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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
24
The piece reflects on treaty framing and Senate approval amid cries for reform. It discusses international relations, domestic public opinion, and the balance of power between executive and legislative branches with focus on Washington's civic debates.
The piece laments William Jennings Bryan as a political figure, arguing he cannot be trusted for the presidency and that his stump speeches distract from governance. It contrasts Bryan with other leaders and warns of the dangers of demagogic campaigning while noting public figures and institutions reacting to his views.
A jumble of local quips and odd notes touches on Georgia politics with Mr Toller Wind, strange riverfront names, a dislike of February, din of train ticket lines in Chattanooga, and an archeologist’s Eden claim in Ohio. The tone mimics a cluttered late edition page with brief, unrelated items.
The Wall Street Journal cites three years of U S and Canada fire losses totaling about 300 million dollars, nearly half the nation’s annual public debt in gold, and surpassing many large financial measures. It notes San Francisco 1908 as a major portion and argues fire waste helped fuel a nationwide panic.
The annual report notes 61 divorces granted in South Dakota with 320 to nonresidents, yielding about 48060 in state receipts. Sioux Falls lawyers push a resident requirement referendum to curb the divorce business, a move backed by mill revenue concerns and will of legislators.
A comic piece questions whether George Washington would own up to mischief today, contrasting the cherry tree tale with modern honesty. It shifts to a Manila raid on gambling involving Filino congressmen and a proposed badge bill for legislators, noting a heated debate and eventual closure.
A St Taula speaker, Mr J N Osborne of Carrollton, recalls Heidelberg students twenty five years ago drinking heavily. He notes his son in Heidelberg reports many teetotalers now and the old wholesale drinking has faded. Sobriety is said to have replaced intemperance at a leading university.
Reflections on social behavior and gender roles sketches a drinking man’s rituals and a woman’s concerns with attire. The piece notes pride in action over expertise and the challenge of crowd talk among women, hinting at miscommunication in mixed crowds and the social dynamics of the era.
A 1904s-era overview notes Portugal, unlike Britain and Russia, abandoned coronations after Queen Maria della Gloria and now swears new monarchs before Parliament. It parallels Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and outlines Württemberg line, including Duke Albert of Württemberg, his parsimony, and dynastic ties to Louis Philippe. The piece touches on court life, royal manners, and a sought balance between ceremony and constitutional law.
A New Brunswick judge, Judge Willard P Voorhees, is mistaken for Secretary Taft on a Manhattan ferry and street scene as a crowd cheers the Taft lookalike. The tale comes from Newark lawyers gathered in the Prudential Building discussing Taft’s presidential bid.
Granite Post reports a toy fox terrier named Bill owned by A V Monter of Granite Malls Drug Company runs on two legs due to a prior leg injury and refuses to use the hind foot on that side. When hurried he speeds on three feet, drawing astonished comments from observers.
The article notes abundant currency with little demand, a drop in imports, and a rise in exports amid a low business mood. It cites Mrs. Hetty Green on wealthy panic, autos ordered but unpaid, and chauffeur surpluses, illustrating rising financial anxiety among the rich during hard times.
The Adriatic brought 500 passengers from Southampton to Cherbourg with two rough days at sea. Mr Lane, president of E W Bliss Company, urged the government to fund submarines alongside battleships, stressing their strategic value, low cost for fighting power, and moral impact on crews.
Sensational reports reveal how Doukhobor groups led by Peter Veregin and allied leaders have coerced followers, seizing all wealth, cattle, stock, jewelry, and clothing for the community. New edicts ban watches, mirrors, and many foods, forcing a rigid collective diet and restricting individual freedoms across settlements.
A humorous, fragmentary reflection on appearances of learning and authority, interwoven with casual anecdotes about everyday devices and habits. The text touches on marriage dynamics, political topics, and light comments on personal defense and inventions, ending with a repeated note on practical tricks and leather gear.
A speech night at Cooper Union featured prefatory fumbling as the chairman tried to introduce a guest tied to Taft and Roosevelt era politics. The audience heard a hesitant lead in before the guest, whose background spanned from Maine to California, faced a startled moment when asked for his name.
Interviews with visitors in Washington show strong belief Roosevelt will win the Republican nomination. John A Stewart reports Southern sentiment favors Roosevelt, with Taft and Hughes also discussed. Ohio and New York delegates split, while Bry an name sparks curiosity aboard the train.
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