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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1912

Page

11

Tailors Convention Sets Spring Fashion Direction

The National Association of Merchant Tailors of America issues style guidance for spring 1911, favoring long lines and 20 striped fabrics. Tall men may wear 15 options. gray tuxedos replace black for guest distinction. Men jeered for vanity while women influence fashion. knee breeches and English court wear return only if figures suit.

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Irks of the House Debate on Voting and Party Line Tactics

The fragment outlines a heated House discussion on voting methods and party influence. It references urging voters to consider the party line on finance and foreign policy bills, including the Columbia bill and other measures. It notes internal tensions and calls for intelligent judgment amid factional pressure.

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Woman power politics and fashion clash at convention

The piece notes men entering a field with women while discussing fashion and political expression in clubs. It contrasts the old focus of merchant tailors on gowns with the modern spotlight on women voters and a provocative convention scene.

Negie Crews Makers National Association of Merchant Tailora of America Victorien

Diamond Wedding of Rich Archduke and Archduchess

A long feature honors Archduke and Archduchess Hainer of Austria on their diamond wedding anniversary, detailing their childless but warmly public union, an adopted heiress, and the Archduke’s cultural contributions and global ties. It portrays their prominence in the Habsburg line, their connections to Italian royal circles, and their famed scholarly patronage.

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White House Callers List Names Several Senators and Representatives

A roster lists numerous officials including Secretary of War Stombon Henatoe Crane and lawmakers from multiple states. Names include Senator Warren of Wyarlog Senator Thornton of Louisiana Senator Oliver of Pennsylvania Representative Vreeland of New Jersey and others across Kentucky Michigan South Dakota and Wisconsin.

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Congress Narrowly Divides Over Nominations and Treaties

Amid a crowded session the Senate debated Pitney's Supreme Court nomination and a tobacco trust review. Several nominations were withdrawn and a concurrent resolution urged immediate action on the Woolart schedule while foreign relations weighed a telegraph treaty. The House considered budgetary and tariff measures and adjourned after a long day of urgent matters.

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England and Russia propose loan to Persia for exiled rulers

An Angl oussian note to Persia offers a 10000 loan secured on customs to arrange terms for the exile of former shah Mohammed Ali Mirza and his brother Salar ed Dowleh. It proposes a small army, dismissal of irregulars, and a grant of 3100000 yearly to the former shah plus 4000 yearly to Salar ed Bowley if they lease Ferata.

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Delegates to Hygiene and Demography Congress Attend Washington Meet

The executive department announced delegates from all government departments will join the International Congress on Hygiene and Demography in Washington next September. An interdepartmental committee is coordinating preparations with involvement from twenty four foreign governments and forty U.S. states.

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The Car And The Highwayman In The Modern Thief

A discussion on how the automobile changes crime, tracing how burglars and highwaymen adapt to motor vehicles. It notes armored cars in strikes, police use of autos for appearances, and the challenge of identifying speedy cars. It suggests air thieves may become a future concern as flight aids crime.

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Business Court Is Revived In New York

The chamber of commerce reestablishes a merchant court of honor to settle disputes without judge or jury. Open to all city merchants, it operates by reputational enforcement of written agreements and aims to save time and cost while offering more satisfactory decisions. It was originally established in 3768 and has no appeals.

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Taft to Make Two Trips For Chicago Banquet Visits

President Taft accepted an invitation to attend the Swedish American Republican Society banquet in Chicago on March 9. He will arrive about 9 AM, speak at Armour Institute of Technology, lunch with Union League Club, visit Chicago Press Club, and attend the Monitor Merrimac battle commemoration banquet. He will then attend the Tramp Club banquet before leaving Chicago March 10 and return to Washington the next day. He also told Mayor Fitzgerald he will wear a shamrock for the St Patrick Day Evacuation Day parade in Boston March 18.

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Famous Gettysburg painting on view at pension office

The Philippeteaux canvas, valued at 10000 and owned by Albert J Jahre of Newark, is exhibited in Washington. It honors Mrs La Salle Corbell Pickett, widow of Pickett’s division commander, famed for its daring charge. The work is by Paul Philippoteaux, son of Henry Emmanuel Philippe Philippeaux, the renowned French artist.

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Dewey Aids Navy League in Preparations for Washington Tearie Convent

Admiral of the Navy Gorge Dewey assists the Navy League as preparations begin in Washington for a two week gathering. Ray ta airman leads a committee for delegations and arrangements and has held daily conferences with league leaders, set to be present at all sessions.

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Stimulating Mercy Bands Organizes Humane Work Effort

An effort led by Miss Mary Harrold of the Humane barrel y Sheng plans a series of meetings to enlist volunteers for humane work. Begun in 1510, the program seeks to teach children kindness toward animals and support the humane cause across communities.

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A Ballade of Inclinations

A fragmented verse portrait in a New York Herald piece, weaving images of meals, art, and idle pursuits. The speaker mocks various obsessions from butterfly collecting to Japanese gadgets, climaxing with a simple craving for three square meals and stable support.

Army Orders Tea of absence and transfers announced

A dense listing of Army personnel movements and duties includes officers given leaves of absence, reassignment to different regiments such as cavalry and engineers, and new duty stations. It names Maj Gen Leonard Wood and Lt Gen William H. Carter, among others, with transfers to Washington DC, Manila, Madison Barracks NY, Fort Riley, and other posts.

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Naval assignments announced for officers and ships

Commander Ht Ovgricenes ordered to the Naval Academy Annapolis Mo Lieut Comdr A W Johnson assigned to the Naval Bureau Talligense Washington O C Lisot M F Draemel to New Orleans Lieut junior grade G A Alexandem to Reykjavik Ireland base

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Weather Fragments Sketch Western and Northeast Conditions

Fragmented report describes Monday weather across the western United States and Northeast including Washington New York State and Lake Michigan region. It notes temperature trends fog and a disturbance with temperatures falling from mild to cooler, with snow possible near the Great Lakes and Rocky Mountain areas.

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Reflections of a Bachelor in a Mock New York Pree

A compact humorous column reflecting on bachelor life and social signals. The piece riffs on conversation, wit, and politics as men toast to moods and weather, noting how talk shifts with time and circumstance. The tone mimics a lighthearted society sketch from a bygone era.

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Interviews with Col George Harvey in Washington

Col George Harvey of New York, once a Wilson supporter, visited Washington to invite Taft to a dinner in honor of William Dean Howells’s twenty fifth birthday. He met Speaker Clark and Representative Underwood, discussed Democratic politics, and suggested that a Roosevelt or Bryan withdrawal could clarify the race, while warning Roosevelt’s and Bevan’s intrusions complicate party positions. He commented on Roosevelt's potential nomination and the GOP split, and noted Colorado women’s push for suffrage influencing elections. He also referenced a trenchant account of a wreck and artesian heated water in Idaho’s towns.

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Movements of Naval Vessels Across Regions

Movements report shows ships stationed in California South Dakota and Colorado. Vessels Artemisized Calfornia South Dakota and Colorado participate in cruises Celtic from Charleston for Hampton Roads. Names include Amop Bultain Retoo and Nordk Prtrel or Cristobal Sallet with multiple locations such as New Orleans Wheeling and Charlemon Idaho.

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