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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
12
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A curent review traces art fraud from ancient Egypt to modern forgeries, noting wet-nurse schemes and forged autographs from Jesus Christ to Cleopatra. It cites forger methods, high society victims, and legal consequences, with references to Michelangelo, Gargani, and the Ananai Club.
Boston Dispatch reports a Tufts led breakthrough in antitoxins for typhoid fever pneumonia and blood poisoning by Dr Timothy Beats head pathologist at Tufts Medical School claiming potential to revolutionize medical practice. Harvard pathologists note the work and plan a dedicated serum research laboratory under Dr Frederick P Gay with Leary's experiments furthering the field.
The New York American notes a debate sparked by Charles Burnham of Theaters Managers Association urging blame on women patrons for decoying sensational plays. He argues audiences shape Broadway’s offerings, citing pay disparities and grosses for As You Like It, Sapho, Juliet, and Cuckoo to illustrate societal tastes and the theater market.
Prof Charles Zueblin of Chicago argued that culture is not tied to literacy, and cited labor, political, and woman questions as the key issues of today. He noted many women support themselves and can influence marriage terms, insisting the idea of no Woman movement is foolish.
Towns watch recent Wave Victor device near Banta Cing Gal for pumping power from waves. Atlantic City hosts another turbine system powering lights. Both machines show wave motion as a practical power source though tides remain more powerful. The Winnegance area aims to harness significant wave power.
The article notes the independence of Queens College threatened near Oxford and cites St Edmunds Hall Oxford as the lone survivor of the original hall where life at Oxford began. It claims the hall bears the name of Archbishop Edmund Rich and hints Dante might have studied there if he visited Oxford, not at Queens College which did not exist then.
The village Buckland In the Moor, under Rev W P Bastard of Buckland Court, celebrates his golden wedding. the settlement, with fewer than 100 people, lacks a public house, policeman, physician, clergyman, and pauper, and its elderly residents are pensioned by the estate owner.
Article surveys French dukedoms including La Force and Lauzun, noting many historic lines missing from Almanach de Gotha. It covers Caumont, La Force, Lauzun, and related political turmoil, scandals, and royalist ties across centuries, with caution about authenticity and record gaps. It also touches George I and II will disputes, secrecy treaties, and a Berlin fraud case from early 19th century aristocracy.
Mary Betts of Brooklyn sued the sinking fund office over a 20 cent shortfall in a city settlement. The episode, described with red tape and vouchers, prompted the mayor to declare the honesty of officials while noting therefund would cost time and effort.
A state inquiry by the Pennsylvania State Board of Charities reviews Riverside penitentiary amid banker colony complaints that convicts carry knives and threaten their safety. The board urges immediate dismissal of Warden Johnston for drunkenness and calls for resignations from political figures involved with prison governance.
A readable item on library pests, noting rats in Leeds Public Library and Manchester gas damage to bindings at King Street Library. Describes historical rat bones in Westminster and a shift from gas to electric light to protect books. Mentions the bookworm, parchment, and the housefly as sources of harm.
The text argues social injustice and political wrong are worse in Russia, where revolution is the only remedy, while America offers a threefold remedy through a free press, free discussion, and a free ballot. It emphasizes democracy’s distinct advantage in allowing correction by informed public discourse and voting.
A long horned cow owned by Edward LaGuire, a dairyman near Sag Harbor, went berserk on Tuesday evening goring five cows to death before killing itself by headbutting a beam. The cow’s act drew LaGuire and workers, who fled briefly. veterinarians suspect rabies.
A Pleasant Hill man measured the Vander apple tree northeast of town on the Amos farm. The historic tree, estimated at 75 to 80 years old, is said to be among the largest in the West if not the country, measuring 13 feet around at two feet above ground and still bearing fruit.
A house bill requires all couples planning marriage to publish a ten day public notice before applying for a license. The measure, likely to pass the senate, aims to curb elopements in the state by delaying weddings and promoting formal steps.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt argues Lincoln alone could lead the nation through dark days. It questions why Washington Grant and Lincoln rose to pivotal moments, invoking divine aid in Civil War outcomes and destiny. The piece cites John Hay on Lincoln's growing stature and contrasts him with contemporaries.
A jumble of verses and fragmented clippings from the Chicago News and other papers. The topics range from pugilistic scraps to plant anecdotes and social quips, with satirical lines about manners, politics, and women. The text preserves a collage of Teasing verse and ironic notes.
A puzzled shopper asks for a return of a recently purchased novel after confessing they finished reading it while waiting for change at a Cleveland Leader store checkout. The clerk questions the return, noting the time already spent with the item.
A garbled lampoon line shows a wretch aiming a revolver at an trembing maiden and demanding marriage with threats of death. The dialogue hints at coercion and mockery, but the text is incomplete and garbled.
A Knoxville congressman elect argues Tennessee could be Republican with Col William J. Oliver and party reform. He cites Taft’s stance on patronage, Oliver’s labor impact, and state club politics, while recalling Civil War anecdotes and potential candidates for statehood and cabinet posts. The piece blends campaign chatter with personal reminiscences and regional strategy.
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