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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

44

Washington Post subscription rates and spring business outlook

The Washington Post outlines subscription terms delivered by carrier in Washington and Alexandria. The piece discusses improving business conditions with optimism for prosperity and notes anticipated market shifts in rail, interstate commerce, and coal demand alongside investor interest and postal delivery details.

Washington Alexandria Agermesa Gris Mebonos Boeing Priamiaios

Roosevelt Era Politics and Currency Debate Echoes

The article surveys President Roosevelt’s standing amid party factions, argues for passing a currency relief bill, and discusses possible Democratic candidates like Judge Gray. It covers Republican tensions in New York, policy on forest reserves, and contrasts support and opposition within the party as Congress approaches key votes.

Congress

A Cows Long Swim on the Mississippi River

A red cow aboard the steamer Spread Eagle balks at boarding the bow and leaps into the Mississippi near Elsah, drifting downstream with her calf. Fishermen discover her later near Madison, still clinging to her calf as the vessel returns to shore. The spectacle becomes a comic river tale as the cow, famed for her emancipation, evades capture and prompts discussion of equipment and local happenings along the river route.

St Louis Globe Demencia William J.evhe Spread Eagle Elsah Bremen Avenue St Louis Grafton Allen Madison Blsat

Army Officers and Corsets in Army Tourney Debate

Inventor Jacques promotes corsets for men to aid officers during rides and drills in the army. Surgeon General QReilly is wary but Mme Tacanes presses, interviewing officers to spark a War Department interest and claim fitting capacity for obese officers.

Avy Tourna Jacques Hag Qreilly Hen Norind Gensril Mme Tacanes Mme Jicqies

Dog as partner in Newark firm under dog law

A strange case in Newark involves a dog named Tassels allegedly forming part of the firm F M Weiler & Co. The certificate shows Frank Mickel Weiler and his fox terrier Tassels as the rest estate and Insurance firm, with business at 319 Bank Street. The court registered the canine partnership after finding no law against a dog as a partner.

Newark Tims Youn Y Fs Anu al Frank Mickel Weller Tasaris F M Weiler & Co Bank Street Court House Kansas City Suror Frank A Lutz Beloit

Cunous Fishes of the Bahamas and Varied Marine Life

Nassau waters yield a range of exotic fishes described with humorous style. Parrot like gold fish shape, cow fish, hog fish, grouper, amberjack, turbot, and a blue yellow angel fish with winged fins are noted. Angel fish frequent on hotel menus among divers and tourists.

Prom Lewite Nassau Tourlat

Trapped by a Clever Trick of Milk Miscreant

Henry Wolf, aged twenty three, was stopped on Second Avenue by Patrolman Nelson after a spool of shoemaker's thread led from a milk bottle in his coat pocket to the source of the theft. Kantrowitz confessed to tying thread to milk bottles to catch a thief, revealing a two week pilferage before being traced. Wolf received a $2 fine in Harlem court.

New York Henry Wolf Second Avenue Nelson Wolf Mr. Kantrowicz Kantrowitz Hundreach Street Mr Wolf Harlem

Ogilvy Family, A Scots Noble In America After Loss and Change

A Denver hospital report threads a tale of Lyulph Ogilvy, once heir to Airlie’s vast holdings, whose wife Mrs Lyulph Ogilvy died after an appendectomy. Once wealthy, quarrels with kin and crop failures forced him from Weld County ranch to night watchman’s pay, altering his path from Scottish nobility to a modest U S life. The piece then follows his storied past from eastern Scotland to war service in the Philippines and South Africa, ending with a family web of titled siblings and a possible shift in royal lineage and diplomacy.

Denver Colo Lyulph . Ogilvy Lyulph Ogilvy Scotland Colorado Boothroyd Ogilvys Lyulph Weld County Union Pacific Frelelt America Earl of Airlie Swam First Colorado Infantry Torrey 8 Rough Riders Colorado Regiment Philippines Torrey Ogilvy South Africa Mer Eerste Gablieken Pretoria Twelfth Lancers Tt Ivulph Oghy Vlise Mind Theodore Whyte Lites Park

Egyptian mummy found with hat on in Chicago paper

In the Chicago News reporting a mummy of an Egyptian lady was discovered with a hat. Mrs Harker asks if it was on straight, reflecting astonishment at the unusual detail noted in the article.

The Chicago News W Harker Martha

Taft Seen as Strong Vote Getter for Catholics in Philippines

Washington dispatch cites Roosevelt praising Taft as a potent candidate with Catholic voters. Taft’s handling of the Philippines friars land issue and church relations earns Vatican approval and praise from papal representatives. Roosevelt notes Taft’s broad-minded approach to Catholic chaplains and church concerns, signaling political advantage.

Fia Philippines Washington New York Middle West Roosevelt Theo Taft Spain Congress State Department Vatican Falconio

Story of Two States Republicans Rise in New Jersey and Conn

The piece traces New Jersey shifting from a frugal Democratic base to a rock ribbed Republican state under Bryan and the Democratic split, with Connecticut following a similar path led by party splits. It notes historical voting patterns from 1840 to 1932, highlighting Bryan’s influence on New Jersey and Connecticut.

West Gray Chas New Jersey New York Connecticut Rhode Island Delaware Gray Bryan Middle Atlantic New England South Judge Gray Denver Virginia Texas Judge United States Plittsburg Press Deir Guils Ben New York World William Jennings Bryan Lincoln McClellan Greeley Seymour Wiesden Cleveland Mr Bryans Roosevelt Bryans Wilden Hanenk

Senator Davis Urges Respect as He Attacks Press

In a Friday Senate speech Senator Davis raged at the national press, likening reporters to scoffers of his oratory. He mocked figures and epigrams, then derided Arkansas remarks and Roosevelt speeches, claiming the Ozarks, ginseng beds, and even hogs receive tones of praise while the state lingers behind the times.

New York American Davis Senate Washington Ouchita Marcus Aurelius Jim Berry Cnlon Jeff Arkansas Powell Clayton Senator Clarke Ozarks White River Union Roosevelt

Evolution's Darker Side From the New York Sunt

A fragmented verse recalling humanity's dawning awareness after awakening in an ancient, prehistorical world. The narrator laments the surprise of being placed in a boat, stripped of primitive memory, and forced into human form amid bewildering changes and unknown origin.

Man with the Monkey Wrench in a Whirlwind Race

A chaotic verse depicts a driver aided by the man with the monkey wrench who fixes tires and cylinders during a high speed chase. The scene follows a steering wheel hero as crowds cheer while mechanical failure threatens the ride and a bench awaits the outcome.

State Without a Street Car Sparks Cheyenne Talks

In Ran sasity last night experts note Wyoming has no paved streets and a street railway may come to Cheyenne. Proposals discuss oiling boulevards, roadbeds, and using loam for dust suppression while acknowledging a small population and the need for better transit.

Jeram Rankin aHour Jaimmas Brederick Brvier Wyomng Ransasity Cheyenne Cherenne Kansas

Washington tour fuels Milwaukee Road stock expansion

In Washington, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad general counsel George R. Peck touted a major financial move. Directors approved issuing 1.4 million dollars in new stock to fund expansive rail extensions toward the Pacific, with rights of way sought through private and government lands and a conciliatory approach to secure them.

George R. Peck Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad Shoreham Washington Pacific Coast Peck Montana Ilai Milwakee St Paul

Fragmented note on an anxious exam day incident

A puzzled speaker recounts an exam day moment where a parent is told he has lost and a child rejoices in the outcome. The fragment hints at family dynamics amid test anxiety and a casual celebratory remark.

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