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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
44
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The article outlines naval personnel issues and the push for reform, criticizing age and promotion policies. It discusses a forthcoming board to select rear admirals, the need for clearer reasons for retirements, and calls for Congress to investigate. It also assesses Hughes and Roosevelt in the 1900s presidential/vice presidential context, noting party dynamics and potential ticket selections.
The piece notes a new dual trend in May with stock prices pushing higher while commodity prices fall, boosting profits for stockholders and easing consumer costs. It cites confidence in banks and railroads, possible market manipulation, and predicts continued cheapening of goods due to favorable crops and abundant natural wealth. It also discusses Philippine forests and their potential value, arguing the islands hold vast resources and future commerce if developed.
A fragmented critique argues that indigenous art remains interpretative with limited craft from primitive sensibilities. It surveys U S railroad capitalization, noted as a driver of growth and wealth, while acknowledging rebates and trusts shaping transport costs. It cites Texas climate, politics, and urban quips about May and June, with satirical observations on public figures and social trends.
The article compares Mr. Bryan to Henry Clay, noting Clay’s repeated nominations, narrow losses, and political resilience. It recalls Clay’s 1824 push for Adams in the House, 1832 loss to Jackson over the bank issue, 1844 Whig nomination, and 1848 convention votes, illustrating a pattern of sustaining influence despite defeats.
Albany dispatch surveys a volatile NY political climate with William Barnes Jr predicting Dem gains from 60 000 to 190 000 while Governor Hughes faces criticism for disrupting GOP ties amid Wallace’s Senate victory. The piece mixes editorials from the Evening Journal and Times notes with anecdotes on civic life and diverse miscellany.
In York Wispaten to PBSI Reewie treatment for catarrh since age two ended for Clare Stagemeyer twelve after he sneezed out a right nostril today. Doctors say the button swallowed into the throat was lodged in the nasal passage and caused lingering symptoms.
The article outlines French government seizures of ecclesiastical property and court orders to restore or compensate heirs, focusing on the Sacred Heart mansion in Faubourg Saint Germain. It details the Béarn heirs challenging a 400,000 franc sale versus now valued 12 to 13 million francs, and notes jurists favor the government’s lower-value appraisal. Also covered is Sir Charles Hardinge’s rise to British ambassador to France, his prior service, knighthood, and elevated salary.
A Secret Service official says the counterfeit trade rises with bad times. He notes a doubling of counterfeit money and materials in the last five to six months, explains inventory and destruction processes, and predicts renewed activity if trends continue.
A New York scene reports penguin eggs gaining popularity as a breakfast novelty. Society women host tastings, explorers’ lore elevates the egg as a worthy feast, and shipments reach Paris, London, and New York. The egg is larger than a hen’s, green-tinted shell, and requires longer cooking time, with a mild fishy flavor that enthusiasts deem piquant. Doctors note its high phosphorus benefits for brain and nerves.
A NY World analysis echoes Woodrow Wilson praise for Johnson as the strongest Democratic candidate. Minnesota offers 11 electoral votes and support from southern and northern Democrats, while Bryan faces likely defeat. The piece contrasts Johnson with Bryan and cites Johnston’s backing from Alabama as part of a push for a unified, electoral victory strategy.
The article notes that topical singles often brought big royalties while ballads paid little. It cites hits like After the Ball and On the Banks of the Wabash, detailing composers Charles K. Harris Paul Revere and others. It contrasts fortunes, citing Stephen Foster and Benjamin Russell Hanby with varying earnings from their songs.
A compact set of quips on love money and social behavior drawn from the New York Press and Chicago News. Witty takes note how wealth influences romance and conversation, with lines on value of style, paying as you go, and public perception.
Gov. Burke of North Dakota discusses party prospects with President Roosevelt’s influence, predicting Bryan's nomination at Denver and Hughes as strong Republican rival. Also notes Oklahoma’s Haskell for 1912 and Turkish diplomacy views from Mehmed Ali Bey's rise, with U.S. and Turkish officials quoted.
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