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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
28
The Washington Post discusses President Roosevelt's plan to adjust army pay, praising the move and citing evidence that soldiers in Brownsville and other ranks support higher pay. It notes the need for proper drafts and military duties, and mentions the Post’s communication about subscription terms and delivery.
A sweeping panorama of China’s internal crisis follows Western dispatches noting the Empress Dowager's shift toward constitutional reforms. The article highlights foreign powers’ stake, the Boxer threat, and U S insistence on maintaining China’s integrity while avoiding dismemberment as the empire inches toward a constitutional era.
A bold proposed roller skate procession by leading politicians aims to skate to the Capitol as a statement of unity. Speakers Cannon and Lodge back the plan with Senate and House figures joining, despite concerns over dignity and attire. The effort includes Bailey Culberson Lodge Tillman and Sulzer, each pledging participation with varied costumes and gear.
A garbled Chicago paragraph lists stray phrases about reform, branding, and a widowed ex artist. It mentions Moraphysique, Tons to In, and a character who would paint for free drinks, hinting at a curious cultural vignette without clear names or locations.
A report notes Lord Curzon plans to reside at Oxford in the historic St Giles house to promote a public appeal for the university and push modernization of studies. The piece contrasts this with traditional chancellors who largely left duties to the vice chancellor and hints at potential shifts in university governance during his tenure.
A sprawling historical sketch traces wireless telegraphy from early ether theories and Faraday’s experiments through Maxwell, Hertz, and Lodge to Marconi. It notes the shift from speculative ether to practical radio, the Leyden jar, spark interference, and the first transatlantic links via Marconi in 1901, ending with a poet’s candy-filled pockets motif.
A Montmarére tradesman delayed a suburban train by twenty minutes at a station when he refused to stop smoking a cigar in a nonsmoking carriage. He lay on the live rail to finish, was resisted by officials and passengers, and was forcibly removed and arrested after the train finally departed.
A disjointed excerpt narrates cruel ruses by travelers who trick natives with salts and performances, drawing witnesses' delight as victims are coerced into awkward exchanges. It also tangentially mentions gender norms, marriage, and a refrain about forgiveness for fools, reflecting sensational frontier chatter.
Desperate confrontation unfolds when the temperamental horse Satan of the Eleventh Cavalry attacks smith HW Brown as he shoes the sorrel horse. Brown sustains a crushed hand and broken bones in the struggle, but eventually secures both shoes while the animal remains restrained. Brown is taken to a physician for treatment.
John Sharp Williams, veteran Mississippi congressman and future United States Senate candidate, arrives in Washington then heads to Vicksburg to greet President Roosevelt. He defends his ascent from representative to colonel in veterans ranks, predicts a Democratic advantage in the next Congress, and dismisses opposition while praising his record and leadership.
An Albany observer lauds Gov Robert S. Hughes as kind gentle and progressive while meeting crowds. The piece notes Albany’s closer view of the governor vs national opinion and highlights trust and friendliness felt toward him. It also discusses a collector’s interest in a small Roosevelt volume selling for high sums.
A traveling auto repair shop operated by Sutter Dusiges sets up on major country roads near Jenkintown. With his stripped run, he carries tools and spare parts to service motorists on the spot, offering mobile repairs as a clever machinist traveling light to fix cars rather than towing.
The text mixes dinner reminiscences with warnings about milkborne tuberculosis and public health measures. It cites the need to pasteurize milk in hospitals and homes, critiques cattle herding practices, and mentions officials like Henry McManus and Willam Taft in a discussion of public prestige and governance.
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