Washington Post 1908 subscription terms and political column
An archival Washington Post page from December 2, 1908 shows subscription rates for delivery and mail, plus a lengthy political column featuring Senator Root’s career and the War Department. The text discusses governance, cabinet changes, and the Senate’s role in leadership transitions. The article references Washington, New York, and lobbying aspects surrounding U.S. policy and administration.
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Washington Fist CO
Washington DC
Trantington
Alana Mail Matters
New York
Omee Lathon
Paul Block
Harif J Bullding
Paul
Turmoil over tariff aims and navy growth across nations
The article surveys U S tariff debates between Taft and Cannon as well as party platforms, warns against tainted money in philanthropy, praises naval expansion while urging unity, and notes South African union talks, Indiana centennial planning, and global issues from timber to foreign invasions.
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Crites
Great Britain
New Manhattan Christian Science Temple Planned In Iconic Style
From the New York America temple in Manhattan, a $1.1 million Christian Science church on River Street overlooking the Hudson is proposed as a monumental tribute to the faith. Leader Mary Eddy is cited as emeritus head, with First Church membership around 2,009 and property values exceeding $1.2 million, debt free, and Central Park West site valued over $650,000.
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Manhattan
Seong
Hudson
America
Mary Esker” Haldy
Eady
Christian Science Churches
Chrishan Science
Third Church
Christian Science
First
Second Christian Science Church
Central Park West
Eighth Street
Washingtons Prophecy Through Automatic Writing Claim
London author Mr Maltby addresses the Metropolitan Psychic Society claiming direct communication from the other world via automatic writing. He reports writings attributed to George Washington and England’s salvation through conscription, plus messages from Philip II of Spain, asserting gleaned historical facts from beyond.
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Herat
Arthur Murtby
London
Metropolian Psychical Society
Shadowc
William
America
George Washington
England
Wellngton
Maltby
Philip II of
Spain
Charm of Newest New York Noted by Williamsons View
The New York World reports Mrs N Williamson praising New York’s atmosphere after a sunset over the harbor seen from Brooklyn Bridge. She cites a smoky haze and Indian summer brightness as distinctive charms, echoing Harper’s description of New York’s green sea, islands, church spires, and May sky.
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New York World
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London Chronicle
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Harper’s Magazine
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Regent's Park
Biggest schooner Eleanor A Percy slips to runner up fleet
The Konnebae Journal reports the six masted schooner Eleanor A Percy will drop to second place after the Edward B Winslow is launched from Bath yard. Winslow measures 318.9 feet long and 50 feet wide with 3420 gross tons, outmatched by the 398 foot Eleanor A Percy.
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Percy
Edward B Winslow
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Percy Hay
Jewett
Boston
Portland
Whalebone Market Cornered by Neston Stores
A million dollars worth of whalebone will be stored soon in Willam Lewis & Son warehouses New Bedford. Edgar R Lewis controls the stock, with 150000 pounds on hand locally and a boycott by whalebone merchants to avoid Arctic Ocean shipments next year.
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Francis Joseph Long On Throne And Imperial Shifts
The article recounts Francis Joseph's ascent to the Austrian throne after Emperor Ferdinand abdicated at Olmutz amid rebellion in Vienna. It notes Ferdinand and Empress consigned to Prague, the coronation, and the young monarch beginning his reign on December 24. It also touches on court life at the Pans Jockey Club and European royal culinary intrigues, plus brief notes on Armenians, Princess Feodora, and other miscellany.
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Francia Joseph
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Olmuty
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Archduke Francia Charles
Francis Joseph
Empire
Prince Schwartzenberg
Olautz
Prague
Olmutz
Pans Jockey Club
Edward
Leopold
Jockey Club
Laeken
Leopold Marechal
Europe
Alfonso XIII
Madrid
Alfonso
Louis XVIII
Lous XVI
Marie Antoinette
Louis XVI
Varennes
Turkey
Deer romance ends in tragedy at Culver Lake herd
In New Jersey near Culver Lake a famed deer, Grass Widower, was shot after mating plans unravel. William Campbell of Longbridge reportedly killed the Jersey doe Velvet Eyes’ suitor, a 19 pound buck, to settle a rival claim in the herd. The case prompts search and punishment actions by Fish and Game official J. B. Hendershett of Newton.
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New York
William Campbell
Longbridge
Nht
Jersey
Werden
J. B. Hendershett
Newton
Culver Lake
New Jersey
Brigham Young
Cerophell
Campbell
Swarthy Americans Race Mixture Begins in New Immigration Era
An Atlante Monthly piece by Prof William Ripley argues that the United States is at the start of a large scale race intermixture driven by millions of immigrants and their descendants. He cites Italian Irish marriages and predicts a future distinctively American type arising from blending, potentially swarthy features reemerging as older European varieties converge.
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Cimes
Wiliam
Ripley
Congress of the
United States
Ernest Moore
New Willard
Moore
Yorkshire
Lus
Duke of Norfolk
Brice
Stuart Wortiss
Sir Henry Irving
Alexander Graham Bell Batley Willis
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Gus McGraw
America
England
Vetter
Prohibiting Horns for Automobiles Suggested
The Bartford Courant discusses curb measures for cars arguing horns should be banned and drivers held to same caution rules as horse carriages. Authors propose fining or confiscating offending autos for periods to deter reckless driving.
Standard Time Endorsed in Peru and Panama
Prof David Todd of Amherst was elected honorary member of the Peruvian Geographical Society. He urged Peru to adopt a standard time nationwide, and the government, led by President Pardo, enacted the measure for Peru on July 28 1918. Panama also adopted standard time per his recommendation.
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Senate
Root
War Department
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Asa
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Amerton
Senate of the Lannes
New York ‘Tribune
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Peruvian Geographical Society
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South America
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Peru
Pardo
Boston
Panama
Boy Succumbs To Pseudo Rabies Case In Indiana
Dr Fell called to Stephen West home near Faireen to treat 19 year old son bitten by dog on August 90. Doctors ruled hydrophobia but patient showed signs of improvement and is described as pseudo rabies the first such case on record in western malgna.
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Terre Haute
The Motor Mind in Automobilists
An essay explores a mental condition dubbed the motor mind arising in automobilists. It argues the mindset diminishes prudence and humane impulse, leading to reckless speeding and disregard for safety and responsibility. The piece questions whether driving habits create the mindset or vice versa.
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In Airship Days and the Gasphire Tales
A fragmented reminiscence blends an airship voyage with a sailor’s odd yarn about celestial scraps and vanished rings. The narrator records scattershot verses, then shifts to a sobering scene of medical care and quarantine around a sick infant. The piece juxtaposes wonder at space lore with fear of infection and modern sterilization practices.
No Perpetual Motion Ends in Tragic Death
Rupert Potschacher of 149 Avenue A died by suicide after failing to complete a perpetual motion wheel project. He reportedly inhaled gas from a stove while his device, a wheel he believed would turn forever, stopped working after days of effort.
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Rupert Fpotschacher
149 Avenue
Potschacher
Pointed Paragrapps From Chicago News
The cryptic excerpt critiques slang and vanity while asserting humor about success and authenticity. It notes the mismatch between inner value and outward display, and includes reflections on wealth, family choice, and personal appearance in a wry, aphoristic tone.
Reflections of a Bachelor Ideals and Ironies
A fragmentary column offers satirical remarks on love, gender roles, and social mores. It muses on male fear, female education, wealth, and marriage with a combative tone that skims provocative observations.
Visitors in Washington discuss Cuban independence and art
Mary G Manoval the defeated conservative presidential candidate for Cubs visits Washington with brothers in Philadelphia. He advocates Cuban independence though Cuba not ready to shed US control. Ernest Moore the painter praises American art and calls for government support. Various notes cover critiques of primary elections and political maneuvers in Missouri Kentucky Wisconsin South Dakota and general calls for free trade with Canada.
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