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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
20
The article analyzes Pacific coast politics favoring Taft, noting regional prosperity, tariffs, and Asian immigration views. It discusses leprosy studies among Filipinos under sanitary conditions, its non contagious nature, and calls for strict public health measures, plus a reflective column on Dr Moore and Koepenick’s captain.
Notices advise readers leaving the city to have The Post follow them and stay informed about affairs at the Capital. Orders may be sent with address changes as needed and delivery extended to any part of the country. Telegraph and telephone contact provided for placement of orders.
The piece discusses Daniel Sickles and Philip Barton Key murder, the emotional insanity defense used by John Graham, and its use in notable cases like Thaw and Richardson. It argues the plea can avert death, suggesting involuntary commitment instead of trial, criticizing sensationalism and urging stricter limits on such defenses.
The Kanoas City Journal notes a dramatic shift in U S politics with the current campaign unusually quiet and free of the former partisan rancor. Previously fierce battles between Whigs and Democrats, then Republicans and Democrats, once tied to business and society, gave way to apathy and calm as decades of partisan fervor fade into memory. This quiet mood contrasts sharply with past crises and underscores changed perceptions of duty and stake in elections.
A century and more saga ends as Oaxaca towns Yodocome and Nunwoyer settle a long running land dispute over colonial grants. The case, once tied to Porfirio Diaz’s father’s town, spanned generations with repeated legal steps and enmity, finally dismissed after careful review and public conferences.
The Baltimore American praises San Antonio mayor Bryan Callaghan as extraordinarily influential and long serving, noting his France education and law career. It highlights his wide open policy stance, support from liberal white citizens, and instructions to voters, juxtaposed with colorful local color in the 19th century.
Mrs Catherine Malone of South Norwalk, 62, died after walking in her sleep and falling headfirst down 17 stairs at about 1 am. She fractured her skull and neck. Dr M Wolfe pronounced her dead at the scene. Mr Mason reportedly sat upright and complained of a headache after the incident.
A report details the death of John Cakdwell Lees in a Dover lodging house, traced to the Lees baronetcy lineage. It notes the troubled fortunes of distant heirs, the idle lives of some baronets, and a broader critique of peerages tied to wealth and land.
An uncanny visitor haunts Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Blauvelt at a fine Grend View house on the Hudson near South Nyack. The translucent figure sits upright on a sofa, moves through rooms, blocks doors, and unsettles the Blauvelts and their staff, echoing Uncle John Collins as a familiar specter.
The Boston Transcript notes South Dakota faces a vote on whether to retain a permissive divorce climate. It cites six months residency, newspaper notices, and profits for lawyers and hotels, as well as a year long citizenship requirement amid political pushback. It argues referendum will decide if reforms pass.
A World newspaper fragment tells of driving a boss's car while he is away. The speaker boasts daring speed and near crashes with a steady partner Muse aboard, promising a ride that will outrun those stepping aside. The tale hints at reckless luck and fear of discovery.
Ike Walton Jr. is portrayed enjoying golf tennis and fishing while his romance and reading interests drift from his namesake. The piece contrasts playful folly with a light literary riff on fame and leisure. Also reports John Galvin of Detroit undergoing electrical treatment for an aortic aneurysm at Grace Hospital after a chest injury years earlier.
Maj Hodder contends Barbados and other Caribbean islands stay free of malaria by a swarm of minnows that eat the biting gnats and their larvae. Jamaicans Colonists and British Guiana imports supposedly removed gnats, while African swamps use roilions and Italy adapts the method for Campagna insect control.
Sidney Rowland an engineer at Little Oak coal mine near Betleville stood at his post last Saturday as a steam pipe burst and a cage with twelve miners descending threatened disaster. He held the lever and shielded his arm as steam burned him until the cage reached the bottom, saving the men from likely death.
The Boston Globe notes September presidential polls in Vermont and Maine typically signal November results. Historical figures show Maine and Vermont often move with Republican gains or declines, with Maine’s September leads varying by year and Vermont’s being a stronger predictor of November outcomes. The piece discusses past Maine and Vermont September margins and contemplates next Tuesday’s Vermont vote as a gauge of resistance to Bryan.
Gen Calixto Garcia, visiting Raleigh, says Cuba is politically satisfied under Roosevelt policy but worries about economy and the rising cost of living. He urges tariff reform and reciprocal treaty revision, notes scarce capital, and foresees foreign investment causing complications. Garcia opposes yellow fever quarantine and visits War Wright, then plans to meet Roosevelt. H L Burns discusses Mesabi range and Minnesota farming prospects amid drainage projects and winter forest work. Oliver predicts Tennessee politics and Taft support while Patterson looks likely. Lincoln Post G A R party arrives Newark for Gettysburg outing. Mayor Haussier with them.
A brief Bohlo storm yesterday dumped 7.62 inches of rain in three hours from 2:30 to 6:40, with 4.50 inches in one hour and 1.15 inches in ten minutes. Umbrellas failed to stop the downpour as workers kept to the ble canal despite the deluge.
The piece notes Twinsburg once named for the Wheox twins, with five sets of twins among about 20 residents. It hints at a genomic or sociological puzzle, inviting scientists to weigh the twin theory while preserving local pride in its origin.
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