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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
11
A long Washington Post fragment covers political opinion and speculation on Presidents, party chances, and party factions. It quotes Bryan’s views, discusses Republican cohesion, and recalls Blaine and Blaine era politics with references to Dr. Burchard, doped by era satire and domestic concerns.
A long, fragmentary sketch of Baroness Anna Warden-Hickey, widow and self-proclaimed ruler James I of Trinidad, detailing his life from youth in Europe to literary work, bold political stunts, a private kingdom on a Caribbean island, a New York marriage, and final death in San Francisco amid sensational escapades and political mockery. The piece mentions his odd ambitions, a yellow royal flag, and a staged chancellery in New York, ending with satirical notes on public clocks and other miscellany.
A contrived miscellany mocks distant scandals and grand phrases. Quotations from the St Louis Times and Botton Transcript air gossip about society figures. The piece criticizes excess and advocates moderation amid financial bravado and public vanity.
The piece discusses German agitators and anti Semitism, noting Count Puckier’s long support for anti Jewish disturbances and his arrest for outrage. It critiques political leaders under political pressure and imagines universal medical examinations for lawmakers to test sanity on controversial subjects.
A New York American report describes a white alligator with red eyes and other bizarre creatures found in a cave on Montego Bay, Jamaica by Capt Thomsen and his wife aboard the German fruit steamer Bradford. They plan further exploration with scientists to confirm the discoveries and reveal details, as the party exited toward the cave mouth fearing pirates’ treasure.
From the susuy wane Prof L Trovessart of the Par Mu seum of Natural History in a recent lecture on animal heat noted dogs breathe 25 to 30 times a minute at rest but can accelerate to 50 breaths. This rapid respiration aids cooling by pulmonary evaporation while dogs rely less on skin perspiration. Cats and big cats lack this feature, so they wait for prey and tire sooner. canines endure long pursuits through enhanced pulmonary transpiration.
Washington readers planning to move should arrange for The Post to follow them. The paper will be mailed to any home or country address and delivered promptly. Notify the carrier or send a direct order to The Post. Telephone Nain 4205.
The Post argues Americans and foreigners should know the navy’s true strength. It cites Admiral Converse’s report on limited prewar practice and calls for a joint battle fleet maneuver to prove the fleet’s capabilities and restore confidence in U S naval power.
A New York Sun excerpt criticizes Wall Street manipulation and presidential policy as harmful theatrics. It cites bankers pushing interventions to influence anti corporation policy and notes a Globe piece defending Jefferson Davis’s amnesty to avert broader North South resentment.
The piece traces the phrase to Lycurgus King of Sparta during an envoy from Spirus. The ambassador notes Sparta’s city walls are poorly supplied with defense. The king promises to show walls the next day, revealing a boastful display of bricks and fortifications.
A writer claims President Theodore Roosevelt is guided by an army of spirits who influence U S policy. The piece describes a scientific circle that believes spirits communicate with the living and manipulate public issues from the White House.
A playful verse hints at an umbrella going missing during sunny days and a storm. The speaker recalls a strong opinion about the person who might have taken it, though no one admits witnessing the act. The piece riffs on suspicion and memory tied to a simple loss.
In a crude OCR fragment a man attacks his wife with beams and drags her during a so called dare. The readable text suggests a domestic violence incident with a sensational, garbled report from an exhibition case. Further details are unreadable.
Fragmentary notes describe villagers discussing a proposed marriage to a well known Arab figure. Comments criticize financial costs and social expectations, noting public suspicion and personal letters shaping the romance.
A fragmentary tale from Suffolk recounts a strange wild man seen near Oxford Castle. Descriptions note hair, a rough chest, and a solitary figure kept under guard by Bartholomew da Glanville the governor. He reportedly ate raw fish and was lent to church services without reverence.
Fragmented notes describe social radio chat norms and public expectations. It cites a widow and wife dynamic in a moralizing tone, with references to Bain Papaya and Gartball themes, illustrating era gossip and media manners.
In the New Willard lobby Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama voiced support for tariff revision and a strong Democratic platform. He named former Senator George Gray of Delaware as a potential candidate, argued for state rights, and noted Republican competition in the South. Other figures including Representative J. Hughes of Huntington and visitors from California and Europe commented on party dynamics and national issues.
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