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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
6
The speaker argues that only a strong navy backed by fortifications can guarantee peace and enforce the Monroe doctrine. He warns that a coast defense navy would fail, urging a robust fleet to deter rivals, protect the canal, and manage immigration with assertive vigilance.
President Roosevelt heads a Newport Naval War College conference urging a strong, mobile U S fleet. He argues against coast defense and warns only a first class navy can protect the Monroe doctrine, Panama Canal, Hawaii, Cuba and other interests, stressing readiness over aggression.
A speaker argues that prosperity for laborers requires controlling immigration. He asserts the U S must decide who may come to live and work, warns against peaceful insults, and urges firm but courteous exercise of rejection rights while respecting others.
A speech argues that a powerful fighting navy is essential to peace and security. It credits the 16 battleships voyage as proof of the Monroe Doctrine's value and emphasizes duties at home before asserting a prominent role abroad. It warns against boastfulness and stresses justice, cleaner governance, and orderly liberty as core foundations.
President Roosevelt asks all officers at the conference to submit their views for presentation to the college, stressing that U S navy strength is vital for peace and national greatness. He contends the nation may fail without strong preparedness abroad and at home, urging efficiency and well being of ships, officers, and enlisted men.
A Nashville note prints a tribute to Joel Chandler Harris. The piece laments his departure from children and the imagination of young readers. It speaks of a better land where he will meet awaiting children and notes an empty space left behind.
President Roosevelt appointed a national conservation commission and ordered an early start on cataloging the United States resources. By fall the panel will gather material from executive departments and state commissions to prepare a report by January 1 and hold its first meeting December 1. A week later a joint Washington meeting with governors aims to deepen cooperation with state bodies.
Charles K Harris of New York and summer resident of Central Islip N Y reports a method to render old roosters tender and juicy. He discovered the technique after an electrified rooster died while trying to bite a live wire. Harris cooked the fowl and found it remarkably soft. He has devised devices to electrocatch and render tough birds easier for boarding houses.
John McCarthy, a telephone collector, rode a fast motorcycle from Great Barrington to five miles beyond Canaan and back, fifty miles in total, before crashing into a stone wall near Housatonic. He yelled Stop it at every turn as bystanders watched a modern version of the old tale unfold.
The New York Press notes a fresh jewel wearing trend where opals moonstones amethysts or diamonds dress a set of four small stones to anchor long gloves at the shoulder and two to fasten the bodice while a large stone decorates the belt Miss Isabel May wore such a four small and one large gem set given by her aunt Lady Lilian Bagot featuring opals in her case
A new idea for busy London businesspeople is vegetarian luncheon packets containing biscuits, nuts, and fruits. Sent to business establishments, the concept is gaining interest even among meat dealers who may trial the packets in summer. Advocates say vegetarian luncheons keep the blood cool and the brain alert, unlike meat luncheons which may cause listlessness.
Curved shoes for walking gain popularity in Germany with claims of great elasticity and length aiding speed and balance. Advertisers say wearers cover ground faster and maintain perfect balance more easily than on a bicycle.
The United States circuit court of appeals in Chicago reversed Judge Landis’s $29 240 000 fine on the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The case involved rebates from the Chicago and Alton road on shipments from Whiting Indiana to East St Louis. The 1907 trial drew testimony from Rockefeller family members and others about company earnings.
Jim Squid, a former sailor and tattoo expert, allegedly tattooed arm marks on beachfront maids in Atlantic City. Spectators saw anchors and arrows on arms, with the designs inked rather than painted, prompting fathers and brothers to seek the artist. Squid reportedly operates a Bowery shop and has earned hundreds from this work.
A memorial home for children called the Uncle Remus home will be built near Atlanta in tribute to Joel Chandler Harris. The Juvenile Protective Association will run a campus with a school gymnasium and workshop, plus auxiliary buildings including a capitol. The 460 acre site is donated and funding will come from subscriptions.
W J Lampton writes in New York World that African wildlife fears a hunting rampage as Roosevelt opens lands to development. Animals from the lion to the octopus are imagined fleeing and changing habits from Timbuktu to the Nile, in a playful verse about exploration and conservation.
Lloyd Moothart assists at Savings Bank. Frank Giesler arrived from Muscatine Monday evening. Agnes Butterfield left for Waterloo for a several week visit. Lou Kline of Muscatine spent yesterday with city relatives. James O Loughlin and Art Hamilton of West Chester were in town for business yesterday. D B Howard arrived from Oskaloosa, then to Burlington for mail run. Mr and Mrs Tyndale Palmer of New York City visited relatives, left for California. Mr and Mrs John Steele and son Nelson arrived from St Louis for a visit with Mrs M J Steele.
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