Immigration and politics shape the nation in 1907
A Washington Post column reviews Abraham Lincoln era tensions and presidential power, then shifts to immigration debates and nationality questions. It cites Brander Matthews on Americanization, notes New York and Chicago examples, and discusses proposals to require ten years of residency for naturalization. It also surveys foreign commerce, manufacturing, and California Japan relations, highlighting legal and political tensions across states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Seward
United States
Abraham
Daly
Thia
Thia Questia
Prof
Brander Matthews
New York
Matthews
Sana
City College
Little Ite
Bis Country
National Liberal Immigration League
Ag Bo Jetter
Lauterbach
Lengus
Congress
Sepharial the astrologer of Richmond reports star based racing tips
From London Anaweta a distinguished Orientalist and astrologer known as Sepharial describes his method of predicting horse race outcomes by charting the heavens. He claims a 14 percent win rate with astrology and credits past forecasts to political and social events, while noting personal factors can affect results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anaweta
Richmond
Surrey
Stock Exchange
Planeta
Nott
Army
Navy
Lincolnshire
Sepharia
Kruger
India
Dreyfus
John Burs
London Evening News
Marlowe
Burns
Max Muller
Sepharial
Pointed Paragraphs From The Chicago Mews
Fragmented OCR yields a garbled passage discussing phrases, wit, and a woman’s brilliancy. It mentions political office costs and a man with a good job, alongside misread lines about insurance policy and charm, with unclear attributions and no clear events or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
JC Grey
Wisdom Tower
Cerberus of the British Court named by King Edward
Col. Douglas Dawson appointed comptroller of the lord chamberlain's department and permanent chief of the Cerberus of the Court of St James. He is a Guardsman with Egyptian campaign service and diplomatic familiarity, linked to old British aristocracy and Medmenham Abbey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Dawson
Edward
Arthur Ellie
Lord .Chamberlain
Cerberus
Court of St. James
Cremorne
Dartrey
That Ik
Dawson
Creimiorne
Anble
Philadelphia Freame
Thames Freame
Philadelphia
Margaretta
Wiliam Penn
Pennsylvania
Col
Weithy
Sir Herbert Stewart
Abol Kleast
Tima
Gordon J
Khartoum
Vienna
Paris
Ogden Goelet
Herbert Oakley
Medmenhal Abbey
Marion- on-the-Thames
Hellfire Club
Sir Francis Dashwood
Lord le Despencer
Roosevelt's Democracy in Pages of Beece Magazine
The piece portrays Theodore Roosevelt as approachable and democratic, recounting moments from his outside appearances. It recalls his informal interactions with crowds, willingness to mingle with engineers and cowboys, and a notable incident where he scolded a boy who addressed him disrespectfully. The narrative contrasts his spontaneity with regal demeanor.
Old Favorites and Wildlife Vignettes From Historic Papers
A collage of literary lines from Louisville Courter-Journal and New York World snippets includes references to classic poems and images of animals. A Central Park Zoo tale describes a leopard cubs and sparrow interaction, plus a Tulsa doctor recounts a cat with a rattlesnake. The piece blends whimsy and natural history with period newspaper flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Andrew Zamogio
Central Park Zoo
Alice
Teddy
Micaelas
Babua
Director Smith
Snyder
Guarding monarchs secrets in royal private records
A historical survey notes how rulers guard confidences and private fortunes. It details methods of secrecy used by Queen Victoria's estate, King Edward's investments, and general royal practices. It cites nobles and emblems, private writing desks, dispatch boxes, and guarded diaries.
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Gumell
Victoria
Prince Consort
Edward
Jorge
West End
Rothschilds
London
Lord Enclis
Aervant
Europe
Samuel Fepys
St Martin'sJe-Grand Afd
Night Vision of a Dreamy Dawn in Verse
A fragmented poem fragment presents night and dawn imagery with dreamlike lines. References to a world worn crown of thorns, a rose, and a sleeper waking suggest a lyric meditation on light, life, and memory. The piece reads like a decorative early 20th century verse card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouton
Odd Calf Born With Dog Like Traits Stuns Vermont Village
In H L Jones's barnyard a calf born with bovine features and a terrier like tail and underbite has attracted hundreds. The creature, bottle fed since birth, boasts dog teeth and a wagging tail and has drawn offers if sold near weaning. Nearby, a Cornish bee keeper mourns a death tied to rural superstitions as black crepe drapes bee hives.
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Vermont
H L Jones
St Eagate
Jones
London
Standart
Duchy
Reflections of Four Bachelor Fumbles in Courtship
Fragmentary item from a New York article hints at marriage plans and debates over attraction and propriety. It discusses a woman resisting attempts to marry, noting her ten children and a fishing trip as moments of social display. The wording is garbled but centers on rumors of a particular woman's behavior and suitors.
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Amer
Jeane
Japan
Wereyeport
Willams
James Struthers
Strothera
Maria Pavlovna
William
Sundermania
Sweden
Sergius
Greece
Piscothers
Rusela
Csar Haa
Hohenfelsen
Rustia
Paria
Paul
Petersburg
Czarina
Winter Palace
St Petersburg
Augusta
Coar
Rusia
New York
Repubits
Architects Praise Classical Revival in Washington Perspective
Visitors in Washington discuss architectural trends noting a shift toward Grecian style. St Louis architect Eames cites Treasury and Capitol as standards while praising the City’s recent public buildings and the return to classical forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wallen S. Eames
Architects of
St Louis
Arlington
Eames
Atlante
Federal Penitentiary
San Francisco
Bureau of American Republics
Department of Agriculture
New
National Museum
Treasury
Capitol
United States
Congressional Library
Enelard
Rome
Budapest
Amice
Belmont
Thomas F Rian
Surape
Lisaberger
Promitert
New York
Raleigh
Rian
Manhattan Island
New Jersey
Long Island
Taive
Gev Hiegina
Abate Island
Drayton
R G Hill
Providence
Willard
Brayton
Rhode Island
Higgins
Wetmore
Senate
Rifden
Raut
Let The Post Follow You To The Capital Informed
Washingtonians planning to leave the city are urged to keep The Post with them. Change of address should be sent promptly to receive the paper wherever they move and to get timely notices of affairs at the Capital. Address changes can be mailed or directed to The Poet at Tolar phone Main 4205.
Navy strength and ship deployment debate in early era
The article argues about American naval power and readiness, noting limited manpower and equipment to operate ships. It discusses aging vessels, uncrewed guns, and the need for trained sailors, urging Congress to fund crews for ships already in service while newer vessels await deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy Department
Geesela
WeKinly
Rruwers
Sas
Spain
Oserve
Erems
Gute
Suneusty
United States Navy
Meera
Congress
Washingtons Joint Debate Recalled In Town Histories
The piece recalls the 1859 joint debate among Douglas Lincoln and Breckinridge in Springfield and neighboring towns. It notes Lincoln’s quote on the irrepressible conflict and the era’s rising party ambitions, including Seward as a possible 1840 presidential candidate and a Splitter speech in New York shaping early Republican hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feartford
Minos
J ‘Mn
Douglas
Raoenarter
Yeate Trincoln
Springfield
Terry
Prigtles
Springfeld
Lincoln
Tlewa Historea Society
Hastings
Uha Fepe
Tirteal Society
United States Senate
Donglun
Tincotn
Tim
T. Seward
York
Irving
Benard
New York City
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The
Washington Bost
Fice
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Washington Post Co
Washington, BC
Post
Flatiron
Paul Block
Hartford
Maine
United
Dutchesa
J4ps
California
San Francisco Police Commission
Sohort
Schmits
Cal. Goethals
Panama
Mark Twain
Alabama
Buother
Funston
Denver
William F. Chandler
Boston Herald
Pittsburg
Abe
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Laramie
Wye
Ano
Jack London
Jack
Mr. Roosevelt
Kansas City Journal
Chicago Tribune
Sage Oene
Bera
Mental Medicine
Alexia
Bois du Baulogne
Togo
Grand Duke
Alexis
Godiva
England
Coventry
Leofric
Earl of
Mercia
Sir James Dé Hoghton
Atending Council of the Baronetage
James
Hoghton Tower
Lancashire
Hilzabeth
James I
Hoghton
Shim
Lyncashire
James de Hoghton
Bir Lamston Loraine
City of
Bir
Lambton Loraine
Niobe
Havena
Richard Croker
Epsom
Great Britain
Tha Tur
Teja
Suman
Croger
Ie Marcum DE Fontengy
Roosevelt
Drom
Beece Maggzine
Indian Territory
Kaiser Wilhelic
Madison Square
McKinley
Oklations
Omaha
Louisville Courter-Journal
Algiers
Craga
Dee
Fontenoy
Horatine
Kosciusko
New Fork World
Rev Cong
Rdoxevelt
Dr. McConnell
Tulsa
Kaiser
Galt
Yesceraay
Boston
Holland
Knox
F M Harvey
Greentile
Ohio
Lang Ie
Senator Foreker
Tact
Artemus Ward
Napoleon
Republican Party
Rodnevett
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