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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1908

Page

6

Tariff revision tension under Sixtieth Congress in Washington

The Washington Post notes that the Sixtieth Congress, if Republican gains persist after November, is unlikely to revise tariffs in its second session. It warns that major tariff legislation could emerge by October if Republicans stay in control, while the outcome depends on the 60th Congress composition and the November election.

Washington Alexandria Paltz Benday House of Representatives Ways and Means Gen. Grosvenor Beveridge

Colored voters in the North threaten Republican unity and ballots

The New York Times analysis shows colored voters could swing Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and West Virginia to Bryan in 1900, while New York, New Jersey, and Ohio might tilt Democratic if colored Republicans desert. The North watches Southern Republican moves and the Lily White control. Contested delegations, and possible Taft loss loom. unity of Washington business groups and tariff debates follow amid Cannon and Poland-Germany tensions.

New York Times North South Louisiana Chicago Taft Orough Posuth Brean Idaho Indiana Kansas Bontena Oregon Washington West Virginia Colorado Missouri Roosevelt Bor Mc Taft Rhode Island Meck Iey Oklahoma Pennsylvania Mote Connecticut Cleveland New Slaven New York New Jersey Ohio Sumner Hall Calvin Chaze The Bee

Japan in Korea and world concerns voiced

A Western writer on Korea criticizes Western naivety toward Japanese rule. He warns Korea’s subjugation could threaten Manchuria and China, and questions European trade prestige. References to Hayashi immigration excesses and broader U S reactions follow amid a column of assorted anecdotes.

Korea Japan Manchuria China Asia Russia Fusan Am-mok Tto Jiy Haron Hayashi Hayashi Baron Hayashi Betwen Tokyo Haren

West influence in Republican presidential picks explored

A Springfield Republican analysis reviews how Western states shaped GOP nominees from Fremont to Roosevelt, notes the era’s Western dominance, and argues Gov. Hughes could carry Atlantic states. It contrasts Western strength with Eastern support and cites Hearst NY as a Democratic test ground. PMID: none.

Saving Steps for the Postman in Hungary

The Chicago Tribune describes an aerial letter box devised by the post office to ease Budapest postmen. A spring launches boxes from ground level, delivering to the required floor and waiting until collection or next delivery. Each box includes multiple safety lockers and is moved by electricity.

Chicago Tribune Hungary Post-Office Department Budapest

Timekeeping Troubles in Turkish Travel Hubs

A fragment notes puzzling time standards in Turkey and across routes linking Moscow and St. Petersburg. It highlights inconsistent railway times, daily Bosphorus steamers, and clocks needing adjustment every few days. The passage suggests navigators face varying time zones and schedules amid travel in the region.

Turkey Beg Moscow St. Petersburg Europe

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press

A satirical piece argues a bachelor notes the unattractive side of marriage. It reflects on dating norms and the idea that a woman’s pride in two suitors can coexist with regret. The text mocks political learning and lectures as aims to impress others.

Galitzine family named in rich but troubled lineage

Prince Andrew Galitzine sails to New York for a wedding as his Galitzine line notes its long diasporic history. The article traces the family origins from Lithuania and Poland, highlights notable members who shaped Russian politics, culture, and diplomacy, and recounts later American misadventures linked to a fraudulent sale of supposed ancestral heirlooms. It also touches on other Galitzine figures, the Massereene title, and Antrim Castle treasures.

Poland Europe Germany Austria Russia Prussia Greece Rome Loven Henri Slenklewick Cnmp Prince Andrew Galitzine New York Duc de Chaulnes Sophie Galitzine Galitzine France Switzerland Guediminas Lithuania Michael Boulgakoff Prince Basil Galitzine Hussia Michael Romanoff House of Prince Galitzine Vienna Galitzinberg Moxccw Prince John Galitzine England Nicholas Alex of Hesse London Paria St. Petersburg John Galitzine Countess Oblekoff Nevsky Alexander VII Solovetsi Archangel Prince Alexander Galitzine United States Paran Stevens Anna Gould Prince Hatafeldt Colts P. Huntington Robert Fullerton Paris Salvation Anny American Galatzine America Pittsburg Pennsylvania

Jack Frosts Tragedies From Pearsons Weekly

From Pearson's Weekly the piece surveys deadly frost dangers and historic frost related disasters. It recounts thaw floods in Galicia with vast ice barriers and village drownings, a Zuider Zee accident near Wieringen, Sandpoint Michigan homes swept by ice, Colorado North Park frost fatalities, and a cold White Death fog that felled a party of travelers.

Pearson's Weekly Vistula Lecams Galicia Szcrezin Wieringen Zuider Zee Tate Michigan Sandpoint Colorado North Park

Riveters Demonstrate Dexterity on Brooklyn Bridge Work

A New York Syn article reports riveters on the Brooklyn Bridge at the Manhattan end performing dexterous feats with hot rivets. One at the anvil snaps each rivet into a bucket held at face level, narrowly missing the bucket’s rim as sparks fly and the electric hammer strikes moments later.

New York Brookdynites Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan

Topographical humor and old boots in cross country jests

A collage of humorous snippets from varied sources mocks rural place names from New York malls to small towns such as Oshkesh Wisconsin and Water Junction while contrasting urban wit. It recalls Senator William M Stewart and boots in memory of old frontier days with reflections on aging, speech and pretended simplicity.

Strength of colored vote in 1908 election debate

A New York Times piece reports Brig. Gen. Andrew C. Burt urging Republicans in Brooklyn to nominate a candidate other than Taft, claiming 10 000 Kings County voters could swing the party. It analyzes how a shift of black Republican votes might have altered 1900 state results and broader national outcomes, citing census figures and state dynamics.

New York Times Andrew C. Burt Twenty-fifth Negro Infantry Sumner Hall Brooklyn Taft Burt Kings County McKinley Bryan

Otter Shot After Yearlong Wait in Harwinton

From the New York World, a large otter trapped in Harwinton is skinned by Harland Courant, with 4 feet 10 inches length and 7 inches width. Trappers Wilson and Peck pursued the animal after a year of failed captures, noting otter shouts and the creature’s use of banks and twists with mud to spring into water. They fear the king of the race has died and with it the species’ last “shoot.”

Terreville Harland Courant, Lister & Welton Harwinton Wilson Peck Cy Wilson

Rough Rider Averts Opinion On Question In Washington

Jack Abernethy known as the Rough Rider refused to offer his opinion on a political question during a Washington visit. He said he pays no attention to it and remains indifferent. He recalled a bear fight witnessed by a wife who said it was the only fight she saw where she didn’t care who won.

Prom Chicago News Jack Abernethy Rough Panama Canal Shoats Louis ©. Collins Suprema Court Panama Canal Zone Scorenam Commission Ues Rovermont War Department En & Maz Goethals

Tennessee Republican leader voices civil service reform critique

John Hook of Tennessee, former congressman and state legislator, speaking in Raleigh, denounces federal officeholder influence in Tennessee. He argues patronage corrupts the party, urges Taft administration reforms, and cites inspectors and civil service abuses. Other speakers discuss New York politics, Panama Canal progress, and labor conditions, highlighting governance, governance reform, and economic efficiency.

John . Hook Tennessee Knoxville Raleigh Taft South Houk Lawer Tennissee Grant Washington Joy Stara

Gambling in Cuba and American Influence on Cuban Customs

The piece discusses how American influence has altered Cuban practices notably ending bull rings and cockpits as Sunday attractions. It notes the gambling culture, the vice of wagering, ruined reputations, and the vice connected to gambling. It also observes Cuban mobility and low drunkenness, with both sexes frequenting open air cafes in Havana drinking non alcoholic fruit beverages.

Tomas Havana

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