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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
5
The article examines Mrs Taft and Mrs Bryan through phrenology, noting facial features and traits. It highlights memory, judgment, sociability, and magnetism, suggesting both women could influence social life at the White House.
The profile describes Mrs Taft as independent strong willed and practical with a keen intelligence and orderly method. It notes her adaptability to her husband s needs a domestic yet public spirited nature and a confident clear voice. Also included is a brief comparison of death rates in the United States and Chile.
Chicago directory figures show Katengo population at 2 426 060 with a 20 700 rise over the last year. There are 7 024 persons named Johnson, Smitha is second with i
The article contrasts the traits of Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Taft, highlighting social poise, etiquette, and civic involvement. It lists shared virtues such as charity, hospitality, and public spirit while noting differences in style and influence within early 20th century social circles.
President Roosevelt asks four specialists to investigate social sanitary and economic conditions on American farms. Bailey Wallace Pinchot and Page will report with recommendations to be sent to Congress early next year.
Scott Craig, a South African war veteran with British medals, died in Portland after threatening two men and firing at iron worker Lawrence Winkler during a personal crisis. He then shot himself, dying instantly. Separate Zurich area note reports July climber deaths and injuries at the Alps.
Frisco and San Francisco Oakland iron workers may strike or face lockout soon amid a campaign against buying structural steel from the east when local plants are idle. Iron dealers warn of wage reductions as demand stays weak. Iron workers have resisted handling nonlocal steel, while contractors say local shops cannot meet demand quickly enough.
In New York on August 11 reports say Ahmed Jezet Pasha former secretary to the Sultan of Turkey is seeking asylum in the United States with his son Mouhamid Ali Afed serving at the Turkish embassy in Washington. He plans to stay until Turkey’s political affairs settle. For 18 months Inter Pasha has been seen as the power behind the throne.
Fifteen miles of fire line reported as scores of firefighters rush from many directions to battle sprawling forest blazes in the Paulina mountains near Prineville Oregon. The blaze, already stretching 15 miles, is spreading rapidly and drawing crews toward the affected area.
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