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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1907
Page
14
Classified line from the Washington Post dated Sunday June 30 1907 lists subscription options daily and Sunday editions with varying durations and pricing. It notes remittances by drafts checks post office orders or registered letters payable to Washington Post and lists New York Chicago offices with managers.
Washington readers moving from the city are urged to keep informed by having The Post follow them wherever they go. Address changes may be made anytime, and the paper will be delivered promptly anywhere in the country. Notify the carrier or send the order to The Post. Telephone Mails 4205.
The piece attacks critics of Gov Hughes over a 2 cent passenger fare bill, arguing he acted with principle against railroads and equating the stance to Grover Cleveland’s brave leadership. It warns of ongoing frenzied politics through 1908, questions abolition of fares, and muses on summer, nature, and the need for effort to reap rewards.
A long quoted civic column discusses Pennsylvania Avenue improvements due September and contrasts past rail building with Boston and Maine history. It notes the canal's quick completion analogy, defends statues in Washington, and includes snappy commentary on political figures, public works, and daily life items.
In Philadelphia on Midwata avenue an open car ride became a comic hat chase. A Frankford man’s coat blew away and then another passenger’s hat flew off. The conductor rang the bell as the second man dashed after the Frankford party to reclaim his headwear. The scene drew a crowd as hats flew and passengers chased through the wind.
The Mare Island wireless telegraph station in California set a new long distance receiving record. Operator R R Murphy, one of the youngest in Uncle Sam’s service, clearly heard the steamship President off Nome Alaska transmitting to North Head Washington from 2116 miles away. Admirals Lyon and McCrackin commended Murphy and a formal report will go to Washington.
A lyrical verse extols divine blessings as the speaker wanders through a gray landscape toward a golden valley. The imagery blends faith and nature to evoke comfort, renewal, and the warmth of hope amid bramble and weeds.
Mrs. Re beth Stock, aged sixty eight, killed herself by holding her face in a small tin basin half filled with water in the cellar of 103 Summer Street Allegheny. Witnesses say she had been insane years ago, had lately acted strangely, and was under close family watch. She was found dead about an hour after going to the basin by her husband.
An old Cheshire legend about a monk guiding a farmer to Saddle Gate reveals a cave with armored figures and buried wealth. The tale ties to a prophecy about Britain and George, drawing links to the Prince of Wales and German relations, reflecting 19th century anxieties and nationalist sentiment.
A fragmented verse from The New York Sun dismisses repeated cliches. It mocks lingering routines with familiar phrases about crick, bolt, air, toast, line, hook, nook, hat, yank, rat, engine, and fun, echoing tired sameness.
The essay contrasts Lincoln with ancient figures like Cato and Aristotle, arguing Lincoln’s greatness derived from aligning thought with the people’s will while other thinkers were isolated from mass opinion. It laments Rome’s fate when leaders lacked popular support and notes Aristotelian influence despite historical suppression. A second fragment recalls a Missouri weather oddity: a pink cloud and falling pink bugs, described as a rare, beautiful spectacle.
A reflective piece on loyalty and blame in friendship. The speaker notes promises of steadfast support through storms and despair, then questions the limits of such privilege when mistakes occur. Sympathy is urged, yet the critic may retort that “you told me so” remains likely as fortune wavers.
A Nashville reader recalls a balky horse that refused movement until a remedies tale from a Brentwood man is shared. The method involved rubbing a handful of ground seeds along the animal, which startled the horse into a swift trot. The anecdote reflects rural folklore and humorous caution about clever animals.
Fragmentary text appears to be a personal or informal note with garbled phrases. It mentions a long journey, dislike for someone, joy about yachting, seasickness, and a paltry sum of five dollars, but the overall meaning is unclear and names or places are obscured.
A Baltimore Sun piece surveys global and historical trial marriages across cultures. It cites Creske in America, Greenland, Tasmania, Samoa, the Indian Archipelago, Indo-China, Moldavians, Singales, Mantras, Malay Peninsula, Bedouins, Persia, Egypt, and Morocco. It notes frequent multiple marriages, short or varying durations, and social acceptance of changing partners.
The New York World discusses Mark Twain at Oxford and analyzes President Roosevelt's dominance within the Republican Party. It contrasts Hearst and Bryan in New York State politics and questions whether Roosevelt, Hearst, or Bryan will prevail in future Democratic conventions and elections.
Mrs. Henry Gienzer of 183 Cook Avenue Lakewood claims her pet dog Rover can predict when her husband will return for supper. She recalls Rover rushing with slippers if he is on the way home and waiting otherwise. The anecdote describes Rover’s behavior to signal the husband’s time.
Fragmented OCR text discusses convention impact and social attitudes. It mentions neighbors, slang, and rural life with observations on men farming, money, and a desire for smooth paths and progress. The piece reflects informal pointed prose rather than a clear report.
Bird M Robinson of New York City recently traveled to Raleigh and Washington with bankers and wealthy men to discuss trust companies and loan demand. He noted the South is developing rapidly, needing more large institutions to handle loans of 600000, and that railroads were losing opposition as development continues. He also commented on Russia and the Philippines, predicting eventual settlement with Japan and favorable views of Taft.
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