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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
47
A fragment discusses the Washington Post era rates and delivery terms, then shifts to a criticism of rising food prices. It notes beliefs of a fish market price surge due to a possible trust. Retailers, wholesalers, and fishermen are blamed in turn, with calls for investigations and prosecutions under common law to curb price fixing.
A fragmented historical report on the question What is whisky focusing on the Pure Food issue and the Roosevelt Taft administrations. It describes legal opinions by Powers and Wiley and previews possible court actions up to the Supreme Court to resolve how whisky made from neutral spirits should be regulated and labeled.
A torn, OCR laden excerpt discusses the U S Treasury tabled data on customs and tonnage duties across 160 districts and ports. It notes high collection costs, with expenses often exceeding receipts, and cites instances averaging over two dollars per dollar collected. The piece criticizes Congress for ignoring calls to consolidate districts and abandon inefficient ones, flagging persistent waste in fiscal year reports.
Andrew Carnegie urges an international peace congress with Theodore Roosevelt as key figure. He credits Roosevelt for past deeds and calls for a united path to international peace while noting differing views on his methods and legacy.
Robert Collier becomes Lord Monkswell after his father’s death, joining the peerage with ties to the British foreign office. The article recalls his family lineage, notable ancestors, and connections to Anglo German and Polish aristocracy, including the Czartoryskis, with a portrait of his seat and historical duties.
Hite misread article presents two Heine poems translated into English and printed as original translations. It notes Heine born December 13 in Düssel dorf Germany and that his poems are pure, timeless, and witty. The two poems illustrated are Scribeigedtt about my sweetheart eyes and Sinderspiel about playful games with a sweetheart.
From the Philadelphia Record a stark argument urges mandatory fire drills in factories and large buildings after Thursday’s fatal blaze. The piece contrasts well drilled schools with chaotic evacuations, asserting drills and military precision are the sole path to preventing future deaths. It also recounts a restaurant incident illustrating fair treatment by service staff and a suspicious pattern of hot coffee accidents. The budget column then raises three Polar Questions about Arctic observations and the value of expert verdicts, as published in the Washington inquiry.
The excerpt from Megiens’s memoire describes Von Buelow as alternating between temperamental and gentle, noting a mix of extreme zeal and harsh judgments. It recalls firsthand clashes with crowds, impatient remarks, and a perceived brilliance overshadowed by frequent provocations and missteps.
The speaker describes a Tashi Lama as nearly perfect in goodness and purity. His unbounded kindness humility and philanthropy are praised while noting his gentle noble countenance and unwavering smile. Dr Hedinaia testifies to his mental alertness and remarkable disconnect from worldly sources of information, highlighting the intrigue of a hidden personality.
From the Philadelphia Press the common cold is multiple and not cured by mere hardening. The British Medical Journal notes various germs cause colds and vaccines may not stop attacks. Dr Kuhn argues chills don’t easily spread. prevention remains unclear beyond quinine remedies, lemon, nasal sprays, and old-fashioned remedies.
The New York Evening post notes Americans view English universities as out of touch with business. Critics say Oxford and Cambridge cradle learned professions, while defenders cite other cities. The piece questions whether men study hard at home and laments global dissatisfaction as a sign that universities fail to stagnate.
English aristocracy backs the Duchess of Marlborough amid a rift with the Duke. Vanderbilt-born Miss Caravelo Vanderbilt is cited as the duchess. King Edward and King Manuel of Portugal attend a Garter investiture at Windsor. After the ceremony the duke faces social disgrace and retreats to a nearby tavern in a wrathful mood.
A reflective column mix includes Timothy Gale’s verse on endings and gratitude, a lighthearted spoof about a diet fattening a widow’s funds, and public notes from New York on industrial accident compensation. It also cites Chicago street planning and editorial quips on honesty, governance, and life’s hard truths.
In Washington observers say New York Republicans are disorganized and need a strong leader, possibly Theodore Roosevelt, to unify factions before the next gubernatorial race. Elsewhere, figures from Iowa to California discuss prices, party dynamics, and the fate of governors amid a national political climate.
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