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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
4
The Washington Post lists delivery options by carrier in Washington and beyond with pricing for daily, Sunday, and combined publications. Offers include weekly and monthly rates, with prepaid mailing and variations for Sunday inclusion.
Washingtonians planning to leave the city are urged to have The Post follow them. The paper will be sent promptly to any part of the country if notices are updated. Notify a carrier or send direct orders to The Post, Telephone Main 4205.
A New York Herald Tokyo correspondent surveys Japan's vast army and navy plans, noting 400000 troops and two new divisions, rapid ship construction, and a projected naval strength twice that of Russia after seven years. He also cites U.S.-Japan relations and the potential reach of Japan’s might in Asia.
The piece argues Congress cannot control every detail of American life and warns against centralization plans advanced by Roosevelt. It honors Mrs. McKinley’s quiet, steadfast widowhood and reflects on public weather views and transit safety. It discusses street car liability and tariff reform debates, noting Standpatters and the Taft bid in 1908.
The column surveys tariff disputes under Taft and Cannon, notes split over maximum and minimum protections, and predicts Oklahoma’s likely Democratic leaning in 1908. It compares Colorado’s 1876 vote impact, warns against unfair annexation, and highlights political maneuvering amid statehood, campaigns, and public sentiment.
Tokyo reports Japan aims to more than double naval strength and muster at least one million trained soldiers. The program spans seven years, with experts predicting potential Western conflict while Japanese planners likely target Asia and China, not an imminent US or European war.
A London banking house reportedly secured joint British Russian backing for a large private loan to the Shah, signaling a formalized understanding between England and Russia amid Persian influence struggles. The article notes a broader bloc including France Italy Spain Japan and Portugal and hints at US involvement, with Japanese officers to study in Britain and possible future Austrian German joining. It also describes the Italian Order of Annunciation and details on Duke of Savoy’s ceremonial garb and insignia.
Denver Dispatch reports state senator G W Swink plans to convert watermelons into cider and cantaloupes into butter, claiming an easier cheaper product than apple cider and peanut butter. Machinery talks underway for autumn operation with chemists predicting high quality output.
The Wolseley family, led by Sir Capel and Field Marshal Lord Wolseley, traces noble lineage from Staffordshire to Ireland and beyond. The motto misinterpreted for centuries, a wolf symbol, and the duties of their order are noted as lore. Frances Wolseley stands to inherit peerage if no male heir continues the line.
A Philadelphia North American piece warns of rising gambling among women. It recounts the tale of Mamma Viaud, a French widow who wins massive sums at roulette, and the casino's reluctant bid to deter her while losing profits. A detective shadowed her as she repeatedly hit a favorable wheel pattern, prompting offers of large bribes to quit.
The item reports on a stage elopement between Real Cupid actor Morton and Miss Whyama Glass of Chicago after a performance in Society. Morton proposed May 14 during the final love scene and, after the curtain, they wed at St Patrick's Cathedral with Father Murphy officiating. Also mentions Julia Ward Howe’s eighty eighth birthday and a family reunion with Prof. Henry Mann Howe attending.
A playful, clipped column reflects on courtship and marriage with witty lines about love, the male head, and the tug of war in relationships. It jokes that love drives the world while noting women may endure misgivings in marriage and courtship.
The article links physical gait to health and mental traits, describing how posture, stride length, pace, head position, and arm movement reveal personality. It catalogues patterns from brisk, erect steps to slow, drooped walks, noting cautions, dreams, practicality, aggression, and suspicion tied to specific motions.
Sadie, aged thirteen, astounds relatives by playing a piano piece titled Silvery Waves. The girl’s mastery draws praise from the parlor audience as neighbors outside shout in the hall, yet she finishes without a blunder despite the lively, crowded room.
Childs beliefs reflect a nineteenth century study of imagination where about three quarters think the sun and stars live or move, trees and flowers sense, and God a central figure. Boston children describe God visiting gates, making lamps, babies, dogs, trees, and money, with angels serving him and heaven as a sky dwelling place.
In a noisy scene at Jack's on Sixth Avenue, Tom Sexton the famed race plunger and former owner, reveals he is now a waiter after heavy betting losses totaling over 30 000 dollars for the day and 10 000 on one race. He vows to rebuild a stable and return to betting glory, saying a quitter is no good and pride in waiting on his old foes remains.
In a New Willard gathering Secretary Elmer Dover of the Republican National Committee notes that tariff revision sentiment reflects a national trend rather than new zeal. Oklahoma statehood prospects arise as J O Zevaely cites the proposed constitution. Senator McCreary discusses Democratic chances and the need for Southern representation.
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