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Delivers in Washington and Alexandria with daily and Sunday options. Rates show one month two dollars, one year two hundred forty dollars with various postage and delivery terms. Remittances payable to The Washington Post Co. in Washington DC. Entered as second class mail matter. May 15, 1908.
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Let The Post Follow You In Washingtonian Departure
Washingtonians moving from the city can keep informed about Capital affairs by having The Post follow them. Address changes may be made freely and the paper will be delivered promptly to any part of the country. Notify the agent or send your order directly to The Post by telephoning MA 1 4205.
Washington corruption fears mount over district engineering charges
The piece rails at public officials and looks to purge corruption in Washington with emphasis on District of Columbia engineering staff bribery accusations. It contrasts past city scandals and urges thorough airing, action, and moral accountability to keep government clean.
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San Franccisco
Phildelphia
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Engaerne Department
Stepcion
The Cats of Wealth and Wisdom in a Modern Age
A curio filled column ponders the religious and economic status of cats from ancient Egypt to modern society. It jests at aristocratic pets Blackie and Binkle, contemplates taxation of felines, and interleaves humorous vignettes with commentary on lumber use and national politics.
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Third Term Boomers and Constitutional Threats
A caustic Times style imperial with a focus on Theodore Roosevelt and threats to the republics by third term ambitions. The piece frames an autocratic drift as perilous, naming Roosevelt as a transformative figure and warning the nation against a shift toward centralized power. The report references political tension, party conflict, and public alarm about governance. It also includes a local animal story about a black snake killed near Norwalk with a park luncheon wagon nearby.
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Baltimore America conductor sees Guadalwara car in Mexico
A narrative recounts a Baltimore America streetcar travelling to Guadalwara Mexico where a sweet faced dark eyed señora served as conductor. The German company official notes women conductors are honest and courteous but lack strength for emergencies or ejecting fare dodgers, suggesting men remain essential for some roles.
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America
Guadalwara
Mexico
Tiny Australian fish prey on mosquito larvae to curb malaria
Scientists report a small carnivorous fish in Australian waters feeds on mosquito larvae, potentially reducing malaria risk. The species, two inches long, displays a yellow and black striped male with a bright blue eye, and its fins become vividly colored in certain seasons.
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New Democratic Leader Emerges As Path From Bryanism Opened
A circular from Philadelphia by the John F. Johnson Eastern Democratic League argues democracy’s best chance lies in nominating a fresh candidate untainted by old feuds who can win states and attract independent papers and votes. It warns Bryan’s influence would alienate major newspapers and cost the party national victory, citing past defeats and urging a non Bryanist standard bearer.
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New York World
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Sent Hundreds to the Gallows in Early Irish Trials
A sprawling account recounts Lord Norbury and his era of capital punishment in Ireland. It covers his notorious judgments, clashes with figures like Curran, and a string of sensational anecdotes, including a harlequin disguise incident, a mysterious assassination, and the diverse religious ties within the Queensberry family.
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Taft as Best Qualified Leader for American Republic
Washington reports Taft named on the first ballot for the presidency. The Philadelphia Public Ledger lauds Taft as broad minded and experienced in governance, with legal training and a judicial mind. It praises his moderation, wisdom, and respect for constitution and law as traits of a capable executive.
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The Profanity Habit in American Life
A Baltimore American column cites Maj McBurke urging Americans to abandon coarse language. It quotes Gov Jim Hogg and Col Cody on using mild oaths, then details a string of local rescues and animal incidents including a horse saved from drowning, a mother rabbit and her young, and a farmer moving four newborn rabbits.
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Miller Tong
Women Graduates Rise in Scottish Universities at Glasgow
The report recalls women’s progress at Glasgow during the recent graduation. Fifty women and twenty men admitted to MA, twenty years of women in the classroom, and early appearances in Edinburgh’s late 80s. A front-rower noted as a pioneer graduate amid jokes about fate and philosophy.
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Food for horses worldwide and a lone colored forester
The report notes regional horse diets such as currants in Egypt, figs in Smyrna, sugar tops in the West Indies, windfall apples in Canada, and dates in Arabia. It also highlights Philadelphia records claiming a single colored forester in Franklin County, a unique position in the United States and likely the world.
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Johnson as a Leader
A profile of Gov John A Johnson praising his dignified leadership and natural oratory. It highlights his calm, unpretentious manner, blunt honesty, and readiness to serve the Democratic cause, with emphasis on his composure during elections and unwavering dedication to duty.
The Coffee Was Cold From The Chicago Post
A satirical verse lamenting widespread bad news and grim prospects. The speaker notes cold coffee at breakfast as a metaphor for looming troubles, citing wrecked markets, bad weather, rising trusts, and fears for Taft and Bryan amid a pessimistic view of the near future. The poem frames collective anxiety with vivid, period mood images.
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Taft
Dog and Bear Rescue on Mountain Slope Saga
A hunter named Charles Bills with a herding dog chased a bear from the woods on a mountain slope. The dog seized the bear by the haunch, climbing seventy five feet up a tree before being knocked to the ground. Bills then killed the bear with a careful shot, saving the dog from fatal harm and earning a storied dog-to-bear rescue on the New Westminster frontier.
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Kerene
Towerh Aryastrang
Une
Labor Leader Sees Yearly Conference Benefit
John Mitchell voices support for annual national conferences in Washington. He cites progress by state governors, conservation talks, and broader policy discussions aimed at lasting benefits for all, reflecting on leadership and future generations.
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White House
Mitchell
Washington
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Erin
Amar Dal Presson
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