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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
12
The page blends disparate notes from Washington life and national politics. It touches on proposed constitutional measures, debates over capital punishment, turbine experiments, and public notices, with references to figures like Father Ren and Oregon politics.
The article surveys fear as a complex emotion with reports from Germany on army psychology and references to Dr Wolf Mitchell on cat fear. It notes rabbit fear provoking awe, mentions the Loeb League, the Austrians imprisoning parachute performers, and a collage of bizarre habits and prophecies with local anecdotes.
Washington dispatch reports that two conditions could force Roosevelt to accept a third term nomination. Unanimous party demand or opposition from rivals including Hughes influence are cited as possibilities, with Taft’s camp also discussed as an alternative. Parker’s stance emphasizes constitutional limits and policy critiques of Republican governance.
A whimsical column imagines hats evolving like Queen Anne houses with attics and dormers. It envisions a bonnet sporting rooflines and chimneys, transforming fashion into architectural satire while noting increasing extravagance and practicality in millinery design.
Tom L Johnson answers President Taft telegrams and Garfield notes by criticizing Theodore Burton and urging public disclosure of sources. Johnson compares his upcoming convention platform to Burton’s opposing plan, arguing for firm streetcar franchise control and lower fares through ordinance and council powers.
The article notes Viscount Turnour known as the baby of the house will remain in the Commons for Hornham. It explains the Irish peerage rule allows an English seat in the Commons and that the new Lord Winterton will be the first full earl in the Commons since the Union amid debates about his family’s wealth and historical ties. It also touches on royal affairs and a Portugal context about King Carlos and Queen Amelia surrendering their yacht for naval use and reforming royal finances.
A vivid panorama of 19th century smuggling methods and penalties. The piece details smugglers using hollow walking sticks, wax balls, coffins, and toys to conceal diamonds, opium, and lace. It notes secret service oversight and the high profits, plus a drop in opium duties reducing gang activity.
A fragment from a Chicago piece reflects on human wishes about wealth youth and health, contrasting it with an essay on ancient Egyptian burial practices. It traces how grave offerings evolved into stone tables shelters and two story house models with furniture and vases, imagining the soul’s ascent and need for a grave shelter.
A Plymouth Rock hen in North Man Street thrives with a homemade wooden leg, crafted by Mr. J. Ives of Gilbert Clock Co after a month old gnawing damaged her limb. The bird trots, searches for food, and lays eggs while her chicks grow, proving kindness to such animals.
The article discusses Carroll as a martyr to humanity for his risk to test the mosquito transmission theory of yellow fever. It argues his sacrifice was for the broader cure of humanity, comparing his efforts to others in the medical field and noting the dangers and debates surrounding mosquito-borne disease research.
A troubled fragment recounts a child punished for misbehavior and family tension. The voice describes spanking, parental discipline, and the emotional strain of parental authority, with references to a Maltese cat and household chores. The piece hints at fear and regret shaping a difficult home dynamic.
A reader describes a juggler’s difficult week at a local venue, detailing tedium and limited applause as the act struggles to engage the audience. The performer laments low pay and a waning reception, contrasting expectations with a routine that misses the mark. The text includes fragmented remarks and social critique about entertainment value.
An account from a deaf convention recounts a comical tale of a man at an institute who, while working, fell overboard in a water-filled pit and was rescued hours later. He wore Angels to the dog in signaling for help through sign language, and a parade of unusual mascots and acts linked to the era’s vaudeville culture is described, including a pink velvet gun and other novelty figures.
Former Massachusetts Representative John Thayer notes New England Republicans favor Roosevelts renomination, while Democrats doubt his bid. He suggests Taft gains if Roosevelt declines, warns of pressure and possible prosperity under a renominated Roosevelt, and cites regional loyalties influencing 1912 era politics in Washington.
A critique of Gov Hughes of New York and the Republican organization. The piece argues Hughes was praised for honesty and fitness yet did not win the governorship due to party loyalties and manipulation by Democrats. It asserts that Republican voters favored their own nominee, not Hughes.
A farmer near Wynnewood named Hutchinson and his eight year old son were the targets of a counterfeit gold exchange. A stranger offered five dollars in bills for a set of ten dollar gold pieces, then swapped pieces and quarters for more fake coins. The boy handed over the pieces and the incident left the family unsettled as the stranger fled.
Fragmented notes describe a Broadway program and an Oregon trail scene with references to Meeker and a protest. The text mentions a carriage journey, a split road, and a dense scene as oxen move along a national highway from East to West, with scattered names and colorful impressions from a traveler’s account.
A fragmented verse style piece presents garbled phrases about reflections and bachelor themes. It mentions names and places in a jumbled sequence, hinting at a poetic or theatrical fragment without clear narrative coherence.
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