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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
44
The Washington Post presents subscription terms and delivery details for Washington and Alexandria, with former annual and monthly rates. The piece then discusses District of Columbia budget talks, proposed cuts, and impacts on public services, plus a speculative column on Zelaya and U S policy in Nicaragua.
The piece argues for a federal reporting regime for all interstate corporations, overseen by a federal agency like the Federal Trade Commission. Secretary Nagel frames publicity as essential to curb secrecy, urging balanced oversight that preserves competition. It cites past abuses and rejects state-level fixes, warning only a unified federal approach can ensure truth informs public opinion and policy.
The piece discusses shifts in party protection stances, noting Republicans drifting toward lower tariff advocacy while Democrats move toward protectionism. It cites Garfleld, Pig Iron Kelley, and King Arthur era references to illustrate how party lines and tariff policies have swapped over time. It also recalls the greenback era, the Missouri Compromise, and the evolution of sound money versus irredeemable currency.
A North Adams temperance activist slips on ice and breaks both legs as passers by ignore him. A town drunkard helps, carrying him to a doctor, revealing how the strong and charitable sometimes overlook the helpless. The piece muses on fate, irony, and human behavior.
A reflective piece questions direct primaries as costly and ineffective, recounting Harvard’s Dr. Charles W. Eliot’s critique and boss-led adoption in cities like Philadelphia. It contrasts with Asquith and Balfour’s British reform debate, noting Ireland, parliamentary power, and political maneuvering amid looming battles and public opinion.
A New York Tribune excerpt argues that the public can curb trusts by refusing to buy from them, citing War Department contrasts with court rulings. It notes historical British boycotts and questions American willingness to withhold trade from condemned combines as a true measure of public attitude.
The article notes Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania bought a large yacht with a refrigerator big enough for provisions for an Atlantic voyage. It critiques internal revenue agents and praises a Royal Cabell reform that forbids allowances for tipping and favors economy, urging use of street cars and only absolute-necessity conveyances for officials.
A reader argues for pacific spending on roads and waterways over naval expansions and airships, urging unity for peace. The letter criticizes war-mongering, praises peacetime progress, and promotes suffrage debates, noting District of Columbia representation and taxation issues.
A satirical squib notes a New Jersey resident claiming an odd hen can fry eggs with tabasco sauce. The piece mocks city hall chatter and references the eminent Hon John H. Waymen, hinting at political theater and a parrot metaphor amid jabber about compulsory orders and fences.
The Grenfells join forces with J S Morgan in London capping final negotiations in New York. The family, Cornish in origin, are bankers linked to Mor ton Rowe Co and allied to British aristocracy. The article traces their influence in finance, government, and society and notes a shift in Roman court power to diplomat Mattied Pasquale.
Treasury Secretary MacVeagh condemns the lack of pensions for disabled or aged lifesaving service personnel. He cites 1876 rescues aiding 8,900 people with only 39 lives lost and $14 million in property salvaged, yet many veterans are discharged unable to earn a wage. The piece argues for remedial regulations to protect these devoted workers.
A New York Times commentary questions a Pennsylvania clergyman's claim that his wife has mocked his sermons and denied his practice of what he preaches. It argues extreme cruelty lacks legal meaning here and predicts no court would grant relief, urging the husband to follow his mentor's advice and live by his own preaching.
The piece reflects on unappreciated freedoms in American life, listing rights such as freedom of movement, travel, marriage, land ownership, occupation choice, religious belief, speech, and press. It contrasts rare global enjoyment with the common but undervalued privileges Americans have long taken for granted, noting sacrifices made for these rights.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a playful list noting many US towns sharing Egyptian names such as Alexandria and Thebes plus Rosetta Suez and even Khedive. A brief, obscure dialogue follows with fragmented quips about a new belt and a remembered girl, lacking clear news context.
A New World After Fifty Years In Prison recounts a Wethersfield Conn convict awaiting release at age 71 before Christmas. He describes murder of his wife by drowning, the long confinement since 1968, and the vast changes from the Civil War era to modern Chicago style skylines and cars, noting societal progress and the cost of time served.
A verse praising women as mothers and the world’s genesis. It contrasts purity with male aggression, extols faith and domestic virtue, and affirms a woman’s roles as wife and mother. A light Chicago News item adds a comic note about a woman checking her hat and face before a social errand.
The piece counters the belief that electricity dwarfs gas as an illuminant. It notes gas remains widely used, older than electricity, and profitable, while candles still see heavy consumption. It argues gas continues to power heating and other needs, maintaining relevance alongside oil and electricity.
A French village citizen sold part of an old building housing two fine windows to a rich archaeologist after debt. Government inspector halted dislodging, declaring the windows antiquities owned by the state. the buyer can observe the windows but may not move them, though may camp nearby to view his property.
A fragmented satire on marriage and gender roles. It jokes about two kinds of women's good and mocks fashion and domestic vanity, noting how a bachelor’s bragging about a hook in the clothes closet hints at bizarre ambitions.
Fragmentary column notes from the Chicago News discuss social impressions and gender norms. It mentions a barking dog, themes about worthy women and worthless men, and observations on homemakers and Roma spinsters, reflecting dated attitudes in brief satirical prose.
Columbus educator Dr Teompaon says football builds college spirit and future business skills, while supporting rule reforms to reduce injuries. He notes open and mass plays differ in fatalities and stresses thorough training as key to safety. West Virginia politics and prohibition views accompany broader rural-state notes.
A Weeping woman answers to a coroner inquiry about a death in Brecybots. She confirms the deceased, a man named Samuel Williams, is laid to rest and insists on seeing the remaining items. The scene unfolds with sobs and guarded statements as investigators probe.
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