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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
6
The Washington Post supports economy and efficiency plans and urges forming a commission of experienced government workers to study methods, avoid longer hours, and seek legislation. It argues clerks can provide essential reform data, saving millions, with cooperation rather than extended work hours.
The piece outlines a fissure among Senate leaders Aldrich and Lodge and Senator Cummins over tariff revision strategy, showing deep conflicts on whether to push a schedule based plan or depart from majority rule, with references to party platforms and broader political impacts.
The interview with Thomas A Edison in New York discusses the brain as a recording instrument, the Broca fold, and the possibility of future senses and energy transmitting thoughts. Edison doubts consciousness in matter, questions the nature of electricity, and hints at future scientific breakthroughs beyond brain function.
Prince Victor Napoleon becomes a grandfather on his wedding day at Moncalieri to Princess Clementine of Belgium. The piece explains his past entanglements, Morganatic marriage concepts, and the legal limits in France Belgium and England, noting his residence in Brussels and the notable PourtalesCountess connection.
A Washington note from December 14 mocks welsh rabbit as a late night digestible snack and notes that goats may eat it with little harm. The writer jokes that tough rabbits serve as paperweights and that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animalia might pursue anyone perpetuating the joke.
Washington sources say taft seeks an able political manager in Washington to oversee matters and prepare for 1912. no cabinet changes expected soon, acting chairman hill continues until the next national convention. a quiet selection is anticipated with the new adviser possibly a former senator.
A $10,000,000 gift to hasten the abolition of international war is placed in trust by practical men. Andrew Carnegie is donor and the foundation will be led by a president approved by the Chief Executive and Elihu Root. The piece argues the world federation and arbitration mark a long but real progress toward ending war.
The Dati Ingham commission reports that 28,000,000 aliens and their descendants since 1920 show rapid and deep biometric and cultural changes under American influence. Immigrant children often differ markedly from parents, with heads and features converging toward a common type. The study suggests greater cross race adaptation than previously believed and warns funding for continued inquiry beyond the commission's end.
A Roanoke Times commentary celebrates Private White, C. S. A., being appointed chief justice of the United States by a Republican President and confirmed by a Republican Senate. The piece extols unity across parties and regions, praising Taft and Cleveland for elevating White and urging rejection of bigotry and sectionalism.
Col Mosby, at 77, spoke in the Grand Opera House on a lecture that bridged North and South. The New Haven Reg ister notes his Southern viewpoint pleased Northern ears and eased old tensions as veterans from both sides greeted him warmly.
Alexander Knox of Sydney, former NSW Rugby Football League president, watched the Army Navy game and urged a global football federation. He praised audience energy and player drive but criticized place kicking, urged open play, and proposed an international congress to draft universal rules for a world championship. He urged inclusion of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, South Africa, Australia, Canada, America, and Germany.
A harsh verse portrait skewers a self styled strong man. The speaker mocks a bully who hides weakness behind bravado, mocks vanity and cowardice, and portrays him as a hypocrite in social behavior. The piece rails at pretension and poor conduct toward others.
From the Portland Press Myron Smith and Lyle Moore of Skowhegan captured four deer while skating. They used polo clubs and a jackknife to subdue and kill a large 150 pound deer observed lying on the ice. This was the largest deer killed in Skowhegan this year.
The New York Sun notes hardy riders on upper forward decks of ferries to New Jersey. In cold snows and Hudson gusts, crowds brace against the wind, enjoying the bracing air. About half the hardy passengers are girls seeking complexion benefits, while men favor the open air for its vigor.
A compilation of edgy quips on color perception, preaching, marriage, women, and daily life from syndicated paragraphs. It jokes about insomniac churchgoers, likens a loving desire to a test of devotion, and hints at the allure of foreign travel as social currency.
Gov Sanders urged New Orleans as the Panama fair site for 1915 saying the South will lead future growth and that the nation will favor the city. He defended his decision to decline the U S Senate seat and predicted broad support for New Orleans.
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