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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
11
The Washington Post reports a calmer stock outlook with Europe shifting from fear to confidence. Analysts note Europe still seeks solid investments and believe American railroads must prove dividend reliability for continued market buoyancy. The stock market remains a barometer of national prosperity as cautious agencies glimpse brighter days ahead.
Editorial argues delay in Mexico crisis invites British action in Vera Cruz and the City of Mexico. Carranza threats to blow Vera Cruz rail line endangers foreigners and British interests. Question whether the United States must act to prevent European occupation and defend its global role.
Trading in stocks is expected to resume on the New York Stock Exchange as conditions in the bond market improve and volume grows. The clearing house committee reports high bid activity, with prices often above July levels, yet delays persist as brokers flood in large orders by morning and wait for committee action by afternoon.
The article praises automobiles as a decisive war tool in South Africa, noting how vehicles enabled rapid pursuit and capture of General Christian De Wet’s horsemen, reversing Boer war tactics. It highlights the mobility difference between cars and cavalry and credits mechanized ground speed with trapping a once elusive foe.
Georgetown advances a plan to encircle Washington with a green belt. Montrose Park on Georgetown Heights, purchased for 31106,000, preserves 16 acres of historic grounds with 150 year old oaks and restored rose gardens. A colonial entrance lodge will replace the dilapidated mansion, while Lovers Lane widening will link to the Rock Creek parkway for easy access.
The piece asks why European nations with warfare kill fewer civilians in mines than the United States. It cites foreign statistics showing Belgium one per 1000, Britain about 1.5 per 1000, versus the US rate of 3.5 per 1000. It urges improving domestic safety where possible.
The 1913 casualty list from American mines and quarries shows 8,651 men killed and an estimated 100,000 injured. Dr. Joseph A. Holmes of the bureau of mines argues that half of deaths and three quarters of injuries could have been prevented with full duty from operators miners and governments, noting funding limits hinder progress. More liberal appropriations, he says, save lives and demand action at home.
A long letter laments how enacted statutes backfire on ordinary people. It cites Oscar Phillipson jailed for 120 days and fined 103.40 for unintentionally killing a rabbit after trapping a muskrat two days before rabbit trapping was legal. The piece argues laws prey on the innocent and burden small business, urging reform.
Letter urges the President grant two half holidays on Saturdays to aid government workers in Christmas shopping, citing the eight hour law shortening store hours and departmental closing times. The piece mixes satirical asides on war and history with a call for timely action on Belgium needs and other unrelated quips.
The piece notes a split between Free Masons and labor and socialist groups in Italy and France, with unions and the General Confederation of Labor opposing Masonry as bourgeois. It recalls Marquis Visconti Venosta as a key figure who guided Italy away from war in 1870 and shaped Italy’s stance at Algeciras, highlighting his diplomacy, piety, and personal tragedies.
Morrice Michigan dispatch reports two brown birds building a nest on a plum tree at First street as warmth extends into autumn. Neighbors watch closely as the nest nears completion with the mother bird visiting daily.
Dec. 5 report from Pano says the bodies of Carl Eck William Bishop and William Spencer were recovered from Chocolate Pass near Chihuahua. They were found after being dragged to death by bandits tied to wild horses and did not die by gunfire. One victim was a 12 year old. The cases have been reported to the State Department.
The Philadelphia Record reports Harry C. Kramer of 412 Federal Street Camden built a house on a motor vehicle to travel to California. In a test he covered less than a square due to tire trouble and had the contrivance towed back. He plans to resume the journey with Mrs Kremer and a dog once starting issues are fixed.
Martin Grace of Richmond tells Philadelphia Record of a deer killed by dogs Monday. Warden Loder, from Egg Harbor, strapped the carcass to his car and later found it missing after a hotel stop. Loder offered $2 for the deer. Bridgeton man Conner, bystanders note, is suspected for his Bridgeton smile but the deer remains unfound.
Dr Henry J Klopp at Rittersville Hospital convenes a staff consultation to decide whether brain surgery is advisable for Raymond Yerger 22 of Allentown a former Allentown High School star athlete charged with attempting to murder his father Yerger. Questionable brain pressure may be relieved restoring reason after years of aberrant behavior following a brain concussion.
J A Miller, a Salina area farmer in Gove County, has fought rattlesnakes for six years after a venomous bite. He reports killing thirty three snakes this year, while neighboring farms see few, as residents seek reasons why the reptiles cluster on his land and persist despite efforts.
Aniston Alabama dispatch notes Confederate veteran W. Livenhood of Cullman claims possession of a small medicine case he says fell from Gen Stonewall Jackson’s pocket when Jackson was killed at Chancellorsville. Livenhood says he was present at the shooting and was wounded. he keeps the memento as a war memory despite offers of money.
Isaac Miller aged 74 of Bellefonte leads a hunting party in the Alleghenies. After a fall in the hunter’s tent he dislocated his shoulder yet strapped his arm to his body and hunted for a week. He walked six miles to a settlement and was driven 49 miles home by car. He was revived and reportedly untroubled by the ordeal.
In Glendale, a pastor recounts a stranger’s $500 suit reward for a missing Boston bull pup. After weeks of ads, the dog returned to the pastor’s door, and the tale ended with the pastor wearing a brand-new quilt of clothes, prompting puzzled looks and no moral.
Wealthy corset maker J W Gossard and University of Chicago student and social worker Mrs Sarah L Brown wed at Wabash Avenue Church. Guests in tatters heard Bible passages as Gossard spoke of loving his friends among the down and out. He said the setting chose itself to write his name on hearts, not in wealth, and noted meeting Brown during mercy work four months prior.
A war wind poem contrasts the harsh north wind and advancing foe with the war wind that leaves no living thing. It questions soldiers identities and enduring bravery, asking if their sacrifices will be remembered as metal, iron, or gold.
Postmaster Crow received a 35 year old inquiry from Briggs in Wisconsin Soldiers Frame about a lumber yard owner named Schroll who ran a yard at Farber. Briggs says he sent a $50 note for a lumber bill and Schroll, now in Fitzgerald Georgia, in his 88th year, says he does not recall the note.
Trus Aulin aged ten months, living with grandmother Mrs William True after his mother's death in Duluth, has learned to whistle. He whistles with notable effort and amusement, while commentary on the Grand Canyon of the Colorado reflects frustration at the limits of description for those who have not seen it.
A major blaze in Maienville nearly erased the town, sparking rescue and relief efforts as Keystone Hotel owner L W Bana faced total loss. Barrels of whisky were punctured by local women before authorities intervened. Fire left the county dry, with rebuilding planned and aid flowing from neighboring communities. Many residents saved nothing and faced homelessness with no insurance.
A curious eight inch fish at the Portland United States barge office began approaching the boatmen, brushing its nose against a boatman’s hand. The crew now gathers to view the friendly creature as it surfaces whenever a worker appears, signaling an unusual bond between animal and humans.
Cohnuburm 11 Town honors Mrs Charlotte Kreinhagen who turned 190 years old and remains active. A neighborhood picnic at her homestead in White Creek settlement southwest of the region celebrated her birth. Born in Germany she emigrated as a young girl and still gardens, walks long distances, and performs tasks many would find strenuous.
In Keweenaw County Michigan the board of supervisors approved a bounty of 125 percent on wolf kills. Two wolves have been reported captured by fishermen near Mantou Island off Keweenaw Point, with deer population on the island previously placed by the State game warder department fading. The largest wolf killed near the Copper Country mine was August Rasanen.
Idaho town announces its second municipal Christmas tree for year with a sagebrush base and a real tree atop a telegraph pole. Firemen will assemble smaller trees from shipped-in branches, using the pole as a foundation.
Mary Sullivan, age 9, begins her 38th Atlantic crossing aboard the Haverford from Philadelphia to Queenstown. She plans to return to Yankhan county, Ireland, after visiting grandchildren in both the United States and Ireland. Known to steamer officers, she enjoys the sea and travels slowly. she is expected back next summer.
Loren Outhouse, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Hunly Outhouse of Norman Oklahoma, rode with his parents in a wagon crossing a bridge when the wagon fell through. Loren sustained facial bruises but healed with an uncommon result a permanent pretty dimple on his cheek.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger describes a botched escape by a person dressed as a citizen. The quoted line hints at a mistaken identity and a failed attempt to flee the scene. The readable portion focuses on confusion and pursuit rather than a full narrative.
Col W P Hepburn of Iowa, once a leading Republican, returns to Washington confident the Republican party will elect the next U S president. He opposed his party’s Iowa nominee but stresses this does not indicate sympathy with Democrats. He says the GOP could win nationally if not for the European war and high wartime costs.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss representative Frank of Onto and presidential rivals, mentioning Wallis writing letters and urging voters to support party pledges. The piece reflects disjointed remarks about the election climate, candidates, and alleged divisions within the party.
A garbled report discusses cotton farming hardship, rental disputes, and crop prices. Mentions tenants, rents, and potential legal action, with scattered quotes about California voters and party politics.
Tanville Pennsylvania youths Tanville Dispatch to New York report discovering a crust-covered box on an island three miles below the borough. They opened it to reveal $14,690 in Mexican silver $3 in gold Spanish doubloons and $1000 in smaller colonial coins. A note from a journalist features jumbled lines about patriotism and French or de Garrang references.
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