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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
6
A dense section from The Washington Post outlines early 20th century U S political debates on Taft era reforms, Cuban and Philippine policy, Rockefeller views on corporations, convention site considerations, union station taxation, and North Dakota senatorial intrigues with various named figures and places. The column blends editorial opinion with reportage on national politics and public issues.
In Newport a lengthy divorce dispute centers on Lady Burrell and Sir Merrik Burrell. The piece details court debates, historic Burrell lineage, and a court granting dissolution to the American wife Lewis, amid mentions of maritime rescue lore and Pearl Harbor era remembrance tied to Newport landmarks.
A fragmented column mix of poems, anecdotes, and notes touches on social commentary, theater figures, and a string of personalities. It references Barney and Tad, civic philanthropy, and a range of cultural topics with satirical and sentimental tones.
A long ride by Gen Nelson A Miles is recalled as he rode ninety miles from Fort Sill to Fort Reno on July 15 1903 at age sixty four. Accompanied by Capt Syre the journey covered the first thirty five miles in two hours and twenty seven minutes despite heat and dust. Mile’s endurance drew praise from commandant Gen Wiles and contrasted with later public claims of shorter mileage for staged feats.
A cropped page blends quirky ad lib prose with medical lore about feather beds and gems, noting dangers of feathered bedding and ancient lore on crystals. It also reports a tragic street accident where a father selflessly grafts skin to help his injured child, amid public sympathy and ongoing recovery.
A Montgomery based visitor and cattleman voices Montana style objections to federal forest designation of grazing lands. He argues local self government, warns of high road taxes, and recalls pioneer times while defending grazing rights and critique of forest land use. Other speakers reflect on San Francisco recovery, local elections, and economic shifts affecting workers and banks.
An odd tale from a rural scene recounts a party near Silver Johnston Farm where a dynamite accident explodes after a mule kicks a dog. The blast shatters a granary and windows while a village postmistress, Martha Smith, notes the strange event amid a long, humorous account.
A curious incident aboard the Connecticut during a Cape Cod Bay visit shows wireless receivers picking up a distant ship’s music, causing confusion in the wireless office. Experts explain earphone sensitivity and powerful transmitters can cause static and cross reception, while tuning and wave length differences may trigger synchronization with musical signals. The event highlights unresolved questions about how music and signals travel through wireless telegraphy.
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