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The Post will follow readers leaving the city to keep them informed about affairs at the Capital. Addresses may be changed as often as desired and the paper will be mailed promptly to any part of the country. Notify agent or send order direct to The Post. Telephone Main 4205.
England and Germany war talk meets historic rivals
The piece argues that Anglo German clashes in press and theory are folly and unlikely to endure. It recalls past wars, from 1812 to Seven Years and Napoleonic era, noting how language and pride inflame talk but real conflict is improbable. It frames England as a global sea power facing German ambitions.
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Georgia Convict Lease System Under Fire In 1910 Probe
A Georgia legislative committee investigates state prison camp conditions and convict leasing. Testimony reveals wardens paid by the state and by lessees, brutal lashings, squalid treatment, and a deadly duel-like incident among convicts. The House votes to end the lease system by January 1911 and replace with short-term arrangements until abolition. District of Columbia convicts with more than two years to serve are affected.
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Free trade debate and tariff contrasts across nations
The discussion contrasts England's free trade stance with protectionist arguments, noting Britain's reliance on imports for food and materials while highlighting the United States, Germany, France, and Russia favoring protection for domestic industries. It also mentions statements by Mr Churchill and concerns over a universal free trade policy amid evolving global trade dynamics.
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International Congress on Tuberculosis to Convene in Washington
An upcoming three week event gathers global experts in Washington to discuss tuberculosis care, prevention, and public health measures. Seven federal departments, delegates from 37 states, and reps from 26 European and Latin American nations will attend. The program includes lectures, demonstrations, and exhibits on devices aiding prevention and care, with a debate on excluding indigent consumptives, noting Texas has given notice.
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Great Change in Western Feelings Toward Wall Street
From the New York Era to today the West shuns Wall Street. The Mississippi Valley farmer asserts independence from financial panic, controls railroads, and judges by civic virtue rather than old boss politics. The West values new democracy through direct nominations and primary reform, while the East clings to old abuses and conservative finance.
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Boy Invents Airship in Backyard Flight
Willie Holt, 17, of 1644 St Mark's Ave Brooklyn builds a small airship with help from his family. After weeks of work a test flight turns chaotic when a rudder issue causes the craft to strike the boy, injuring his lip and prompting medical care.
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Unnerved When Lights Went Out in Taylor Alley
In a Taylor alley quarrel Henry Adams killed Grant Royce then planned to flee. A citywide blackout from the electric plant caused fear as residents hid indoors. Adams stayed by Royce and police captured him shortly after the lights failed.
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Labor's Share of Railroad Prosperity Noted by Leslie's Weekly
The Pennsylvania Railroad annual report shows east of Pittsburgh earnings in 1907 topped 1903 by 20 million dollars, with 19.5 million of the increase paid to employees as wages. Dividends reached 22,002,32 but remain far below wage growth. wages for low earners under $200 monthly rose 10 percent in recent years.
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Was a Lucky Dog. Prom the New York Sun
In Mott street a lucky dog avoids the dog catcher after five failed cartridge pulls. A well-dressed man intervenes, deciding to take the canine to his country retreat as a mascot.
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Chief Chumley £8 in Hot Water in East Africa Crisis
Lord Delamere and allies face dismissal from the East Africa colonial council after a clash with Governor Sir James Sadler. Delamere, Cardross, and others, long landowners and ranchers, were suspended and then ordered out of governance, amid charges tied to Indian penal code provisions and personal reputations. Delamere, a major landholder, has extensive estates in Cheshire and Nairobi area, known for exploration and big game hunting, with a storied family history linked to Cholmondeley and Vale Royal.
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Philadelphia girl to inherit fortune from kind deed
Miss Elsie Murphy of Wissinoming is named heir to a Philadelphia lawyer’s will, receiving a fortune for befriending an elderly New York woman years ago. The heiress, now 21, doubts the payout will arrive soon, while her mother recalls Mrs. Irwin’s kindness and the village’s mockery of her.
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Brave Green Bay Farmer Rescued by River Methinks
William Mason, a Green Bay farmer, leaped into the Kinnickinnie River to save himself from a perilous journey. Fred Miller and George Parsons retrieved him, Miller swam to the drowning man, and a long string with a bottle tied to Mason’s foot carried a hidden message.
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Nason’s Recovery Ends City Walk for Work and Hope
Nason told rescuers he wandered Milwaukee for two days after leaving Green Bay, planning to end his life to avoid disappointing family. He now plans to return home. Australian Queensland’s 1879 reform pensions widows with child allowances, recent parliament set scales from one to more than four children.
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Sea monster eel arrives at aquarium in species Moray
The aquarium yesterday acquired a spotted moray, a sea monster eel described as feet long and catlike in girth. Its head bears a bulldog-like mouth and a crest of spikes. The moray, from Pawan Seine, is sometimes mistaken for a sea serpent. Superintendent Morgan notes morays can reach 15 feet and swim with the head elevated.
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Candle Auction Rules Survive In Somerset Village Tatworth
A meadow land plot in Tatworth Somersetshire was sold by candle auction. The ceremony includes candle burning until the bid reaches its limit. A new tenant is chosen as supper of bread and cheese and herrings is provided. Fines are imposed for speaking or moving during the candle.
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Ground swell forecast for Bryan and Kern echoes 1892
Col Henry Watterson predicts a Democratic victory in this year’s campaign, arguing Republicans face two directions and will be beaten. He cites past patterns with Cleveland and Stevens on Bryan’s side, notes conservative Eastern Democrats leaning to Bryan, and urges a change from Republican power amid calls for tariff reform anti-centralization and breaking financial rings.
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The Universal Scapegoat in a Baltimore Cartoon
A poem-like critique attributes a wide range of social woes to Loeb, labeling him responsible for every misfortune from political feuds and fishing failures to weather and public disorder. The verse mocks the idea of blaming one figure for diverse events, tracing blame across historical incidents and everyday irritations.
What’s the Use
A humorous reflection from a Detroit Free Press reader noting a hot day with no breeze. The speaker laments sweating and sticking clothes yet argues hot days are part of life and not to be whined about. The piece ends with faith that crosses are part of God’s design and no help comes from whining.
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Dr William M Johnson Elected Wayne County Medical Society Head
Dr William M Johnson of Johnsonville, longtime physician and advocate of childbirth, is elected president of the Wayne County Medical Society. At age 81 he has practiced 64 years in the Johnsonville area and helped bring more than 2,800 babies into the world. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and remains an active, attentive participant in society meetings.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
From the Chicago News a collection of aphorisms on self love and politics. It mocks politicians who seek gratification and a shady reputation. The writing comments on trust, honesty, and social manners with a satirical edge.
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Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Prem
Snippet notes casual judgments on generosity truthfulness and social expectations. It mocks cheerful advice givers, remarks that ugliness reduces offense, hints a man in planning a trip with his wife will not go, and comments on women changing their plans or prayers. The piece reads as a light dated column fragment with social observations.
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Politician Opinions Preview 1908 West Virginia Ohio and Austria
Chicago observer H H Koblsaar predicts Bryan will not win in 1908, citing farmer prosperity and city independents drawing votes away. West Virginia Senatorial and Congressional races show Taft favored, with Sturgiss forecasting Republican gains and Ohio labor and liquor votes not reshaping results. Professor Tompkins contrasts Austrian and American education, urging technical training expansion.
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Canton Man Sues Over Lightning Stroke Damages
William A Wortman sues Canton Electric Company for 390000 alleging a lightning strike paralyzed him. He claims wires near his home caused the bolt to reach him after the Canton Cleveland Pisin Dealer incident.
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