Money to Reclaim the Flats in Washington Post 1919
The Washington Post reports a call for $100000 to reclaim the Anacostia flats damaged by a past project. The piece notes requests for action by engineers and Congress to secure routes and protect properties, with emphasis on urban improvement and legal authorization.
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Washington Port CO
Washington, B. Co
Ube Pos Amec
Washington, D
Asnour
New York
Hartford
Comeniel Ds Aeey
Alieiem Feos
Crete
Political realignments and Irish UK stakes examined
The piece analyzes Irish voters in Britain and the effect on Labour and Liberal lines, warning of a possible early dissolution and realignment. It discusses Dr Wiley and Secretary Wilson over benzoate policy, and foresees shifts in party power amid complex English politics and broader Democratic strategy.
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Wilson
Wiley
Bureau of
Chematatry
Kilkenny
Indianapolis News
Democratic Party
Witse
Pase
England
Alwans
Appeson
James Gordon Bennett
Scoluh
Mon
Labour party gains and losses reshape UK election map
The piece surveys political shifts as the Labour movement gains momentum while Liberal and Irish Nationalist support erodes. It notes unionists rising and calls for Labour’s stance on the House of Lords, arguing reform is essential to democracy and forecasting repercussions for future policy.
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Rela Honatus
Hhe
Labor Party
House of Lords
Iardle
Fragmented impressions and social debates lingered in these pages
The page surveys varied items from a young Philadelphia girl tragedy and a disenchanted London wife to American canning politics, child education debates, and sketches on observation. It interweaves personal ruin with public policy, education anecdotes, and humorous fragments on life and manners.
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New York
London
Philadelphia
Fremis
Federal Incorporation Act sparks debate on charter power
Fragmentary text argues that federal incorporation would override state charters, granting the federal authority sweeping power to alter suspend or extinguish corporations. References quoted include Vickersham and court precedents, warning of implications for stockholders and corporate contracts amid political shifts.
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Wickershams
Uider
Frost
New Morkholl
Leepanen
Ibgelow
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Durfus Ve Old, Colony and Fall River Railway Company
Itanlentigns
Wickersham
Blani
Federal Commissioner of Corporations
Washington
Greece and World Powers Clash Over Crete Influence
Disjointed dispatches reflect British and European powers negotiating Crete's fate under Turkish rule. The piece mocks Greek aspirations for union with Greece, while noting Great Britain, Russia, France, and Italy seek peace and influence, and headlines tease rambling political satire and foreign visits by Roosevelt, Fairbanks, and John L..
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America
Marathon
Salamis
Athens
Dispatcnes
Turkey
Crete
Russia
France
Italy
Iig
Greece
Suvents
Jearn
Funke
Cor
Debate on Federal charters threats to state autonomy
From the Spingfield Republican the piece argues a federal charter push would erode state autonomy, vault corporate power to Washington, and risk new federal control over industry and railroads. It questions Taft's stance and contrasts income tax with broader federal charters as a step toward centralized corporate oversight.
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Washington
Taft
Philosophy and folly in a fragmentary reflection
A fragmentary ponderous piece contrasts speculators and failure with notes on credulity, time for fun, and crying after ink spilled. It warns against overreaching bets, self-deception, and the futility of endless schemes, ending with a caution about staking hands with oneself too often.
Lady Maidstone and Winchilsea Title Tale in Court and Rumor
The piece traces Margarita Drexel’s engagement to the heir of the Winchilsea and Nottingham titles, noting the former Viscountess Maidstone’s marriage to a prodigal heir and his decline. It recounts family lineages from Finch to Hatton, and mentions the White Rose League conspiracy and financial strains on theWinchilsea estate as well as the broader aristocratic fortunes.
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Lfe
Maldatone
England
Princesa Ons of
Bavana
Edward VII
Ier
Ingland
Lous
Maria Theresa of
Austria
White Rose League
Edward I
Nyeide
Charles T
London
Maidstone
George Jenkinson
Atv
Mart
Winchlisea
Finchlatton
Herberts
Pembroke
Finch
Willialm Finch
Henry VIII
Thomas
Mary
Thomas Wyatt
Henry
Ongland
Maple Winch
James
Thomas Heneage
Wummens
Lis
Charles
Hampden
Whuvenne Wanaleu
Teneage
Nottingham
Magavlay
Imurn
Nothingham
Wineailsea
Wynthulsea
Chretophie
Hatton
Fuh
Wanchilsea
William
Anne
George I
Duke of Wallington
Winchilves
Laskwell Park
Iim
Hugo de Mont
Carrol
Noviambert
Heneages
Olzabeth Penea
Couness
Winctisses
Ma Atone
Mevle Fineh
Unfeeling official delays Johnson case amid sporting bias
A New York Evening Sun report notes district attorney below par in handling courtroom sportsmanship. Assistant DA Frank West seeks postponement of the Johnson assault case, Justice Goff sets it aside for the term, while critics warn of warped priorities favoring high-profile trials over local crime.
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Jack Jonason
Supreme Court
Dignnal
Frank West
Justice Goff
Jolson
Johnson
Ste Johnwan
Earl
Maren
Neers
Macs
Ainresud
Inisty
Tohngon
Iris
For Grandmas Sare
A poem fragment in little verse about a grandmother ill at home. Children named Jon Hesey Jim and Ted listen to a whispered line promising to be good. The scene shifts to a warm, dreamlike vision as a path to the land of dreams glows softly.
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Stoane Gordon
New York
Ted
Tne
Jon
Hesey
Jim
Ted Gach
A Judicial Landmark in the Rise of the Supreme Court
A defense of the U S Supreme Court as the central, enduring pillar of American constitutional government. The article lauds its integrity, independence, and pivotal role in upholding the written constitution, praising its long record and impact on national life while lamenting past reverence for monarchic rule.
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Fron Ie Newa Mamas
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court
Ita
High Court
Imprial
Bramh
Wren
Chantecler satire hints at arrogance and fame
The piece reviews Chantecler as a satire on megalo mania in public life. It argues the cock’s crowing signals human folly and that society’s leaders are often deceived by appearances while true progress moves on without them.
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Tork
Igotiania
Velum
Socie Evolution
Ealls
Job Chantecler
Gil
Naval reorganization debated by House naval committee
The third hearing of the Secretary of the Navy before the House naval committee weighs objections to Secretary Meyer's plan. It examines rival statements by the engineer in chief and chief constructor, the status of navy yard commandants, and whether military control or civilian construction chiefs should lead naval work, referencing Britain Germany France and other nations.
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New Fork
Secretary of the Navy
House Naval Committee
Doescskes
Navy Yard
Meyer
Newverry
Naal
Thess
France
Great Britain
Germany
Enecn
Willich
Fulow
Italy
Japan
Austria
Agen
Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Press
Reflections on traits learned and temper in arguments. It notes vanity in claiming right while truth is treated lightly. The piece uses a humorous tone about judgment, honesty, and luck as Chance shakes the dice box and you pay the score.
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New York
Roman
Chance
Views of Visitors in Washington on Barry Statue
Irish voters in Boston and Washington press for action on Commodore Barry statue. They object to the base figures and call for an inscription crediting Barry and the Irish heritage, while noting the statue's funding, location, and national significance.
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Washington
Ant
Commodore
Jack" Barry
Matthew Cummings
Boston
Order of Hibernians
Raleign
Weshimeton
Barty Statue Commission
Andres O Connor
Paris Becque
Barry
Tirins
Ameren Navy
Barry Rane
Ammen Oa
Washingto Lam
Barrs
Oninio
Eastauer
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