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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
13
The Washington Post lists subscription options with daily and Sunday editions, including carrier and mail rates. Payment methods and advance requirements are specified, with addresses for the Washington, D C office and foreign advertising representation.
A 1916 style advisory argues Americans should invest domestically rather than loan money to Europe. It cites Europe’s costly war, rising taxes, and uncertain returns, claiming the dollar’s strength and home investments protect savers. It warns against foreign loans and urges patriotic, worldly wise restraint.
The United States hosts delegates from about 20 American republics at Washington as the second Pan American Scientific Congress opens December 27. Argentina leads Latin American arrivals with 160 delegates, while the U S delegation numbers about 600. Topics span anthropology astronomy meteorology seismology agriculture conservation irrigation forestry education engineering international law mining chemistry transportation commerce finance and taxation across 45 subsections.
A fragmentary passage praises eminent thinkers from both Americas whose meeting and dialogue will advance the hemisphere. It highlights the social program as a bridge for better understanding among republics, fostering new friendships and reducing prejudices.
The chancellor Reginald McKenna announced in parliament that Britain will buy American securities with gold and five year exchequer bonds. The move aims to aid Allies by exchanging securities, with a cautious note on market impact and future explanations of holdings estimates.
The piece debates optimism about Nikola Tesla and his rumored breakthrough. It contrasts hopeful belief in revolutionary devices with cautious, pessimistic views and potential implications for global order and diplomacy.
The piece debates pacifist and pro military positions, noting TESLA as a looming force in defense. It questions whether believers in peace or in invention will shape the future, while mocking sensationalism and urging caution about impending technological promise and danger.
The piece surveys rising tax pressures on the Democratic party and government revenue. It highlights Representative Cordell Hull’s focus on an inheritance tax, wage exemptions, and proposed levies on autos, gasoline, and steel. It warns of partisan tax spirals, favors government bonds, and notes broader issues in tariffs and public finance.
A 19th century notice discusses legal changes allowing insane heirs to be excluded from hereditary estates and parliamentary seats. It notes Lords Hereford and Abergavenny, the Neville family line, and the role of Lord Henry Nevill managing affairs for his afflicted brother. The piece traces succession law, lineage, and historic ties to Bergavenny Castle in Sussex.
The Towanda Dispatch notes seven pairs of twins born on Union Street in Canton borough within two years despite the street not being long. It cites housing growth with twenty five new homes planned for spring. The piece links a Philadelphia Telegraph item and mentions a Tillman anecdote about marriage proposals and a humorous exchange with a girl named Mag Smith.
Senate plans national preparedness remarks by Senator Works. Philippines self government measure to be reported next Saturday. Suffrage committee grants hearing to suffragists. House considered miscellaneous business. Ways and Means urges one year extension of emergency revenue law. Extension resolution expected to pass today. Judiciary sets Friday for impeachment charges against U S Attorney Marshall. Taverner attacks Navy League. Adjourned at 2 18 until noon.
John Grosch, an ex convict, cried to Detectives Mellen and Cassard on Chartres Street to spare him baths at the House of Detention. He admitted a whisky theft from Meyer's on Tchoupitoulas Street and led officers to 1017 Annunciation Street. He will serve time at Parish Prison for the robbery and evade 15 days at the detention house.
A lyric poem by Frank L Stanton printed in the Atlanta Constitution. The piece reflects on seasons, memory, and love as winter offers its own songs, contrasting winter’s stillness with past summers, children’s dreams, and lingering affection in life’s windows.
Teddy the tiger cat named in a Winsted Connecticut dispatch vanished from Wintergreen cottage at Highland Lake in a burlap bag to Springfield Massachusetts. After days of searching, fresh tracks in snow near Wintergreen indicate Teddy survived and has returned by crossing country about 60 miles, perched on a pine tree near the hillside backdrop of Wintergreen.
From the Sacramento Bee, A G Daniela reports two armed men halted him at Thirty‑first and J streets before 8 pm. They clubbed him, demanded change, found he had 75 cents, searched him, then released him without stealing any money and ordered him to drive away quickly.
North American Pennsylvania reports Passport a jersey cow owned by former Representative Josaph C. Sibley as the world champion milk producer. Her annual yield of 15,694.7 pounds tops the prior record by 9,177 pounds, with a daily average around 6.36 gallons and a yield efficiency of 2.297 percent. The seven to eight year old animal was bred in Franklin.
The Boston Tea Party of 1773 saw 7,000 colonists gather at Old South Meeting House. Disguised Indians led by Samuel Adams sparked a raid on three ships at Griffins Wharf, breaking chests and dumping 342 tea chests valued at £18,000 into Boston Harbor, prompting a port closure and united colonial resistance. The event marked a bold prelude to independence.
The article explains black necked swans must be taught to swim. Cygnets hatch in a nest by a pond edge. The mother ferries them on her back until a push into water begins their learning. They struggle then master webbed feet and graceful glides like parents.
Middlefield Ohio case ends with Justice Brigden ruling that Mary Miller must attend school despite her sect’s beliefs. Joe Miller fined five dollars plus costs after a bitter suit to compel schooling. Motion for a new hearing filed as Middlefield Amish men back Miller in ongoing fight.
A 15 month old girl in Windsor, Hilda Maayb, had a tin pail forced over her head by an elder sister. The bucket’s inside rim held her head like a vise until a plumber freed her with shears. The child was frightened but unharmed.
Republican leaders in Kings County Brooklyn endorse Governor Whitman for president praising his public achievements and readiness to carry the party ticket. Clement Brumbaugh notes President Wilson’s broad appeal, citing mass support as he meets citizens during travels in Columbus.
President Wilson ties the tariff to the 1816 Republican issue, arguing domestic commerce dominates and foreign trade is small. He notes revenue tariffs cannot restore protection and urges voters to decide at the polls next year, with Wakeman backing tariff protection amid postwar industrial concerns.
Seaboard Air Line train from Newark to Jacksonville was delayed nearly an hour after a colored brakeman was hit by the last car as he stood near the cap. The man, trapped by the brake beam, claimed his legs were cut off but was found uninjured after extraction. Passengers mistook the incident for a holdup amid a two hour sleet delay.
The quarrel's cause unknown, the couple argued all evening, the wife gently pleaded for peace and a kiss, while the husband coldly refused, saying it needs no more mending.
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