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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
22
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A critical discussion on Navy personnel policy, proposing retirement limits and a reform panel as a remedy for officer promotions. It notes a forthcoming board of rear admirals to choose captains and commanders for compulsory retirement, arguing the patchwork approach risks discrimination and delays needed changes.
The article notes a shift in May with stocks advancing while prices for food, textiles, and fuels fall over 112 percent in April and are down 15.6 percent versus last year. It ascribes the stock rise to restored confidence and financial strength, and the commodity drop to favorable crop prospects and lower production costs. It also discusses Philippine forests and a brief piece on Indian art.
A reflective piece contrasts Native American craft with artistic craft, arguing the Indian lacks manual dexterity and that interprets art more than creates it. It then pivots to railroads, noting capital per mile across nations, rebates, trusts, and the public policy tug between competition and regulation, before small-city quips and jokes on Texas, May and June, and a New York district attorney’s dice confession.
The excerpt contrasts Henry Clay with William Jennings Bryan, noting Clay’s repeated nominations and narrow defeats. It traces Clay’s rise, losses in 1824 and 1832, a third campaign in 1844, his flurry of support yet failure in 1848, and remarks on his enduring influence and speaking appeal.
Albany dispatch reports William Barnes Jr estimating New York State could lean 60,000 to 190,000 Democratic as Gov. Hughes faces party disruption after Wallace’s Senate win. The Evening Journal editorial remarks newspapers overlook the shift, while questions arise about Hughes’s presidential prospects amid a tempest in the party.
Clare Stagemeyer twelve year old son of John Stagemeyer of York sneezed out a broken bone collar button from his right nostril today. The button, pushed into his nose at age two, traveled to the nasal passage and caused chronic catarrh before finally being expelled.
The Disputed Mansion of the Sacred Heart in Faubourg St Germain faces a court battle over its 400 000 franc sale in 1820 vs present value of 12 000 000 francs after state seizure of church property. Heirs of the Duchess de Bethune argue the gift. the government contends 400 000 francs was its rightful value at the time. Also notes Sir Charles Hardinge’s promotion to British Ambassador to France and the pensions and honors connected with his service in Russia and Paris.
Secret Service officials say counterfeiting signals economic stress. They note a surge in fake coins and small banknotes over the past five to six months, doubling recent volumes. Seized dies lithographs and molds are destroyed. the Treasury destroys counterfeit money and reclaims materials as the cycle threatens further production.
A New York press report notes society women introducing penguin eggs as a breakfast novelty. The delicacy, sourced from subtropical explorers, is said to be larger than a hen egg with fishy notes but growing appeal. cooks require longer boiling and room for brain and nerve benefits are claimed by physicians.
The piece discusses Minnesota delegates backing Johnson over Bryan, with Southern Democrats urged to support the strongest candidate. It cites Johnston of Alabama and New York World editor W J Lampton, arguing Johnson offers electorial gains, New York and New Jersey votes, and a Democratic platform. It contrasts with Bryan’s appeal and warns against choosing Davis or Vardaman. Sir Walter Wilson quoted. The verse notes praise for Theodore Roosevelt and historical leaders. It ends with a domestic issue on shoe costs.
The New York World reports that topical singles often yield higher royalties than ballads. Notable cases show "After the Ball" earning substantial royalties for Charles K. Harris, while "Listen to the Mocking Bird" earned Septimus Winner just 35 dollars. Other composers like Stephen Foster and Ben Hanby faced uneven pay despite enduring works.
A collage of aphorisms on love money and social behavior from The New York Press and Chicago News. Witty lines discuss wealth talk relationships and self awareness with a satirical edge about marriage style and generosity.
Governors Burke of North Dakota and Johnson of Minnesota weigh Democratic and Republican prospects in 1912. Burke sees Bryan favored by Democrats, Hughes as strong GOP candidate, and Taft’s bench decisions praised. Turkish diplomacy notes include Mehmed Ali Bey’s rise and Turkish-American perceptions.
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