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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
21
The Rev Donald C. MacLeod spoke at Franklin Square open air services with a thousand attendees. He argued worry is a sin and a disease, citing Roosevelt’s near nomination as a cautionary example, and urged reliance on prayer as remedy.
The Rev Zed H Copp at Bethany Chapel argues for an ideal city with lakes and flower gardens on blocks, suspension bridges, and extensive sky parks. He envisions detached houses with yards, rapid transit by subway and airship, earth-covered homes cooled in summer, and bridges linking blocks to combat disease and crime. Copp also outlines a vacation plans as he heads to West Virginia for three weeks, with family.
The article discusses how cardinalate honors are earned, noting Italy's favorable pathway. It cites Bishop Adegretti of Orvieto persuading the Prince of Monaco regarding Rome, rewarding Mer Alles cretti with a red hat. Bishop Bonnell of Marsala is praised for cholera work and elevated at a consistory. Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco adjusts the Pious Fund.
The piece argues that prominent American prelates like Bishop O Gorman Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Spalding could have been elevated to cardinal status if they were Italian. It cites Taft Roosevelt and historical crises to claim America deserves six cardinals, not just two, based on diplomacy and service.
Secretary Garfield, after visiting San Luis Valley, pledges a policy to favor bona fide settlers in interstate water allocations for irrigation. He notes priority rights will be recognized only when actually used, and warns against speculative applications. The move aims to balance Colorado rights with New Mexico treaty obligations and Mexico’s water needs.
The Hite daughter of Reginald Ronalds of New York, heir to the Ronalds fortune, was christened at St Pauls Episcopal Church in the city. Rev John Moore McGann officiated assisted by a former pastor. Distinguished guests included Mrs Pierre Lorillard Ronalds and Mrs Townsend of Washington. An eleven piece New York orchestra played, a cambric robe and priceless embroideries adorned the baby, and a champagne breakfast followed at the Strong residence.
Secret Service Chief Wilkie tracked ex counterfeiter known as Humpty Williams after prison release. Evidence gathered in New York led to his Newark capture and linked with a burglary ring. Agents observed drills and a metal saw purchased by Williams and followed him across Brooklyn and Manhattan before handing over to police.
Preliminary census data for 1907 show wood alcohol prices fell from 34 to 15 cents per gallon a 45 percent drop as the free alcohol law took effect. Production rose with 100 active plants and wood consumption up 217 percent to 61 149 cords, mainly birch beech and maple, while charcoal demand slightly boosted prices of charcoal and related products. Long leaf pine remains the primary raw material with turpentine and tar as secondary products.
Cuban protests against the yellow fever quarantine on the island intensify as Gov Magoon seeks Roosevelt’s order to lift it. Cubans claim no recent cases and argue perpetual quarantine harms only Americans while islanders are immune. Magoon plans to meet the president to press the case, noting the quar antine is the sole point of American-Cuban disagreement.
Luther Johnson, a Negro patient, has an opening in his chest from flesh decay that vents air into the thoracic cavity. Dr White notes the cavity appears to aid his breathing and may heal from the inside, with the left lung previously collapsed now aided by the cavity. Johnson reports soreness but otherwise feels well.
Reporting from New York August coverage details the murder case of Captain Peter C Hains and his brother Thornton Hains in Queens. Insanity defenses emerge as counsel plan for long trials with medical experts discussing gradual mind decline and “double insanity” concepts. Public attention centers on motives, alleged infidelity, and possible real estate plots as witnesses are readied.
Mrs Eva Parnell a two year old leaped from a second floor window at 40 Massachusetts avenue northwest yesterday afternoon after an air stove exploded in her room. She sustained severe bruises but no broken bones and refused hospital treatment. The blaze and damage to the house and contents were about 410. Firemen of No 6 engine company extinguished the flames with hand chemicals. Dr E Gunning treated Mrs Parnell at home.
Fragmented OCR text shows local business notes and ads for coffee and cocoa brands, department stores, a Chicago jewel range maker, a beer bottling firm, and a long time Herz beer heart. Mentions a brewery bottle company and a phone listing. No clear event or narrative.
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