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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
33
The message sparks a nationwide reaction as Republicans debate a possible third-term bid for Roosevelt. Supporters hail the address as pivotal while critics warn of radicalism, with key senators and leaders asserting the president’s intention and impact on the 1904 election dynamics.
The Times lauds President Romsevelt as steadfast and courageous during the recent crisis, praising his resolve to endure charges and maintain steadiness. It notes his firm stance against opponents and his commitment to justice, signaling confidence in American leadership.
Historical fragment describes pneumonia following influenza like illness. Mentions treatments, medicines such as Sarsapissla, and long struggles with health. references patients, caregivers, and a Connecticut setting. Contains garbled OCR with scattered names and locations.
Syracuse University leaders including Chancellor Janus P Day react to President Rosey Day’s address criticizing “criminal wealth” and the Standard Oil Company. The debate centers on calls for radical reform, accusations of demagoguery, and denials of personal financial influence amid a heated allegations exchange.
A torn and garbled report claims a letter from Chambers was stolen from a railway office. It implicates Tas Sugeles, Healy, and others in a missing communication tied to an earlier audit and corporate dealings. No suspects identified or confirmed.
Tradition says a shadow signals forty more days of winter as observers await the groundhog’s verdict. The forecast hinges on whether the creature sees a shadow, shaping early spring expectations.
The article discusses Groundhog Day traditions with predictions of eight weeks of winter or early spring depending on shadow visibility. It cites historic Weather Bureau records from 1890 to note seasonal temperature extremes and contrasts recent forecasts with political context and forthcoming commentary.
Philadelphia January 31 Judge Bregg of Quarter Sessions Court appointed Clinton Rhoads to continue an investigation into Miller and Sharkey private detectives. The agency is accused of specializing in arresting army and navy deserters. If grounds are found, its license may be revoked. The probe followed an arrest of an innocent man for desertion by a cadre operative, now serving 30 days. The agency head claimed 8000 deserter names were supplied by acquaintances in Washington.
Commander Cameron WLR Winston is ordered to duty on fitting out the battleship New Hampshire at New York Shipbuilding Camden. He will command the vessel when commissioned. Samuel W B Diehl is assigned to duty for the battleship project at Cramp shipyards Philadelphia. Both ships expected to be commissioned within months.
William Jennings Bryan spoke at a Democratic rally in Wilmington urging loyalty to Roosevelt and reform. He praised the President's moral courage, attacked Wall Street methods, and called for remedial legislation this session while defending Roosevelt from alleged predatory wealth.
Army orders list transfers including Major Thomas Selfridge from Field Artillery to Fitzherg Artillery, First Field Artillery to Fifth HeLa Artillery, and resignations of John S Sewell from the Engineer Corps. Second Lieut Charl Moore moves to Enfantre. Lieut Col Charles G. Wootwand detailed acting inspector general proceeding to Atlanta. Capt Ro Frank Chatham to Tort Andreis Mass for construction report. Second Lt Willian Muldoon at Manila School to Fore Jay SY temporarily.
Orders to naval officers detail retirement orders and detachments. A captain to the navy from December 6 1807 and a lieutenant commander to promotion paths via the Naval Examining Board in Washington DC.
Gen Wood recommends new sources for Philippine Scout officers including graduates of military schools and Military Academy cadets with two years service or one year study if deficiency found. He notes eligible classes with a legal preference will soon reach ages precluding appointment to second lieutenant in the scout organization.
A discussion highlights the Bank of France as a large, credit based institution with note issuing power and government backing. It compares France’s central bank to U S banks, noting the mix of private and public interests, substantial dividends, and different reserve practices. The piece reflects on currency expansion risks and governmental oversight in central banking.
A retrospective on frontier growth and law making in California Nevada Colorado and Montana during gold rush eras. It paints a harsh volatile society of independent diggers, frequent shootings, and crowd driven justice that gradually yielded to organized governance and lasting nation building.
Weather notes describe a disturbance moving from Colorado to the Central States bringing rain and snow from the Mississippi Valley eastward. Cooler air in the Middle Atlantic, with a warm trend westward, and brisk easterly winds along the New England and South Atlantic coasts. Cold wave warnings issued for multiple states. Temperature readings show mid-afternoon highs around 12 to 59 and lows near 0 in various zones.
A Greveland broadcast notes that Busby now stays busy as he pursues a new wires free telephone venture. The speaker asks what he is doing and confirms he is securing the right of way for the project.
Brig Gen John M Dove wins ter placed on 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. He served in the Spanish American War as major and was noted as inspector general of volunteers. He later returned as major of artillery and last commanded the Department of the Gulf, chairing the board that considered the case of the officers in question. Col Ramsay D Polta will succeed him as inspector general of the Department of the Gulf.
The post promotes a popular contest with five hundred dollars in attractive cash prizes and ample entertainment. It urges readers to save coupons and try for one of the big prizes, inviting friends to join in the excitement.
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