Washington Post 1911 Ads and Economic Commentary On Money Trusts
A front page collage discusses fears of a money trust and concentrated cash and credit, citing Samuel Untermyer and President Taft on government expertise guiding finance policy. It contrasts calls for investigation with defenses of trust companies and notes shifting tariff debates including steel priority and wool.
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Money
United” States
United States
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Dudley Ward High in Royal Favor and Family Lineage
Willard Dudley Ward, long a noted figure in British society, arrives to serve as best man at Oliver Brett’s wedding to Antoinette Heckweher as he remains a Southampton MP and royal household treasurer. The report traces the Dudley Ward lineage to the Earls of Dudley and links to Mme de Falbe and Queen Alexandra, while detailing Ripley and Pantoulk lineages and the Ingilby and Clerk families with ties to the Stuarts and royal service.
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Biet Befurs
Olympic
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New York
Southampton
Royal Household
W. Dudley Ward
Passore
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Mme
Christian de Talbe
London
Queen Alexandra
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Imton Hoo
Bedfordshire
Duke of Fife
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John Clerk
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Mary Queen of
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Bidinburgh
Drimacthie
Taft Roosevelt split over 1916 Hope and La Follette denial
Perkins of Tacoma reports Roosevelts stance on Taft and 1916 candidacy. Roosevelt denies seeking the presidency and supports keeping his name out of discussion. La Follette deemed a fake bid, with Western support limited and a press bureau tied to advertising.
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Canadian pulp restricts import duties on Ontario lands
Treasury order limits Canadian wood pulp imports from Ontario Indian lands. Paper made from these woods now faces duties to align with Canadian export controls. Policy ties Ontario lands to crown land export limits and mirrors a prior Canada agreement.
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United States
Canada
Treasury Department
Pester- Jay
Ontario
Women TV Mayor's Cabinet Formed in Santa Monica
Santa Monica selects seven women as advisers to Mayor-elect 2 H Dow for his term. He has chosen fourteen men for a parallel panel, making a total advisory cabinet of twenty one voters.
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Santa Monica
2 H Dow
Army Orders listing several officer transfers and duties
Army orders detail multiple officers' assignments and movements. Second Lieutenant Thomas H McNab, Sixth Field Artillery, released from December 29, 1912 to March 20, 1913. Maj Elbert B Pereons tocorrespondence school duty at Fort Leavenworth. Capts Arthur Williams and Lewis Adams ordered to Fort Leavenworth. First Lieutenant John N Hodurs assigned to Wheeling. Frederick W Alstarter and others noted for depot duties. Various officers to Fort Leavenworth, Philadelphia, and other posts. retirement preparations for Thomas McNabb and visits to inspect subsistence supplies and equipment.
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Richmond P Davis Coal Artilllery Corpe Fe
Stam Corps
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Carpe of Engineers
Eeter Brown
Wail Tanetar
Henry Jeevey
Frederick W. Alstartter
Naval Orders and Assignments Across U S Navy Staff
Navy personnel assignments list numerous officers with duties in Washington DC and aboard ships. Entries include Commander P Andrews, Commander B Belnap, Lt. Cmdr. P, and others assigned to navigation, staff, and command roles, with movements referenced across ports such as Norfolk, San Diego, and New Orleans.
White House Callers and Cabinet Names Listed
Friday December 5 shows a roster of White House callers including Secretary of the Interior Fisher, Governor Booper, Senator Bora Sidaho, Representative Needham, Representative Burleson, Representative Hinds, Representative Cooper, and Justice Prio Langicy Barnard. The garbled text reflects a historical clipping with several misspellings and unclear attributions.
Taft Ends Year On Trip With New York and Philadelphia Visits
President Taft's last trip of the year includes a Philadelphia stop for the Wanamaker jubilee, a New York dinner, and a Washington return. Secretary Knox accompanies him to New York, Senator Penrose joins in Philadelphia, and Otto Barnard travels to Washington as a guest. Taft leaves New York for Washington at midnight with police protection and four motorcycle escorts to ease traffic.
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Brooklyn
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White House
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Philadelpha
Otto Barnard
Taft
Waldo
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Secret Service
U S Sleuths Watch Shoes Price Rise Sherman Probe
Government eyes possible Sherman antitrust action over shoe price increases amid reports that costs to consumers may rise if the industry raises prices. Investigations likely will proceed regardless of consumer protest, with claims tying the hike to hide shortages and higher production costs.
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Department of Justice
Post Cards Destroyed By Postal Officials During Holiday Rush
Postal officers confiscated about 175000 Christmas greetings as unmailable yesterday. Cards were discarded for mice or tinsel ornaments or sealed envelopes with insufficient stamps and improper writing. The post office also reported about 25000 unclaimed postcards and an average 12000 unsailable items received daily.
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Alk
Tétter
Five Army Officers Ordered to Face Retiring Boards
Five officers with ranks Tajor and above are to appear before retiring boards as part of the army Promotions program. Col William L. Pitcher at Fort McDowell California, Col William P Evans at Fort Leavenworth Kansas, Lieut Col James A Goodin at Army and Navy Hospital Hot Springs Arkansas, Maj Wendell L Simpson at Fifteenth Infantry New York City, and Maj William H Brooks at Fort McDowell California. Several officers serving in the Philippines are also expected to be ordered before boards.
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William L. Pitcher
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McDowell Cal
William P Evans
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
James A Goodin
Seventh Infantry
Army and Navy
Hot Springs
Ark
Wendell L Simpson
Fifteenth Infantry
New York City
End
William H Brooks
Medical Corps
Fort McDowell
Cal
Philippines
Hotel Guest Names Across Cities in Old Ledger
A fragmentary list appears to catalog numerous individuals staying at hotels in cities such as Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh and others. The text reads like an old ledger with names including Mr and Mrs, doctors and professionals, and various spouses. It reflects a travel or guest register style common to period newspapers.
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Chicago
Mitedy
Marie
Pla Atand
Deathbed letter tricks woman in English court case
In Birmingham police court Miss Harriet Roberts sues Alfred William Proverb over a deceitful lover. She alleges a man named Ernest Jones posed as her fiancé, sent a forged deathbed letter, and promised marriage and jewelry before dying in Manchester. Proverb admits no knowledge and then agrees to weekly payments.
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Harriet
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Victory to Lemon Growers in Freight Rate Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission reaffirmed a prior order reducing lemon freight rates from California to all U S points from 4115 per 100 pounds to 3192, in the Arlington Heights case. The decision upholds a victory for American lemon growers against foreign competition and earlier commerce court overturning.
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United States
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Army general seeks better lighth grounds for Panama fair visitors
Maj Gen Arthur Murray commanding the Western division arrives in Washington from San Francisco to urge War Department officials to develop and improve military reservations at Presidio and Fort Mason for the International Panamas exposition. He plans to press Congress for an appropriation to fund these improvements to enhance visitor enjoyment and interest at the exposition.
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Santo Domingo Enriched by US Trade Flows in 1910 Report
A Dominican finance report notes higher general receipts in 1910, with exports rising sharply and imports heavily sourced from the United States. Eleven months of 1911 show further strong gains. the text cites a 2722 percent export increase and substantial import growth.
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Santo Domito
Republic
United States
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
Fragmented quotes recount humorous and perplexing observations about relationships, family life, and gender roles. The piece notes elusive rewards of being a family man and the paradoxes of female fear and safety in a domestic setting.
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Pointed Paragrams From the Chicago News
A jumble of quirky observations on social behavior and rhetoric, noting how men and women perceive each other and how stagecraft and everyday talk shape impressions. The column riffs on trust, flirtation, and the gap between appearance and truth.
Miners and Alaska Tourism Dominate Spring Outlook
The interview roundup details miners negotiating wage moves and a looming potential strike, with operators stockpiling coal for emergencies. It also highlights a U S geography scholars’ forecast of rising Alaska tourism as rail access expands, plus optimistic business and art gallery plans from prominent figures in Washington and Europe.
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Railways Win Six Month Trailer Car Extension
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a six month extension for district street railways to operate trailer cars. The order delays the trailer’s start from January 3 to July 1 at the request of railway companies. Officials say more time is needed to obtain new equipment. The Washington Railway and Electric Company and related operators supported the extension amid ongoing modernization.
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