Washington Post subscription terms and early 1912 editorials
The notice outlines Washington Post and Alexandria delivery terms with monthly and weekly rates and prepaid options. It also includes a lengthy editorial discussion by Paul KS See and Lang femton on February 14 1912 about parental responsibility forest conservation and the impact of tariff politics and Wilson era agitation on business conditions across the South Canada and the East and West.
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Complex party lines swirl over 4 governor race in Nebraska era
Fragmented notes describe Aldrich and Mollof as rivals within a party, with Mollof ranking among four aspirants for governor. Mentions of election alignments, potential ticket refusals, and shifts in support hint at internal struggles. The piece references individuals such as Lab test nin Cov Stubbs and discusses broader state alignments and future implications.
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Money and Contempt on Broadway in Old New York
An old piece laments New Yorkers wasting money on Broadway extravagance and social pretensions. It cites a man charged with disturbance and notes the habit of spending on theater and tipsy indulgences as evidence of urban folly and the law’s restraint in a central city.
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Welfare in Proper Hands Promises Better Home Standards
The National Congress of Mothers plans a nationwide child welfare campaign led by the Children’s Bureau to improve home, parent, and child conditions. It argues government meddling should be minimized and that a robust, qualified organization will cover ground more thoroughly than lay groups. The congress aims to launch a broad effort coordinated with existing agencies.
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The Drunkard Express: A Satirical Vision of Reform
A Washington commentary envisions a midnight Drunkard Express run by the Salvation Army to haul intoxicated patrons from city streets. The piece suggests a gleeful, if scathing, critique of Prohibition era enforcement and nightlife, praising a portable stretcher service while lamenting the fate of traditional carriages and water wagons.
Congress and Business Endorse Taft Despite No Politics
The article praises President Taft for avoiding political maneuvering while pursuing public welfare. It notes growing backing from business leaders across states who see his steady approach as key to stabilizing conditions and sparking prosperity. Critics say he lacks dramatic rhetoric, yet his quiet effectiveness is garnering support ahead of elections.
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Agricultural College Aims to Make Farmers Leaders
A Boone County daughter of a farmer pursues University of Missouri Agriculture to learn to run a farm scientifically and profitably. The piece argues agrarian colleges can empower independent, productive citizens beyond Harvard or Princeton’s trade. It links education to national independence and rural advancement. It also touches on Lord Cranworth’s Abyssinia trip and Melek’s status, with political shifts in Ethiopia and Norfolk ties to British figures.
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Emperors, elections, and honors scroll through years
Fragmented 1912 era clippings note Emperor Menelik reportedly dead and Taft delegates to Chicago, with speculation on alliances and rising costs. It mentions recalls, French and Chinese politics, railway progress, and Sir Henniker Heaton’s four declined knight commands for services like penny postage and telegraph money orders.
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Governor Foss Urges Tariff Removal to Ease Living Costs
Boston reports Gov Eugene N Foss calls for immediate removal of duties on foodstuffs and life necessaries to curb high living costs fueling the textile strike. He writes to Rep Oscar W Underwood arguing tariff cuts could reduce prices and halt industrial unrest. Lawrence, Feb 13 reports agents of large mills plan talks with Central Labor Union representatives amid ongoing textile disputes.
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Taft in Moving Pictures at White House Admission Arizona
President Taft will view moving pictures of a presidential event for the first time in White House history. A Treasury Department employee will shoot the images of Arizona’s admission proclamation and present them to the President. An additional scene may become part of the official records.
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Taft Delays Supreme Court Emergence Appointment
President Taft postponed a decision on filling the Supreme Court seat left by Justice Harlin since last October. A Pittsburgh circuit judge Bufington was urged by Pennsylvania lawyers during a White House meeting, while Secretary Nagel’s allies said he wasn’t eliminated.
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Miners Threaten National Coal Strike Over Wages
A London conference of UK coal miners totaling about 800 000 agreed to support a national stoppage on February 2 unless mine owners accept a minimum wage for all underground workers. A sizable faction believes a solution may still be found without a strike.
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Labor Party to demand adult suffrage in coming session
English speaker James Ramsay May Donald, Leicester socialist and labor member, told a suffrage demonstration that the Labor Party will use every influence to secure adult suffrage in Parliament. He warned the party is prepared to overthrow the government if the bill is blocked.
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Curtis Returns From Panama and Porto Rico Trip
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Curtis arrived in Washington from a tour of Panama and Porto Rico where he studied customs problems. He will submit a report to Secretary MacVeagh within days noting protests that the customs laws are being too rigidly enforced in Porto Rico.
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Army Orders Report for Examination and Transfers
The following officers will report at specified posts for examination or transfer. Second Lieut Reynolds Tomigdaily of the First Cavalry, Second Lieut Robert Blaine of the Tenth Cavalry, Capt Henry W Bayner, Second field artillery, Augustus A Warsulu quartermaster, to Vancouver Washington. Captain James A Logan II to St Louis Missouri then to Kenya after duty. Walter Bowman of the Becond Infantry. Brienon Sicarp, Eighteenth Infantry. an examining board at Ganehebr. The list names other officers and sergeants assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Omaha, Fort Russell and Fort Clark, with movements to various posts and returns to stations.
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Naval Orders Revoked Movements of Naval Vessels
A series of naval orders dated January 4 revoke earlier movements. Vessels Arcived-Hennibal and Sailot-Prairie depart Santo Domingo City for Mobile Celle and Uneas from Guantdsume to Charleston. Chigmeard Paulding moves from New York navy yard to Guantanamo, Petre from Puerto Corte to Bhetelds, California, and South Dakota and Calsade bound for Monolutn for ermine.
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White House Callers List of Senators and Representatives
A roster of political figures including Idaho Senator Het burn Montana Senator Dixon Ohio Senator Burton California Representative Needham Ohio Representative Awitrer Wisconsin Representative Kopp tiiets Kansas Representative Anthony Mamachayatts Cooper Wisconsin Patten New York Marcus Braun Indiana Perry Hmath Ohio Former Representative KLM is listed among others in a January style record of attendees or callers to the White House.
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Congress Condensed Senate Deliberations and Actions
Senate activity outlines nominations and votes including withdrawal of Cornelius Swain for marshal of Delaware and delays on the Leetown cane measure. Reports on steel rates, March 2 votes, and a contempt exoneration for Blumenders. House and Senate adjournment times, and remarks on army appropriation and tariff legislation.
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Memorial Day tribute at Potomac Woman's Relief Corps convention
The Potomac Woman's Relief Corps opened its 23rd annual convention at AR Hall on Pennsylvania Avenue with about 200 delegates from the second corps. The session included the president's address and committee reports. Tonight, officers will be elected. The president urged strict observance of Memorial Day and criticized festive activities on the day, noting the example set by ancestors in preserving the Union. Brief addresses followed from senior and junior officers and the chaplain.
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Will Walk to Inaugural as Arizona Prepares for Governor
Governor elect George W. P. Hunt, Mrs Hunt, and daughter Virginia arrived. Tomorrow Hunt will walk to the capitol with friends to take the oath read by Chief Justice Kent. A military parade will precede a public inaugural gathering.
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Fisher Off For Panama Cabinet Member Sails Toward Isthmus
Secretary Fisher left for New York and will sail today for Panama to inspect the canal as part of Taft’s plan to familiarize the cabinet with Isthmian operations. The colonial legislature, meeting tomorrow, heard the resignation of Sir Edward Shea, aged 92, as president of Newfoundland’s legislative council. John Harris was named to succeed him.
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Reflections of a Bachelor in an Old New York Pres
A fragment from a column reflects on money, inheritance, and passions that follow wealth. It wittily notes a man’s pride in Shakespeare, a craving for prairie life, and a woman’s memory of a proposal, all tied to social expectations and past romances.
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Pointed Paragraphs from the Chicago News
A republication-style note urges readers to exercise rights without overdoing it and to filter advice. It warns against costly, poor service at hotels and praises prudent conduct. The piece satirically comments on punctuality, accusations of stealing kisses, and the folly of chasing a reputation based on future actions.
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Weather Bulletin Reports Storm Across Southwest and Cold Front
A fragmented weather summary notes a southwestern storm advancing toward the plains and a broad cold front affecting the eastern seaboard. It mentions snow in Alabama and Alabama and Missouri states, with cool to cold temperatures sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes area. Winds shift from northeast along the Atlantic coast to northerly in New England with increasing cloud cover and scattered precipitation expected.
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Conscience dollar sent to Taft and Hoboken two dollar note
A Whiteflat Texas woman sent President Taft a dollar claiming restitution for past postage stamp losses and stating she will send no more than two later. Secretary MacVeagh received part of a two dollar bill from Hoboken NJ resident describing a pickpocket incident and a small loss, with the man seeking redemption for a two dollar note.
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Lectures On Nervous Child Care For Mothers Teachers
A lecture titled The Care and Training of the Nervous Child was delivered to the Mothers and Teachers Association of Morse School. Dr Williams discussed causes of nervousness in children, including improper food, ventilation, mental conditions, and frightening environments, and described types of nervous children driven by home influence and environment.
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Education leaders meet in St Louis for NAEs annual convention
District and school officials join educators to discuss National Education Association matters with United States Education Commissioner Philander P Clanton presiding. William M Davidson head of District public schools plans to speak and outline prep needed for high school students entering city normal schools. Washington attendees include WS Smail Eastern High School principal, Miss Gilzabeth Brown primary instruction director, and Miss Tacy Moten Colored Normal School No 2 principal.
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Eye minded public funds cited in 1910 education report
Dr Fletcher B Dressler of the national bureau of education warns in a 1910 progress of education report that Americans are eye minded and prefer moving pictures to music. He urges more support for poetry art and music to refine the national spirit. Senator Dillingham introduces a bill for a painting of Abraham Lincoln by Willard Murphy to hang in the Capitol building.
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Interviews With Capital's Visitors Highlight Indiana GOP Talent
An article recounts Indiana Republican leaders praising Fred A Sime and Charles B Landis as capable organizers and strategists. It notes strong support for Sime as state chairman, discusses Texas and Colorado GOP sentiments toward President Roosevelt, and weighs prospects for Champ Clark in the national race.
Maine at Harbors Level Unclear Reported Ship Moored
An aged vessel at the harbor lies moored with a cofferdam on the quarterdeck. Plans mention raising an American flag on February 14 to mark the ship’s fourteenth anniversary of destruction.
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