Washington Post Subscription Rates and Office Details 1908
The notice lists subscription terms for daily and Sunday delivery in Washington and Alexandria with various durations and prepaid options. It includes payment methods, address of THE WASHINGTON POST CO and office details, and states issue date as Tuesday June 2 1908.
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Washingtonians leaving the city can arrange for The Post to follow them wherever they move. Change of address is easy and the paper will be sent promptly to any part of the country. Notify an agent or send orders directly to The Post. Call 4205.
Fevered Laments on Animals Spread Fear and Taft Debates
A ranting column mocks sensational warnings about hydrophobia from many animals and casts doubt on Taft’s Decoration Day speech. It roams through worries over Irish, Indian unrest, and American politics, touching on filibusters, New York politics, and public sentiment with editorial bravado.
Democratic Convention Signals Clash Over Bryan Rivalry
Fragmented OCR reads as a chaotic report on Democratic national events in New York with references to Bryan, antedated campaigns, Madison Square Garden, and party delegates. Mentions of Key figures and tensions suggest a turbulent race within the party ahead of important primaries and the 1900ish era debates.
The Bluster's Battle in Congress Over a Major Measure
The text argues about legislative tactics in Congress, describing factional battles over a major measure. It defends minority opposition while stressing that a republic permits debate and attempts to persuade others. It notes the difficulty of timely voting and the summer timeline.
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Accidents to Employes in Rail Service Highlighted
A reflective piece cites Atlantic Monthly data on railway worker accidents. It notes frequent injuries and deaths, with 1907 figures showing 4333 employees killed or 68, injured, across American railroads, and costs rising toward half a million dollars on one line.
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Bird Was a War Hero
Lonion correspondence of the New York Herald notes the death at Leith Hall Aberdeenshire of a remarkable creature linked to the Indian Mutiny era. The bird, a sulphur crested cockatoo, served with the Ninety- first Highlanders and later thrilled troops, surviving the campaign before its head was tragically severed during the retinue’s return.
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Praised Glover for Pushing Currency Reform Effort
In a New York Herate report, C C Glover president of the Tess National Bank is hailed as first to urge an emergency currency bill. He led four months of work without bowing to recess pressures and helped move bills for nine cent dollar notes amid a local market display and counterfeit scare.
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Woodpile scale noted for pulp plant use at Madison Square Garden
The Cerus Bureau reports that 496 to 562 cords of wood were used in the United States last year for pulp production. A stack beside Madison Square Garden would tower over two miles high. The article argues the nation can adjust by using less wood for pulp and diverting crops to other uses. It notes rapid growth of softwoods and the need to replant.
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The Jackass and Debs address a public meeting
Debs tells a story about facing prejudice as a socialist leader. He recalls the awkward introduction and argues for self defense against oppression. The speaker predicts what a jackass would do if provoked, illustrating his stance on natural law and resistance.
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American Woman Buys Royal Palace in Paris Scene
The purchase of the former Empress Eugenie house on the Champs Elysees by Collis P Huntington prompts Paris society buzz. The palace, linked to imperial intrigues and underground passages, has attracted government interest for use as a sovereign guest residence and later for a colonial department, with past owners including Napoleon III and Baron Hirsch.
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Nervy bet on rainy May sparks weather wager tale
A Chicago gambler wins ten thousand by predicting rain for at least eighteen days in May. A weather bureau is mocked as impotent. Bulwa is urged to meet the man who took the wager. A citizen with nerve to bet against American weather challenges The Dizzy Order of Parachute Plungers as cowards.
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The Modern Medicine Man in a Fearful Age
A critique of the rise of medical specialists who dominate health and sanitation. The piece contrasts ancient healing with modern science, lampoons past medical quackery, and warns that experts wield fear and profit as they diagnose vague symptoms such as floating kidneys and heart misalignment.
Limestone fuel discovery claims vast coal savings
Alexander Marshall reports a method using limestone in furnaces to cut coal use by about half. He demonstrates a smokeless visible flame and argues the burned limestone yields a fertilizer residue with reduced carbon content, with testing to measure coal and limestone consumption and residue.
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Dog Won His Case in Polite Court Ruse
At a New York reception Gutzen Borglum is teased about a court case in Los Angeles where his dog allegedly frightened neighbors’ children. The dog was brought before a judge, calmly placed a paw on the bench, and the case was nonsuited.
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Rehearsal Club Meeting Ends With Tense Confrontation
An anecdote at the Rehearsal Club annual meeting leads to a clash between two old school chums. A host questions the stranger about a wife and son then orders the intruder out after a heated exchange and threats.
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Man Dies After Grief Over Cure at Hospital
A man, sixty four, died after grief over a cure at a hospital in St Louis and an ambulance carried him home. He had been a patient for ten years at the hospital where he worked as a detail attendant. The story notes his despair and references to the reactions of attendants and others who knew him.
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Taft the biggest going concern in the country
Review of Review lauds Taft as the biggest going concern. Roosevelt calls him a tireless worker and leader who has steadied nations from Philippines to Panama, reformed the army, and now dominates White House duties with endurance and tact.
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Water and Summer Amid Wire Drum Echoes in Campaign Parody
A fragmented verse from a St Louis Post Dispatch piece satirizes a political campaign. It recalls a crowd, a drum and banner scene, and a speaker who frets about summer heat while voters are urged to consider promises and accountability. The piece blends crowds, music, and political themes into a nostalgic, critical tableau.
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Outlook for Democrats in New York Bright in 19th Century Style
The piece discusses Democratic prospects in New York with references to Bryan and Greenbacks era figures. It cites low per cent results for Tivin and 19 percent figures, contrasting former leaders and the Empire State’s political climate.
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Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Sclim Era
A satirical sketch on bachelor life noting vanity and money priorities. It discusses men seeking trouble, the poorer pleasures of theater and parties, and claims about weddings, birthdays, and the burden on the average man to sustain luxuries. It hints at gendered social dynamics and office charades.
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Labor saving machines lift printers and farmers say Hamilton
G M Hamilton an American Federation of Labor organizer spoke at the National Hotel praising labor saving machinery and Rural Free Delivery for uplifting workers. He argued printers improved in class and intellect, and described broader gains for the laboring ranks amid political talk and national issues.
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Negro Stereotypes in Philadelphia Inquirer Story Sparks Debate
An article in the Philadelph ia Inquirer quotes claims that Eve was a negress and notes references to Moses as a negro. It discusses racial prejudice, the idea of blacks returning to Africa, and observations of Chinese sightseers in New York with remarks about race and urban life.
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