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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
9
The article notes Belgian farmer leagues, agricultural societies, and credit networks aiding farm improvement, education, and mutual risk plans. It also surveys Representative Gillett's billboard nuisance campaign, proposing individual abstention to curb ads and urging public pressure to restore scenic views.
A railroad worker dies heroically while ensuring passenger safety. His selflessness and steadfast sobriety shine as he faced a fatal end, keeping faith with colleagues and the public. The piece contrasts his courage with broader notes on Prohibition era debates and social issues of the time.
A garbled account links President Taft to a string of four letter names across his administration and circle. It notes four-letter officials, allies, and figures from Taft's early career to his re election period, tying them to a superstition of luck and coincidence.
A sweeping policy in London bars dusky haired loges from the house of commons and the lords to curb risks after the Curzon Wylie case. Officials defend the move as needed for safety, drawing sharp Indian and Oriental criticism while police tighten protection for key figures. Beaufort Castle estate details and Lord Lovat’s residence also described.
Clinton resident Robert J McCaubra was badly injured when two angry robins attacked him after he cut a shade tree and uncovered a nest with two young birds. He fled indoors as the birds tore his face neck and hands while his wife assisted and urged mercy for the birds.
A veteran Clover recalls Col AK Methiie telling of a Spanish War tale about pajamas sent to Pennsylvania troops. A regiment from Conshohocken and nearby towns gathered after departure, packing cases of pajamas for soldiers, but no one recalls the alias. The colonel denied receiving them, calling the claim fabrications by enemies to ruin him.
An account from the Singapore frontier recounts three Jakons and a Malay facing a tiger in Jahore. Armed with only perange, the Malay declines battle and escapes, while the Jakons insist on combat using duets. The first combatant misses, then falls, followed by his two companions, leaving a single victor and a lethal outcome. Also includes a clipped exchange involving Mr. Crimsonbeak demanding clearer speech.
A fragment from a New York World article discusses fears of British empire collapse and the rise of American dominance. It cites McClure and Rosebery, contrasts England and Germany, and argues for restoring conditions of the Revolution to secure U S influence.
Horace Knowles partners with Romanian authorities to stock Atlantic coast waters with Danube sturgeon fry. A U S agent will ship caned fry to New York, plantings likely in the Delaware River, with potential impacts on prices and fishing culture if laws allow.
An ontrain exchange reveals a passenger and conductor debating progress as the passenger asserts slow pace while the conductor defends the usual timetable. The dialogue hints at routines from a ten year travel experience and questions about station boarding.
The piece asserts vast graft in New York police, estimating annual takings around 106 million dollars. It argues reform requires a strong, independent police commissioner and lists methods by which graft permeates ordinances and payoffs, citing offers of cash for influence and the complicity of officials. It also references inner-city corruption and political machine Tammany Hall as a backdrop to the abuse.
A scanned fragment reports on a Scottish coal firm proposing to provide bathing facilities for workers post employment. miners resist the plan, doubting its value and decline to adopt the new baths, while some express interest in improved amenities.
A fragmentary Chicago News item critiques social pretensions and family ties to industry. It mentions a brunette judge, beauty standards, and the idea that June brides learn hard lessons about appearances and reputation, reflecting dated attitudes in a tersely observed column.
A drunken ramble through overheard hotel chatter shows supporters split over Virginia’s governor race. The writer, claiming party fatigue and anti establishment sentiment, predicts a shift toward Republican candidates while lamenting party elders’ control and urging a party realignment.
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