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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
22
The Washington Post surveys the Health in the Schools bill, critiquing the Olcott commission plan for medical inspection. It argues for broader, stricter medical oversight, fewer exemptions, and higher staffing, while warning against reform rhetoric that neglects practical execution and poverty-related health needs.
Snow and sleighing face decline as automobiles rise in popularity, yet a rescue event by the Road Drivers and Riders Association on a five inch snow day at a New York Speedway venue revived memories of sleighing. The informal gathering featured a dozen low cutters, rekindling the romance of classic winter sport and youth laughter.
New York discussions show reformers aim to curb dragging pushing and piling in football with Intercollegiate Athletic Association backing. Big colleges Yale Princeton Harvard and Penn oppose binding rules, while reform urged for minor schools.
The article discusses Tow railroad workers demanding higher wages citing rising costs and a table showing price changes since three years. It notes opponents argue inflation is only modest and cites rail statistics, shipper pressures, and potential reform momentum as Congress eyes action while analysts debate who will bear future rate increases. It also touches on political commentary about Senator Lodge and other figures, plus brief legal and societal notes and a reference to Gladstone’s centennial legacy.
The Dearne Post recounts a daring escape of Edward Guerin from Devils Island to New York. Eugene Teats describes how Pat Sheedy funded the plan with $20,000, aided by Bob Pinkerton and others. Guerin, an American from Chicago, was aided through Dutch Guiana to Georgetown then to New York, with total costs under $500.
From the New York press comes word that d Annunzio and Duse have again met and patched up their quarrel. The piece discusses egoism and genius, noting past battles, renewed contact, and the potential for renewed dramatic conflict between the Italian literary figures. It also touches on social issues like infant mortality and public health with commentary on tuberculosis, sanitation, and housing as factors in improving infant survival.
The Almanach de Gotha updates European royal lineages noting Miss Anne Stewart of New York now linked to Prince Miguel of Braganza through marriage. It clarifies titles are courtesy and not sovereign, and lists other American connections. It also reports Lord Methuen’s appointment as governor general of United South Africa, with Natal governorship and $20,000 salary, plus Gladstone’s home office post and related pensions.
The piece argues opposition to preventoriums for tuberculous children is unfounded and harms communities. It notes sanatoriums do not raise deaths, may raise property values, and help public knowledge, contrasting it with fears of infection and neighborhood stigma. It cites New Jersey and Connecticut reports and urges enlightenment.
An analysis of hazing at West Point after cadets were dismissed notes talk of reinstatement as a probable outcome. The piece argues hazing ranges from cruel acts to playful pranks and stresses that cadets are young, under strain, and deserve careful consideration rather than harsh punishment.
Leslie S Weeks argues Congress should require an annual report from the Secretary of State. He asserts the secretary, likened to a premier, oversees broad foreign and domestic duties, with Taft’s era showing such reports reflect global affairs in depth. The piece critiques current practice of passing the report to the President and urges public accountability.
A fragmentary column blends a humorous diary voice about a garden visitor with a grim discussion on labor in the South. It quotes a Louisiana planter declaring dependence on negro labor, noting local harassment of outside agents and the dangers in resisting relocation. The piece juxtaposes light humor with stark racial labor realities.
From Chicago How to white Christmas delight readers and notes on society. Predictions that love will be less central as women gain new roles and suffrage, with contrasts to Mrs Belmont. Also brief reflections on women’s evolving interests and intellect.
A fragmentary entry from Iota 468 in New York hints at money and desire, with musings on motives and restraint. The text references seeking wealth to woo a partner and contrasts virtue with vice, noting a belief in fraternal bonds and caution in actions.
Former Minnesota representative Adam Bede recounts his talks with William Howard Taft and the 1908 election sentiment. He notes Taft’s appeal in Western states, his fit as a president and potential for the judiciary, while discussing Minnesota primary dynamics and opposition to Tawney.
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