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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
20
A fragment from the Washington Post includes a dated carrier notice and a long political discussion. It covers criminal justice, capital punishment, Oregon politics, and turbine technology developments alongside miscellaneous commentary about public figures and issues.
A 1910s magazine style article discusses fear as an emotion with subtle effects noting German army tests for fear domination, cat fear by Dr Wolf Mitchell, and rabbit fear provoking awe. It links public interest to the Logic Leagues, Austrian parachute bans, and varied curiosities from marriage quirks to a meningitis case amid hydrophobia speculation.
Washington dispatch details two conditions that might force Roosevelt to accept a third term nomination. Unanimous support and opposition from rivals are cited as potential triggers, with commentary on Taft and Hughes. The analysis contrasts Roosevelt federalism with constitutional preservation amid party dynamics.
The poem imagines ladies wearing ornate hats with added architectural features like dormers and chimneys. It critiques vanity while playfully predicting how hat styles mirror evolving buildings, including planned attics and second stories, as readers imagine future millinery grandeur.
Mayor Tom L Johnson fires back at President Roonesalt over Theodore Burton’s mayoral bid. He accuses Burton of secrecy about Taft telegrams and Garfeld information, outlines a simple platform to grant revocable streetcar franchises and council power to lower fares, and contrasts this with Burton’s compromise approach.
The article notes Viscount Turnour known as the baby of the house will retain his Hornham seat in the Commons. It explains Irish peerage allows sitting MPs who are not elected for Irish constituencies, leading to the first full earl occupying a seat since the union. It parallels King Carlos of Portugal surrendering the royal yacht Amelia and flattening debt, and includes various royal and political anecdotes.
A historical report outlines bold smuggling schemes from the United States mint high penalties to clever disguises. It recounts cases involving hollow walking sticks, wax balls, coffins, and child carriers with diamonds worth thousands. The piece notes police spywork, searches at ports, and the impact of opium duties on criminal profits and state revenue.
The piece blends a verse about wishes from the Chicago read with a study of ancient Egyptian funerary practice. It notes how people long for wealth youth or status while describing homes built for the dead with stone tables shelter columns and pottery models. The soul ascends from the grave as offerings and a staircase symbolize the journey to the afterlife.
In North Man street a Plymouth Rock hen with a custom wooden leg thrives. Owner Mr. Ives of Gilbert Clock Co reports the bird draws attention, scratching for food with vigor and laying eggs. The tale highlights kindness to animals and preference for brown meat.
The article reflects on James Carroll hailed as martyr to humanity for his risk during malaria work. It argues his sacrifice extended beyond personal life, as he and colleagues faced peril to test the mosquito transmission theory and seek a cure, enduring contempt from some in the medical field.
Fragmentary text portrays a distressed child recalling frequent corporal punishment by a parent or guardian. It references a Maltese cat, a dog, and repeated spanking, with expressions of fear and resignation amid confusion and pain. The piece shifts through imagined scenes and reminders of punishment, ending with a recollection of ongoing discipline.
A struggling juggler at a local revue performs amid mockery and scant applause. The act features awkward stunts and a chaotic routine, with the performer lamenting low earnings and disputed audience reaction. The piece notes the performer’s desire for a stronger routine and clearer reception.
A chaotic reading from a deaf convention recounts stories of inmates and staff, a tale of a man who fell into water and surfaced without speech, two mascots named Bob the white dog and Jum the elephant, and strange charms said to bring luck. The item blends overheard humor with odd memorabilia and curious crowd favorites.
Former Representative John Thayer of Massachusetts predicts New England Republicans back Roosevelt and Taft unity. He warns Roosevelt's renomination could trigger a business downturn, urges Democratic restraint, and notes strong sentiment shaping New England support for Taft if Roosevelt falters. He cites pressures from party factions and regional loyalties.
The piece argues Gov Hughes of New York deserved praise as a brave honest leader but that Republican-backers chose another candidate in the last state campaign. It claims party bias and personal influence shaped the result, leaving Hughes sidelined despite his qualifications.
Dattaastanls Neth Ameren reports a boy, Charles Hutchinsons eight-year-old, exchanged a set of five dollar pieces and bank notes for three shin ing Scont pieces with a stranger. Hutchinson Sr, a Wynnewood farmer, learned the tale after the incident as the youth walked to school with the odd currency.
Fragmentary OCR narrative recalls a Broadway style program theme and a long travel tale on the Oregon trail era. It mentions Meeker, DATTAR, and Meeker’s protest, a split flow of carriages and oxen amid a dense crowd and a journey across a western route with references to freighting, passengers, and a national highway concept.
Fragmentary text from a New York papers page shows scattered phrases about reflections and a bachelor. The legible bits mention names or terms like San Ory and Widows, with unclear context and multiple garbled words.
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