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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
7
Washington hears speculative chatter that after his African hunt former President Theodore Roosevelt could be invited by President Taft to oversee finishing the Panama Canal. Supporters cite Roosevelt’s strong stake in the project and a “hunch” linking his name to the undertaking.
The national capital is the poorest place for fortune hunters seeking marriage with rich girls. Foreigns posing as nobles are quickly exposed by Washington society and embassies. A practiced alertness keeps them out, with swift social exposure and possible removal from the capital.
The army faces a shortage of qualified medical officers as exams yield few candidates. Prospective appointees get initial pay over 3000 dollars yearly with promotion and retirement prospects. authorities differ on exam difficulty. A permanent Washington board and semiannual tests may ease entry for top graduates seeking commission.
Morteza Khan the Persian minister to the United States stands as one of Washingtons tallest men and among Persia’s richest, worth at least 10 million dollars. He hosts lavish Friday receptions with rare antique fugs bronze and silver idols orchids cut glass and gold plates in gorgeously furnished rooms, with ample delicacies and luxurious decor.
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