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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
31
A scanned political commentary analyzes reactions to Roosevelt's message and its push for a third term. It notes Republican and Democrat responses, with emphasis on leadership, party strategy, and potential impacts on business and public sentiment as the nation nears a convention.
Syracuse Chancellor James P Day denounces President Roosevelt’s message as a disordered mind rant and a class prejudice driven manipulation. He asserts a “square deal” claim is a public slander and defends himself against accusations of taking money from corporations.
Santa Fe auditor describes a letter used in the president’s message as stolen from railroad offices. Edward Chambers, former Auditor G A Davidson, and President Roosevelt are named in claims about the letter’s origin. The auditor cannot confirm details of theft or possession.
The editorial notes mention President Truman and the looming congress as public interest remains high. The piece cites predictions of late winter weather and references to naval movements at Newport and other coastal posts. It highlights calls for steadfast leadership and penitent tone amid evolving national duties and international tensions.
Folklore states if a groundhog sees its shadow on February 2, winter will extend forty more days. If no shadow appears the groundhog leaves its burrow and spring arrives at once.
The article discusses pneumonia following a grip illness, noting doctors caution pain and fever can lead to pneumonia. It mentions a suggestive home remedy and various medicines used, including Hood and Sarsapardia, with patient at times reporting relief and others warning against unproven treatments. It references a local reader at Conshohocken and nearby areas.
A garbled forecast piece discusses the groundhog tradition and weather signs for the coming six weeks. It mentions the forecaster, Washington watching for sun beams, and the potential of a cold snap if the sun is hidden. Historical notes reference records from the Weather Bureau and past extreme readings.
Judge Breggin at Quarter Sessions Court in Philadelphia appointed T Clinton Rhoads to continue an investigation into Miller and Sharkey private detective agency. The probe follows an arrest of a deserter and possible abuse by agency operatives. The head of the agency says he has names of deserters supplied by Liberties in Washington.
Commander Winslow and Captain Samuel W B Diehl are assigned to duty for fitting out the battleships New Hampshire at Camden and Idaho at Philadelphia Crane yards. Winslow becomes captain prior to commissioning. Diehl serves as judge advocate general. Both ships expected to be commissioned within several months.
William Jennings Bryan addressed a Democratic rally in Glowing terms praising President Roosevelt and urging Democrats to back reform. He praised Roosevelt’s courage against Wall Street methods, urged Republicans to join in remedial legislation, and criticized Wall Street tactics and Aldrich leadership.
Army orders detail transfers and temporary duty for several officers and enlisted men. Sir Thomas E Selfridge moves from the Fifth Field Artillery to the First Field Artillery Fleet Unit James Stradsinn shifts from First Field Artillery to Fifth Field Artillery. John S Sewell reassigned to Engineer Corps to assume January duties. Charles B Woore assigned to Twenty second Infantry for one month. Charles G Wavord forward to Combat Air Verre Corp as acting inspector general for Gulf government duty. William bn LoS retained for militia duty. Capt Frank Chatham to Fort Andrews Massachusetts for Quartermaster construction work. William G Muldoen details to the Philippines then Manila for temporary duty.
Rear Admiral Harrington retired and attached at Jamestown Norfolk to home. Zane commissioned captain in December 1907. Commander Chadwick commissioned lieutenant commander in the ass from July 1, 1 tit. Lasign 1 Town reports to naval examining board Washington DC for promotion to Bureau of Navigation.
Senator Wood backs new sources for scout officers including junior graduates of military schools and Military Academy cadets. He cites two years' service shortfalls in a study and urges appointments by the academic board to extend officer eligibility as current eligibles age out for second lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts.
The article contrasts the Bank of France with American banking, noting France as a republic in name but governed like a military bureaucracy. It cites large note issuance backed by assets of central banks, high dividends, and the discrepancy between deposits and gold reserves, highlighting the contrast with U.S. banking practices and the dangers of central bank expansion. It closes with a sharp remark about a dealer with a remarkable memory of railway car names.
A reflective sketch from The Frontiersmen era recounts how California Nevada Colorado and Montana drew thousands in 1849 for gold. It describes rugged camps, rough justice, gun culture, early codes, and the emergence of order as leaders arose to tame lawless towns and forge a new nation.
Brig Gen Davis retires on reaching age sixty four. Col Ramsay D Potts to succeed as Chief of Staff Gulf Department. John M Das, born in Washington DC, attended Military Academy from Arkansas, graduated 1803, served in First Artillery, wartime roles include major and inspector general of volunteers, later commanded Department of the Gulf.
The Weather Bureau reports a central disturbance moving from Colorado toward Illinois with widespread rain and snow fronts. Warmer in the east, colder west, with snow in the north and rain in the south on Saturday, extending to New England Sunday. Brisk winds east of the Mississippi and on the Atlantic coast, with storm warnings from the Great Lakes to Florida and the upper Midwest facing colder spells through Sunday.
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