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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1904
Page
24
A compact, era-typical survey of Roosevelt epigrams and biographical notes. It mixes praise with anecdotal excerpts from Sewall and others, highlighting Roosevelt as a vigorous American figure and a focal point of public interest, with commentary on his temperament and political stance.
A survey of Gabrielle D Annunzios reception, controversy, and literary stature across Italy and foreign nations. It contrasts Italian suspicion of his talent with admiration abroad, notes crowd reactions at premieres, and includes critiques from critics like Maeterlinck and Alden, plus reflections on publishing editors and contemporary literary culture.
An odd promotional snippet touts John H. Woodbury D.I. as able to cure blemishes. The ad markets a “F Pimply, Blotchy, Wrinkly Face” and invites readers to ask for the treatment at an Elev- PS corner location. The fragmentary text emphasizes a homely face as a point of interest.
A reader from Trenton notes a Washington review praising Bruvver Jim's Baby as a tender tale about childhood and motherhood. The letter lauds Skeesucka as a sweet, lovable child in contrast to Miss Daskam's memoir, which failed to appeal to the writer's youngsters.
A survey of contemporary magazines highlights the August International Studio imaginary portraits of decor, the Twentieth Century Home calm charm, and Bold commentary from Roosevelt critics and John Brisben Walker. The Cosmopolitan editorial notes civic duty in voting, while other periodicals discuss Whistler, Fre cen t, and Wells amid a colorful August issue slate.
A scuffle described ends with the attacker fleeing and the narrator reflecting on fixed work hours. The piece then details writing routines, stating steady daily progress is essential to finish a book. It notes Henry James plans US return, Churchill’s US-visit intention, and Vivian Churchill’s forthcoming trip to renew literary contacts.
Interior Department findings contradict Presbyterian claims of famine among Pima Indians in California. Commissioner Jones reports ample relief funds and no starvation, noting $27,000 already authorized for the current year and plans for irrigation wells to counter drought effects. Additional funds may be needed after January 1 if drought continues.
Special Correspondent profiles A L W Mason author of Miranda of the Balcony and The Four Feathers. He describes writing methods from an initial central idea to full schemes, his travels through Morocco and Sudan, and experiences with danger that shape his fiction. He cites soldiers’ letters praising bravery and recalls close calls on mountains and the sea.
Col John Jay Williams dies in Jackson Tennessee after a long career as a leading American engineer. He served as assistant engineer to Gen J G Barnard on the Tehuantepec survey, helped map routes for an interoceanic passage, and later led projects on the Telhumtilpee Railroad and Ship Canal. A Massachusetts native, he contributed to Panama Railroad survey work and long trunk railway lines in the South.
Almas Temple announces an excursion to River View on Monday August 35 to raise funds for Christmas charities. Round trip fare 50 cents with morning 10 oclock and afternoon 230 oclock departures. Evening boats at 630 and 645 with a stop at Alexandria. New features and ample grounds accommodations promised. Army and Navy Union Convention held in Boston August 15 16. Delegates from Gen J Schofield Garrison No 1 Washington include John G Maynard Lewis J Melchor Florence Donohue Charles T Daley. Alternates William T Emerson Joseph Klein John Kelly William Hugo. National officers Morton and Drennan to attend.
Newark Globe reports Walter Keisne recounts eleven drinks in ninety minutes at Libecker and Mulberry street saloon run by Bishop Potter and manager Joy Johnson. Scene includes soda water counter chaos, factory workers, and a later statement from Potter supporter Metcalf as controversy grows.
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