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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1907
Page
14
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The piece contrasts American and German governance, noting Germany’s multi party Reichstag and a weakened Kaiser. It argues liberty grows as parliamentary power strengthens, predicting a future free republic in all but name and praising German valor and resilience.
Charles T Terry of the American Automobile Association discusses pushing a national auto law to simplify cross state rules. He warns if federal action fails uniform state laws may be pursued. debate centers on constitutional reach and state sovereignty.
The piece argues against selling the Philippine Islands to Japan or any power, noting prohibitive price versus cost and the need for a naval base. It also lauds American forgiveness of English figures like Gladstone, urging restraint in criticizing Swettenham and highlighting broader national humility and fiscal prudence.
The Soubrette Museum on the upper West Side at 15 Old Broadway houses Epes W. Sargent’s vast collection of theatrical relics. It features tights portiers, stage shoes, and mementos from Pauline Hall to Lilian Russell, with items like a satin apron, a Punch sketch, and a variety of rare theater ephemera. Over 2,000 souvenirs trace theater history through costumes, props, and backstage curiosities gathered from Dunlap to Lincoln era stages.
A poem attacks politicians courting popularity while a separate report to Gov. Deneen outlines mental health findings in Cook County. The State Board of Charities endorses a Kankakee training school for doctors in detention hospitals and notes 58,000 people in Illinois may become insane at any moment.
A fragmented verse recounts Ben Pitchford's apology for a joking performance that embarrassed senators. He recalls offering samples of mirth, realizing the dignity of powerful figures, and vows never to joke again while referencing Swettenham in a self critical tone.
After a week missing, the high priced Syrian bear Czarina was discovered inside a cave at the Bronx Zoo with two newly born cubs beside her. Her mate Czar was seen bringing food to the cave entrance as keepers gained access. The cubs appear three days old and the father has been heavy with the cubs, while a previous litter from last year had a different fate. Two Nilgans were also born at the Bronx Zoo yesterday.
Fragmented excerpts discuss honesty, wealth, and social virtues with satirical aphorisms. The piece critiques self-made men and moral motives, pairing wry observations on women and men with cynical reflections on virtue and vanity from a Chicago context.
Washington dispatch reports public and private figures urge the president to soften or clarify his anti trust posture. Some lawmakers and former Cabinet members seek a statement assuring good firms are unaffected while reaffirming action against bad trusts. The piece notes repeated assurances have worn thin with Congress and business leaders alike.
A Chicago teacher reviewing homework found a pupil’s problem about workers toiling ten hours a day. The note attached protested the wording as insulting to the boy and his family, demanding limits on the task and signing Samuel Blockby.
A disjointed excerpt on bachelor life notes the role of women, opera attendance, and money in marriage. It suggests jokes about worries over children, fashionable clothes, and artistic temperament, with humorous observations on shopping and domestic dynamics.
Irishman Rochfort Maguire, newly returned to power as president of the British South African Company and head of its vast diamond mine syndicate, gained favor with Lobengula after an extraordinary bath event. His career spans Oxford honors, diplomacy, and Cecil Rhodes ties, leading to London influence and Rhodes fortunes.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a Garden of Eden Prom and a Bohemian Adam speaking of pain clothing and winter, with a concluding remark about being well fixed for the opera. This reads as a literary or stage notation rather than a standalone news item.
In a crowded Battery scene, Bigl Quigley and locals scramble to save Spot the dog from a sick spell and police action. A friendly Ride-a-Wee Home visit results in a collar and license, but Spot ultimately passes away after a final act by Officer Andy. The tale blends maritime weather, dog lore, and city life with touches of local color and humor.
In the New York American a tale about the late Mr Whiteley and his Universal Provider recalls a wager with an English officer. The officer named elephants and was shown six elephants chained in the basement, supplied from a menagerie as part of the store’s grand boast.
Fashion writers say elbow sleeves, now short yet well below the elbow, dominate gowns and lace cuffs. The exaggerated trend has lost smartness except in elaborate outfits, with mid summer fabrics hinting at a revival. The era of long gloves seems over as budgets and trends shift.
Private John Allen, longtime humorist of the House, visits Washington and Raleigh Hotel peers, praising leaders like Carlisle, Reed, McKinley, Cannon, and Randell. Brig. Gen. Ward defends Army merit while German researchers Hoffman and Krause assess colonial policy and papermaking in America. Spencer notes next national rifle match will be in Ohio as District marksmen shine.
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