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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
18
The Washington Post reports President Taft clarifies whisky labeling amid pure food law debates. The decision aligns with Solicitor General Bowers on labeling neutral spirits as whisky, challenging Roosevelt Wiley distinctions. A test case may reach the Supreme Court to settle what constitutes whisky.
The Treasury report reveals wide gaps in revenue collection across 190 districts. In sixteen districts the cost to the government exceeded the receipts, with per dollar collected ranging from 41.58 to 109.41 cents. The average rate above shows major inefficiencies and prompts a proposal to consolidate districts and abandon others, though Congress remains passive.
The piece discusses Andrew Carnegie’s Christmas plea for abolishing slavery and promoting world peace through an international peace congress led by Theodore Roosevelt. It weighs Roosevelt’s past actions, including Russia Japan mediation, against his later calls for larger armed forces, noting Carnegie’s concerns with the primitivist instincts and the friction over military policy in pursuing peace.
The piece debates a Pepperd 70 Tong style figure, questioning temperamental fitness for mapping a peace program and presiding over a proposed international congress. It reflects on leadership, age, environment, and the need for investigation into price attributions in food markets, notably fish, amid broader economic and geopolitical tensions.
A fragmented reflection argues that species competition shapes civilization, urging removal of inferiors and replacement with domesticated animals and dogs. It invokes survival of the fittest, condemns wilderness, and mocks civic leadership to promote farmer for weed control and agricultural advancement.
A terse exchange questions moisture in American cotton while contrasting dryness in champagne. The remark implies a contested quality issue and a cheeky comparison between fabrics and beverages. The line hints at a light, satirical editorial voice without detailed context.
A Philadelphia section discusses the so called scourge of the North the common cold noting it may be multiple illnesses with varying germs medical science has yet to provide an effective cure vaccines are not universally favored due to microbe variability and existing remedies remain limited quinine hot lemonade sprays and traditional sniffing remedies persist as the fallback while exact prevention remains unclear
A New York Evening Post column questions whether English universities like Oxford and Cambridge are out of touch with business life. It notes debate over their role as cradle of learned professions versus practical scholarship, contrasting with Germany France and Japan amid pervasive unrest in higher education. The piece argues that universal dissatisfaction signals universities must adapt.
Personal reminiscences from Harper's Janusty recount Andrew Johnson rising from tailor to president, with notes on his illiteracy, wife Flora McCardle teaching him to read, and a judge gifting fire irons. Also covered are Robert Collier’s British embassy ties, Lord Monkswell, and the Czartoryski lineage, their Parisian palace, and Polish acts in exile.
The Philadelphia Record presents two unpublished Heine translations in English read in lighter moods. Schwimrigkeit and Minderspiel render playful verses on love and companionship with gentle irony, tender sentiment, and noted wit from Heinrich Heine born December 1817 in Dusseldorf.
A Philadelphia fire disaster spurs calls for mandatory fire drills in factories and large buildings, citing panic and unsafe exits despite apparent safety devices. A nearby restaurant tale shows customers exploiting leniency, ending with a cautious warning on fairness. unrelated items include polar questions and remarks on Von Buelow.
The Duchess Consuelo von Mirabel, American born, is praised by English aristocracy while the Duke of Marlborough faces snubs at Windsor. King Edward and King Manuel of Portugal figures rise in connection with the garter investiture. The duke attends but is shunned by dinner seating, prompting public scandal and internal family rift.
A collage of verse about a man finishing the year with somber memories and hopeful renewal, followed by discussion on compensation for industrial accidents and the importance of fair street reconstruction planning in Chicago and other cities. The piece surveys insurance practices, legal hurdles, and the need for just claims amid reform-minded urban design.
Republicans in New York face disorganization and a call for Theodore Roosevelt to lead a party reorganization. Governors Hughes and other leaders are discussed, with implications for New York politics and potential electoral outcomes. Separately, Montana lawmakers convene briefly to decide building plans for the state capitol wings, amid a push to use Montana sandstone. A series of observations on prosperity, tariff views, and public finance accompany reports from Des Moines and Bremex Germany on health and longevity.
The piece notes a lively 1910s California Republican fight over the governor's nomination. Governor Gillett seeks another term amid opposition led by George A. Knight, who backs Charles Curry. Knight and Gillett have long watched each other, while Kalebt’s political moves hint at broader party turmoil and strategic claims.
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