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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
6
Publication details for The Washington Post include delivery options in Washington and Alexandria with daily and Sunday editions. Rates shown feature monthly and yearly terms, payment by draft, check, or postal order, and a dated Saturday June 27 1908 masthead.
Fragmented reader notice from an old newspaper urges Washington residents and distant readers to subscribe for capital news. Telephone contact appears and references to addresses and agents are mixed with garbled text and partial names.
The piece critiques myths around historical women stance and questions Mr Campbell's control of popular legends. It then surveys Democratic platform debates led by Bryan and Bell, weighing government ownership, labor, child labor, and the party’s stance against the Republicans, with commentary on Roosevelt and Beveridge.
Dr Thomson argues that melancholy and blues often stem from digestive issues rather than nerves alone. He urges focusing on alimentary function, noting blood chemistry and chronic nervous disease differ from blood poisoning. He warns against treating nervous disease with only CNS drugs and cites unpredictable cases.
Brooklyn Eagle reports President Cleveland moved with extreme security after James A. Garfield was assassinated. He avoided crowds, departed via private entrances, and used White House carriages to reach rail lines, fearing danger. Secret Service officers remained vigilant as Washington reassessed safety measures. Cleveland also resisted public display at the funeral, citing a superstition tied to Garfield’s fate.
Summary of a long historical note describing a stash of wealth from the 18th or 19th century hidden by Maine bankers during war times. The hoard reportedly rested in a safe location near Sunnish and the Marret House, guarded for two years, with a reinforced dam and floor supports to bear the weight. Nearby, a heroic boy saved a clutch of birds from a large blacksnake, earning local notoriety.
A brief survey references second sons in royal and political history. It notes Alfonso of Spain's oldest son dominant, while second sons like Manuel of Portugal and the Prince of Wales rose to prominence. It also mentions King Haakon and William Howard Taft as examples of influential second sons.
An act requires old maids and bachelors to marry or desist. A second act makes it a misdemeanor for any man to kiss his wife or another man’s wife on Sunday, with specified penalties.
Leonce de Villeneuve, marquis who has just died, belonged to one of France’s premier titled families. The article traces the Marquesses de Trans from their medieval origins to modern descendants, highlighting marriages, titles, and connections to Napoleon, Bernardino, and notable European lineages. It notes the castle at Villeneuve near Beziers and the family’s historic status as premier marquis of France, with lines merging into other noble houses and ties to St Helena, Ossuna, and the Order of Malta. It also mentions Jeanne Bonaparte and other related figures, and previews Florence preparations for Evangelista Torrmell’s tercentenary of the barometer inventor.
The New York Evening Fest dispatches from Chicago report widespread personal crisis in heat waves. June shows highest suicide rates globally, with 10782 cases in the US last year and a projected rise, while December is lowest. Kennan’s explanation cites sunshine and happiness intensifying misery for the already unhappy, making June especially lethal.
The piece argues that while presidents have faced accusations of dishonesty, historical evidence shows none used office for personal profit. It cites Grant and others as examples, noting human weakness and policy mistakes but no gain from power. The article defends integrity as a lasting national standard from Washington to Roosevelt.
A fragmented passage contrasts Irish rural tales with American life, noting seven of a community of a thousand in Ireland becoming insane from eating potatoes. It recalls humorous exchanges about potatoes, hunger, and a Pennsylvanian theater manager exploiting misfortune with a provocative sign, all reflecting concerned curiosity and local legend.
Fragmentary notes describe a push to boost efficacy before week’s end. The garbled text mentions KE R and other Roquots in a context of urgency and potential action. Further readable details are unavailable.
The New York Herald argues that a small protest by some Romani Catholic groups against Archbishop Ireland's congratulatory note to Mr Taft is narrow minded. The archbishop has an undoubted right to send greetings, and religious liberty in the United States protects all faiths. The piece cautions against conflating religious and political duties and urges Catholics to place country first.
The verse questions whether candidates can offer sustenance and beauty as a brand of trea or infant innocence. It uses metaphor to compare political promises to nourishment, a monarch, and a gentle growth, debating if such promises endure or fade when tested by time and public kiss.
Fragmentary account notes activities around a father and family members visiting town. References to a bathing suit worn by a man in a skirting item and various daily events including children and relatives trying on clothes. The text is highly garbled with missing words and unclear sequence.
Mrs Nelson of Johnstown recalls a severe rheumatism case that plagued her arm. A dog slept beside her, providing comfort and seemingly easing the pain. She asserts the animal's presence transferred the relief, curing her and the dog becoming credited for the recovery.
A man at Lex Street left home for an amusement park, got into a collision with a large splinter, and required medical treatment. He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital but returned to work the same day.
A compressed excerpt discusses Democrats in the Roosevelt era cabinet, noting Mr Wright as the third Democrat to join, Straus under McKinley, Morum unintersected with politics, and Stanton seen as a Buffalo Democrat. The piece cites a contemporary Senate record from the New York Press and reflects on public behavior and domestic matters, including scandal and marital trust.
Former Senator William J Deboe of Kentucky discusses the Chicago convention. He praises Taft and Roosevelt influence, notes Kentucky’s likely support, and cites shifts in Georgia and Louisiana politics. Deboe comments on prohibition repeal mood and Copper mining town life in Mortpe.
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