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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

20

Dismissed Cadets Stir West Point Controversy

A West Point incident prompts debate over reinstatement and discipline after seven cadets faced severe penalties for breaches of academy rules. Critics urge firm action to uphold military standards and the authority of superiors, arguing the integrity of the academy and army discipline are at stake.

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The Washington Post Co Promoted Remittance Terms 1909

A garbled banking notice outlines permitted remittance methods to The Washington Post Co in Washington DC, with references to advertising, post office, and drafts. The fragment hints at wartime rhetoric and scattered questions about defense and logistics amid a period of conflict.

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Rural Free Delivery Debate in Congress and Post Office Aid

Fragmentary OCR recalls congressional discussions on rural free mail delivery and related post office funding. References include Postmaster General Hoar Mort, Watson, and Wanamaker with mentions of appropriations, committees, and opposed amendments amid 1892 political context.

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Penalties of Greatness and Publicity In Theaters

The article critiques fame and media intrusion, noting readers’ curiosity about famous figures like Harriman and the public’s appetite for sensational portrayals. It laments invasive scrutiny while describing film era entertainments and the social impact of a celebrity gaze. It also touches on military logistics evolve through Gen Bliss’s moving supply base and a curious aside on an odorless onion.

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The Art of Flying and Public Interest in Aviation

The article notes a global stir over heavier than air flight led by the Wright brothers. It cites crowds at Washington exhibitions and Rheims contests, anticipates rapid aviation progress, and compares air travel evolution to the automobile. It also profiles William F. MacLennan of the Treasury as a trusted official in federal service.

Washington Europe America Rheims Springfield Republican de Fultons RCW Segmena Wiliam F de Clermont MacLennan Ciet A Bookkeeping and Warrants Treasury Department Treasury Congress Federal Service

Tribute to WFP MacLennan and the Moving Picture Craze

A rambling critique of the moving picture craze amid social concerns. The piece fuses satire on economics and public life with references to entertainment, taxes, Prohibition era themes, and political figures, portraying urban nights alive with cinema and civic anxiety.

Chicago Plan Aims To End Sweatshops With Homes For Workers

Chicago garment manufacturers propose centralizing industry in 80 reinforced concrete plants on four acres to provide light, air, and 50 worker homes, clubhouses, gyms, and a hotel for out of town buyers along a shaded boulevard. A feasibility committee is formed to advance preliminaries.

Chicago New York World Gir ‘Ment Manufacturers Association Sol A Shoninger Mbrary Plang

Germans in South America Warn of German Ambition

San Francisco mining engineer Homer F Tramhey says Germany builds influence in Argentina and Brazil. He notes large and growing German colonists and sentiment to trade with Berlin, challenging Monroe Doctrine and risking U S interests if Germans gain upper hand in South America.

Baltimore England Germany Homer F Tramhey San Francisco Stafford T Argentina Brazil Berlin United States Latin America South America Monras J Condi Linn

Glen McLuskie Meme Sparks London Chat

A Scottish village resident visits London and encounters two Glen McLuskie phrases. An exchange reveals local identity pride and mistaken recognition as the merchant and a Londoner debate who the name truly represents. The tale highlights love of country and wit in casual talk.

London Chronicle Amall Scotland London Merch Yietor Glen McLuskie Mr MacTavish Glen McLauskie Sil Minna Ike

Prince of Wales Takes New Home at Frogmore

England's heir apparent and the Prince of Wales plan Frogmore as their principal country residence. They leave Sandringham York Cottage and will redecorate Frogmore House, with gardens and forests near Windsor Castle enabling quick access to state functions. Temple Newsam and Leeds estates feature in nearby lore, while shifts in lineage and ownership trace through Ingram, Irvine, and Halifax connections.

England Prince of Wales Sandringham York Cottage Queen Mt Sandringuam Fragmore Frogmore London Windsor Forest Moat United Kingdom Windsor Castle Sppac Castle Frogmore House Queen Charlotte George Princess Augusta Duchess of Kent Duke of Clarence Queen Alexandra Henry of Battenberg Queen Vietona Windsoyecantre Trogmore Temple Newsam Fortisnyre Walter Sentt Ivanhoe Templestowe Kmuxhis Templars Eaward Lindsey Wood Dorothy Onslow Onslow Vicount Hulifax Ingram Leeda Yorkstore Kenry Vne Lord Darnley Scotland Earl Darnley Mary Queen of George TV Asher Ton Hertford William Gordon Lord Irvine Lord Halifax Lord Beaconsfield Skyl Marney Abbey Tong Elizabeth Ricard Oxford Earl Grey the Admiralty India Agnes Courtenay Earl of Devon Marquise DE Fontenoy Bremtwood Company

Weather Bureau praised in defense of accuracy and value

The New York Tribunes discusses weather bureau efficiency amid criticism. It argues forecasts correct for most days, cites widespread public reliance, and notes only a few unfavorable comments from about 60 newspapers. It emphasizes accuracy over rare errors and urges proportion in judging the service.

New York Tribans Weather Bureau

Hen and cat raise brood together in barnyard mystery

Farmer Sidney Gladwin found a box with an eleven egg nest and nine four day old kittens in a barn. A hen sat on the eggs while a barnyard cat cuddled the kittens and kept the eggs warm. The two mothers shared the feed box at night and during rests, a strange collaboration in animal motherhood.

Westerly New York World Sidney Gladwin Gladwin

Burials in Niagara River Victims Sparks Funding Clash

An international dispute over funeral costs for Niagara river victims has escalated. Canadian and American park commissions debate who should pay, with about 500 annually at stake and bodies buried where found amid mounting pressure on Fairview Cemetery and riverfront burials.

Magara Fairview Park Commission

Londonderry Names and Signatures Through the Ages

Charles Stewart Vane Tempest Stewart, now Marquis of Londonderry, has changed his signature five times as titles and marriages shifted. Born 185?, he inherited vast peerages in 1884, becoming Earl of Londonderry and holder of several titles. In Parliament he signs as Vane, reflecting his English and Irish peerages.

Westwinater Gazette Charles Stewart Vane Tempest Stewart Londonderry Lord Castlereagh George Vane Vane Tempest George Vanet Vane Seanam Eton Castlereagh Oxford Castcreigh Seaham Stewart House of Lords

New Smelting Process Introduced in Redding Cal

A carload of pig iron arrived for a local foundry marking a milestone in industrial history. The iron, priced $258 a ton under current spot rates, was smelted by electricity without coal coke or blast, suggesting global ore deposits may be smelted without traditional fuels. The material is claimed of finest quality for smelting. The process, discovered by a French scientist and refined by Prof Dua Lyon of Stanford University, signals a major advance.

Redding Cal New York Herouit Dua Lyon Stanford University

Madam Advises Fresh Air Practice At Cleveland Piein

A woman in Cleveland instructs a medical man to breathe deeply and forcefully expel metal cans from a new gown while she exits the apartment in a haughty turn.

Cleveland

Rockefeller Fortune Grows Amid Standard Oil Surges

The New York Press notes John D Rockefeller’s wealth increases as Standard Oil stock climbs to new highs. With Rockefeller owning about 25,000,000 par value and dividends large, his fortune has risen despite no new capital investment. Other major holders include the Haskness and Pratt estates, Olver H Payne, and various prominent figures, all enriched by the stock’s gain over two years. The article also references Rockefeller’s philanthropic gifts and the stock’s steady rise.

New York Eney John D Rockefeller Standart ON Company Rockefellers Standard Oil Company D Rockefeller Ofl John D J Milliona Rockefeller Haskness Estate Pratts Brooklyn Merkness Pratt Olver H Payne Shams Flagler EB Jennings Homers Bostwick Benjamin Brewster Charles Lockntert Ledyard and Payne Tilford John D Archbold G Warden University of Chicago Daniel O Dell Samuel Andrews HW Rogers William [Thaw Larry Thaw

Long Serving Choristers Honored in Sussex Church

The article notes Mr Fred Moore for four years of faithful singing at Stafford and honors older choristers including George Arnold of Holy Trinity Church Busaam Sussex with over fifty years service since 1829. It mentions John Siddony who joined Snarestown parish choir in 814 and served actively into 1896 at age ninety, highlighting lengthy church music careers.

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Reflections on romance and the search for a worthy partner

A fragment from a New Yar Freus piece discusses what makes a man interesting to a woman and whether depth of character persuades a partner. The writing notes that some men would pursue revenge for past wrongs, while many would prefer small praise over great conflict, revealing cautious views on virtue and courtship.

Yar Freus

Strange birds roost in family trees in Chicago news

From the Chicago News a collection of pointed paragraphs notes odd habits of households and a brash prizefighter who hides fear of his wife, revealing domestic quirks and sharp social observations.

The Chicago News

Argentina Drought Warns of Wheat Losses and Export Shifts

Buenos Aires agricultural engineer Mario Estrada warns drought in Argentina is severe, killing thousands daily and shrinking the wheat harvest. He notes ground compaction stops plowing, predicts big price effects for exports, and argues Argentina remains a leading agricultural power while the United States grows more industrial.

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