Washington Post subscription rates and offices
The Washington Post outlines subscription terms for daily and Sunday editions with weekly and monthly rates in Washington and Alexandria. It lists pricing for daily only and daily with Sunday, mentions payment methods to avoid drafts, and notes office locations in Washington, New York, Chicago.
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Ground Hog Weather and Parliament Echoes
A long column trains on ground hog superstitions and an elongated winter forecast, noting mild, pleasant February weather and mocking the ground hog. It shifts to critique railway magnate President Baer, then ruminates on British Parliament openings, eloquence in governance, and the seven-year term of Parliament amid a powerful majority.
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Avimeal
Warren Hastings
Macaulay
England
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Commons
May Irwin to tour on cooking and housekeeping
A satirical note envisions May Irwin abandoning theater for a lecture tour on cooking and household arts. It mocks luxury dining while praising her knowledge of cuisine and her potential to uplift affluent audiences through practical, humorous instruction.
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Clergymen and graft debated in Chicago church sermon
The divinity school sermon on ministerial graft sparked a sharp debate over honesty in the clergy. Rev Dr Hewitt argued graft is common in the pulpit, while the Chicago Chronicle countered by recalling Paul the tentmaker and the saints who earned their living without pay, urging fairness in clergymen’s support.
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Political chatter and policy notes mix in general briefing
A column of assorted political observations covers insurance reform, census and crop reports, ship subsidies, and railway issues. It notes Lincoln Steffens on defeating certain congressmen, Balfour's policy shift, and mixed reactions to war and peace signals. The piece ends with McCall’s death and a cynic’s line about public judgment.
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New Jersey
Lincoln Steffens
Gould Girls Confirmed At All Saints Church Lakewood
Marjorie and Vivian Gould daughters of George J Gould were confirmed at noon Sunday. The ceremony, held at All Saints Memorial Church, drew a crowded villa colony audience. Helen Gould arrived from Tarrytown for the event and was greeted by Vivian Gould and George T Gould Jr. The Gould family pew included Mrs Kingdon and Jay Gould.
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Plea for the Simple Life and 19th Century Snippets
A collection of quips and quotations including Homer Hoch on economy in Kansas coats and sleeves, verses on aging and memory, a note from the London press, a Babylonian exchange about gold, a restorative cordial by Jefferson, and brief New York items. The collage includes social remarks on thrift, literature, and manners from various sources.
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Retirement of Sir Frank Burnand at London Punch editor
A long serving editor Sir Frank Burnand retires after more than a quarter century at London Punch. The piece traces his career from Eton Cambridge and seminary to ventriloquism pranks and humor, noting his departure leaves a loss to the paper. It also touches on German labour issues and British naval discipline as contemporaneous items.
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Prince Louis of Battenberg
London
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John Fisher
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Big and Little Tim Sullivan story from the Bowery
From the New York Sun, tales of Big Tim Sullivan and Col Mike Padden recount a Bowery eatery scene. A public figure’s hungry party orders multiple stews while a dessert debate and a splash of ketchup pepper the night, revealing local political lore and playful mischief.
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Ventriloquism at New York Zoo Shocks Crowd
A elephant named Old Gunda at the New York Zoological Park emits a ventriloquial sound from an adjoining cage amid a rising crowd. A keeper identifies the mystery voice as the antelope baby’s distant cry, igniting chatter about ventriloquism at the zoo.
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Greene-Gaynor Juror III Trial Admits Illness
In Savannah on February 19 the Greene and Gaynor trial resumed with juror Samuel R Patten reported ill again. Judge Speer warned the panel that the case would be pressed to a conclusion, noting the duty and patriotism required of jurors and that sickness or death would not halt proceedings.
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Samuel R Patten
Successor to Chapelle Proposed for New Orleans
Rome convenes to nominate Bishop Blenk of Puerto Rico as archbishop of New Orleans to succeed the late Archbishop Chapelle. Blenk, a native of New Orleans born August 1857, trained at Jefferson College and the Marist Fathers, studied abroad, and rose through church ranks before serving as bishop of Porto Rico.
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May indict bank officials in Chicago banking case
Attorney J B Felsenthal, representing Bank of America stockholders, presented evidence to State's Attorney Healy on how the bank was run. He argued the evidence could convict bank officers of violating state banking laws. Healy promised to proceed as rapidly as possible.
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Russia Reports Gold Reserve Rise Amid Fiat Loan Denial
Reports from St Petersburg indicate a resumption of a loan at Pars is denied by the finance ministry. Internal measures suggest a lottery loan of 100000 HKD. Russia's financial position is improving, with gold in the treasury reportedly increasing by 2 million rubles today.
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Inverclyde will leaves seamen fund in memory
The late Lord Inverclyde founder of a Glasgow shipping line died last October and probate in London today. The widow receives a share, with the remainder going to a fund for seamen of New York Boston Scotland Liverpool and Belfast. His UK personal estate is valued at $147,000.
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Fallieres At The Elysee New French President Moves In
New president F P Fallieres moved into the Elysee Palace and entertained friends at a dinner. Ambassador McCormick will return tonight from a U S vacation and will be welcomed by Fallieres tomorrow at the residence.
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Reichstag Talks Insurance
Berlin February 19. The Reichstag’s session closed with a brief discussion on American life insurance. Herr Bachem called attention to facts from the New York legislative investigation and asked Count von Posadowsky-Wehner if an attempt to deceive Prussian representatives occurred and whether German interests were safeguarded. He said American insurers offered to invest their reserves for German policy holders to satisfy the German Insurance Bureau.
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Asurance
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Count von Posadowski - Wehner
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Mutual Reserve Inquiry and Henderson Stroke News
Announcement that evidence against the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company will be laid before the grand jury tomorrow by Assistant District Attorney Nott. A large number of Mutual Reserve employees have been examined in preparing this evidence. Former Speaker David B Henderson suffers another paralytic stroke, with worsening condition and near death. Reports from Mount Sutton consider a coal fire rather than an active volcano. Local Hot Sulphur Springs residents doubt volcanic activity and suspect a coal seam ignition.
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Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Dubuque
Iowa
David B Henderson
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Noted Lawyers Gather at New Willard for Divorce Conference
A large assembly of distinguished lawyers converged at the New Willard hotel in Washington for a divorce conference. Among the attendees were T H Russell of New Haven, Robert W Williams of Tallahassee, John Richberg of Chicago, Charles F Libby of Maine, and W O Hart of Arkansas, with remarks by Fred Gooding of Toltho and others on legal reform and related political matters.
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Tokyo Hails Prince Arthur Arrival Sparks Mass Cheer
Tokyo reports unprecedented rejoicing as The Arthur of Connaught arrives to press the Order of the Garter, with Emperor receiving him at the station. Platforms, streets, and parks are lined with flags, banners, and crowds of dignitaries and citizens in festive display.
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Paraffin in candy cakes sparks health scare
Chicago reports paraffin used in small chocolate cream cakes to alter texture. Six cakes carried about eight grains of paraffin each. A New York agriculture official, visiting for a food show, brought the cakes. A national baker known for purity is implicated. Lima Ohio notes a railroad accident as Morrice Stein killed in rear-end collision between the Tami Dayton limited and an express car. three others injured.
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