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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
6
The Post laments naval officers and men lacking fair pay while debating Congress, then contends divorce scandals ruin reputations and demand legal limits on sensational coverage. it also critiques political maneuvering in Virginia and the ship subsidy debate shaping ahead of elections.
In a heated national debate the postal savings bank plan splits opinion. Supporters say it will encourage thrift with deposits up to 1000 at 2 percent, starting as low as 10 cents, while opponents argue it mainly benefits banks by funneling funds to national banks at low rates.
From the New York World, Bryan declares the Democratic and Populist state conventions endorse him and that democracy is united. The piece counters that the Democratic party is divided and demoralized, while the Republican party is unified and disciplined, predicting a stark contest if Bryan is renominated.
Secretary of War Taft drew praise from James Markham, chief of police, during Chicago trip. Markham, a longtime civil servant, praised Taft's demeanor and predicted a strong nomination momentum. The story notes Taft’s endurance through a packed banquet schedule and his reputed habit of drinking water. Also reported are Maryland negro property ownership under a disfranchisement amendment and the threshold of $500 in property value for voting eligibility.
A London Chronicle piece references Dean Ramsay and Scottish stories about Hawlek with wooden flags clanking on pavements. A dying old woman jokes about heaven while Jenny declines to parade clankingly to greet folk there. Nearby items note a farmer in Newcastle and a cat mother rearing fox squirrels.
Ninety year old Lord Wemyss, lively in the Lords, tabled a land and property transfer bill framed in socialist terms for fourteen year nationalization and a public administration body. The move follows Rothschilds remark and aims to spark debate on state control of liquor licenses, land, and industry.
Late risers at Indianapolis Grand Hotel awoke to a thunderous voice from a guest, Bert Murphy, a famed singer set to perform at the Republican national convention in Chicago. Fred Zwick calmed onlookers, noting Murphy’s powerful voice could drown brass bands, and guests later met the performer who has sung with major bands and appeared at many national events.
Washington dispatch notes no provision for traveling expenses in the next year’s White House estimate. The bill’s authors did not seek White House comment on a $25,000 travel allotment, and the shift to public-funding for presidential journeys remains unsettled as Taft or successor may have to pay propias travel.
A gaunt woman with rope colored hair storms a West Virginia county clerk’s office demanding to see marriage books. She seeks a license for James Jones and Elizabeth Mott dated two years earlier and declares that Jim Jones has escaped. The clerk confirms Elizabeth Mott as the spouse and notes the marriage license was issued to James Jones two years before.
The two tailed cow from near Buffalo in Dallas County Missouri, owned by Wal dorf Story, sold for 74 dollars to Baron van Theissen of the Netherlands. The animal reportedly remains highly unusual for its ability to switch tails on both sides, confusing flies during summer.
A Baltimore Sun report notes Senator Robert M. La Follette Wisconsin drew praise for his expressive gestures during a speech on the Aldrich bill. Spectators described his finger work and vocal tones as highly coordinated, some claiming they would pay to hear him perform a Hamlet-like delivery.
Chicago lawyer John Lakey comments on President Harrison selecting the Supreme Court bench. He praises Judge Gray and Judge Jackson, praises Taft, and discusses Pennsylvania delegates, Roosevelt’s forestry stance, and Michigan’s possible Senate candidates Newberry and Newberry’s supporters anticipate future influence.
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