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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
22
The Washington Post discusses the fallout of graft and public sentiment surrounding presidential hopefuls. It notes muted enthusiasm for Mr Gaynor and hints at the era's political machine dynamics, with subscription details and delivery notes amid a broader climate of reform and Tammany Hall notoriety.
A Washington dinner highlights a push for national unity as Secretary Nagel urges reconciliation across regions and celebrates the capital as a world stage. The piece also covers criticism of public health funding for contaminated milk, Cook's polar expedition controversy, and Senator Bailey’s parliamentary proposals, all reflecting tensions in policy and leadership.
The report discusses Secretary MacVeagh’s ability to think clearly and speak freely, noting constraints on discussing key issues. It analyzes extending the Monmouth acts to the District of Columbia, educational plans, and funding for Washington institutions, weighing the George Washington University option against a new affiliated college within the public school system. It also touches on naval policy and potential constitutional changes, emphasizing economic and strategic implications.
Secretary Dickinson urges Congress to revive and push a bill to increase army officers, facing House opposition over cost. Critics warn extra officers may be unaffordable, while supporters argue a standing army requires sufficient leadership and training posts, with economy a priority but not at the expense of readiness. The piece contrasts calls for more officers with Taft’s reluctance to expand the army, suggesting alternatives like trimming recruiting staff or military attaches, yet warning against under staffing in peacetime preparedness.
The New York World reports naval officials will test tobacco and chewing samples in yards like Brooklyn to select contracts for next year. Sailors discuss limits of government rations and the pace of expert trials, while lines compare old and new pipe and plug styles for future ships.
The New York Times notes optimistic projections for next year as winter wheat planting expands by 2 449 000 acres with yields near records. Prices rise and the bread trust faces scrutiny amid calls for accountability in customs and broader anti corruption reforms.
Reader questions why a candidate touting the Bryan plan would align with the Democratic Party as banks' condition suggests money is not being kept as a concealed weapon in financial affairs.
Prem and the Philadelphia Public Ledger report a Shuin Society discussion at a Pennsylvania church meeting. A mother faces a cold day choice and a frozen child longs for artificial limbs, priced at 115 dollars beyond reach.
Lord Mountmorres Irish peer famed for seeking to avert war between the United States and Spain delayed the outbreak by acting as a self appointed negotiator. Embassies in London relayed to Madrid and Washington, though he had no official authority for Spain. He later pursued varied ventures, from journalism to Congo reports, and endured a colorful life including a royal pension, a notable court incident, and marriage to actress Bessie Rowe. The piece also notes the death of Baron Aeness Mackay and outlines Mackay lineage.
A quirky claim from Isador Duncan’s brother Raymond about a new harmonic theory. It envisions Universal potency regulated by rhythm guiding manual tasks. He jokes that Greeks achieved perfection and mocks modern life, proposing Greek dress and a complete societal shift to achieve balance.
A French booklet on quarreling argues it relieves monotony and aids marriage when done scientifically. It claims deliberate, controlled spats can relieve strain, with examples of tensions over cigars, gowns, cooking, late hours, and muddy feet, offering amusement and profit through practiced discord.
An Outsider from Roanoke Va writes to Washington papers urging the city to “wake up” to a proposal that would shorten travel to the West by removing bottlenecks on the eastern Chesapeake Bay side. He criticizes the Pennsylvania Railroad for keeping a bottleneck and argues a simple modern system would bring two to five hours closer to the West, boosting Washington’s status.
A reader letter defends an Order Officer and criticizes shelving experienced men. It cites Farragut aging before major deeds, urging respect for experience. The note, signed C G A Whiting from Washington DC, questions modern editorial judgments and hints at broader press disputes.
The report reviews the persistent question of a sword claimed to have traveled from Frederick the Great to Washington. It notes historians and biographers have speculated without definitive archival proof, and while this report adds to the uncertainty it may never fully settle the matter.
A Philadelphia article notes rising prices for first editions as a serious investment. It profiles London bagmen who search rural Ireland and England, then ship finds to London bookstores where U.S. dealers bid. The craze began in Philadelphia and spread to Boston, with figures like William J Campbell named as examples of ardent collectors.
A fragmentary poem contrasts a creed of virtue with a satirical riff on vast wealth. It cites banking figures and the phrase twenty one billions, mocking excess and pondering fair distribution amid a glow of irony and social critique. The text references Rockefeller Morgans and Yankee prosperity.
A witty appraisal on widowhood and male vanity. The piece muses on paying visits in heaven easing sorrow, a widow learning about modern times, and a man who cheats himself in solitaire. It suggests the subtlest way to engage a woman is to write a letter and let her perplex over it for days.
Commentary on social quirks and views of youth in early journalism. Includes observations on egotism misrepresentations and the contrast between stage personas and real life. Discusses enthusiasm for football, conscience affecting a man, fear of mice, and misunderstandings between young men and women.
Interviews with visitors in Raleigh cover Taft’s appeal in the South, Mississippi politics, and speculation on the 1912 Republican ticket. L. B. Moseley and L. M. Adams discuss regional support, potential senatorial races, British politics, and calls for a national convention hall to host large gatherings in Washington.
Two Rivers Herald reports a moonlit dance in Two Fivara where the eclipse waltz outshone the eclipse round and drew praise from attendees. The crowd noted the lighting dimmed to a mellow glow as dancers swirled under a sky darkened by earth’s shadow, making the waltz a standout memory.
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