Strength of the Gorilla and its Threats to Humans
A Victorian-era summary describes gorilla size and savage behavior, noting males over five to six feet tall and prone to beating the chest. It contrasts gorilla ferocity with myths of spirit possession and claims of ambush from trees. It cites African and Borneo encounters, with orang harassment by natives and Emin Pasha anecdotes of chimpanzees robbing banana plantations with torches.
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du Chailly
du Chalillu
Africa
Borneo
Emin Pasha
Mbongwe
Times
Woman Rescued as Dog Fends Off Mad Attack Near City
A woman was saved from a bull attack by her dog near the farm just outside the city. George Cook credited his dog for pulling her to safety, breaking the assailant bull’s momentum and preventing serious injury. Local authorities reported no severe injuries beyond a broken left arm.
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Eorge Cook
Lou
Great New Comet Brightens Eastern Sky Across World
A newly discovered comet near the sun has emerged in the eastern sky and is visible from the northern hemisphere. It is described as brilliant and of first magnitude, with daylight sightings at Lick Observatory and potential for a spectacular tail as it moves away from the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Lick Observatory
Halley
Comtets Allo
Coast Line Captain Hurt In Wreck Near Savannah
Capt. E. H. Carmichael suffered facial and head rashes after a wreck on the Coast Line between Savannah and Jacksonville last week. A letter to his mother says injuries are not serious and he rests comfortably at home. He has long served the Coast Line and is regarded as a capable conductor.
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E. H. Carmichael
Savannah
Jacksonville
Agnes Carmichael
Capt. Carmichael
Coast Line
Dillon
More New Counties in South Carolina
The General Assembly created the County of Dillon, expanding South Carolina to forty three counties in the fourth judicial circuit. Citizens urge more counties, arguing the state’s area fits over sixty counties and seeking a western border county with McCormick as seat. Edgefield County lines are being surveyed with funds pledged to avoid election costs while local opposition is expected to be minimal.
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General Assembly
Dillon
Fourth Judicial Circuit
South Carolina
Borsher
McCormik
Edgefield County
County government bill nears approval in Dillon County
Wm. M. Hamer urges Democratic Party organization for Dillon County to prepare for a primary and regular elections. He notes the county bill awaiting governor approval would set April polls for sheriff and other county officers and calls for orderly party machinery in Manning Carmichael Harleesville Bethea Hillsboro Reaves Moody Kirby townships. He emphasizes adherence to party rules and constitution. January 29, 1910.
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Diller
Demyonmnd
Manning, Carmichael
Harleesville
Bethea
Hillsboro
Reaves
Moody and
Kirby
Dillon County
Dillon
Democratic Party
Wm. M. Hamer
S. C
Jam
North and South Carolina Railway seeks charter extension
Officials filed a petition to expand capital from 150000 to 1000000 and lengthen the line by about 20 miles, extending through Dillon and Manning counties to reach Dillon and Mullins. Directors increased from five to nine and elected G S Lewis J D Hatch J B Gibbons and BD L Whiting to the board.
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Fran Thuesday
Male
Carolina Railway
Yvestertay
Coll
Jass
Dillon County
Dillon
Molins
South Carolina Railway
North Carolina
Marlboro
Pharleysville
Manta
Tuket Fron
Ares
Betsal
J.B. Hancock
SO. Hunersfell
Eteurer
W. R. Tonsal
Xioitaint South Carolina Railway
Charleesville
Marion County
Manning
Moody An Reaves
Marion
Gillon
Midhay
Seatl Carolina
Wnamim Isl
G.8. Lewis
J. D. Hatch
J. B. Gibbons
BD. L. Whiting
Death of Archie McRae Remembered in Mullins Notice
Arch ie McRae born in Marlboro county about sixty three years ago was a member of the upper Marion and Marlboro families. A good farmer and neighbor, he passed to his final reward at his Mullins home last Friday and was funeralized Saturday at Pee Dee Presbyterian Church. His ashes rest with longtime connections and Peace.
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Marlboro County
Marion
Marlboro
Ao Guudly
Mullins
Pee Dee Presbyterian Church
Skidoo Miles What Is 23 Fork to Marion and Back
At a gathering in Fork a wager tested the round trip hiking pace of D W Tart. He left Fork depot at 4:30 pm and reached Marion depot within 100 minutes, then returned to Starlite point in 124 minutes, finishing with one minute to spare. He crossed rough tracks and trestles, wore heavy clothes, ate dinners, and completed the 14 mile out and back journey in the claimed time amid a cheering crowd.
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Fork
Asad
Atergoon
Marion
D. W.tart
Fork Depot
Marion Depot
Starlite
Dillon County Bill to Be Signed in Columbia by Governor
Mr J W Dillon will be present when the governor attaches his signature to the Dillon County bill. Dillon, aided by Col Knox Lynehvelotl and others, travels to Columbia where the act will be finalized and the bill forged into law. T A L Wilson has prepared a fund for signing costs as the governor completes the bill later this week.
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J. W. Dillon
JW. Dillon
Golumbov
Dillow County
Dillon
Col
Knox
Lyiehve
Columbia
Lee
O T. A. L Wilson
Out of Every One Hundred Engineers Only Six Survive
Warren Stone, chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, laments that only six of one hundred engineers survive to passenger-line duty. He notes modern trains rely on precise, calculated speed rather than daring, with dispatchers and tower signals guiding timely runs and placing engineers under constant constraint.
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Yiittoem
Warren Stone
Brotherhood of Lrcubis Laksneers
Hint
Iute
Woman's Club entertains members with program and refreshments
The Woman's Club was entertained on Monday afternoon by Mrs. L. R. Craig. An interesting program was carried out, followed by delightful refreshments. Those present included Mesdames R. M.
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L. R. Craig
R. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCormac
Archie McRae
Machine Records
LOVE
Rome
Pete
West
Wally Erygd
Amd
Wilmasini
Dillon County Bill
Mkthlis S. Drayton
Harper's Weekly
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