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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
2
A long dispatch analyzes reactions to President Roosevelt's message urging renomination. It quotes lawmakers from Taft and reform factions, notes Democratic and Republican divisions, and discusses public support, business impact, and campaign implications as the nation weighs a third-term scenario.
Syracuse University head James P Day denounces President Roosevelt's message as the ravings of a disordered mind. He accuses the administration and the press of assaulting his character and wealth, defending corporate power and denouncing demagoguery amid charges of slander and political meddling.
Santa Fe auditor says a letter claimed to be from the railroad, used in a presidential message, was stolen or improperly obtained. The official asserts the existence of the letter but cannot confirm its theft method or how it reached Trans J.
An aged observer notes President's fragile stance amid charges and a nation bracing for a grim winter. The piece reflects on political stakes as Congress weighs tension, public nerves, and calls for prudence, courage, and unity.
The groundhog marks February 2 by peering from its burrow to signal weather. If a shadow appears, winter extends forty days. if the sun remains hidden, spring arrives at once and the creature emerges.
A fragmented report notes pneumonia can follow grip and asserts that certain tonics and tonics may ease symptoms. It mentions trials of various remedies and names several individuals linked to the discussion, with caution about effectiveness and long passage of recovery.
The Weather Bureau reports groundhog lore tied to six week forecasts. Officials note sunshine signals may or may not predict warmer trends, while historical records show wide swings with record warm periods and extreme cold in February and January.
Judge Breggin in Philadelphia engages Clinton Rhoads to continue an investigation into Miller and Sharkey private detective methods. The probe targets alleged arrest of army and navy deserters and possible licensing issues. An operative was jailed for assault and battery while a deserter case links to Liberty sources in Washington.
Commander Winslow is ordered to Camden New Jersey to oversee fitting out the battleship New Hampshire at New York Shipbuilding Company and will command her upon commissioning. Captain Samuel W. B. Diehl is assigned to the Idaho at Crane Shipyards Philadelphia and will assume duties during its fitting out. Both ships to be commissioned within several months.
William Jennings Bryan urged Democrats to back Roosevelt and reject Wall Street influence in a glowing address at a Dem masketing in Glowing Tribute he praised the President and called for bold reform measures. He criticized Crozier and Wall Street methods while defending Roosevelt and urging allied lawmakers to support remedial legislation this session.
Army orders detail transfers of Slr Tait Thomas E Selfridge from the Fifth Field Artillery to the First Fleet Artillery, James Stradsinn from the First to the Fifth Field Artillery, and resignations including Waj John S Sewell to Engineer Corps to take effect January. Second Lieut Charles B Woore of the Twenty second Infantry gains a one month detail, with other postings including Col Charles G Wavorward commanding Air Vere Corps detachment. Capt Ao Frank Chatham sent from Boston to Fort Andrewa Mass for Quartermaster work. William G Muldoen slated for Philippine duty and Manila assignment.
Orders list promotions and appointments within the Navy Department. Rear Admiral Harrington retired attached at Jamestown Norfolk is to report home. Zane commissioned captain in the United States Navy from December 1907. Commander F A Chadwich commissioned lieutenant commandant in the Navy, awaiting promotion. Warrant officer change to Bursea of Navigation. Reported to naval examining board Washington DC for promotion.
Sen Wood recommends legislation to widen officer sources for the Philippine Scouts. He proposes commissions for Junior places to graduates of military schools and Military Academy cadets, noting two years of service deficiency in one study and urging appointment by the academic board as eligible age limits approach for second lieutenant rank.
A long critical column compares the Bank of France to a massive private public partnership with high notes in circulation, minimal government reserve requirements, and profits surpassing 45 percent. It argues the franc’s system could not be transplanted to the United States and contrasts French and American banking structures and assets.
The article recalls frontier life during California and Colorado gold booms, noting thousands of seekers, weak civil order, and self-formed rule. It highlights fierce gun culture, early codes, and rare men who established law through rough justice while others plundered. It ends with a local jab about a busy felon named Busby seeking a telephone wire right of way.
Brig Gen Davis retires at sixty four and Col Ramsay D Potts to succeed him as head of the Gulf Department. John M Das retires after years in the First Artillery and service includes Spanish American War duty and command roles. Das was born in Washington DC and entered the Military Academy from Arkansas.
A Federal weather bulletin describes a central disturbance moving from Colorado to Illinois, bringing rain and snow from the Mississippi Valley into the West and Great Lakes. It notes warmer readings east of the Mississippi and colder conditions to the west, with expected snow in the northern Mid Atlantic and New England areas this weekend, and brisk easterly winds along the Atlantic coast.
The Post promotes a grand contest with five hundred dollars in attractive cash prizes for winners. It promises entertainment and urges readers to save coupons and participate, inviting readers and friends to join for a chance at the big prizes.
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