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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
22
An expert opines that national crime rise stems more from moral disintegration than racial factors. He contends moral fiber erosion undermines U S civilization as much as physical traits, highlighting deteriorating social standards over foreign and Black elements.
The piece debates proposed freight rate hikes and the broader transport policy. It argues against rate increases, citing avarice and potential public opposition from agricultural and industrial sectors. It also covers post office staff matters, including leave and carrier pay, urging fair treatment and noting financial implications.
A long essay argues Theodore Roosevelt should appoint a farm commission to shift labor from shops back to farms, warning that rising living costs and industrial growth threaten agricultural primacy. It cites Webster and Cassius, condemns urban drift, and urges restoring farming as national policy. It also discussesSenate elections by popular vote, criticizing primaries and money in state contests.
A dense profile of Wall Street as a compact financial hub, noting its history from Washington’s inauguration to its status as a premier money market. The piece describes its real estate value, its immense daily transaction volume, and Wall Street’s role as the trustee of others’ property and money, with a cautionary emphasis on law, order, and professional honor. It also touches on Chicago betting culture and a brief anecdote on a humorous magazine story.
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A long critique of congressional probes calls them costly and largely futile. It contends charges against lawmakers were pursued with weak evidence, yielding embarrassment and eroding public trust. The piece warns lawmakers to demand solid facts and cautions against pandering to sensational rumors.
A historical analysis discusses crime rate growth in the United States and posits that immigration and the black population contribute to murders. It questions Prof Sembrosa’s conclusions, noting fluctuating crime proportions and historical shifts in foreign and racial demographics.
Richard Farrell of Chicago headlines the Roosevelt family with fifteen living children, eight boys and seven girls, as census officials name his brood the largest. Farrell, an elliptical springmaker by trade, argues such a large family requires a substantial income and cites Sun Roosevelt era ideals while noting his children were born in Illinois and elsewhere.
Lansdowne Pa dispatch reports an explosion at the Burmont Chemical and Torpedo Works during a powder and torpedo storage mixing, injuring four foreign workers. The blast occurred in the mixing room as torpedoes were handled, triggering a fire that gutted the building and left the men badly burned.
Royalists fear for Ferdinand Duke of Montgomier, brother to the childless Duke of Griepns, as he travels with Comte de Bernis through insurrectionist Cambodia. No word has surfaced, amid tensions with locals and hostile factions, while Boulevards of politics stir in France.
Washington dispatch to the Brooklyn Eagle reports Republican fear of a safe and sane platform inviting a Roosevelt third term. The piece notes Taft, Roosevelt, and party interests maneuvering in Senate influence, trust busting, and regulatory policies amid a growing nomination fight.
A collage of notes on music therapy from lectures and observations. It quotes speakers arguing music cures stuttering and affects child development, with skepticism on effectiveness. It references Dr Scripture and paralleled examples from a Plymouth Church funeral, Paris Salon art, and secular observations of stuttering and child rearing.
Anecdotes from Colliers Weekly and Chicago records reveal curious epitaphs and social misadventures. Tales describe Solon Tyndall’s sea duty and a girl named Fanshaw evolving through several marriages, plus a New York World hippo Caliph’s spanking and quarrels with a tapir. Chicago and New York items reflect daily curiosities and quips about life, love, and manners.
United States Consul General in Dresden notes the Navy League of Germany educates youth to foster patriotism and naval interest with moving pictures. He cites Emperor William’s methods as potentially beneficial for American schooling, praising Germany as a leading workshop and commenting on U.S. political figures and 1912 election sentiment.
An analysis of Alabama political dynamics shows anti Bryan sentiment lagging, with Johnson supporters mobilizing late. It notes Populist strength in rural areas persists and warns that many Southern Democrats may abandon Bryan if he fails to secure an election. The piece questions the party’s future after the 1897 election and Denver convention.
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