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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
6
The Washington Post lists subscription options for daily and Sunday editions with various frequencies and rates. It notes postage paid, advance remittance, and payment methods, along with postal and advertising information for the era. The date shown is Wednesday, August 10, 1910.
Informal notice urges readers to send orders for post telephones and subscriptions It notes capital addresses may change and the paper will reach any part of the country promptly.
The city learns of Mayor Gaynor’s recovery from injuries after the New York attack and others praise his leadership. Officials emphasize his resolve to carry on reform, noting his belief his office surpasses that of the governor and his plan to complete his term. The public remains supportive as Gaynor resumes duties amid calls for continued governance.
A discussion on automatic lighthouses using acetylene lamps predicts fewer keeper roles and annual fuel refills for over 3,000 US lights. The piece also reports Richmond Times-Dispatch criticism of Lee statue removal pleas, arguing Congress won’t revoke Confederate memorials or replace the historic statue.
The Times-Dispatch claims Virginians expect Northern reception of Lee, a view that misreads local sentiment and misinterprets public opinion on the statue’s recall. The passage argues against assuming broad Northern approval and cautions perceptions differ from actual local feeling.
Weather and crop reports dominate commodity market sentiment. Brokers flood offices with meteorological data, while bear and bull correspondents color news to their edges. Official forecasts and overseas crop data guide prices, though expert analysis narrows gaps before government reports.
The piece notes the newspaper era impact of cars on campaigns and reports an independent ticket in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. A Democratic messenger raced by train and then by automobile to beat rivals to the prothonotary office in Harrisburg by two minutes. The article elevates the car as a political tool and questions fairness while praising the square deal.
A satirical column notes no real new reform movement, tracing cycles of social change from women smoking to public morals. It contrasts historic figures like Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln with modern protests, then shifts to Britain where a committee condemns child street trading and urges public care for future prosperity.
The piece, tracing the growth of modern theater as a vast commercial enterprise, notes lavish old decor and the shift to solid, tasteful stages. It highlights the global pool of playwrights, actors, and managers, and predicts a thriving, moneyed industry in 1910 with investments, talent, and enduring performances.
The New York Press derides magazine poetry as a field fit for alienist study, citing Alfred Noyes and a Yukon poem. The critique mocks stanzas from Blackwood's and references misread lines, calling the verses overblown and not suitable even for magazine poetry.
A humorous sketch notes Rep Offie James of Kentucky angrily interrupting Mr Payne of New York during a debate. The piece mocks loud rhetoric and election fervor while offering aphorisms on money, manners, and public life with light social satire.
Lord Rocksavage, recently arrived on the same liner as Mrs John Jacob Astor and other elites, is the heir to the Cholmondeley title. He holds a cavalry commission and became heir to 40,000 acres of Norfolkshire and Cheshire estates, with Houghton Hall needing vast income to sustain its grandeur. The piece outlines family ties, historic holdings, and the famed haunted halls of Houghton Hall, including portraits by Vandykes and Reynolds.
Roger Cornell reports a tale of an Irishman who fell from a high building. About two feet above the ground the man grabbed a wire and held on briefly then let go and fell further. In hospital a friend asked why he released the wire. He answered he feared the dammed wire would break.
Readers are treated to a zigzag of curious nature tales from across the United States. A yellow steel thunderstorm cow yields blue milk and white milk at night, while a Columbia Dispatch tale links lightning to dairy novelty. Mock danger, odd diets, and odd animal feats pop up in South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Minnesota as the column teases a wider variety in nature stories and every day happenings.
An article contrasts American marriage with English ideals, arguing work and social pursuits erode couple closeness. It discusses a New York incident where Jacob Hatzel shot himself after a quarrel over pinochle winnings, choosing death over sharing his prize and leaving his wife in financial dispute.
A poem reflects on labor and ideals in a world of steel and wealth. One figure toils for truth under sun and moon, while another keeps faith with childhood ideals. It honors duty and a life lived unsung in a changing continent of industry.
A light verse extols a woman’s charms and wit while noting the speaker’s admiration. The poem playfully claims she is the fairest of her sex, yet mocks the speaker’s own passion and anxiety about revealing it.
A Pittsburg attraction drew fierce audience displeasure as fighters appeared to spar without intent to hurt, prompting the referee to plead for calm. Fighters defended their low pay, stating they earned five dollars each plus tea and refused to kill themselves for the promoters. The crowd hissed at the promoters while sympathizing with the fighters.
A fragmentary humorous piece mocks bachelor foibles and social pretenses. It jests at perceptions of women and gender roles, noting how truth and vanity mix in social misjudgments while a man’s disguise can seem convincing.
Philadelphia observer Je rome V. Paulhent predicts a straight Republican victory in Pennsylvania in November due to two opposition tickets splitting the Democrat vote. He argues Grim will underperform, while Berry’s Prohibition stance weakens old-line Democrats. Other interviews touch on New York life contrasts, tipping critique, and English mine safety plans.
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