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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
20
The piece argues that a nearly noiseless Maxim gun would enable assassinations and make warfare terrifying if unregulated. It urges legislative bans on unauthorized use, notes the inventor’s claims about noise, and warns of hidden weapons altering future combat and security. The Washington Post outlines subscription details.
A 1909 report reflects American attitudes toward Japan amid calls for stricter exclusion. Lawmakers debate banning or restricting Japanese immigration and the government’s role in enforcing limits. Public sentiment emphasizes national sovereignty and economic fears as figures weigh policy shifts.
A long, varied 19th century column discusses agriculture with turnips and weather, then shifts to policy with the Interstate Commerce Commission and railroad rates. It contrasts industrial recovery with cautious reform, notes Oriental trade hopes and Canada prospects, and ends with Maxim’s silent rifle flap and Taft’s New Orleans banquet.
New Jersey Inter state Bridge Commission backs full $30 million cost for a cross Hudson span. Location not fixed, but likely Fifty seventh Street New York to Weehawken. Commission aims to complete the project as the world’s costliest and most efficient bridge, per members.
The article mocks William Jennings Bryan and his salary reform arguments for public offices, noting contrasts with historic figures and British Parliament pay. It cites judges salaries and criticizes equating wealth with integrity while mentioning the U.S. Supreme Court and other leaders. It closes reflecting on the United Irish League convention seeming like a sporting carnival.
Unannounced items in the inaugural parade promise novelty and spectacle. Includes Aparias Club and Bambiepuppy, Teddy bear in mourning, and a lineup of bizarre dishes and costumes. Notable floats feature W or Bryan in running gear, followed by the Ananias Club in black uniforms, the Square Deal in a glass cage, and a ferocious wildlife exhibit.
Albany Dispatch to the New York World details State Chairman Woodruff guiding opposition to Gov Hughes direct nominations. He discussed with critics including John Raince and Speaker Wadsworth. Leaders say Roosevelt and Taft oppose a national machine built on Federal patronage and that Woodruff aims to defeat both direct nominations and Massachusetts reform bills.
Delegates at the National Exchange convention in New York discuss creating a credit bureau modeled on bankers groups. They plan to blacklist debtors by name across all branches after failed collections, signaling a nationwide impact for those who refuse to pay. A proposed El Paso practice would require advance payment if a buyer's name appears on the list.
Tampico dispatch reports game dealer received order from Harry J Bongon of San Antonio for 300 humming birds to be served at a banquet in San Antonio. Humming birds are plentiful in this region and the delivery is expected to be easy.
Joan Moerscher, a Pittsburg druggist, objected to his family adopting a black cat but allowed it to stay. Late Tuesday night he stepped on the cat, fell down stairs, and died Wednesday from a broken neck, according to the World via the Pittsburg Dispatch.
A fragment discusses how children react when told their father is clever, looking to their mother for confirmation, reflecting family dynamics and trust in parental statements.
The Moorish prince Muley Mohammed dies at Fez, a one eyed claimant to the throne and rival to Muley Hafid. His life of captivity, alleged miracles, and political plots stirred factions as Abdul Aziz’s rule weakened. Also noted are Society figure Madame de Stackelberg Decazes and other foreign envoys amid tensions in Paris and Abyssinia.
New York health officials launched an antisplitting drive, arresting nearly 200 offenders by nightfall. Most were fined, penalties ranging from 50 cents to two dollars, with some exceptions for severe colds. by 10:30 a.m. eighteen had been arraigned at the Tombs Court and additional arrests followed at Brooklyn Bridge and elevated stations.
Edward Hallenback a switchman on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit was arrested at his post on the Brooklyn Bridge after a charge of abandonment. The case centers on a fraudulent invitation claimed by Mrs Hallenback, Olga Bischoff, and Lawrence Bischoff, with the couple alleged to have been married in February 1909.
A dog named Shep returns from a Dutcher shop with bologna for dinner. While crossing a low foot bridge over a stream, a dog dives into the water as Shep watches and finds only mud. This incident ties the dog to the city water supply and ends with Shep finishing his meal in peace.
Dayse Mayme Appleton plans marriage to a wealthy Philadelphia suitor rumored to be from a prominent family. The engagement, announced a year ago, drew much attention as neighbors speculated about the match and the groom’s status. The Appletons sport a confident preview of the ceremony and guest list.
The text notes concrete is very ancient, with Colchester and Rochester Castles showing encased dating marks on their stairs and Agrippa's Pantheon dome at 142 feet diameter. It mentions fragments of concrete from buildings, with a brief reference to Mexico and Peru.
Ba McJunkins reports thieves stole the last chicken owned by Ed in Warrentown Georgia. Ed says he has no hog to offer them and does not care if he marries now or later.
Hudson Maxim told an Aeronautic Evening audience that God will favor the side with the strongest flying craft as future wars unfold. He warned raiders could disrupt rails, bridges, and towns at will, turning every village into a potential battlefield and frontier lines into the air.
The article argues over the Panama Canal’s viability contrasting Suez traffic with a trans American route. It notes Europe’s likely preference for Suez, the Tehuantepec and Grand Trunk Pacific lines reducing canal benefits, and questions whether $7000000 could be a colossal commercial blunder or a strategic asset.
A fragment from a 19th century New York weekly mixes verse on New York as home to riches and vice with a satirical note on moral pride. It references John Wesley Gaines and a mock claim of ancestral lineage, ending with a pang of mixed pride and critique.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt supports an income tax on receipts to fund internal improvements. Rep Stevens of Minnesota will introduce the bill to the House later this week. The plan, tied to administration approval, targets a tax on individuals over thirty, with proceeds allocated to education and related public works.
A fragmented note from a Chicago source discusses reformers and the public voice. It argues some people pose as reformers, while others prefer ease and satisfaction over change. It touches on honesty, restraint, and the idea that frankness can strain relations, yet not all blunt people are disagreeable.
A humorous column discusses gender roles and social tricks in dating and marriage. It jests that women trick men and themselves, and ponders why men attend lectures and dinners to avoid staying home. It humorously suggests Solomon advising lovers and the social ritual of subscription dinners.
In Washington, former representative John B Lamb of Terre Haute comments on whether Indiana will join prohibition states. He predicts a repeal of the county option law and argues Democrats will gain a Senate majority next year, with Cuba and Bryan’s Senate chances also debated.
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