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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
38
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A decade old inquiry notes older nations have sunk about 38200 000 000 in the United States over the last half century while Britain the Nepal source of six billions in capital invested abroad shows high dividends to investors. The article argues foreign inflows will continue though shrinking, boosting U S wealth and productivity, with Americans also investing abroad, notably in Mexico and South America, though returns may not exceed home investments.
The article surveys how fortunes of women like Mrs Sage, Mrs Harriman, and Miss Anne Morgan shape philanthropy and social reform. It notes Sage funds parks and charitable trusts, Harriman plans state acreage for a public park, Weightman’s daughter distributes wealth, and Morgan supports labor causes, restaurant ventures, and improving conditions for workers.
The piece argues the United States should modernize its diplomatic corps through rigorous examinations and selection, emphasizing personal qualities, linguistic skill, and broad knowledge. It notes the need for a suitable wife as part of courtly representation and cites Franklin as a model, then blends in essays on indeterminate sentences, Britain's Labour Party, and cultural notes.
A December 15 letter from Alexandria argues for annexation to Washington, noting a fire at National Electrical Supply Co shows advantages of DC protection. The writer, a long time Virginia resident, cites fire and water problems, fire department limits, and improved police and municipal services under DC control.
In Lealkee Weekly the article argues Barcelona concentrates wealth and labor unrest, noting over 1,000 workers in a key industry and $73,000 annual exports, with cheap living and low rents contrasting harsh labor conditions and Catalan agitation influenced by Madrid politics. It also mentions U S cotton trade through Galveston and Spain's overall internal tensions.
King Alfonso faces unconfirmed reports that Spain may grant a concession to foreign financiers to build a Monte Carlo style gambling house at San Sebastian. The plan, with roulette and trente et quarante, would tax the treasury via rent and profits, provoking royal opposition and fears of political pressure near the royal residences. Viscountess Avonmore's death recalls a famous marriage dispute involving Major Yelverton and Miss Theresa Longworth, culminating in a landmark verdict upholding a Ireland common law marriage.
From the Brooklyn Eagle a note on Kentucky politics where editors face danger and a governor grants pardons before trial. The piece mocks hostile reporting and cites a journalist attacked in Louisville, calling it open season for editors in Kentucky’s press landscape.
A critical sketch argues the Nobel Peace Prize award was flawed favoring Roosevelt and questions the logic of ending Japan Russia hostilities. It advocates Col Cornwall’s military conscription plan and a massive universal draft as a misused path to peace, proposing a 10 million strong army to deter aggression.
Poem fragment from Smart Set praising Christmas virtue and humility with religious imagery. Includes lines about a star, humble stable, mercy, and charity, plus a sentimental reflection on a lost relationship symbolized by a diamond ring.
A banquet tale quotes Beekman Whithrop assistant secretary of the treasury about the New York election. A gentleman of spotless integrity is praised for support from a loyal polka dot backer, then the victor asks for pure disinterestedness which the backer says must be paid for. The exchange ends with a quip on paying for disinterestedness.
Hugh Weir notes that at year start over one million drug consumers in the United States included opium morphine cocaine heroin and chloral hydrate. He cites a rise of more than two hundred thousand and last year smuggled opium sales surpassing forty-one million dollars. Duties on opium imports exceeded one million dollars. A expert predicts one and a half million drug slaves by 1510, yet opium smoking only began in the nation about six decades ago, decades after China’s early history, highlighting rapid growth and government action.
A satirical riff contrasts biases with a woman's secret in her diary and idle curiosity among men. It comments on courtship, rewards, and temptation, noting a widow’s clear aims and the futility of flashy gifts. It closes with a remark on reputations shaping later crimes.
Fragmentary lines from a column titled Reflections of a Bachelor discuss money and honesty. The text riffs on temptation, children, truth telling, and a humorous image of a man searching under a bureau for a collar button, reflecting a satirical tone of the era.
Indiana politics seen tilting toward a Republican legislature and Senate, with Albert Beveridge likely reelected. Quotes discuss Governor candidate prospects, congressional integrity, and Porto Rico’s governance under Gov Colton amid calls for constitutional changes. Also notes on Charley Murphy's early journalism to baseball pathway and Russia's Stolypin regime.
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