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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
5
An archival line notes the Washington Post address at 1 Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourteenth Street and references terms of subscription with ad code 370. The fragment implies a newspaper advertising insertion detailing subscription conditions and contact details.
Washington residents planning to move should subscribe so The Post follows them. The paper will reach any part of the country with timely delivery. notify the carrier or send order direct to The Post. Telephone Main 4205.
The National Association of Manufacturers called for tariff revision via a nonpartisan tariff commission to depoliticize the issue. They argued governments should manage revenue and currency, while expert commissions would craft recommendations for Congress, though party politics and local interests complicate adoption.
The article discusses direct elections of U S Senators by the people instead of state legislatures, noting Stephensons term limits, Senate opposition, and doubts about passage. It surveys prospects of a constitutional amendment or a constitutional convention and reflects public sentiment favoring gradual change.
The piece critiques optimism and pessimism about Roosevelt’s policies on Cuba, the Panama Canal, and the Philippines. It defends The Washington Post against charges of baseless pessimism and condemns sensational essays by The Boston Advertiser, arguing for cautious projections on troop withdrawals and canal completion.
London readers note rising demand for artificial toupees as real hair from Swiss German and Hungarian girls becomes scarce due to laws. Spun glass wigs offer light texture, true color, and adjustable curls, with experts predicting a fashion shift as prices for real hair soar. Also featured is a Chatsworth curiosity, a metal willow tree with a syringe-like trunk used for pranks by visitors.
A New York capitalist recounts meeting Alexander Fisher, the American “king” of a Congo Free State settlement near Maar. Fisher leads a 400-strong Congolese community, runs a trading store, keeps birds and apes, and hosts visitors with fine furniture, lager beer, and music. He claims Texas origins and wields strong control over his subjects amid a luxurious exile.
King Edward grants the master of the horse precedence after the lord steward and lord chamberlain, elevating Lord Sefton above peers of equal rank except those two offices. The role carries carriage rights, stables control, a $12,000 salary, and seating in the Queen regent’s carriage in certain cases. A Victorian episode notes the duke-like pretensions of a petty claimant and the dynastic quirks surrounding titles.
A survey from the New York Journal of Commerce notes a trend as heirs assume responsibilities at major firms. James J. Hill’s son steps into the business, Ogden Mills joins the Erie board, and J. P. Morgan’s son grows into his father’s role with Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Other families like the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers see similar transitions as their elders ease away from day to day control.
On the British freighter Schuylkill from Manila to Boston, Pete the orangutan broke from his cage after decades of taunting from eight African monkeys. He killed four monkeys, chased others through the hold, and was recaptured. The tiger aboard died in quarantine as the ship diverted to Boston for a higher sale price.
Gen W H Miller former U S Attorney General arrived in Washington to argue a Supreme Court case and comment on Republican candidates. Edwin Ho Park of Denver public land disputes in Colorado and a patent case in U S Supreme Court are highlighted, with Park praising Roosevelt and urging Oklahoma statehood amid constitutional debates.
James A Patten the Chicago Board of Trade operator and former Evanston mayor sleeps in a yard tent at his $250,000 Evanston home. He defends the choice as healthy and refreshing, insisting family presence and fresh air trump interior comforts. He notes he earns $760,000 to $1,900,000 in wheat market gains and insists the lifestyle suits him.
Pointed paragraphs tease misfires and truths. Some lines warn against forgiving injuries, while others joke about detectives and appearances. The piece notes practical seasons and temptations that lead men to risk foolish acts amid social scrutiny.
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