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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
11
The Washington Post announces subscription terms for delivery in Washington and surrounding areas. Various plans specify daily and Sunday editions, with prices and durations, plus payment by drafts checks or money orders payable to The Washington Post.
A verbose 19th century column discusses Moor and Arab unrest in Morocco after the Casablanca siege, predicting a potential holy war between Muslims and Christians and warning of broader European conflict. It also critiques Alabama rail policy, prohibition enforcement, Canadian relations, and American political satire with multiple named figures and places woven through the analysis.
Article discusses how sea air differs from inland air, noting salt vapor, ozone, and higher oxygen absorption near shore. It warns about effects on children and those with eye or respiratory issues, and mentions sea bathing as an added factor. Also references US Canada border exodus and local incidents, blending varied notes from the era.
A London press designation ties the centennial death of Henry Stuart Prince of Great Britain to debates on Stuart lineage. The piece traces Robert II and Mary Queen of Scots lines, notes Earl of Castle Stewart and Earl of Moray claims, and recounts Wicklow peerage disputes including the 1852 case about the fifth Earl and his alleged heir. Shelton Abbey in Wicklow and historic guests like James II are mentioned.
A nostalgic tour through Richmond highlights St John Church as a key historic site. Patrick Henry’s fiery speech and Antonio Grafignia’s mimicry draw crowds, while a Roosevelt visit and local legends color the city’s heritage.
A traveler reports a restorative trip to Milkweed farm, praising wholesome fare, quiet breeze, and rustic charm. He recalls the wood, trees, brook, and board as revived by the stay, noting how restored and rested they feel.
A correspondent recalls a case supporting Dr Hornaday on animal reasoning. William Roberts dies on stage, his dog moving with him shifts position relative to the wheels, suggesting deliberate action beyond instinct as the audience muses on brain function.
In crowded hotel lobbies, figures including Col George B Peck and Mayor Busse advocate shifts in Republican convention support and city policy. The discussion touches on Prohibition, southern rail regulation, De Beers diamond influence, and travel habits of scholars and businessmen aboard transatlantic steamers, with Washington’s potential as a future exposition site cited as a financial boon.
The piece reports on possible statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, noting mutual reluctance and the President’s likely stance. It discusses a split plan for admission, the deliberations ahead in Congress, and ties to Western sentiment. It also covers reactions to a Quaker gathering in New York and changes in meeting-house practice.
A speaker discusses how certain memories surface vividly through sensory cues and subconscious triggers. He cites a sea traveler whose recollections drift after days at sea, conjuring faces and events from different life periods, often beyond his conscious control. He notes the unpredictable, almost mysterious guidance of these recollections and questions how common such experiences are.
Cass County Historical Society reports an odd grave found in Indiana. John Connor of Adams Township had his body interred above ground in a tar-filled coffin to appease his belief that the devil fears tar. The grave near Hoovers Crossing is marked by a stone tomb built around the coffin. Connor, born 1780, requested the unusual burial method and was buried by his kin despite the unusual ritual.
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