first day and that druggists can provide the ingredients.
Pagoda Spires Ahead as River Journey Returns to Rangoon
A travelogue describes Sagaing’s Buddha workshops then sails onward up the river to Standalay, before turning back to Rangoon to board a ship across the Bay of Bengal toward India.
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Sagaing
Standalay
Rangoon
Bay of Bengal
India
Testimony Ties Beatrice Baldwin to Lucky Baldwin
Dr. F W Steddom testified in the Baldwin will contest that Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turnbull is Lucky Baldwin's daughter. The claim arises as Lillian A Ashley sues in San Francisco in 1905.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Lucky” Baldwin
F. W. Steddom
Baldwin
San Francisco
Lillian A. Ashley
Beatrice Anita Baldwin-Turnbull
Pension of $72 a Month for Mosquito Bite
John D. Kissinger, an Indiana volunteer who allowed himself to be bitten by yellow fever mosquitos during the first American occupation of Cuba to prove the theory of mosquito infection, has been granted an annuity of $72 a month by the House of Representatives. The measure, after passing the Senate, had provided Kissinger $126 a month.
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Washington, D. C
Jan. K
John D. Kissinger
Indiana
Cuba
House of Representatives
Kissinger
Senate
Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls
A graphic summary notes Ernest A. Bell’s book on trafficking of young girls and the methods used by traffickers, with a focus on the Vigilance movement against the crime. The work is offered for sale by T. C. Billing at 706 Eighth Avenue.
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Ernest A. Bell
Illinois Vigilance Association
T. C. Billing
Miller Finds Warm Friend in Milkman
Peter Miller once jailed 18 months for burglary has befriended local milkman C. Z Erickson who has funded further court action. Erickson and Miller met during Miller’s county jail term for conspiring to raise Seattle milk prices.
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Miller
Milkman
Peter Miller
King County
C. Z Hrickson
Erickson
Seattle
Sleepy Baker Falls Into Dough Mixer in New York
Jacob Beligman a baker in New York staggered into a power dough mixer and was drawn into the machine and chopped to pieces. He had recently lost much sleep while tending his sick wife who was operated on for appendicitis. The wife is expected to recover and care for six children and run the business.
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New York
Jacob Beligman
Spokane Priest Named Curate First Washington Native in Seattle Diocese
Rev. Robert J. Armstrong was appointed curate of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane yesterday by Rt. Rev. Edward J. O'Dea. The appointment marks the full Investiture of the first native Washingtonian ordained to the priesthood for the Seattle diocese.
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Robert J. Armstrong
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Spokane
Edward J. O'Dea
Seattle
Filipino Boy Stranded in City Placed With Humane Officer
Humane Officer John Vaupell found a destitute Filipino boy who arrived from Hawi ii weeks earlier and could not care for himself. Judge Frater ordered the boy to the humane officer amid appeals by two Japanese ministers. He was housed in a hotel while transport plans are arranged.
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Humane
John Vaupell
Hawalii
Prony Bills Lead To Gells In Jail
Confederate bills pasted to resemble ten dollar notes led to federal indictments of Percy Huntington Charles Mitchell and Herbert Flem ming for attempting to defraud Anna Hardy. Bail set at 1000 each.
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Gells
Percy Huntington
Charles Mitchell
Herbert Flemming
Anna Hardy
Train Wreck Near Fresno. Engineer and Fireman Injured
A Santa Fe passenger train derailed ten miles north of Fresno after striking an open switch at a temporary construction siding. Engineer Stokes and Fireman Brooks were severely injured, and a number of passengers sustained injuries as five cars wrecked.
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Fresno
Cal
Santa Fe
Here
Stokes
Brooks
Undertakers' War Slashes Funeral Costs in Chehalas
In Chehalas on January 11 the local undertaker offers a first class funeral package including hearse embalming and care after death at a 20 price cut. The promotion aims to reduce expenses for citizens seeking funerals, but so far has not lowered the local death rate.
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Chehalas
Deposits Slip at Seattle Banks in OCC Call
The comptroller of the currency and the state bank examiner issued a call yesterday indicating deposits at several large Seattle banks declined from the prior reporting period dated November 10.
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Seattle
Comptroller of
Bargain Lingerie Prices Across Petticoats and Slips
Vintage sale listing shows discounted prices on drawers, chemises, petticoats, and princess slips. Items span several price points from 45c to 65.00 with sale prices ranging from 49c to 6.99. Includes usual price markers and varied sizes.
Extra Size Undermuslins Sale Prices Listed
An advertisement lists prices for extra size undermuslins including night gowns corset covers and combinations. Items shown include drawers, petticoats chemises and short skirts with prices ranging from 49 cents to 6.99 and up to 10.50 in some combinations. The copy emphasizes low prices on large sizes.
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Union Street
My Walted Press
Prof. Stevens
New Academy At
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Getty
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Colman
Gregg
Griffin’s Business College
New Haight Bidg. Sd
THE
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First Ave
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Second Avenue
Pike Street
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