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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
16
A mixed Page features subscription terms for The Washington Post with annual and weekly options, plus a political column critiquing Republican conventions and public concern for animal welfare. The column ponders party dynamics and national leadership while contrasting civic duties with wartime sacrifice.
A long survey traces Washington suburbs Takoma Park Brightwood Chevy Chase and Virginia shore suburbs near Georgetown as they expand with new streets lines and utilities. It argues growth boosts city prosperity and draws in working families while surrounding land reddens with homes and stores.
A discussion of presidents and candidates on the stump notes how some leaders avoided public speeches while others, like Sherman and Lincoln, used orators to shape campaigns. It recalls Washington Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe Jackson Van Buren Harrison Polk Clay and others, detailing their approaches to public appeals and messaging.
A fragmented essayic montage recounts Taft era personalities and questions about appointments, moral character, and public reaction. It references a Philippines governorship, a judge, merchants, and contentious figures including Lane, Wilke, and Magelssen amid chaotic anecdotes and historical framing.
Sir Walter Hillier named to succeed Sir Robert Hart as adviser to China's government. The article traces Hillier's career, noting his long Orient service, prior roles, and the mixed reception of foreign advisers in imperial courts. It recalls other foreign advisers like Strobel and Stevens, and mentions Hillier's marriage and peer connections.
An excerpt from the New York World notes six months of bitter factional fighting within the Republican party ended with the Taft nomination. Foraker and Taft receive presidential support while a split in the party appears unlikely, and Democrats face a disciplined GOP that could deny a split vote in November.
A prose piece extols maintaining bodily activity to sustain youth and vitality. It cites examples of individuals who remained vigorous past typical ages, urging continuous exercise, alertness, and mental engagement as the fountain of youth. The narrative weaves anecdotes of aging not hindering achievement, highlighting notable figures and their late-life accomplishments to illustrate the point.
A garbled excerpt reports on marine sounds and creatures with vocal powers. It mentions a shrimpert neighbor, a strange buzzing noise felt by the hand, and a discussion of a large lewis from The Stouts Times, plus a social page note about visiting cards and tombstones.
Prem London reports that famous prima donna Mme Metha admits strong superstitions. She cannot bear peacock feathers and fears bear costumes she has not worn before, calling them unlucky and shuddering at the sight. The article notes her instinctive dread accompanies such imagery.
A long, opinionated piece argues for a new U S coinage in standard metal and low denomination to chronicle national history in coins. It likens coinage to poetry and law, cites Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and other presidents, and contrasts with stamps and foreign-looking coins. The essay emphasizes enduring value, national pride, and the monetary and cultural power of coinage.
In Manila, W H Penny reports on coal supply from Batan Island for the coaling station and Philippine needs. He notes limited local value beyond timber, a small native population, and a mix of American, Japanese, and native labor in mining work amid improving conditions under American regime.
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