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Washington Post Co
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Development of Local Commerce in Washington in 1909
A fragment from August 17 1909 discusses the evolution of Washington DC’s local commerce and national capital status. It notes the city’s struggle with commercial stagnation and the push for improvement, infrastructure, and cooperative efforts to attract business, residents, and federal activity. The piece reflects on public sentiment for progress and the need to balance growth with civic ideals.
The Great Naval Policy Debate and Taft Publicity Drive
A sprawling editorial outlines naval power shifts toward Germany, the Panama Canal stakes, and Britain’s role in a transforming world order. It also analyzes Taft’s campaign messaging, tariff reform prospects, anti trust changes, and shipping law, framing political currents and legal tensions ahead of national debates.
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Taft
Corporation
Tay
Merchant Marine &c
Rivers Work Ahead for Commission Europeans Waterways Seen
The New York World notes the American waterways commission will tour European systems to study how rivers and canals move freight. They will view the Seine, Marne, Thames, and Rhine networks from Cherbourg to Manchester, Charenton, Rubrport, and beyond, observing freight hubs, canal corridors, and port facilities shaping industrial power.
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Germany
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Seven Gables remodel in Salem reveals hidden additions
The Seeton Transcript notes proof that the House of the Seven Gables on Tune Street in Salem originally had seven gables with four added later. Old mortises and an overhanging second story to be restored, with a northerly addition for settlement work. Mrs Emmerton buys adjoining land as remodeling costs rise to about 7,500.
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Pope's strength fading raises Vatican concerns in Rome
The Pope shows rapid decline in strength with fatigue and nervous strain, doctors caution, audiences shortened, and requests for audiences from high church officials increasingly limited, as Rome adapts to his frail health. Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia is described as weak, poorly nourished, and under medical care at a Hungarian spa, complicating succession rumors. Lord Kilmorey faces financial straits from mining investments and dubious loans, while his public exploits as impresario and royal ally are recalled in connection with political and colonial tensions.
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Eternal City
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Alexander
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Brentwood Company
The Income Tax Debate Across States and Parties
A historical tract argues that federal income tax harms taxpayers by shifting burdens onto municipalities and states. It criticizes direct federal taxation, calls the proposal socialistic, and urges all taxpayers to oppose giving the federal government power to tax incomes. The piece names wealth holders, bankers, farmers, merchants, and industrial workers as those burdened by current taxation.
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Acequirer
United States
Industrial Workers of America
Flood of Foreign Capital Moves to United States
Financial observers note large French and English capital shifting to the United States for permanent investment. High taxes in England and France are driving capital abroad, with manufacturers relocating to the U S to exploit the vast market and favorable duties. A French automobile concern is cited as an example setting up a plant in a Midwest city.
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New York
Ita
United States
Middle West
England
France
Isolation of China Critics Japan in Manchuria Conflict
The article argues China has no foreign support against Japan in Manchuria. It faults the United States and Europe for backing Tokyo’s stance, notes China’s weakened position, and describes a scramble for railroad loans and creditor status amid Western and Japanese competing interests. It also hints at American capitalists seeking influence through lending, while Japan strains to fund its own ventures.
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Peking
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Mathuria
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Nis
Iself
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Europe
America
Texva
Wildcat Attack on a Woman at Mining Camp North of Here
A wildcat attacked Mrs Campbell while she rested with her husband near Altos 0 mining camp. The beast mauled her severely before Mr Campbell cornered and killed it with a weapon. Mrs Campbell was taken to the city Ladies Hospital for treatment.
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Paso
Altos
Here
Mes
F Campbell
Mrs Campbell
Campbell
Catching Mullet With Dam Method Reported
Fort Fierce residents John J Jandreau and his wife demonstrated a novel mullet catching method at a inlet creek. They built a dam across the mouth, splashed in the water, and large fish panicked into open water, allowing the couple and friends to haul in a supply for immediate use.
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Lnele Tribune
John J Jandreau
Fort Fierce
Jandreyn
Jandreau
Speed Law for Aviators Auburn Dispatch Headlines
A chaotic clipping discusses an aviation speed dispute near Owasco Lake and a Justice of the Peace threat of arrest for air speed, then shifts to Filipino vice governor speculation in Manila. It cites Gov Gen Nimes F. Smith, Cameron Forbes interim, and calls for a Filipino official to replace Forbes, debating Taft and Roosevelt era promises.
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Auburn
New York
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Justice of the Peace
LE Pearson
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Aft
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Mami
Nimes F. Smith
Philippine Islands
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Mr Forbes
Charles W Fairbanks
United States
Charles E Maxoon
Cuba
Washington
Taft
Melecio Severino Yorak
Hoot
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Philippines
Roosevelt
White House
Lata
Pie and Pie and Pie in a New York Times excerpt
A fragmented column blends jokes on pie and scrapple with a poetic travel scene from an airship above fog and damp lights. The prose juxtaposes culinary passion with a surreal, dreamlike reflection on weather and decay, ending with a note of arriving dampness and failing clothes.
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New York Times
Wayuard
Views of Visitors in Washington and Panama Line Talk
Visitors discuss a Charleston Panama steamship line with initial voyage planned around September, forecasting savings on Panama and Pacific coast passages and boosted southern commerce. Debate includes Porto Rico improvements under American rule, cotton farming prospects in Georgia, and river and harbor policy plans in Washington.
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Panama
Thomas E. Sobertson
Shoreham
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Robertson
New Orleans
New York
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Pacific Coast
West Indian
Central America
Young Woman Reads Salome to East Coast Audiences
A young woman performs readings from Salome for fashionable audiences in the East wearing a Greek costume of gold with purple netting. The attire and coiffure limit visibility of her facial expressions, drawing comment on the presentation.
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Salome
East
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