Washington Post Subscription Rates and Details 1910
The Washington Post lists subscription terms with daily and Sunday options, rates by week month and year, plus mail and payment instructions. It notes delivery in Washington and Alexandria and shows rates for foreign advertising representation and addresses.
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Chicago
Wholesale Jury Tampering in Browne Bribery Trial
Chicago jury tampering scandal expands as 72 veniremen are dismissed and a subsequent panel of 60 plus is found fixable. The trial judge halts proceedings while investigators seek the extent of influence and corrupt contacts, urging drastic action to root out the evil.
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Parliamentary Bulls and Mixed Metaphors in Parliament
The piece mocks daily Commons reports and a stream of mixed metaphors from lawmakers. It recalls old times when satire thrived and cites memorable lines such as “coloring matter” in margarine and “turn a willing ear to a rosy view of the future.” The author lauds Henry Chaplin as a leading figure in protectionism.
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Indian Scandals and Gore Charges Stir Capitol Debates
The piece surveys Indian land dealings and graft tied to Senator Gore and Chief Johnson, noting how some Indians view past actions as legitimate while allegations of paid land sales and large fees surface. It compares practices to other criminal networks and reflects on government efforts to reform Indian citizenship and morality in Oklahoma.
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Prohibition and Revenue From Spirits and Malt Liquor
The article discusses how prohibition could affect government revenue, noting a rise in Treasury income from spirits and malt liquor in 1910 despite local tax shifts. It highlights per capita consumption increases, calls for reason over sentiment in debate, and urges scientific literacy on alcohol as a poison.
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Sequoyah the Cadmus of His Race
Sequoyah or George Guess a Cherokee invented an 8-character alphabet for Cherokee around 1820. Self-taught, he taught reading and writing to his people, including his daughter. In 1823 the Cherokee Nation awarded him a silver medal for facilitating written correspondence.
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Sequoyah and the Cherokee Alphabet Pioneer Cadmus
The article praises Sequoyah for creating a 86 letter Cherokee alphabet enabling writing. It contrasts his work with John Eliot and S H Rand, noting his lasting legacy as the “Cadmus of the Cherokees.” It also mentions the Cherokee移 West and the California big tree named Sequoyah remains a tribute to his memory.
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Georgia in the Balance in Georgia Campaign Riddle
The Georgia race hinges on Tom Watson's silence about backing Brown or Smith as the primary nears. Watson's shifting loyalties and friction with Populists leave both parties uncertain. His stance could swing votes, and without a clear declaration the outcome remains uncertain until results are tallied.
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President Montt’s Death and South American Ties
A survey of reactions after Chilean president Pedro Montt’s sudden death highlighting deep ties between the United States and South American republics. Messages from Taft and Knox convey sincere sympathy, while other tributes mark a rare moment of cross border respect and mourning.
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Fort seeks Boardwalk stunt at Atlantic City season end
The piece notes Gov Fort may still pull off a famous Boardwalk stunt by ending the season with a lid on Atlantic City. It mentions Rock Island hold-up victims reacting gravely to the robbery, and comments on the New York machine regaining status after a June home-coming.
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Monument Aims To Honor Cugnot First Automobilist
Nicholas Joseph Cugnot, born 1725 in Vold Meuse, is slated for a monument as the first automobilist. His 1769 road locomotive, preserved in Paris, earned Napolean a pension of 1000 francs. Comparisons with Fulton and Stephenson appear in a Dundee Advertiser piece on early vehicle history.
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Cowdray's Road May Rival Canal
Lord Cowdray, formerly Sir Weetman Pearson, arrives from England en route to Mexico to push a Transmexican railroad that could rival the Panama Canal. The Tehuantepec route expands, with Salina Cruz and Puerto Mexico serving as major cargo hubs and Canada’s wheat set to move west to Europe via the new line.
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Back Yard Vacations in the Glocimati Times-Star
A light, reflective piece on enjoying vacations at home. Readers are urged to imagine a yard as a resort with a tree for shade, a chair and table for reading, knitting or mending, and everyday sounds from birds to passing vehicles. The piece ends noting vacation is a state of mind, not a place.
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Putnam Hill Crash Aboard Sleeping Men in Auto Near Greenwich
James Humphreys and a friend, sleeping at the wheel, rode an auto down Putnam Hill near Greenwich. The car crashed into a telegraph pole but both men remained in their seat. A telegraph pole top broke away, narrowly missing them as the vehicle sped to the bottom. The incident recalls Gen. Israel Putnam’s historic descent of the hill.
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Trout Attack Saves Dog From Trout Hatchery Pool
Wallace Short walks his longhaired dog Skip near Frank Drumbolier's trout hatchery on the Tranquillity turnpike. Jumping into a pool, the dog was surrounded by 3,000 hungry trout and nearly overwhelmed. They rescued Skip as the fish swirled around him, leaving him nearly hairless after the incident.
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Pigeon Speed Rivals Wings Of Birds In Transatlantic Race
The New York Times praises LeBlanc's pigeons beating 47 homing birds over a known course at 1,400 to 2,000 yards per minute. It notes American interest in aviation fever with Long Island flights and imagines a possible New York to Chicago air race, doubling the distance of the recent French test.
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Why Girls Excel at Study
A discussion on female students showing girls outperforming in early education while men lead later. It argues girls develop perceptive faculties earlier due to self protection and notes perceived shortcomings in coeducational methods. The piece predicts negative social outcomes if boys fail to keep pace.
Contradictory Tactics on Tariff in Democratic Split
The piece analyzes conflicting views within the Democratic coalition on tariff policy. It notes Senator Bailey’s push for taxing all raw materials while preserving duties on manufactured goods, contrasting North Carolina and Texas stance with national platform disputes. It highlights regional splits over lumber, iron ore, coal, and other raw materials versus finished products.
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Spartacus Cannon Ends With Boots On in Political Duel
Richard Linthicum in the New York World portrays a fiery political scene as Uncle Joe Cannon faces entrenched House power. A chorus of insurgent voices mocks the old guard, urging bold action, risk, and a dramatic stand against reformers.
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Opportunity Knocks and Washington in a Sailor Tale
From a Judge's Library a reflection on entry rights and democracy as a force that knocks once. A Baltimore school teacher recounts a pupil mislabeling George Washington as a sailor, joking that only a gallant crew would salute creasing the Delaware.
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Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Freer
An observational vignette on male vanity and marital relations. It jokes about a man believing his actions matter to others while noting a wife’s tolerance for forgetfulness about money. The tone mocks social mores and gender dynamics with concise, pointed lines.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
Witty observations target dull husbands alimony and a fool barber who cuts twice. A remark on shoe fit highlights social digs. The piece notes women dress for parties then desire to leave for evening plans before shedding their old tags.
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Interviews with Capital's Visitors at Esperanto Congress
Col John Pollen of the British Indian service argues India’s growth is fed by free education and British governance. He dismisses sedition and cites loyalty of Indian troops, predicting no Sepoy mutiny. Patrick Drew from New York explains how Aberdeen granite imports from South Carolina affect Scottish supply. G D Hughes notes looming plane speed laws and a London court speeding case involving Claude White. The piece blends talks with visitors about India, industry, and aviation regulation.
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Elimination of Mr Aldrich a Beverly tale of fate and power
From the Springfield Republican a Beverly tale blends medieval and oriental imagery about the fall of Mr Aldrich. The commentary mocks palace gossip and questions whether public fortunes rise and fall by favor or fate, contrasting old sensational depictions with modern restraint.
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A Humorous Tale About a Clergyman’s Daughter
A clergyman disciplines his daughter for saying a mild oath and offers ten cents to never repeat it. Days later she returns with a newer, stronger word she claims is worth half a dollar, prompting a light moral reflection on language.
Verse reform from Puck mocks printer’s curious ways
A playful critique notes printers misalign lines and uneven left margins. The writer jokes about setting poems with straight, even lines as the mark of true poetry, contrasting it with backward typesetting and irregular right edges. The piece ends with the promise that tidy rhyme signals poetry.
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