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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
6
A Washington Post editorial discusses the right of petition as a cornerstone of liberty and cites John Quincy Adams. It argues petitions can bolster democracy, critiques petitions opposing the Jamestown Exposition naval display, and defends naval strength as a safeguard of peace.
A Canadian political column questions the Laurier government over high sea deals and a 400,000 treasury payment to a trading company. It cites the Toronto Mail and Empire accusing hidden recipients, calls for transparency, and questions cabinet integrity and wariness of public exposure.
A column attacks Canadian press and U S graft in Pennsylvania surplus issues. It critiques Laurier and the Mail and Empire, warns against state corporate taxation, and discusses a $11 million surplus amid calls to fund public services versus "Temple of Graft" projects. It also covers US exports, competition with Japan, and British Lords.
A man asks what legal tender means amid a courtroom dispute. Bankers consult as the National Bank Act of 1896 defines legal tender, listing gold coin silver dollars and various notes as tender, while others like certificates are nonlegal tender. The exchange ends with the man joking that he let his lawyer tender for him.
Widespread English policy criticism in Britain contrasts with praise abroad as Lord Cromer faces sharp opposition over Egypt. The piece notes rising anti foreign sentiment among Egyptians, decline of social ties with dignitaries, and the Khedive’s distancing from foreigners. It also covers the Orange Society’s attack on Lord Aberdeen, Queen Mary's hair relic controversy, and related historical anecdotes.
A three year old, Mary L. Eigholz, is in the children’s ward at Bellevue with purpura haemorrhagica causing rainbow colored skin patterns. Doctors note color changes with weather and sun, while blood-building treatment is tried. The case, admitted February 6 from West 150th street, puzzles physicians as five weeks pass without clear progress.
A mix of verse about a tear and a New York World note on Broadway and Sixty-second Street theater construction selling orchestra stalls balcony chairs outright. First rows priced at 3750 and 8000 dollars with boxes at 25000. Owners gain occupancy rights on select nights and sales promote rise in value. Also snippets from various papers headline curiosities of journalism and British exchanges.
The Guildford charity trustees held a dice throw to award Maids' Money left by John How in 1674. Eligible maids must have two years single-service among Guildford employers not tied to inns or alehouses. Laura Cadman, with sixteen years, won with double six. Emma Trimmer, eight years, threw six and three and may retry next year.
Quips on life and society note. A coquette’s heart appears hollow as a honeycomb while urging contentment with any lot. Observations touch on pride, appearances, and the lure of a square deal after misused enterprises.
Mrs Potter Palmer backs a Chicago milliners movement aiming to require hats made by union members. At Hull House Miss Helen Mahon outlined plans to elect officers, join the American Federation of Labor, and educate about union principles. Attendees pledged to buy only union hats and demand union cards.
A playful juvenile tale describes Little Mr Zero as a mean, pint sized figure who pins and bites at will. His crimson cheeks and blue nose mark him as a comical villain while townspeople avoid him whenever he appears.
A Cleveland to Pittsburg express in 1887 encountered a red lantern signal across the rails just before a flooded Yellow Creek bridge. The light vanished, the bridge was swept away, and the train halted safely, sparing passengers from disaster, prompting speculation about a mysterious guiding beacon.
Witty musings on money, love, and social myths. A humorous slice of early 20th century reflection notes stinginess about souls and the folly of street crossing, with keen observations on gender and parenting expectations.
Idaho rancher Martin Garn praised the West and voiced his wish to return home after brief Washington visits to the public lands commission and Senate Agriculture Committee. Col. John McClure, a striking Washington figure, drew attention with his distinctive attire and long beard. Julius Brownstein predicted San Francisco Chinatown’s renewal and described the city’s booming wages and rapid rebuilding postquake.
London reports from the Chicago Tribune reveal the origin of European eels as researchers place spawning at 660 fathoms deep in the Atlantic near the British Isles and southwest Europe. Leptocephal larvae drift for months before becoming elvers two inches long, then swarm toward Western Europe’s shores. Elvers travel in vast columns, split around ships, and ascend rivers and streams, reaching ponds and ditches along coastlines.
From the National Magazine the article notes that Chilean women serve as streetcar conductors and shop salesgirls while young women commonly work as telegraph operators. It contrasts these roles with men who still perform chambermaid duties in hotels and households, and mentions American ladies employing male servants in Chile.
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