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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1910
Page
6
Cheering the American flag aboard ships contrasts with avoiding lawful duties by wealthy travelers. The piece denounces those who display patriotism yet defraud the government at port, arguing such acts harm all citizens and erode the law. It calls for surrender of goods and penalties equal to other offenders.
The article notes rapid progress in air mastering after the Wright brothers. It predicts a second development phase where machines serve practical aims beyond mere risk, with increasing aviation experimentation and names emerging among enthusiasts. It cautions against sensationalism and highlights enthusiasm from meets and military circles.
A New York judge rules a woman may change her name without marriage while men may adopt a new name by reputation or use. The ruling notes discretionary judicial authority for name changes and references naturalization provisions for foreign born citizens, with examples like Russians and Poles seeking pronounceable names.
The article discusses natural name changes from Celtic origins and the right of voluntary change, then pivots to a baseball championship idea with all star matchups and schedules. It also extols labor-saving machinery like the autopress, contrasting past fears with present efficiency. It cites Ben Hizer’s Lancaster county experience with eminent domain and ends with praise for machines that vastly increase productivity.
A study of detective methods and public perception. The piece contrasts fictional detectives with real police work in the United States, noting how modern tools like the Bertillon system and wireless communication aid detection. It highlights the persistence of agencies pursuing delinquent employees and the mixed criticism faced by investigators.
A fragment argues detectives are common in large urban areas and juries sometimes fail to convict. It notes criminology shows few serious crimes go undetected and cites the broad security of life and property in the United States, with amateur detectives recalled.
An Italian nobleman publishes controversial figures on beauty by nationality in La Roma. He rates one in 1,200 German and American beauties, one in 2,300 French, 2,200 for his own race, and suggests New York has more beauties than foreign cities, then questions Washington's claimed dominance.
A lighthearted look covers pardons for pistol carrying, a Kentucky man’s failed pardon bid, and public fuss over concealed firearms. It touches on crime, politics, and a string of satirical quips about law, tariffs, and current events with local humorous asides.
The article outlines Nan Herbert, daughter of Auberon Herbert, gaining nobility status as heir to Lord Lucas and precedence as daughter of a peer. It details her patent of nobility and the controversial 31000 fee, her ties to theosophy leader Mrs. Tingley, Berrywood in the New Forest, and the eccentric life of Auberon Herbert, founder of the wild birds protection law. It mentions related figures like Annie Besant and Ringwood’s history, and references Swedish and Cuban links of the theosophical movement.
From New York American, Philadelphia Inquirer, New York Tribune, Herald, and Public Ledger comes praise for Taft's letters and tariff approach. Editors call the President's plain language, restraint, and alignment with party pledges a sober political hallmark. They applaud a piecemeal tariff revision guided by data, aiming for stability, consumer protection, and gradual legislative progress.
Florence Crewe Jones sues publisher James Lamont Perkins seeking 10000 dollars for alleged reputational injury from crediting her translation of eight or more stories with As Strong as Death. She claims the title page omits other translators and implies her sole authorship of objectionable pieces.
The piece argues against singling out automobiles as the cause of financial woes, noting large luxury imports and alcohol consumption. It praises the automobile’s economic and social value while acknowledging credit misuse, and highlights bankers’ tightening loans. It then shifts to a cultural critique of rulers claiming divine right, comparing Indian burial practices to monarchic arrogance and linking Kaiser’s beliefs to medieval mindsets.
A collage of comic verse and prose fragments from The Brooklyn Eagle and New York Sun reflecting on memory, aging, and shifting ethics. Includes a pursuit of sentimentality, nautical banter, and a punchline about moving picture rights in a playful, era-tinged voice.
A humorous reflection argues a pacemaker earns more reward than a peacemaker and notes some seek publicity. A youth claims it’s easier to date than marry, and a quip questions women wearing oversized shoes or exaggerating other body parts with large hats.
Col Richard Bright of Indiana and Washington, a veteran Democrat and former Senate sergeant-at-arms, arrives from a continental trip and predicts a Democratic majority in the Sixty-second Congress. He notes Republicans quarrel while Democrats unite and seize momentum for elections.
Lee Do King a laundryman aged 43 of Pen Street was held for examination in the Tombs on a charge of robbing Jen Fong a Chinese woman who refused his marriage proposal. Jen said Lee produced a revolver and stole six Chinese bracelets worth 275 dollars. He had renewed his proposals and threatened her at Pell Street after the incident.
A customer asks if the grocer will quit the grocery business and cites high prices. The grocer replies he is tired of complaints and plans to start a welcome venture, signaling a shift from selling groceries to welcoming changes in prices.
A fragmented column jeers at gender traits and social quirks noting worn red hair and inherited temper. It mocks money struggles and reputations tied to luck and gambling while hinting at marital tensions as autumn approaches.
Robert Burton, antique dealer, sues watchmaker Frederick Hopner for stealing an organette and other valuables. Evidence shows Burton sheltered Hopner for twenty years despite destitution. Burton’s letter calling Hopner a black villain provoked laughter in court. Hopner fainted at reading a reply.
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