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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
20
A garbled Washington Post publication notice discusses delivery options and rates. It also mentions a letter from Charles V to Titian and comments on art ownership, noting heirs and European wealth, with remarks on value of old masters and a postal address in Washington DC.
The article argues for a strong intellectual secretary who can manage a complex governance role amid national issues. It stresses nonpartisanship, prudence, and wide knowledge, warning against mere factionalism. It also cites Roosevelt’s global peace efforts and the need for capable leadership to guide public policy and crisis response.
The article reports on the Grand Duchess of Oldenburg being committed to a sanitarium near Constance amid a prolonged quarrel with the Grand Duke. It notes a political crisis at court, a regency dispute, and ministers and parliament siding with the duchess against the duke. The piece also discusses domestic science in a later section.
A chaotic New Rochelle courtroom features a cockpit demonstration for a bird fighting case. Paul K Kohn faces trial over animal cruelty charges as spectators watch the staged setup with birds, spurs, suitcases, and a crowing bird interrupting proceedings.
Dr Persifor Frazer, a noted Philadelphia handwriting specialist, refused to swear an oath stating he did not know if there is a God. The judge sustained the motion to exclude him in the State v Joan Meirs, a Philadelphia lawyer accused of misdemeanor based on a letter to Miss Julia Tilton. Frazer mentioned decades of expert work and the occasion marked his first such objection sustained by a judge.
A boxing card in which Buckles fought Hansen opened with a sermon by Rev F R Wedge who urged self discipline and protection of the weak. The preacher, once known as Eid Wedge, entered the ring for several years and spoke about mixing with all classes to gain friendship. The bout followed his fifteen minute address as fans applauded.
A quirky column notes Europe’s harvest of relics and curios found in unlikely places last season. Objects include Gobelin tapestry, an old curtain once in a French inn, a Florentine vase, a Durer print, a Basel veil collection, and other noted artifacts rumored to fetch high value once unearthed by chance from barns, cemeteries, and village churches.
New York Times reports Pittshurg and American firms tout high speed tools that outperform British steel. M Flannery of American Vanadium Co will demonstrate at the Waldorf claiming American steel cuts through hundreds of axles without wearing the edge, surpassing foreign rivals in tests and grindings.
The New York Herald reports a new club in New York aiming to develop scientific housekeeping skills. The group intends to teach practical methods for efficient domestic management and household care.
The United States plans a commission to study Liberia’s difficulties, signaling foreign powers to keep hands off. Congress may approve $20,000 for the mission as debates over Liberia’s independence and possible absorption by another power continue, with historic ties and obligations framed by earlier acts and statements.
A mand duchy crisis unfolds as the grand duke moves his wife to an asylum outside Oldenburg, via a private family council, drawing criticism for avoiding judicial or legislative action. The affair taps regional and international figures, including Mecklenburg Schwerin and Russian royal kin, amid calls for transparent custody mechanisms.
A fragment from a Highland tale shows a pompous minister asking a parent if they are spiritually ready before a baptism. The narrative voice mixes curious dialogue about a grand ham and improvised remarks, culminating in a humorous yet unclear scene.
From the Pettimore American a Cincinnati rep asserts funeral trades suffer in a downturn as families economize on burial. Cremation remains cheapest but shifts to less costly caskets. bronze and copper options weigh heavy and costly woods like mahogany push prices. A lower death rate nationally also affects demand.
In New York, Ernest G Stevens a lawyer sues Edwin B Smith Melvin Brown and Stephen G Clarke for 10 dollars. Stevens acts as his own counsel and as witness questioning himself about the Currie date and memoranda. After a string of self addressed questions and a later objection the judge adjourns the case.
The New York press reports American consul John H. Snodgrass in Keane that Japan will ask the Diet to appropriate 175000 annually for horse breeding, to be divided among thirteen racing clubs. New regulations limit races to clubs formed under a decade, with biannual contests and orderly control overseen by prefectural authorities.
Theodore Bishop Charles F Anderson told the Mens Club that women should have voting rights. He quipped that men spend afternoons at ball games or circuses while women spend theirs at Browning Club meetings, returning home with ideas. He argued women deserve the vote as much as men.
Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo said in New Willard talks that the District could adopt a federal system replacing the commission form. He linked this to democratic governance, noting Cleveland’s prior federal model and urging adoption by Ohio cities if not repealed by the legislature. He and Gov Harmon prepared for inaugural events with Ohio civic groups and officials in Washington.
A collection of sharp, satirical lines on sense, vanity, music, cooks temper, and general observations. It notes men lacking judgment, poets fooling with appearance, people skipping concerts for music, and the value of a calm cook. It also jests on women generalizations and wrinkles from frowns.
A satirical piece on male vanity and moral pretenses explores shame honesty and social roles. It contrasts a man with nothing to hide against conceit and the idea that cleverness leads to swindling others. It also comments on women and marriage in light of parental and spousal expectations.
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