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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
5
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The article argues Ferdinand I of Bulgaria misused treaties and allied ties, provoking neighborly wars for advantage. It suggests pressures from the Allies aim to weaken him, potentially sparking Bulgarian revolt, and views Rome Romania Greece and Bulgaria as shifting toward the Allied camp to secure Constantinople.
The Grand Army of the Republic gathers in Kansas City with thousands of veterans arriving ahead of the encampment. Lincoln praised watermen’s service in the Civil War, and veterans recall Pickett’s Charge, the Wilderness, and Gettysburg as they reflect on war’s memory and flag meaning. It is anticipated that tens of thousands will attend this commemorative event.
The author argues for a federal law to suspend interstate railroad strikes or lockouts pending an impartial inquiry by a federal board. The plan would not ban strikes but delay them until differences between railroads and employees are investigated, protecting the public and allowing reasoned settlement. If inquiry shows injustice, a strike could be justified. if concessions are impossible, a lockout could occur.
The passage notes the lasting vitality of veterans who fought in the Civil War and contrasts it with nonparticipants. It cites statisticians suggesting war diminishes some participants, but argues survivorship may be higher among veterans who endured the conflict than among those who did not take part.
A New York City based society of Professors of Dancing plans a September convention to end the fox trot and ragtime, replacing them with rhythmic motion and notes. The piece argues for a return to simple waltz and old melodies, praising a change that effects youth and tradition. It also covers varied notes on roads in receivership, court bias, and unrelated civic quips.
Rediscovered wartime tale tells of Prince Maximilian of Henas, heir to Hessian line, missing in early war hostilities. The piece weaves a history of Dom Sebastian of Portugal, his suspected identity, and Venice trials, then shifts to Vatican and Italian politics, referencing Pope Pius X and Catholic influence. The article blends mythic seafaring puzzles with political commentary from the era.
Judge Putnam of the United States court appoints President Hustis as temporary receiver for the Boston and Maine Railroad amid questioned railroad conditions in New England. Hustis has faced and managed significant difficulties, earning praise for his handling of the road’s affairs.
Interstate commerce committees tackled railroad regulation and held hearings on the controversy. Debate continued on the revenue bill as Senator Cumming spoke on compulsory arbitration and strike conditions. The conference report on the shipping bill was adopted, and the district appropriation bill yielded a House amendment ending the half and half plan of government. Debate commenced on the general Regency bill and adjourned at 6:35 pm until 11:00 am tomorrow.
Dr John D P Blake Baltimore health commissioner argues wooden fences hide rubbish stagnant water and pests enabling disease and crime He urges removing fences to expose yards aid police health officials and improve air flow reducing rats mosquitoes and filth in backyards.
Capt Jerry Turner of Lansing recounts overhearing Jim Hill predict St Paul would lose its riverhead status as cultivation reached the upper Mississippi. Turner recalls Hill aboard the City Belle discussing the idea while Wacouta was named a future navigation leader.
A garbled scrap mixes Hindu poetry by Baeaini Naidu with verses about swatting balls in Detroit sports columns from The Detroit Journal and Detroit Free Press. It includes a wedding honeymoon joke and a Kentuckian feud anecdote, reflecting a chaotic clipping page with literary and local squibs.
Ely Samuel Parker born Tonawanda New York 1828 died Fairfield Connecticut August 31 1895 served as Grant's military secretary and chief assistant during the surrender at Appomattox wrote the terms of capitulation and later held posts as brigadier general United States commissioner of Indian affairs and New York police engineer before his death.
The Boston Herald notes carriage builders in the United States hold their forty fourth annual convention in Cincinnati next month amid a strong horses and buggies industry. 1914 census shows 1,187,600 horse drawn vehicles with 658,000 buggies and a value near 185.8 million dollars, while motor cars rise yet do not end horse drawn trade.
Reports from a capital hotel gathering highlight Texan support for Culberson and Woodrow Wilson, praising national leadership while criticizing Gov Colquitt. A Missouri chautauqua features Judge Alden denouncing woman suffrage but arguing for prohibition aims, amid Wilson endorsement trends.
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