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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

Page

23

Endorsement of Knox by Pennsylvania Republicans

The Pennsylvan ia State convention backs Senator Knox for President, highlighting Pennsylvania’s strong Republican base. The piece contrasts Roosevelt and Parker results in the state, notes Roosevelt’s sizable margin, and discusses strategic considerations for nominee selection within the party. It references Congressional delegates and the broader national context, with emphasis on the party’s possible paths to victory.

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The Need for Playgrounds in Washington's Streets

The article argues for expanded playgrounds beyond学校 grounds, noting the lack of usable play spaces in Washington. It condemns street play, cites dangers from traffic, and urges Congress to improve playground provision, praising Senate amendments though deeming them insufficient. It highlights the health and development benefits for children and criticizes urban planning that neglects safe, dedicated play areas.

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A Quiet President Debate in Brooklyn Fagte

The piece argues Richard Dicker idealizes a quiet president but cites McKinley as active during the Spanish American War. It notes McKinley expanded U S holdings, including Hawaii, and references far eastern islands and Caribbean gains, underscoring the paradox of a “quiet” leader.

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Portland-style Voice Opposes Bryan in East Delegations

The Voice of the East argues Bryan is not wanted as delegates from New York New Jersey and Connecticut send uninstructed votes. With 202 Bryan 124 uninstructed across 233 total delegates and no Eastern delegate pledged to Bryan these states threaten the Democratic path Denver. The piece asserts New York and New Jersey independents decide elections and denounces anti convention rhetoric.

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The Intelligence of Bees te ot nine fin

From the Foud wolymn. Monsieur G Bonnier informs the French Academy that bees show collective intelligence. In experiments a sugar lump and water basin trigger a bucket brigade. cooperative action yields a grinding sugar state, while single bees do not display the same problem solving.

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Mule Rescued by Automobile at Hackettstown

In Hackettstown a newly acquired mule belonging to Mr Singer refused to leave water after drinking heavily. A rope tied to a car and full power pulled the reluctant animal from the brook, ending the standoff as the mule obeyed its owner Louie Turer.

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Fraser Chief Lovat Calls Clan to Quebec Tercentenary

Lord Lovat as Fraser clan chief appeals to Frasers across the Atlantic to join July celebrations in Quebec. The article details Fraser lineage from medieval times, Beaufort Castle holdings, and the clan’s storied history including lauded feats and bans, plus notes on Countess Lydia Rostopchine and Countess Tornielli.

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Culberson Bryan's Choice in Democratic Nomination

Sannington dispatch reports Senator Charles A. Culberson could be the Democratic presidential nominee if Bryan is not nominating. Bryan supporters may shift their votes to Culberson, while Bryan himself resists nominations of Johnson Gray or Harmon. Culberson, a non Bryan figure, is favored by reactionaries and has not agreed to any shift.

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Baby seal adopts swimmer after meeting on Baker's Beach

Sydney Cavill, a long distance swimmer, found a young seal off Baker's Beach and, after a cautious start, the animal followed him to shore and then swam beside him. Cavill decided to adopt the seal, which slept at his feet and will accompany his future swims.

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Egotism and a Shoe Mystery Across City Newsrooms

A New York hotel guest wrestles with a mouse in her room and a closet discovery. A Brooklyn Life item mocks egotism and self praise with verse on wireless inventors and political campaigns. A Chicago Record Herald tale follows a dogged shoe mystery on the Boardwalk as Jack the watchdog seizes a Philadelphia man’s shoes, inciting a tense chase.

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Dover Case Over Two of Ale Legal Disharmony

A Dover licensed victualler case split public opinion on the legality of serving two of ale names such as a plue or long sleever. The town clerk noted common practice elsewhere, but the magistrate ruled the practice illegal and fined the defendant. Meanwhile Washington visitors struggle with adjectives for the capital’s noted beauty and the Congressional Record’s verbose style.

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Era of Big Balloons Enters Public Air Show

The Springtelg Unter reports America’s largest balloon the Conqueror with 85000 cubic feet of gas will launch Friday in North Adams Count Zeppelin ig building Berlin a dirigible built to travel 1500 miles at 47 mph. It has wireless telegraphy searchlights and a costly price tag. Balloonists aim to outdo aeroplane progress in this era of giant air ships.

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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News

A collection of satirical quips drawn from the Chicago News and New York Press. The lines lampoon social norms, domestic life, and public figures with blunt humor about duty reputation and romance.

Smugglers Turn Tobacco to Help English Asylum Inmates

Philadelphia report notes smugglers supply Broadmoor and Perth asylum inmates with contraband tobacco. The article claims government bears no cost as illicit tobacco from confiscations fuels inmate needs. It highlights English policy of using smuggled goods to furnish pipes cigars and cigarettes for criminal lunatics.

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Views of Visitors in Washington

Rev Dr Samuel G Smith of St. Paul discusses proposed child labor law limits for the District of Columbia and opposes a nationwide Beveridge plan. He praises Gov Johnson, notes Minnesota leadership, and mentions forestry and paper industry questions raised by Canadian officials in Washington.

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Hummingbird farm planned in Central Islip by Miss Brooks

Miss Guendally Brooka announces plans to raise hummingbirds at a farm in Central Islip Long Is and sell them as household pets. She has obtained aviary plans and has begun testing feasibility in her initial experiments. The ruby breasted hummingbird, native to South America, migrates to warmer climates in summer and returns to the tropics in August, a mystery to naturalists.

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