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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
11
The notice details subscription options for the Washington Post with delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria. It lists rates for daily, Sunday, and weekly editions, prepaid postage, payment by mail, and address information for circulation offices and representatives.
A garbled Illinois report notes Taft supporters split, while the Republican ticket struggles to unify. It contrasts Roosevelt era gains with current setbacks, mentioning farmers, governors, and senators amid national party tensions and candidate shadings.
An OCR like passage appears to discuss Osborn and a vice president, political tension, and governance themes. It mentions cabinet rooms, headquarters, and a sense of urgency about elections and policy, though the text is garbled and hard to parse for specifics.
A dramatic proposed presidential publicity bill seeks a broad dragnet scope counting the origin and application of nearly every dollar in campaigns. It targets costly practices by campaigns and party organs while demanding tighter scrutiny of national and state operations.
The piece argues that proposed reductions in district and army appropriations are offset by pensions, creating a net loss or gain depending on Senate action. It warns that forced political economy could destabilize the National Capital, endangering defense and possibly forcing bond issues if stalemate occurs. It critiques Henry’s proposal and fiscal committees as misdirected and top heavy.
A New York suffrage parade prompts talk of a 38 cent straw hat as official headgear. The piece argues the hat could bolster or hinder the movement, noting fashion, gender dynamics, and business impacts while predicting women will balance style with ballots.
Prof Reinhard F. Wetzel of the College of the City of New York proclaims the world weighs 7 trillion tons after years of study. He plans to weigh the sun next and then the moon, as the public awaits the results of these bold experiments.
The passage celebrates Prof Wetzel for determining earth’s weight as 77,000,000,900,000 tons and criticizes an exaggerated alternative. It praises the precision of the finding and notes the societal impacts of such scientific certainty.
The visit of Secretary Knox highlighted Costa Rica as a leading Latin American nation. He praised its schoolteachers outnumbering soldiers and the Central American court of justice as a model arbitral court. The Panama Canal opening is expected to deepen US ties and boost Costa Rican commercial prospects.
A satirical sketch laments New York as metropolitan mania, praising its brisk news vitality and quirky traits while poking fun at horse drawn street cars and local politicians. It playfully lists jests about public life, notable figures, and cultural clashes.
Rossdhu, principal seat of the Colquhouns near Loch Lomond, burned with Sir Tan Colquhoun and Sir Ian Colquhoun among its losses. The fire destroyed family treasures including a medieval silver box linked to Sir James Colquhoun and relics tied to Rob Roy feuds. The Colquhoun lineage and Swedish connections through the Gahn branch are noted, with references to the clan’s long history and its ties to Luss and the Lennox line.
Nashville report from the waterways conference of the Southern Commercial Congress favors toll free access for American ships in coastwise trade via the Panama Canal. It calls for legislation to build an American merchant marine and to promote American-flag ships, while excluding ships owned or controlled by railroads or monopolizing interests. Governors, lawmakers, and directors from many states attend as resolutions praise President Fletcher and officials, with officers likely to be reelected.
The late Mrs J Ellen Foster, noted suffragist and civic worker, was memorialized at Constitution Chapter DAR meetings. Speeches honored her contributions by D E Darnell, Ellen Spencer Massey, Mabel Boardman, Judge William DeLacy, Mary A Lockwood, and Elizabeth Pierce. Music by Elizabeth Winston and chapter chorus with Harold Lewis.
Norfolk VA April 9 battleships Louisiana Kangua New Hampshire and South Carolina sailed after coaling in Hampton Roads to complete spring maneuvers and practice in the Southern drill grounds Ideal weather aided operations as Government tugs continue to float fleet targets denoted at Cape Henry and other points during the late storm several hawsers broken in the attempt
Utah sets a remarkable firing record as charges are dismissed and distances reach 1000 yards. The report notes a high speed squadron at 16 knots and uncertain target movements. Taft plans a trip to New York for a Yale Club dinner and a reception, then returns to Washington. King George's physician Sir Bertrand Dawson visited the White House yesterday.
The record lists multiple Army officers and their new postings including Capt Frank Hibleton to Fort Wayne depot, Maj Ferguson to San Francisco depot, Capt Cochran to Fort Riley, Capt Archie Miller to Fort Keogh, Capt William Meir LeMbidin to Fourth Field Artillery at Port Reno, Capt Samuel G Rutherford to Fort Leavenworth, Capt George Hostes to West Point, Capt LaMare W Sortand to Fort Russell, Capt John H Hughes to West Point, First Lt Clarence Lauderdale to return to station, and First Lt Dawson Olmstead to Brookline for official business, with dates in 1912 and various duty designations.
Naval orders direct Lieut K G Astleway to treatment at Naval Hospital Washington D C Ensign J Clark granted transfers three men to Movements of Naval Vessels Arrived Marblehead Mare Toland Washington Kingston California Colorado and South Dakota Mongapo Gacroia Key West Petrel Solile Marblehead San Franteco Mare Ivland Washington Guantanamo Kingston Washington hangatim Port Antoni Glatierrom San francino Hana Alu Geidsborough Wreneetton San Franciso Wikebox Ponta Arenasusta Ala Panama Reid Flusser Jameoe Pree ten sinith Pensacola Key Wert
In Congress the District committee reports a favorable stance on a bill to set the tithe to riverfront lands and urges approval of a bill to place park policemen on a time basis with compensation tied to Metropolitan Police standards. A recall of the relief bill for Alice V. Houghton prompts an effort to raise the appropriation to 7800 dollars.
A list of visitors to the White House on Tuesday April 9 includes Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania Senator Curtis of Kansas Senator Lodge of Massachusetts Senator Nixon of Nevada Senator Briggs of New Jersey Representative Kinkead of New Jersey Representative Kendall of Iowa Representative Utter of Rhodesland Representative Smith of Michigan Representative Grigg of Pennsylvania Representative Baker of California Representative Gillett of Massachusetts and Representative Morgan of Oklahoma with the names indicating the era’s political mix.
A condensed congressional briefing notes multiple measures and debates. It mentions a printing revenue cut saving about $1000 annually, proposed free sugar legislation potentially worth $10 million, and opposition charges of ignorance in framing the House measure. It also covers appropriations, investigations into the money trust, calls for member disclosures, and hearings on the cotton futures proposal tied to Rockefeller Foundation funding. The report references Secretary Stimson, President Taft, and Panama Canal bridge funding requests.
London reports the Powers renew efforts to set terms for peace with Turkey while Constantinople quotes Assim Bey denying any readiness to discuss Italy's peace terms. He calls for canceling the Taigoh decree before talks and asserts Turkey lacks a navy but can wage war with its army if necessary.
Mal 4A FE Perham addressed 1% member of the Washington Grand Army of the Republic and six Confederate veterans at a Country Veterans Association meeting in Boundry Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs Craigel gave a Warren Round Top recitation. Secretary Meyer of the Navy left for Boston to attend Harvard Overseers meeting and will return today. Edward Slanken of Ohio appointed Meyer’s private secretary to succeed Charles E Tadler.
A satirical column notes how a girl teaches a man to love her and how life is a journey with costs at every mile. It jokes that women go to church to see others and mocks superstitions. The piece ends with light reflections on manners in dining and fantasy desserts.
About 150000 Orangemen and unionists marched in Belfast to oppose the forthcoming Irish Home Rule bill. The demonstration before Royal Ulster Agricultural Society grounds featured leaders including Andrew Bonar Law as banners and placards declared unalterable opposition to any form of separate parliament for Ireland.
The Jefferson day celebration plan near Monday night at the New Willard Hotel proceeds under the College Men's Democratic League. Speakers include Senators Ashurst of Arizona and Dasla of Virginia, Representatives Murray of Massachusetts and Jamieson of Nebraska, with Haney of Tennessee in charge. committee members span South Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, the District, Tennessee, Nebraska, and Massachusetts.
Invitations were issued for a Washington and Lee University Alumni Association reception honoring Dr Henry Louis Smith, president-elect. The event at Rauscher's on Tuesday evening April 16 begins at 9 and lasts an hour, with Senator Chamberlain presiding and introducing Dr Smith for his address. Those invited may bring a guest, and the committee includes Glenn Brown, E A C Voge, WA Gordon, John F Walker, and Rudynson.
A shipment of penguin eggs intended for food in South Africa could not be admitted at New York customs. Officials ruled the eggs were not allowed for entry as food items.
The act creating a Bureau of Child Labor in the Department of Commerce and Labor was signed near Taft's term. A pen used by the President was given to Dr. Jo Mehit, reflecting a ceremonial detail. The statement mentions the secretary of the Southern states of the Child Labor committee.
Weather bulletin reports widespread rain and rising rivers from Montana to New England with cooler temperatures near the upper Mississippi and Great Lakes. Temperatures average well above seasonal in some regions while western plateau areas see rain and unsettled conditions. City readings show a midnight 28.7, high 70, low 44 with 126 percent sunshine possible for the day.
A garbled pastiche notes fee culture and the cost of luring witnesses amid a market slump. It hints at gender dynamics and personal flattery within intimate relationships while referencing a dated Tide Table and a Washington Post blurb.
The article surveys Massachusetts voters in the April 30 primaries choosing 84 Taft delegates for Chicago. It cites F Gibby of Reaton and observations on reformers, the Constitution, and party dynamics as Roosevelt supporters and conservative Republicans weigh Taft’s chances. It notes Oregon and other states leaning toward Taft, with discussions of Edison-like political shifts and agricultural concerns impacting voter sentiment.
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