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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
3
Excavation at Motya uncovers inland salt-pan shaped harbor remains and Phoenician era interments linked to the famous Syracuse siege. Joseph Whitaker dwells on Marsala area finds, including vases, weapons, helmets, and stone artifacts, suggesting a fortified harbor and ancient war trophies.
Paris reports that after becoming Interior Minister Georges Clemenceau wrote light pieces under various signatures. The pieces were later revealed as reprints from Justice and lAurere. He sought author rights, and a later plea for abolition of capital punishment appeared under his name. The editor paid a 228 ring bet on a reprint, joking about plundering again now that prices are five cents per line.
The Washington report notes King Edward’s advancing age with remarks on his pale past six months and a white room. It mentions his thinning hair, customary gentleness, and a now quieter voice. Also observed is Prince of Saks Ele’s improving spirits and engagement with the Savages at their inner tonight gathering.
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports fifty one pairs of Vanderbilt horses are stabled in London for coaching trips along the Brighton Road this summer. Trainer Wilson says the ship was delayed by fog, the horses are being acclimated to London traffic, and will be exercised daily until mid April when they travel between London and Brighton. He notes American horses freshen then slacken in the humid English climate, advising exhibitors to ship to England only days before the show or arrive six weeks prior to Olympia entries.
The Prince of Wales presided at the Savage Club dinner in London, sharing in the club’s usual lively entertainment. An evening of choruses, songs, recitations, and informal banter followed, with the prince lingering past midnight and the only speech quelling the mood being a playful line to a fellow Savage. You may smoke. Nearby, Honolulu tech notes report the territorial Senate tabling a bill to ban longlining in Hawaiian waters, aiming to curb Japanese fishermen.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for foul breath and gassy stomachs. It claims impurity and poor digestion cause bad odors, describes a charcoal preparation with willow charcoal and honey, and asserts a free trial package by mail from F A Start Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
A Paria cable details a lurid imperial suicide plot in Peking. Empress Dowager Tzu Hsi allegedly pressured her dying nephew Kwang Su to die or be strangled after a grand council chose his infant son Pu Yi as successor. Yuan Shi Kai and eunuchs orchestrated opium and lethal actions, ending Kwang Su’s life at five, and Pu Yi ascended as emperor.
The Architect weekly warns of potential fire danger near St Pauls with imagined collapse of the lead dome and burning timbers. Officials insist the risk is remote while hydrant pressures and insurance have been increased.
A Paris delegation of French chambers of commerce and glove, race, porcelain, and perfumery producers urged Minister of Commerce Cypriani to limit ad valorem duties on America. They warned higher tariffs would harm exporters and pressed for a minimum general tariff to ease forthcoming negotiations. M. Cruppi said he would consider the proposals.
A rescued miner recalls how the trapped West Stanley workers spent sixteen hours in darkness singing hymns and a remembered tune. He notes one hymn sung was Lead Kindly Light as hope held steady while 120 miners remained entombed.
In a Stadtwald duel near Frankfurt on the Main between Baron Rudolf von Oertzen and Herr von Stuckrad, Stuckrad died from internal injuries after both shots were fired. Baron's bullet struck Stuckrad as he missed, and the baron reported to military authorities while witnesses moved Stuckrad's body to a mortuary. The dispute followed Stuckrad’s elopement with Baroness von Gertzen, triggering a divorce and ensuing feud.
In Pans suburb Ivry near Paris, socialist mayor Coutant and deputy held a civil baptism service last Sunday. He arrived in a black morning coat with a tricolored scarf and white tie, as the municipal band played La Marseillaise. His hair was slicked into unusual neatness for the occasion.
A sensational advertisement promises a free trial of ProtonE a flesh builder and nerve strength enhancer. It targets thin individuals seeking rapid weight and muscle gain, claiming safe, strong effects, a free 60c sample, and a promotional coupon from The ProtonE Company Detroit Michigan.
Czar Nicholas I walks behind a gun carriage in heavy snow to St Petersburg and then to the fortress of Saint Peter and Paul for the Grand Duke Vladimir funeral. Guards and secret police line the route as clergy, military, and civil dignitaries participate. A special train departs for Warsaw to meet Ferdinand of Bulgaria, with imperial honors signaling possible recognition of Bulgaria’s independence.
A Washington Post London dispatch notes a revival effort for folk music and morris dances. Prominent supporters include Bark Lytton and Miss Mary Neal, with Mrs Humphrey Ward active. aims include council backing for county bands, in parks and schools. Twelve play centers in London operate five evenings weekly, educating thousands of children weekly in healthy, traditional entertainment. The movement reports awakening dramatic instinct in towns and villages and questions modern children’ s need for isolated sports.
London fashion notes preview spring menswear with felt cups and saucers hats and novel silhouettes. A square top cup and saucer crown, new silk hats, and revived straw folders appear alongside bell shapes and beveled crowns. Dark greens purples and reds fail to win favor for formal coats.
The German army plans to enlist 2000 workers as Working Soldiers to relieve active troops of labor duties. France has adopted a similar measure. Germany also forms a volunteer motorcycle corps with men exempt from usual service, training annually and assembling in Berlin.
London notes the queen’s opening ceremony with immense jewels from the Cullinan diamonds and a regal display. An American observer contrasted royal pomp with Indiana circus imagery, noting the crowd’s patience and the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. Marching wives and Punch and Judy in Lincoln Inn reflect pageant excess, while the king’s fresh demeanour contrasts with earlier fatigue.
A descriptive passage recalls a somber march of five thousand wives of unemployed men. They carried a poverty stricken home device labeled Englishman's home and implored pity from Buckingham Palace and Marlborough House, highlighting widespread distress.
Ottawa reports Canada has approved Haldane’s scheme for an Imperial general staff to coordinate a common militia system across the empire. The plan frames a shared military school and advisory board, with Canada retaining autonomy over militia and defense while the staff remains advisory only. London and Washington notes describe recruitment surges, parades, and a push to field forty divisions across Canada, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand, with efforts to unite home defense and overseas forces under an imperial framework.
From The Washington Post London report rumors at Portsmouth say the Admiralty will pass a batch of battleships, mostly three years old, into the obsolete list. Six Canopus class vessels are cited, with Vengeance already in special reserve. five others expected to follow. Scrapping cited due to armor thickness and risk of obsolescence amid new fleets.
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