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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
24
The Washington Post reports Waterbury Republican critiques of Democratic plans to nominate William Jennings Bryan, suggesting Wall Street influence and a push to block Bryan in favor of more conservative candidates. The piece traces reactions across newspapers and parties, noting potential implications for Roosevelt era economic policy and railroad rate regulation debates.
The piece argues Democratic hopes hinge on carrying Wisconsin and Minnesota, noting doubt among supporters about Bryan’s ability to win those states or swing distant big states like New York and New Jersey. It mentions Roosevelt votes and party divisions, with references to Arkansas and Chicago factions.
The piece weighs the 1908 race, arguing Bryan cannot win outside former slave states. It cautions on Populists backing Bryan and predicts Democratic nominating dynamics, with Johnson as a potential alternative and Taft likely nominee. It also notes Cortelyou’s decision to stay as Treasury secretary and urges restraint in press commentary.
A review of historical opinions on the Mexican War argues it was necessary or inevitable, citing figures like Stephen A Douglas and Thomas H Seymour, while noting antiwar views and the role of partisan politics. The piece also contemplates Spanish American War avoidance, Texas annexation, and broader imperial questions. It then pivots to critiques of higher education for women, McCormick’s views, and touches on 1900s political figures and elections. It closes with commentary on Democratic prospects and a light note on social topics.
The column surveys varied views on weather management, politics, and public life. It notes Athens style chatter about Vice Presidents, Senatorial hints, and party dynamics, then shifts to social trends, farm memory, and a humorous anecdote about a postal clerk and an old walnut debt.
A fragmented historical column notes monotony in labor across trades. It cites long sessions in shoe making, a woman sewing on a single seam for fifteen years, and a New York figure haunted by a doughnut hole. Harry Thaw’s mood during a trial is touched on as another human detail.
A compilation notes dramatic bids for rare moths including two moths sold for 90 dollars, a Galapagos insect valued at 80 dollars, and a collection boasting 2,000 butterflies. Baron Rothschild and Dr Lagal negotiated the Arizona-sourced specimens while the piece contrasts New York remarks with Baltimore humor.
The fragmentary text reflects scattered captions and maxims about social behavior. It mentions a streetcar incident, a phonograph cylinder, a catalog, and rough advice on money and privacy. It also notes newly married couples should have separate spaces with no room for suspicion.
The Commoner notes it was a coincidence that Indiana launched the Fairbanks boom on the coldest day of 1907. It speculates the editor might face the same chill if he again runs as a candidate, hinting at political tension and personal stakes.
Denials publish regarding a rumored match between Princess Beatrice of Britain and Infante Alphonse of Orleans. The story links the Galliera fortune and extensive Italian nobility, noting dynastic strains, marriages, and bequests tied to Duke Anthony of Orleans and the late Duchess of Galliera.
Dream guidance on common symbols and their supposed outcomes for love, marriage, wealth, and happiness. Includes judgments on beheadings, smallpox, fruit like apples apricots elderberries and beans, plus visions of travel, flying, water, ferries, and feasts with warnings about misfortune and future prosperity.
In a Brooklyn Eagle tale Robert Cauldwell recalls a bizarre case of a supposed death to mask identity with the late Duke of Portland. A woman’s funeral provoked suspicion after an anonymous letter delayed payment on a life claim and a coffin filled with bricks sparked sickness and a mass investigation across Wall Street to Manhattan Island.
A fragmentary obituary notes a man who walked through winters past in youth and childhood memories. It says he started a noble plan and wore an overcoat no more, then mentions looming fear and a burial last Tuesday.
A fragmented discussion on death from various causes including sarcoma and endocarditis, noting rising urban deaths and comparing yearly rates. It cites a single city with population figures and mentions five actual hangings, framing the topic with sensational tone and public mortality concerns.
A Treasury note tale and coin swap stir partisan sniping as a messenger delivers five Saint-Gaudens $2 coins to a Republican and only one to a Democrat, prompting a grumbled thankfulness for getting any change. The column then shifts to obituary-like bits about a New York will and a saddened wife sewing buttons, concluding with a personal lament tied to a broken musical string.
A Saboya regiment soldier and a buxom cook, united by love and limited funds, bought a quarter of a government Christmas lottery ticket. On December 2 the draw yielded a $60 prize, securing their future marriage plans in garrison Madrid.
The Finnish women secured suffrage soon after autonomy, influencing Parliament and public offices. About 6 percent of votes came from women, with 32 women in Parliament guiding reforms in administration, policing, and liquor laws, making Finland a pioneer in national women’s rights.
A quirky piece traces a single signature by Frank C. Larl of the Hudson Navigation Company through a string of vivid scenes. It moves from a Kansas baby clone to a watersport at sea, a skyline contest in Van Cortlandt Park, and blasts to a hurricane at Storm King on the Hudson, ending with a dismantled fence leaning in the wind.
A fragment from a 19th century column discusses doctors stocking measles remedies and predicting continued demand through February. It likens seasonal shortages to winter coat sales and lists various diseases with monthly patterns, noting cautions about dyspepsia, meningitis, and other illnesses.
The Willard hotel scene features Judge L R Wilfley addressing a China policy complaint and U.S. relations. He cites three factors shaping China’s stance toward America, including modernization, public opinion, and foreign aid aided by Taft's delegation prospects and a North Carolina electoral context. He references Taft, Canton, Shanghai, and the U.S. State Department, noting shifts in China’s view of the United States amid famine relief and consular improvements.
An old acquaintance recalls Taft from New York press youth days as timid, noting his transformation from a shy speaker to one who dominates conversations, a feat called a remarkable change.
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