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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
28
The Washington Post publishes terms of subscription for carrier and mail delivery with daily and Sunday options and varying durations and prices. A curio piece recalls prehistoric beasts like trachodons and tyrannosaurus, imagining ancient hunts and Nimrod in Montana, with a note on remittance methods and office addresses in Washington and New York.
The 1908 New Hampshire Republican meeting rejected a Roosevelt boycott stance, embracing a pro Roosevelt tone but omitting explicit preference instructions, while factions debate how to align with Roosevelt’s national prospects. The piece links New York and Illinois dynamics, Johnson’s rising prominence, and party strategy ahead of Chicago.
A fragmented report blends police lore, a Hoodoo badge curse, and public affairs. It traces a patrolman nicknamed lucky thirteen, a badge controversy, early retirements, and a death linked to luck’s lure. It also critiques municipal ownership, political governance, and social notes from Buffalo to London.
A New York fad links umbrella and parasol handles to pets. Owners seek bulldog, dog, cat heads carved in ivory or bone for handles, with options for jewel settings on heads. Parrots canaries and even horses mentioned, but dogs are most popular.
The article traces Bojidar Karageorgevitch, a claimant to the Servian throne, and his disputed lineage from Black George. It notes his Paris career as a goldsmith and writer, his controversial attacks on Marie Bashkirtseff, and the failed attempt to secure royal status amid dynastic disputes. It also covers family heirs and a digressive anecdote on Ismail and a salary dispute.
The article discusses William Jennings Bryan facing criticism that wealth makes him a plutocrat. It argues his wealth is earned honestly as a lecturer and writer, and defends his right to wealth while noting the core objection: he seeks the party nomination despite repeated defeats, which harms the Democratic Party and the country.
Washington correspondence notes spring visitors flocking to the capital, asking questions and seeking views of Mount Vernon. A tourist misbelieves Mount Vernon is across the river and jokes about the President’s absence. A separate town tale recounts Frank Jolimeon’s windy misadventure in a city hospital, from hat theft to injuries and delayed word to his girl.
The article debates how pyramids were built and whether rolling systems or sand embankments eased stone placement. It compares ancient labor to New York's City Investing Building, noting 3,000,000 men yearly would be needed, yet the site would need only a few thousand workers at any time.
In Chicago a bulldog named Bluff inherits 100 from William Butts. The will directs 1000 dollars in real estate sale proceeds to buy a gravestone for Butts and wife, with the remainder placed for Bluff's maintenance. The probate judge will oversee sale and the banked balance, making Bluff arguably the wealthiest dog with a bank account.
The Baltimore Sun critiques William Jennings Bryan for prospering personally while the Democratic Party declines, urging a reciprocal nominating principle. It argues the party should back a candidate who returns gains to the party, not one-sided benefits. It contrasts Bryan’s rising fortune with the party’s lean years, urging practical reciprocity in nominations.
From the Chicago article, quips about human nature expose common sense vs. foolishness. Snappy lines note how indulgence and idleness breed trouble, while fashion and vanity reveal social quirks. The piece mirrors press humor about money, manners, and appearances.
In Mexico City, secretary Root receives a warmly enthusiastic reception from President Diaz and locals amid lavish entertainment. The article recalls curious anecdotes, praises Diaz’s rule, and discusses U.S. and Japanese impressions, political dynamics, and upcoming party debates with commentary on Roosevelt Bryan and Johnson.
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