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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
14
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The article surveys debates on tariff policy and newspaper influence in the era, noting figures like Nelson Aldrich and J. Kasson. It discusses free wood pulp and print paper advocacy, reciprocity, and Congressional action, linking policy arguments to party strategy and press interests. It frames the political environment surrounding tariff protection, revenue, and publication costs in a historical United States context.
A heated outburst in the District Commissioners office spawns rumors of factional fighting within the governance. The piece argues for unity among the three commissioners, praising past harmony and warning that internal strife could threaten the district’s stability and public trust.
A Chicago restaurant scene piece profiles William Gordon and Frank Lawler two waiters and a bellboy who built fortunes through service and tips. It quotes Roosevelt on fair pricing and Brown on patient discreet work, praising waiters for diplomacy knowledge and honesty in pleasing patrons.
A collage of dated commentary on health fear, fortune, and social trends. It cites a Bellevue Hospital talk on lockjaw, warns about germs, notes a new chauffeurs union, fashion critiques, and remarks on political figures and events with a blend of humor and caution.
London quote from J Pietpond Morgan cites William Taft as likely next U S President regardless of Bryan as Democratic candidate. The text lists electoral math across states, noting Taft carries many Northern and swing states while Bryan potential success is limited to Nevada and Montana with Johnson’s nomination shifting New York and New Jersey. It argues Bryan’s nomination would gift several states to Taft and stress Taft’s strong electoral position.
A speculative 19th century discussion asks if a US president who commits murder could be convicted in DC and removed by impeachment. It explores jury doubt, political division, and whether removal is possible even amid public revulsion and overt misconduct.
Lord Howard de Walden, famed London landlord and amateur swordsman, known for wealth and avoidance of marriage entanglements, entertained Harvard crew at Audley End. The article traces his lineage to Ellis roots, mentions Boer War service, and notes properties in Marylebone and Cavendish Square. It also touches on Audley End history and Magdalene College ties.
Abram Schaeffer of Elizabethown once vowed in 185 to honor James Buchanan by keeping his mustache untouched. He was then in Baltimore when Buchanan won the presidency. The West Donegal man has not shown a bare upper lip in over fifty years.
The New York Herald argues Congress should halt embassy building expectations and invest in a strong navy to defend property and shores. It cites past threats, notes Pacific and Atlantic defenses, and urges prioritizing battle ships over decorative offices for national security.
Mrs Henderson, widow of David Henderson, performs as Miss Tombstone in The Lady From Lanes at Hush Temple. She returns after his death, refuses rest, and faces gibes from the dressing room as she steadies herself for the matinee while masking heartbreak with forced wit.
Wilbur M Tuttle aged twenty two was bitten twice on the right ankle during a rattlesnake encounter on California Avenue. After a thirty minute struggle he struck the serpent with a stone, crushing it, then collapsed. He was carried to a physician's office for treatment of the bites and wounds.
Kansas City Time notes regulation of Washington laundries arouses congressional interest though action is limited. The piece questions Congress jurisdiction and whether a model law could curb destructive machinery while keeping shirts and collars intact. It cites Rep James Hampton Moore and colleagues amid debate. It also reports cattle shipper James Allen Monroe celebrating birth of a daughter Virginia, the latest addition to his growing family.
A New York Times report describes a demonstration of Prof George Poe's artificial respiration machine at the Kings County Medical Society. Dr William Harrison of Guadalajara, Mexico, used the device on a small dog amid applause, claiming revival after weeks of near death though the dog staggered afterward. The device, a Poe invention linked to Edgar Allan Poe, mixes suction and pumping to expel foul air and supply oxygen, with aims toward treating consumption and asphyxiation.
A composite of editorial poetry and a New York Herald animal cruelty note. The piece recounts a pessimist with a pebble in his shoe and a rhinoceros sleep trial using ether and chloroform in an Indian rhino near Mogul India in the Bronx. It describes the risky anesthesia, the veterinary challenge, and the dramatic humane concerns surrounding exotic animal care at the time.
Self control means cussing before the children without letting them hear it. A mother fears her child’s active mind will stunt its body. Men don’t sleep in sermons because pews are uncomfortable. A girl carries a theory that knowing dukes would lead most to marry her. The worst gossip about women is not what they do but what they neglect at home while they are dang it.
A collection of satirical lines on courtship and gender roles. A voice questions consent and social expectations, urging caution in relationships and advising men and women on trust, bluffing, and bluffing in dating.
Former U S Representative from Pennsylvania Jorepn G Sibley after a four month Holy Land tour says he will devote himself to mind and friends. He endorses Knox for President, predicts Taft allies say nomination is settled, but Pennsylvanians hope delegates will support a different nominee. He critiques Russian, Armenian, and Armenian sects in Palestine, notes smiles about age of traders, and reports Kentucky riders suppression efforts. He remarks on Taft and Roosevelt prospects and reflects on Philippine views and Bryan’s stance on independence. He closes with observations on American patriotism during the Manila delegates’ gathering and Bryan’s impression.
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