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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1908

Page

3

Fractured party lines on Roosevelt renomination wave

The article reports mixed Republican reactions to Roosevelt's presidential message urging renomination. Key figures including Willmson, Taft supporters, and Senate leaders weigh in on policy support, public sentiment, and potential effects on party unity and campaign strategy ahead of the convention. Strong entities include Roosevelt, Taft, and several unnamed senators and representatives. Businesses and public opinion are noted as influenced by the message and political rhetoric.

Hose Willmson Geoura Enkburst Enthusias Wittingls Ren Yin

Thunderer Lauds Message on President Pluck and Courage

The Times editorial praises President Romsevelt as steadfast and courageous during a financial crisis. It asserts his unwavering resolve to face opposition without penitence, urging unity and perseverance. The piece emphasizes his commitment to national continuity and the United States' leading role in world affairs.

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Pneumonia After Grip Described With Remedies

Fragmentary 19th century medical note discusses pneumonia following grip fever and describes various tonics, medicines, and practices. References to Sarsaparilla and blood effects appear amid cautious observations on patient improvement and treatment attempts.

Day highered by Syracuse Univ screams at President Roosevelts policy

Syracuse University head identifies himself as a writer and denies corporate funding while denouncing President Rosey s message as a chaotic harangue. The piece critiques Square Deal rhetoric and accuses demagogic manipulation, urging restraint and accountability in public discourse.

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Stolen Letter From Chambers Letter StirsAudit Confusion

A damaged OCR reads that a confidential letter from Chambers was stolen from the office of an assistant and other officials. The note names several individuals and firms, including Healy, Davidson, and Hoose, with uncertainty about the thief and possession. The fragmentary text hints at an alleged document theft linked to an audit office.

Shadow Fateful Prediction Delivers Forty More Days of Winter

Tradition holds that if the groundhog sees his shadow, winter will continue for forty days. The playful lore anchors the annual ritual as communities watch for signs of spring.

Groundhog Day Weather Tale and Forecast Debate

A long prose summary discusses Groundhog Day with shadow or sun predicting six weeks of weather. It mentions forecasts by Weather Bureau officials, claims about past records, January to February temperatures, and political and meteorological context around the tradition and its credibility.

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Deserters Their Specialty Detected by Court Action

Judge Bregg in Quarter Sessions Court appointed Clinton Rhoads to continue an investigation into Miller & Sharkey private detectives who specialize in arresting army and navy deserters. If grounds exist, the agency license may be revoked. The probe follows an arrest of an alleged deserter tied to an innocent man who was battered and jailed for thirty days. The agency head claimed 8000 deserters’ names were given by authorities at Washington.

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Navy Orders for New Battle Ships Fitout at Camden and Philadelphia

Commander Cameron W L R Winston is ordered to duty overseeing fitting out the battleship New Hampshire at New York Shipbuilding Camden. He will command New Hampshire on commissioning. Samuel W B Diehl is assigned to duties related to the battleship slip fitting at Cramp shipyards Philadelphia. Both ships expected in commission within months. Diehl formerly judge advocate general.

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Bryan Urges Democratic Backing in Wilmington Rally

William Jennings Bryan spoke at a Democratic mass meeting in Wilmington urging loyalty to Roosevelt and reform. He praised the president’s moral courage, attacked Wall Street methods and the Aldrich bill, and warned Democrats to stand with Roosevelt against Republican obstruction.

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Army Orders Detail Transfers and Promotions Across Units

Army orders list several transfers and promotions including Thomas Selfridge from the Cuth Field Artillery to the Fifth Artillery Fl Lt James Bredelaw moves from the First Field Artillery to the Fifth Heavy Artillery. Ma j Sewell Engineer Corps to January 1 effective. Lieut Col Charles G Wootwand Coast Artillery detailed acting inspector general with assignment to Atlanta Ga and to depart with department of the gall. Cant William Raid CoS area ordered for duty with Marstead extended until further orders. Capt Ro Frank Chatham quartermaster ordered from this city to Tort Andreas Mass to examine and report construction work for One Quartermaster’s Department. Second Lt Willan Muldoon Philippine School to Fore Jay as temporary duty.

Tansfers Thomas Selfridge Fittlerg Artillers James Bredelaw Field Artilen Fitth Hela Artillery John S Atlante Wiliam Marstead Arther Chatham Quartermaster Wit Andreis Rs Department Willan Muldoon Philippine Jay SY

Orders to Naval Officers Tear Almial Po F Worrngton retire

Orders authorize the detached retirements and promotions of naval officers. Jamestown Virginia to home. Captain to the Navy from December 6, 1807. Lieutenant Commander FL Chadwick promoted. report to Naval Examining Board in Washington DC for promotion thence to Bureau of Navigation Navy Department.

Jamestown Rane Chadwick Naval Bureau of Navigation Navy Department

Cadets for Officers in Philippine Scouts Suggested

Gen Wood urges legislation to broaden officer sourcing for the Philippine Scouts beyond current avenues. He proposes appointments to junior commissioned ranks for graduates of military schools and Military Academy cadets with two years service or one year study deemed deficient, while noting age limits may bar late eligibles from reaching second lieutenant in the scout force.

Gen Wood Philippine Scouts Venemant Scout Organization

Bank of France versus US central bank ideas debated

The article discusses the Bank of France as a mixed public private institution with vast note circulation, large gold reserves, and conservative credit uses, contrasting it with potential U S central banking concepts. It notes France as a republic in practice a strong centralized system with branches and government support, while highlighting high dividends and asset backing.

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The Men of the Frontier Era and Its Wild Rise

The frontier era drew bold, independent gold seekers to California Nevada Colorado and Montana. Law grew from need as crowds settled, fights and shootings abounded, yet courage and fairness emerged among builders who forged new nations amid savage conditions. Guns and risk defined daily life, while some men shaped order and justice in a rough West.

Dathy Magatuce Far West el Dorado California Panama Cape Horn Colorado Nevada Montana Virgin West Ben Christendom

Weather forecast summary for January with cold waves

Weather conditions across the Washington area and mid Atlantic show a frontal disturbance bringing rain and snow from the Mississippi Valley eastward. Warmer in the Midwest with high pressure, colder in the east. snow south and rain east of the Mississippi on Saturday, snow along the Great Lakes, brisk easterly winds along New England and Atlantic coasts, with cold waves warned for multiple states and regions.

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Busy Busby Pursues Wires Free Telephone Right of Way

A fragmented note from Greveland 2 ai Destar mentions Busby as very busy, with chatter about him securing the right of way for a wires free telephone company. The exchange hints at ongoing efforts and public interest in new telecommunications access.

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Brig General Davis Retired After Reaching Age Limit

Brig Gen John M. Dove wins ter placed on the retired list after reaching the statutory age of sixty four. Davis, a District of Columbia native, was appointed to the Military Academy from Arkansas and graduated in 1863 then served in the First Artillery. During the Spanish American War he was a major and later acting brigadier general of volunteers. On return to the regular army he was major of artillery, with last duty commanding the Department of the Gulf and serving on the board that considered the cases of officers in dishonorable discharge or other faults. Col Ramsay D. Polta succeeds as acting general.

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Big Contest PrizeShow Sparks Post Enthusiasm

The notice touts a “Big Contest” with five hundred dollars in attractive cash prizes. It invites readers to identify an illustration in today’s Post, save coupons, and join friends for a chance to win one of the big prizes in an upbeat, promotional tone.

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