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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
6
The Washington Post reports December 2, 1910 that the Senate resists adopting the Hawaii-like quorum counting. It notes how a member may pair to mark presence, and Cummins’s push to amend rules sparked protest among older members. The piece argues counting a constructive quorum remains distant amid deliberations.
A historical misread rant argues the American Dollar party dominates British politics after two weeks of polls. It claims money from Boston sustains campaigns and outlines reforms on election laws, creation of Dublin parliament, 808 new peers, and King George's stance, all while predicting broad Americanization of Britain.
The piece questions who started claims Rockefeller will abandon philanthropy after a political setback and quienes insinuate jealousy toward Carnegie. It argues most speak ill of Rockefeller, yet history notes him as relentless, noting rivalry as a weapon and hinting at broader public manipulation in church circles.
The article weighs the limits of private philanthropy led by Rockefeller and Carnegie. It argues a practical donation ceiling near ten million dollars for humanity’s uplift, noting public scrutiny and the need for workable plans rather than grand unwieldy schemes. It also comments on British election bitterness and uses vivid examples of public rhetoric.
Treasury figures show our people consume vast quantities of tobacco products. The data express per capita use of cigars, cigarettes, smoking tobacco and snuff in the last fiscal year. The text notes high domestic consumption and mentions imports, cigars, cigarettes, and smoking tobacco.
Chinese legation attachs discuss Western influences driving the push to end the queue. They note many abroad already discard it for convenience and that officials in Beijing. nonetheless, elders oppose the change, viewing the queue as sacred duty tied to four centuries of Manchu rule.
Carleton 8 Carpenter of Mamaroneck, now at St Luke's, is gravely ill with a puzzling disease baffling leading physicians. Despite tests at Rockefeller Institute and Loomis Sanitarium, no germ or tubercular cause is found. Doctors report spells of weakness and intermittent fever, with no clear diagnosis yet.
The article extols leather belting as the dependable power driver across industries, noting vast investments to replace it, while leather belts have improved to withstand heavy pressure, climate, and wear. New York City leads belt production with exports reaching millions annually and a plant turning 100,000 hides into belting.
Speculation over Baronesa von Hengel Muller’s honorary title at the Austrian court is clarified as a purely ceremonial position. It requires noble genealogical quarters and grants access to Vienna’s inner court circle. The baroness, long abroad, now may pursue recognition and potential embassy postings for her husband in Europe. The Tisza family history in Hungary is recounted, highlighting Count Stephen Tisza’s role and the long legal battle over estates tied to Modena and later the Habsburgs.
The Philadelphia Press notes Pennsylvania’s Civil War contribution and praises Gen Meade. On his birth centennial, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania plans a dinner with three lieutenant generals who served under Meade. Preparations begin for the fiftieth anniversary of Gettysburg as a precursor to the 1913 celebration.
J C Crowley a former Cuban government spy living in Aberdeen outlines a theory that powerful interests owing Spain money caused the Maine explosion. He names Beavaldo, Don Pedro, and a Spanish officer as actors, claims a cherryboat detonated the torpedo, and recounts chaotic harbor events and a Bellamy-like cover story.
Paris senate debates a measure to reduce drunkenness nationwide after the 1580 law. Authorities cite rising cabaret numbers from 30 years ago to 500 thousand today, with one venue per eight inhabitants. The government backs strong action to enforce anti alcohol laws and protect national interests.
A string of pointed paragraphs from the Chicago News riffs on honesty, vanity, ambition, and self awareness. It critiques clever talk, social pretense, and the peril of following crowds, urging personal integrity over hollow consensus.
A humorous reflection on social norms and money, noting that good deeds cost money and that wealth would amplify misery. It jokes about graduates, heaven’s perks for women, and a husband’s career path, ending with a light quip about deserving presidency.
The piece gathers voices from Ports mouth England to New York and Raleigh on aviation science, naval arms improv ements, political deals in New York, Civil War veterans, and expositions. It notes public interest in flying, prep for wars, leadership shifts, and the fading of East Side German Weinstubes alongside a trend toward whisky among the new generation.
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