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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
6
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The London dispatches describe colonial premiers returning dejected after not agreeing on preferential tariffs. Canada’s Laurier backed the government, Seafordland faced limits with the U.S., and Britain’s stance against imperial concessions split colonial leaders. A drift toward independence signals weaker imperial bonds despite lingering trade urges. Law and liberty clash in American policy with Roosevelt’s third-term talk fueling labor despotism debates.
A lengthy critique traces Mayor Everhardy of Leavenworth Kansas as pursuing graft by routing saloon proceeds into city coffers, citing a Bangor Maine parallel. It notes a Kansas Supreme Court ouster, mixed public support, and warnings against public officials abetting illegal schemes.
In an interview the Chicago Tribune notes Senator Allison in Dubuque says tariff revision will dominate the coming Congress, with Bryan pursuing a revenue basis while Republicans push protection. He urges swift committee action to gauge demand for revision and warns of reciprocal moves by Germany and France. He explains a maximum and minimum duty plan to secure mutual benefits and maintain price stability.
Sentences critique jealousy in love and marriage with sharp quotes about pride money and inheritance. Observes a miserly husband’s failure to praise his wife and notes the dating of a cheap living at the top. Reflects on economic strain and moral character in domestic life.
Lord Clinton emerges as the West of England’s largest landowner after the Rolle estate transfer. Queen’s Montenegro relatives depart Rome amid falling-out over Italy’s foreign policy. King Victor Emmanuel resists Crown Prince’s influence. Archduke Leopold Salvator succeeds Gen Von Kropatchek as Austrian artillery head. Lord Milner becomes president of the Chartered Company of South Africa, replacing Cecil Rhodes.
A legless prisoner, Barney Bogan, was transported from Camden County jail to the State prison after attacking pedestrians with his crutch. Sheriff Somers forced the plan amid Bogan's threats to escape. Jailer Hunt and others escorted him by rail, from Sixth and Market to Haddon Avenue station and on to Trenton.
New York politics center on Gov. Hughes as President seeks his help to steer New York's 78 delegates to the Republican National Convention for William H. Taft. Allies urge risk, while many fear he will stay out to protect his reform agenda and avoid patronage entanglements. The dispute pits Taft against Fairbanks in Washington and Albany calculations.
From Dumfries Virginia Mason Locke Weems known as Parson Weems is profiled as a vivid yet historically debated figure In 1760 he was born in the village and went to London to study for the ministry He returned to Virginia to preach at Pohick Church near Mount Vernon and later became a book agent and fiddler whose tales helped popularize biographies of Washington Marion Franklin and Penn He is credited with the enduring cherry tree tale He is portrayed as patriotic and devoted to Washington though his aim was to charm audiences with engaging stories rather than strict factual accuracy
Dispatches from diverse columns recount national GOP tensions in Ohio and a Revolutionary-era eel found in Bloomfield New Jersey. Laborers uncover a historic eel with a silver spoon and copper coins, while notable Evanston residents gather for the Silent Smith family reunion and related international visits.
Bill Nye the humorist advertised a cow for sale citing illness and residence details. The boastful notice describes a plush raspberry cow named Rose age eight with unusual lineage, loyalty to her home, and a shotgun included. It mentions May trips, a tall red calf with wobbly legs, and a preference for a nonresident buyer.
In San Diego a ship captain recounts a violent voyage aboard the British steamer Maori King carrying 921 Chinese coolies and 221 Russian convicts among crew and passengers. Arizona rancher L Williams discusses Navajo and Apache labor for rails, while other travelers discuss Mobile landmarks, Prohibition myths, and Oklahoma statehood politics.
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