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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
11
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The administration hesitates to join Latin American nations in creating neutral zones and new warship provisioning rules. The United States must guard its own interests and prevent monarchical or imperial systems from spreading in the hemisphere, while protecting commerce and republican governance without relying on Latin American allies. The policy favors asserting rights, opposing Britain's contraband expansion, and maintaining independence in dealing with European powers.
A critique of government policy on parcel post rail transport. The piece argues railroads bear unpaid mail weight, losing billions, as parcel post grows. It notes four year intervals for rate adjustments, cites past unpaid volumes, and calls for reform against unequal treatment between government and private firms.
A sweeping critique denounces the gold standard and monetized debt as crippling for railways, industry, and foreign trade. It cites Hill, Vanderlip, Farrell, and Lloyd George, arguing the U S must broaden currency, end demonetized silver, and expand ties with the Orient and Americas to revive growth and employment. The piece also muses on art, religion, and enduring conflicts between creation and dogma.
Students at an Ohio university staged a fiery revival display, burning erotic literature and art volumes including many copies of September Morn as a symbol of new convictions. The event echoed historic clashes between religion and art and invoked injunctions against images.
The American Civic Federation advocates improving the National Capital and promoting sensible development for Washington. It notes Congress can learn to reject impractical plans while embracing prudent, lasting improvements, highlighting public spirited members from across the United States. Washington welcomes reformers to share ideas and refine proposals.
A Pittsburg era style meditation on corn growing as the peaceful victor after Waterloo. It lauds Ohio corn growers arriving in Washington and compares rural progress to European battles, praising practical farming and national Union spirit. It mocks wartime heroics while extolling science and steady toil in agriculture.
The article notes that the Duke of Albany and the Duke of Brunswick retain British peerage despite serving against Britain in France and Belgium. It explains Parliament's 1370 changes ended attainder for treason, and Prime Minister Asquith balks at depriving them of titles, while King George names Dr Mahaffy provost of Trinity College, Dublin. It also reports the deaths and fortunes of the Schwarzenberg family, detailing Prince Adolf’s death, their vast wealth, and a Schwarzenberg legacy in central Europe.
A brief anecdote from Lippincott's describes a millionaire casually correcting a friend who misread his smile. He reveals he began life as an infant, not a newsboy. The quip highlights humble origins vs self made status and playful self-awareness among social circles.
From the New York Herald a furious critique of a wartime ban on the song Tipperary and other tunes. The piece lampoons official rigidity, cites navy bands and marching tunes, and questions the impact on national dignity as Secretary Daniels faces crosswinds between policy and public sentiment.
Napoleon read extensively and profitably, his memory vast. He recited long passages of Roman civil law to the state council and recalled how a prison tome of Justinian’s law fed his legal learning, with marginal notes that kept him busy during confinement.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Town Clerk Seeley must accept a salary rise he warned would be illegal to take, while Solicitor Stockwell argues the council can approve the ordinance. Seeley, reelected to a fourth term, placed by the council for reward of efficiency. The council also boosts the town treasurer’s pay from 3600 to 3700 annually.
Morton Smith of Harrington stunned Wilmington readers by revealing he has never had a shave before today. In Abraham Hindin’s tonso rials parlors he experienced his first razor touch after 76 years, noting it felt strange yet left him feeling better and intent on another shave soon.
The article notes bird flight heights as a measure of scale, stating common birds like those in Hugland fly around 300 feet, with migrating flocks reaching higher but usually under 2,000 feet. It mentions the condor as one of the loftiest birds, capable of rising up to five miles.
Henry Ringler and family of Oak Brook, Reading County, try to dispose of an alligator gifted from Florida ten years ago. The cold froze it to hibernate in the cellar, making it ferocious, snapping at kin, and keeping them awake at night before they plan to surrender it to Reading police.
A quipry exchange mocks highwayman lore with a lawyer’s wit. A punchline notes that many lawyers have already outmatched the highwayman in knowledge and skill.
From the New York World comes a harsh verdict on William Jennings Bryan as Secretary of State. The piece argues he is a failure in the role, lacking diligence and steadiness, despite his long service and loyal stance to President Wilson. It contrasts with praise for his political influence and restraint of followers, while labeling his administrative work as ineffective and unsustained.
In Turbatville a man attempting to try on a tight fitting shoe at William Grittner’s shop slipped from a chair. The upper slipped and struck him in the chest, breaking three ribs and causing potential internal injuries. A doctor ordered rest in bed.
Tommy arrives home sulky after school and a note from his teacher requests a serious talk. He explains he did nothing yet answers the question of who placed a dead mouse in the teacher's desk drawer, revealing the prankster behind the incident.
Jacob H. Schiff resigned from the Japan Society due to his strong Germanic sympathies and protest over Japan's entrance into the war. He noted Russia as an enemy and questioned the alliance aims, linking his move to broader tensions within Kuhn, Loeb & Co and the banking world. The society reported modest resignations amid wartime public sentiment.
The New York Times argues that society benefits from brilliant consumptives and disabled individuals whose contributions enrich culture and history. It warns that excessive zeal for efficiency and standardization risks erasing talents like Beethoven, Milton, Byron, and Heine, and notes how eduction rules could have denied key figures their histories.
John Werner, son of the late Squire Joe Werner, arrives back in Paradelphia with a fortune of 250000 from North Alaska Gas Company stock once deemed worthless. He had vanished to Alaska five years ago, taking no work to build wealth, and inherits further stock from his father.
Refugees report a new song sung by Girvan officers and soldiers in cafes near trenches in Belgium. The English tune titled It a Ehart Soiert March to Calais is described as a light ritual amid the front lines as German troops are said to be learning the tune.
Daily sun and tide figures with sunrise and high tide times, plus a lengthy weather forecast from the Weather Bureau covering the eastern and southern states. Includes temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and river bulletin notes for Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.
In hotel lobbies across Ohio and other states, Myron T Herrick the retiring ambassador to France is seen as the logical Republican nominee. Gen Critchfield and others praise his business acumen and leadership. The Ohio GOP is united while Progressives weaken nationally and locally.
Fragmented remarks suggest Progressives will fade by 1916 as dissident voters grow unhappy with Democratic control. Minnesota figures like Farenis Bom Mer discuss party realignments, with Republican gains cited as a reaction to poor business, high costs, and executive leadership. Article notes Progressive movement decline and GOP optimism.
A fragment recounts a visit to a Black farmer in Georgia, describing his modest yet thriving homestead. The narrator notes the farmer’s debt under $50, his well furnished home, ample food, and an impromptu meal served to visitors. The piece contrasts the farmer’s prosperity with broader state life and implies potential for others.
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