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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
26
The Washington Post reports President Taft clarifies whisky labeling under the pure food law. He supports labeling all spirits from neutral sources as whisky, pending possible court review and potential Supreme Court interpretation.
The Treasury report shows 190 customs districts with wide gaps between collected revenue and collection costs. In 16 districts the cost per dollar collected averaged over 8 cents, and some duties required up to 109.41 for every dollar raised. The secretary urges consolidating districts and abandoning others, but Congress appears obtuse.
Andrew Carnegie urges abolishing slavery and killing and advocates an international peace congress with Theodore Roosevelt prominent. He lauds Roosevelt but notes mixed views on his past peace efforts, praising dynamic initiatives yet acknowledging disagreements over military build up.
The article argues price rises across seafood and other foods reflect a tacit trust among dealers, with fish sellers and retailers criticized for gouging. It cites New York market quotes for halibut, bass, perch, and other fish and urges investigations and prosecutions under common law to curb price fixing by exchanges or conspiracies.
A polemical piece argues that civilization should replace what it calls inferior elements with productive, domesticated equivalents. It calls for eradicating perceived threats to progress, comparing Native American displacement to land management and urging farmers to remove weeds that hinder crop growth.
A witty quip questions if moisture in American cotton is offset by the dryness in her champagne, reflecting a light salon mood with playful irony.
A Philadelphia note discusses the elusive common cold as a scourge affecting many, noting the disease is not a single affliction but multiple germs. It questions hardening and cold baths, doubts a vaccine, and cites German and British authorities, leaving cures to quinine and home remedies.
A New York Evening Post piece argues English universities such as Oxford and Cambridge are out of touch with business life. It notes nationwide unrest in higher education and questions whether these institutions still spur scholastic effort or merely cradle learned professions.
Personal recollections in Harper's recount Johnson rise from tailor to president, his unlettered youth, and a tale of his wife Flora McCardle teaching him to read. Also profiles Lord Monkswell and Czartoryski heritage, Paris palace, and Polish charity leader links with anti slavery efforts.
From the Philadelphia Record these unpublished Heine poems in lighter mood are presented. Poems include Schwimrigkeit about a sweetheart and Minderspiel describing playful affection and farewells with tender undertones.
The Philadelphia Record piece argues for mandatory factory and building fire drills after a recent blaze where chaos and panic allowed high casualties. It praises organized pupil drills at a public school and recounts a restaurant cashier’s fairness incident. It also includes brief notes on exploration questions and a political caricature column from the Inquirer.
The Duchess Consuelo Van Mieth of American birth gains praise from English aristocracy while the Duke of Marlborough attends Windsor for a Garter investiture of a brother knight. He finds no seat at dinner and leaves in anger, with the Marlboroughs scandalized by the snub and gossip of the day.
A montage-like summary blends verse on year’s end and life’s trials with social observations from The Century. It notes postwar concerns about industrial accidents, compensation gaps, and the inefficient handling of claims, advocating fairer systems. It concludes with Chicago street rebuilding principles applying to American cities, stressing accessible routes, open spaces, and aesthetic urban design.
At the Wizard, Ormsby McHarg warns the Republican Party in New York is disorganized and needs a strong leader to unify factions. He argues Theodore Roosevelt could restore harmony and may be asked to take active party leadership when he returns, while Governor Hughes faces retirement plans after a successful term.
A California political outlook discusses a likely GOP fight over Governor Gillett’s renomination. J W Kiley cites opposition from George A. Knight who backs Charles Curry, noting long-time tension and power plays within the party as the governor seeks another term amid pressure from rivals. The piece touches on national figures and intraparty jockeying shaping the upcoming nominating contest.
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