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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1907
Page
14
In the Washington Post fragment, references to Weumusotrania Aerie and Foortsenly Streets appear with unclear context. The readable portions hint at a place or project named Aerie connected to Weumusotrania and Foortsenly Streets within the city.
The article discusses Wu Tingi-fang, former U.S. minister to China, seeking reappointment as Minister to Washington. It notes his popularity with journalists but anxiety from State, citing his casual diplomacy, Capitol visit scrutiny, and friction with Secretary Root. It also touches on broader U.S. policy debates and political maneuvers surrounding the Washington posting.
The piece flags perceived abuses of protection for American watchmakers, noting exports to Europe at lower prices and New York agents buying watches for sale abroad. It argues protection may fail to curb foreign competition and cites the spread of such practices as evidence.
A lengthy political column debates ethics of campaign contributions from corporations versus individuals, denounces moneyed influence, and calls for stronger disclosure laws. It critiques the Keep Commission’s DC posting rule starting October, notes expected staff increases, and jabs at Comptroller Tracewell while mixing in various mixed local and national political asides.
A farmer reports three of his geese fell into a drunken-like spree after eating pulp from nelder ill. The birds stumbled side to side, staggered, then collapsed briefly before reviving, revealing the pulp caused the bizarre intoxication.
A West Philadelphia bee keeper reports nightly attacks by dragonflies that waylay returning bees laden with honey. He cannot poison them and cannot net capture the swift, small insects. He has spent months seeking a solution to protect hives and honey output.
Germany’s courts of law have ruled that retired army officers are no longer subject to military courts of honor or tribunals. Only active officers and those under military control remain under military jurisdiction, while retired officers fall under civil and criminal courts. The Gadke case sparked this shift, with the Berlin court stripping Gadke of his retired colonel status after a controversial article defending a monarch. The ruling clarifies that military tribunals apply to active personnel and those within military authority, while retired officers face civil jurisdiction.
Natara Story from Indiana recounts J N Anderson of Troy townemp facing a massive eight foot blacksnake while crossing a field. He sprang back as the snake struck near his face and the creature split into two parts after being struck with an axe. Neighbors recount the incident with shock and caution.
The article recalls the Texas, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, and Maine as notable U S Navy ships, their fates and reputations. It recounts Captain Edwards praise, ship misfortunes, and the Chicago’s nickname the Lame White Swan amid engine woes and discipline issues. It then shifts to private wealth, detailing Mervin Hughitt junior’s Maplewood estate near Watersmeet Michigan, a vast 3 010 acre private summer home project with a mansion, boats, and clubs amid forest preserves and railroad connections.
Poem fragment expresses gratitude for simple comforts and freedom. Speaker lists reliefs from confinement, family health, steady income, meals, and safe travels in their homeland. The tone is reflective and thankful despite hardship.
John T. Carson of Montelatr Heights New Jersey was driving with his wife and two children when their Newfoundland dog Dashy bolted and alerted them. The horse hit a two foot deep washout two feet wide on a dark road, nearly overturning the carriage. The dog’s warning likely prevented serious injury to all occupants.
An examination of John D. Rockefeller and standard oil holdings highlights vast wealth, repeated reinvestment, and broad national impact. The analysis notes money energy diverted to industries and railways, with money stringency amid price depreciation, and asserts the impracticality of reclaiming any large portion of Rockefeller’s fortune without harming industry and employment.
A garbled OCR fragment from a Chicago page presents scattered phrases about routines, mood, economy, and domestic scenes. Sparse readable bits reference people, actions, and vague settings, but no coherent event or clear entities emerge. The text is fragmented with unlikely quotes and nonsensical lines.
A Newcastle dispatch reports Henry Bundy owner of the famed Bundy madstone, claiming it cured hydrophobia. Skeptics note no scientific backing, tracing beliefs to folklore and old medical superstitions while detailing historical mentions and alleged fortunes tied to the stone.
The Atlanta Constitution piece mixes old time fiddle and urban rhythm as winter nights and days are sung. It evokes seasonal cheer with lines about fiddles, Sadie, and a steady refrain look out believers, we are coming. The mood blends traditional songs with a newspaperman's voice.
A quirky history recalls a dog in Paris during the revolution era who daily joined parade crowds in front of the Tuileries Palace. He befriended musicians, mingled with performers, and was nicknamed Parade. He followed concerts across venues, then returned to the orchestra after each appearance, drawing affection and steady attention from the crowds. The tale also mentions a Perth Australia zoo exhibit of a toad believed to hold a centuries old legend about Columbus era fire signs and a dynamite strike uncovering a fossilized toad.
Superintendent Edwards says 1908 saw 794 births and 73 deaths in the city, with year-to-date figures through September showing 525 births and 44 deaths. He suspects underreporting by doctors and midwives and proposes bureau oversight to maintain birth case records for proper health tracking.
Western voters show quiet interest in Roosevelt and Knox while miners in the West appear curious about candidates. Senator Clarence Clark and Senator William Alden Smith discuss Michigan and Northwestern sentiment, Republican hopes, and Bryan’s standing fading in the East as Norfolk port issues draw comment from Captain Sonny Jackson and others.
A reporter presents a garbled English excerpt from a Korean writer. The line reads unclear phrases about Rome and a family, with mentions of dreaming, a wallet, and a mysterious sound. The fragment appears disjointed and lacks coherent narrative.
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