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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
14
The piece discusses the Natural Prosperity Association's June action plan for restoring prosperity, arguing against panic psychology and urging concerted effort. It cites currency concerns, suggests lessons from Canada and Germany, and critiques Congress for inaction. It also notes Japan Korea policy and braver narratives amid global tensions.
The Post offers to follow readers who are leaving Washington to keep them informed about Capitol affairs. Readers may change addresses anytime and the paper will be sent promptly to any part of the country. Notify an agent or send an order directly to The Post by telephoning Main 4208.
President Roosevelt remains loyal to Taft amid a Chicago third term push. The dispatch notes the Secretary of War named as a nominee mover, yet Roosevelt insists he will not seek another nomination and aims to preserve policies through Taft. It emphasizes lasting progressive alignment between Roosevelt and Taft and mutual loyalty.
The Republican press fears Bryan could mirror Theodore Roosevelt and hurt the party. It argues Bryan’s star relies on Roosevelt’s aura, warns that Bryan would be a weaker nominee, and cites Pennsylvania trends showing declines for Democrats while Roosevelt popularity steadies. The piece questions how long Bryanism will erode Democratic strength.
A hospital report notes that high altitude adaptation is not guaranteed and that prolonged residence at 6000 feet can raise pulse rates and even cause cardiac hypertrophy in acclimated individuals. Separate case details describe Bertha Reed, a Nezra child, who suffered severe facial burns and received white skin grafts from volunteers to cover her damaged face.
Princess Lwoff, now a lecturer in the United States for the vivisection cause, rose from Berlin controversy after painting Moltke and King Edward. The Harcourt dukes and lines are traced from Norman origins to modern French nobility, with history across England and France. Nearby, a London wine shop advertises "Private rooms for persons, desirous of weeping alone" at the Return from the Funeral.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports at the American Neurological Association meeting a case where a woman’s mania for football was linked to a brain tumor. After surgical removal, she recovered rapidly and could face future seasons with caution, as doctors note possible scrutiny for extreme sports enthusiasm.
The Cullinan diamond, after being cut, will join Britain's crown jewels. Joseph Asscher led the delicate separation, splitting the gem into two pieces to isolate a defect. The larger portion may become one of the largest stones ever, with polishing underway by three men in a controlled room using a specialized dop mill to produce a 300 to 660 carat piece for King Edward.
A column mix of social ethics and odd tales from the era. It contrasts generous impulse with self focus, then shifts to a set of historic notes about figures like Taft and Chamberlain. A long anecdote recounts Chamberlain’s skull kept in his room with electric eyes and a joke about a mummy. It ends with cautionary notes on prescription errors and a call for clearer printed scripts.
An Oklahoma travel incident reports W T Martin shot in the foot after a streetcar explosion or torpedo incident in Muskogee. A gun is believed dropped during confusion and a man fled to a nearby hotel, with authorities tracing the discharge to the shooting.
Local pathologists and neurologists scoff at Dr John D O Brien of the Ohio State Hospital Maasilion claiming a paresis germ and a cure. A leading pathologist says general paresis is an organic degenerative brain disease not a contagion and doubts the breakthrough. Another physician notes premature claims and criticizes reported treatments as inadequate.
W H Penney, longtime superintendent of government coal mines on Batam Island in the Philippines, visits Washington after ten years abroad. He describes a sparse social scene for a 17 white-person community, workers mainly Japanese and island natives, limited fresh food, and high prices in Manila. He notes health remains generally good despite harsh living, and discusses local reserves politics and timber concerns in California.
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