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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1906
Page
6
The fragment covers subscription details for The Washington Post and contains a lengthy dispatch from New Hampshire about a hunter bear incident and a broad, opinionated discussion of clergy and politics. It references John Gilbert, Sumel Mansfield, Rev George Cox, Rev Dr Crapsey, and broader political commentary on Roosevelt Bryan and party dynamics.
Read about a Mindanao bishop linked to a wild Manila tale. He reportedly danced naked in a yard before church followers, wore a gold chain with a cross, and consecrated a muchacha as a priest, all amid a scene likened to Decameron revelry. Details are withheld to protect clerical anonymity.
An excerpt argues against corsets and advocates banning skirts for women citing mobility fatigue danger and hazards in daily life such as carrying parcels or navigating stairs and public transit. It claims skirts hinder outdoor activities, cycling and can lead to accidents or worse.
An excerpt narrates Mamma and Rita misreading the clock in the hall as stopped though the pendulum remained still. Rita reports the clock is not running, showing a sulky, wavering tempo as she surveys it. The piece blends literary sketches with reflections on religion and daily life from Harper Weekly.
Prompts readers to ensure The Post follows movers from the city so they remain informed about affairs at the Capital. Addresses may be changed often, and the paper will reach any part of the country. Notify carrier or bond order directly to The Post. Telephone Main 4708.
The movement to expand Washington in business and commerce shows vitality as residents push for home products, equitable railroad rates, and better access to South markets. Officials seek to attract merchants, strengthen trade with the South, and unite enterprising locals to accelerate growth and productivity.
A proposed British bill would grant local authorities power to curb street noise to protect public health. The London and American press note rising public opposition to excessive noise, with business interests urging balance while calling for swift action to limit nuisance and protect daily life.
A NY Times reporter defied danger by leaping from a steamer into New York Harbor to reach a rescue tug. He swam through darkness, grabbed a rope, and was hauled aboard as the Oregon disaster’s first graphic eyewitness account poured into the Times.
A Chronicle correspondent extols Philippine hemp as vital to global rope and cordage, noting exports near 27 million dollars yearly and 258 million pounds shipped in 1905. Hemp fibers fuel home weaving, with 5,000 home-based workers in Camarines producing cloth valued in millions of pesos. Rail expansion promises new hemp districts across Luzon and beyond, supporting thousands in Ambes Camarines and other towns.
A dated vignette on hiring practices for hunting trips describes selecting an Indian guide through a network of recommendations. The piece recounts cautious greetings, vague answers about distances and times, and the pragmatic patience of both hunter and guide as they plan routes to moose and deer, reflecting era attitudes.
Johnny Farley, twelve, of New Rochelle leads his father John V Barley’s Avery and trucking firm at 46 Lawton Street while the parent is in hospital. He kept the operation steady, earning praise from Manhattan Police Sergeant Cody after ensuring crews returned safely. Neighbors note the boy’s grit as locals support the family during a difficult period.
The Memphis News Seimster reports a 100 foot steel flagstaff at Vicksburg National Cemetery, visible for miles from an emi nent site. Weighing over 10,000 pounds and costing $2500, the pole was built in two sections and stands with four wire guys including a built in ladder for access.
A New York Times item describes Middlesex County jail guards installing an electric arc light network on the roof to deter escape attempts. The plan, attributed to Warren Charles Roger, aims to shock any inmate attempting to cut through the roof, promising cheaper repairs than roof patches and pursuit costs.
The Rev Isaac J Lansing argues that San Francisco’s peace stemmed from abolition of liquor traffic, claiming a city free of vice after saloons closed. He also notes Oakland’s crime spike and cites a wardrobe claiming total value around 150,000 dollars.
A garbled dialog shows Mrs Cumup offering a great violinist money to perform at her reception. The professor agrees to play. pricing shifts to a hundred dollars for full pieces, but fifty dollars for half notes, revealing humor and negotiation.
A scrambled dialogue from Philadelphia and Chicago papers features a penitentiary scene with a secret service swoop on a man caught with currency tools, and a flirtation over birthday gifts. The text includes clipped exchanges about a golden wedding and mistaken ages, framed as a tabloid fragment.
Senator Tom Platt remarked that the president’s words to the assembly of statesmen and campaign managers at Oyster Bay were unclear. He suggested the content remained muddled and Memeo sy.
The Duke of Orleans faces a Belgian obstruction to sailing the Belgica under Belgium’s flag. Belgium cites the eleven-month residence rule, while King Leopold and the government have long opposed prolonged stays by the prince on Belgian soil. The issue echoes past tensions with France and England as the royal claimant seeks maritime authorization.
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