Washington Post 1911 Issue Notes Charity and South American Finance
The piece reflects on charity work by medical figures, critiques Senator Kenyon's retrenchment bill, and satirically questions senatorial privileges. It then shifts to South American financing, detailing growing capital flows from Europe, with Brazil and Argentina as development centers and Paris increasingly funding loans, the U.S. and New York acting as intermediaries, and a large Argentine security issue prompting European demand.
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South America
United States
Brazil
Europe
Chile
Venezuela
Peru
London
Berlin
Paris
Bright
Honduras
Nicaragua
New York
Costa Rica
Germany
Atlantic
Tariff Figures and the party split on revisions
Senator Smoots detailed statement on the tariff report notes the Republican majority ready to proceed with revision. The editorial argues both parties should accept the tariff board figures to avoid political manipulation and ensure a nonpartisan assessment guiding any tax changes.
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Smoots
Tia
Veard
Penrose
Fyepublcans
Tle
The Mayo Brothers Healers Praise Portrayal In The Healer
The piece argues that government regulation of medicine is unlikely to help and that the Mayo brothers earned fame not through publicity but via compassionate service. It notes their work in the forest hospital for lumberjacks and the poor, their ethic and humanity, and the broad sympathy from workers across the nation.
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Charles W. Maso
Rochester
Ming
New York
le William Mayo
Winnesota
Skirle
Umither
America
Beyind
Mayo Brothers
Tte
Baden-Powell honored by king amid tariff debate
The piece reviews General Baden-Powell receiving a royal token while discussing Germany’s tariff stance against American goods. It notes Germany’s discrimination against U.S. meats and pulp, and the U.S. response including proposed maximum rates. It also covers Baden-Powell’s career, his Boy Scout founding, and court opinions on his recognition.
Comedian Lauter in Clyde Narrow Escape
Glasgow telegram reports Harry Lauter the Scottish comedian narrowly escaped drowning while attempting a row boat crossing from Gourock to Duncan to visit a sick son. A gale battered the craft for three hours as the liner Columbia passed by and rescuers prepared, but none were needed. Lauter said he would not attempt the crossing again under such conditions, driven by worry for his son.
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Hi Son
Washington Post
Tondon
Dec
Glasgow
Harry Lauter
Gourock
Duncan
Diowink
Nein
Ebout
Columbia
Lauder
American Cardinals Guests Attend Rome College Dinner
In Rome on December 25 Cardinal Farley celebrated a mass at Sancta Maria Sopra Minerva. The Sanctorum church was crowded with clergy and laity as Dominican friars led the service. A Christmas dinner at the American College served 185 guests with Cardinals Farley and O'Connell welcomed by the rector and staff. Attendees included Mgr. T. J. Shehan, rector of the Catholic University of Washington.
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O’comnnell
Rome
Cardinal Farley
Sancta Maria Sopra Mierva
American College
Farley
O'Connell
Mer. T. F. Kennedy
Mer. C A. O'Hern
Mer. B. Mahoney
Mgr. T. J. Shehan
Catholic University At
Washington
May Be Apostolic Delegate Names Circulated
Washington reports say Cardinal Merry del Val discussed appointing apostolic delegates to Washington and Mainz with Cardinal Falconio. No official papal announcement has arrived. Vacancies followed the promotion of Mar Falconio and the death of Mgr Agliw. Names mentioned include Mgr Laurent Mar Borano Mgr Averga and Met Stagni, several of whom are experienced apostolic delegates and fluent in English.
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Washington
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Cardinal Falconio
Mainlz
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Mgr. Agliw
Mgr. Laurent
Mar. Borano
Mgr Averga
Met. Stagni
Dr Mayo Gains Strength From Christmas Improvement
Christmas day brought signs of progress for Dr Charles H Mayo of Rochester Minn after operations for appendicitis and gallstones at Presbyterian Hospital New York. A bulletin from Dr Joseph A Blake said Mayo passed a restful night with better temperature and pulse and favorable prospects for recovery. His brother Dr William J Mayo and nurse Miss Henderson stayed at the hospital throughout the day.
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New York
Charles H Mayo
Rochester
Minn
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C H Mayo
William J. Mayo
Misa Henderson
Wanderer Jean Baptist Le Guen En Route Across World
Jean Baptist Le Guen, a mobe trotter and linguist, arrived in Washington after a brief stay as part of his world tramp begun in 1903. He has spent little more than three days in most cities, seeking autographs and plans to call on the President. He carries a scrapbook with clippings from many nations, reflecting his multilingual travels.
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Jean Baptist le Guen
Mobe Trotter
Washington
Ameo
Wanderer
Spinal Cord Severed Yet Youthful Survivor In Florida
Sam Montedeoca, 19, of St Cloud, Florida, survived a severe gunshot accident when the spinal cord was severed and part of the backbone removed. After a successful operation he regained use of his hands, the injury occurred as he examined a friend's pistol days earlier, the ball passing through his shoulder and tailing into the backbone.
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Fla
Sam Montedeoca
St Cloud
Montedecca
Hotel Guests and Names List Across Cities
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and couples staying at various hotels in cities including Raleigh New York City Philadelphia and Paris area. Names span multiple states and appear with spouses and partial addresses, reflecting a social register or guest book style notice.
Twins Celebrate 93rd Birthday Near Babylon
Samuel and William Muncy, twin brothers aged 93, marked their birthday in Babylon Tong Inland. Four generations attended a gathering at their home, with greeting cards sent to distant friends. Both are widowers with eight children each, lifelong farmers, prohibitionists, and regular attendees at Babylon Methodist Church. Samuel travels frequently while William stays home, and they credit longevity to moderation and avoiding tobacco.
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Babylon
Lenk
Washington Post
New York
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William Muncy
United States
Tong
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Appeal for 31 Million to Endow Peabody College Teachers
An appeal by the Peabody Education Fund trustees requests 31 million dollars from education supporters to establish the George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville Tennessee. The fund already commits 1 06 million with Tennessee Davidson County and Nashville gifts totaling 550 thousand and land. a further 500 thousand would be endowed if the college raises 31 million within two years from November 1, 19%.
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New York
Friends of Education In America
George Peabody College For Teachers
Nashville
Tenn
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South
Peabody Education Fund
Lasyad
Cave
Peabody Fund
Peabody Normal College
George Peabody College For
Bengalese tigress spurns new mate Dick at Christmas
Special to The Washington Post reports Jennie the widowed Bengalese tigress in Central Park Menagerie mourned her late mate and was given a new husband, Dick the Siberian tiger. Dick showed initial unease but calmed near Jennie while she snarled and spat. Keepers expect eventual reconciliation.
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New York
Central Park
Pays Him to Smile Chicago Policeman Poised to Quit
Chicago news reports longtime officer William Gibbons plans to resign January 1 after a noted career at Rush Street Bridge. He boasts knowledge of car owners and recalls a letter from Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh. Gibbons says his Christmas presents over the years paid him well, joking that it pays to smile.
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Chicago
Franklin MacVeagh
the Treasury
William Gibborin
Rush Street
Police Department
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MacVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Pringe Forgets Cash Borrowed Church Money
Special cable from London says the eldest son of King George borrowed church money from a police sergeant at Sandringham after discovering he had no cash during services. Queen Alexandra attended grandchildren at church as gifts from India eclipsed those from other royals. Local gossip notes the Price of Wales faced embarrassment when unable to contribute and left the church with the borrowed funds.
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London
India
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Wales
Mercy at Tripoli Cowboys Enjoy Christmas Cheer
Rome reports Tripoli commanders wire the government that except for the outtosts the troops spent Christmas in merrymaking. Soldiers sang songs and exchanged Christmas greetings as the day passed.
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Washington Post
Rome
Tripoli
Soliers
Beaten by Woman Mayor in Tunnewell City
In Tunnewell Kansas City Missouri area the three council members resigned and Mrs Hila Wilson the woman mayor wields veto power over measures. Gov Stubbs prompted suits to oust the six councilmen but only three remain as the mayor and trio govern. the veto ensures passage only with mayor approval.
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City
Hila ‘Wilon
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Stubbs
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Thiee
Why Germans Borrow Here
Paris report notes German financiers fled French capital after a money panic in Germany last July and August. Berlin and other cities reportedly borrowed up to 390 million dollars from American financiers at 6 to 7 percent, though the exact total may not have been reached. German bankers first sought funds in England and Switzerland but French pressure blocked them. During the panic, French bankers discounted about 300 million worth of German paper at 4 1 2 percent.
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Del
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Berlin
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Artist keeps Christmas Eve vow by swimming Lake Michigan
Morris Spielberger an artist fulfilled a month old pledge and swam in Lake Michigan yesterday enduring two minutes in the cold water. After the plunge he walked home in a chilly wind. William Stone a friend recalled the vow at a pre Thanksgiving dinner and joined him at 6 a.m. for the early dip.
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Chicago
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William Stone
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Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley receives 1200 Christmas greetings
Indianapolis reports Riley, the Hoosier poet, is unable to answer mail due to a disabled right arm. He thanks well wishers from across the nation, calling the flood of greetings a mercy Christmas and expressing hope for all his unseen supporters.
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Indianapolis
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Mr Riley
Kaiser's Son Adalbert to Join German Cruiser Bremen
The German Kaiser’s second son Adalbert is expected to join the cruiser Bremen on the west Atlantic station next summer. He is described as a skilled torpedo expert and capable naval tactician, likely bringing the bachelor prince to New York and other American ports.
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Bremen
West Atlantic
Prince
New York
Birds Seek Shelter in Ship Rigging
San Francesco December 2 38 days from Tsingtao China the British park Calcutta arrived here yesterday establishing a new record for the journey tempestuous weather was encountered and owls falcons and hawks driven off ghore by the heavy gales sought refuge in the rigging of the vessel Gov Harmon May Speak on Jackson Day Special to The Washington Post Columbus Ohio December 25 Indications are that Gov Harmon will address a Jackson day banquet here January He received invitations from Washington Cincinnati and other cities but declined then His declination of these invitations he said today was without signifi cance Some months ago he accepted an invitation to speak in Kansas City just after January 8 and he would be unable to fill that engagement he went to Washington on January 8.
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Wilfred Powell
King George
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Aittle
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Mafeking
Boy Scout Movement
London
Mra
Baden- Powell
Slaters
Hyde Park Gate
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the Chicago View
A fragment from a column titled Reflections of a Bachelor discusses gender attitudes, marriage, vanity, and social observations. It includes quips about women, men, wisdom, and education, concluding with broad statements on work and patriotism.
California Delegates Eye Uninstructed Vote At Chicago Convention
The Willard hosts discuss how California delegates may vote as a bloc under a statewide primary. H A Isaacs of San Francisco predicts Gow Johnson or Governor might win California’s pledge, while Hearst could receive a complimentary delegate showing. Opinions on La Follette, Wilson, Harmon, and Clark vary amid insurgent sentiment.
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Chicago
H. A. Isaacs
San Francisco
Willard
la Falletts
la Folletts
Gow Johnson
Gor
Wilson
Harmon
Clark
William K Hearst
Wizard of Figures Dead
Arthur F Griffith known as the marvelous Griffith a lightning calculator and vaudeville figure was found dead of apoplexy in his Milford Indiana hotel bed He was to perform in Bridgeport Conn today His powers were tested by professors at Harvard Yale Chicago Indiana and Northwestern universities
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