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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
2
The Rev Donald C. MacLeod warned that worry fuels folly and mental illness at a Franklin Square outdoor service attended by about a thousand. He cited Roosevelt’s near vice presidency, urged prayer as remedy, and called worry a sin that disobeys God.
The Rev Zed H Copp at Bethany Chapel envisions an ideal city with lakes and gardens on blocks linked by suspension bridges. He proposes uniform height blocks, earth-covered houses, air transit, and vast sky parks to curb disease and crime while offering sunlit, airy living spaces and summer cooling. Copp also outlines a three week vacation, starting today, with two weeks at Wallowbrook near Winchester, Virginia, accompanied by his family.
The article discusses how cardinalate honors favor Italy and how church reputation, diplomacy, and public service influence appointments. It names fictitious bishops Adegretti and Bonnell and notes Monaco’s caution to Rome, with Archbishop Riordan linked to the Pious Fund in ongoing church politics.
The piece argues that American bishops and archbishops such as Bishop O Gorman Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Spalding could have earned high papal honors under different circumstances. It cites Taft commissions Roosevelt mediation and historical events to assert America should have six cardinals rather than two, highlighting diplomacy, influence and potential Vatican recognition.
Secretary Garfield tours the San Luis Valley and declares that inter state irrigation must favor bona fide settlers. He asserts the federal government will intervene to ensure fair allotment of Rio Grande headwaters, balancing Mexico treaty obligations, prior water rights, and speculative claims, with approvals limited to legitimate uses and not to hinder settlers in New Mexico or Colorado.
The Hite daughter of Reginald Ronalds of New York was christened at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Washington. She will bear the name of her mother Thor with godmother Mrs Ritchie of London and grandmother Mrs Pierre Ronalds present from London. An eleven piece New York orchestra, lavish floral decor, and a breakfast at Charles H Strong’s home followed the ceremony.
Secret Service Chief Wilkie ordered surveillance after ex convict Humpty Williams was released from prison. Agents watched him in Brooklyn and Manhattan buying a steel drill and metal saw, then notified New York police as evidence pointed to burglary plans rather than counterfeiting, leading to the Newark arrest.
Census Bureau preliminary Shures on hardwood distillation for 1907 show wood alcohol prices tumbling from 34 cents to 15 cents per gallon while demand for charcoal rises, with 100 active plants and a 74,875 cord rise in total wood consumption. Pine and other conifers remain key inputs as 31 plants operate in 1907 versus 22 in 1906, boosting overall production by 217 percent.
Cuban protests against the yellow fever quarantine intensify as Gov Magoon seeks Roosevelt’s order to lift it. Cubans claim no recent cases and argue the quarantine harms them while shielding Americans, urging decisive action to end the isolation.
Luther John, a negro patient, has a thoracic cavity opening formed by decay in his chest flesh after surgery by De Charles White. The opening leaks air from the lungs but is reported by Dr White to be aiding his recovery, with the left lung previously collapsed now reventilated as the cavity may heal from within. Johnson reports soreness yet overall well and a positive prognosis is hoped.
The Washington Poet New York Aug 2. Capt Peter C Hains and his brother await trial for the Bayside kill ing of William E Annis. Defense plans insanity pleas while lawyers study long term insanity factors and the idea of reciprocal insanity. Family, witnesses, and real estate motives surface as proceedings loom toward November.
A stove exploded in a room at 40 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest yesterday afternoon. Mrs Eva Parnell, aged 2, jumped from a second story window amid smoke and was badly bruised but not broken. Firemen from No 6 extinguished the blaze. damage to house and contents about 410. Mrs Parnell refused hospital care, treated by Dr E Gunning.
City notices list long standing local sellers including Heurich's Heert beer and a range of groceries and beverages. Mentions J T D Pyles stores and Chicago Jewel Gaw Ranges with Moddiman & Co. references, plus a brewery Bottling operation and a W. 4 phone line.
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