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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1912

Page

9

Foss as a Democratic Candidate for President Debate

The piece discusses Governor Foss as a potential Democratic nominee, noting New England resistance and the lack of prominence at the Jackson Day banquet. It argues Foss could unify the party, contrasting him with Baldwin and Plaisted, and questions whether New England should yield to Southern dominance.

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War hearings prompt Democats to demand tariff details

The Washington Post reports Democrats press for disclosure of tariff collections and factory wage data as hearings proceed. Lawmakers seek to hear from manufacturers and workers about the impact of tariffs, with testimony expected to inform policy discussions.

Roosevelt Contingency on nominating a presidential candidate

The article discusses President Roosevelt’s possible stance on not seeking the presidency and the implications for Taft’s re election bid. It notes uncertainty about Roosevelt’s intentions and whether he would return to the political arena, with references to statements and alleged proposals.

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A Vision of Thebes and the Hydra in Global Politics

A garbled 19th century style defense of Mme de Thetes predictions punning on Thebes and Hydra monsters, foreseeing wars and disasters. The piece critiques the influence on a new platform amid American fears, referencing merchants and consumer power, with chaotic imagery of tariffs, skyscrapers, and poison.

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New Year Celebrations Hint at Million-Dollar Broadway Banquet

The article muses on New Year festivities costing around 500000 dollars in food drinks and tips on Broadway venues in 1912. It argues the spending reflects social excess rather than single year ending excitement noting the danger of job or marriage losses amid calendar shifts and technological changes.

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CHUM OF EDWARD VII INSANE AND RUINED

An American angle emerges in the tale of Sir Frederick Johnstone once among Britain’s wealthiest baronets. Insanity and ruin engulf his vast estate, with U S landed properties tied to his fortune. Guardianship seeks to salvage remaining assets amid legal battles over gifts and mortgages.

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Wisconsin Lags in Farm Welfare Despite Some Gains

The 1910 agricultural census shows Wisconsin has 4 percent improved land among its 6,154,200 acres and average farm values around $95 per acre. Mortgage share is higher than Indiana and Minnesota but lower than Michigan, with overall progress judged not to match other states. Senator La Follette argues Wisconsin leads in bettering people’s lives, yet the bulletins reveal mixed figures.

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Post card from Heaven urges new bill designs

A card mailed from Colorado Springs to Secretary MacVeagn requests U S notes from 20 to 1000 be engraved with landscapes on one side and blank spaces for identification on the other. The sender signs as the United States of Heaven and dates it December.

Colorado Treasury

Mackerel Shoals Sought By Bureau of Fisheries Experts

The Bureau of Fisheries undertakes study with top global experts to locate mackerel shoals lost for years. Historic abundance faded after 1886 with the fishery's decline. current value and crew livelihoods depend on revival. Investigators weigh physical factors affecting fry development and whether abundance has fallen or may return.

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Prophetess Irene Offers to Guide Democrats with Revelations

A newspaper clipping reports Prophetess Irene claiming eight manuscript books titled The Visions and Revelations of Irene contain guidance for Democratic leaders on national affairs. She alleges copies should be sent to Taft and Roosevelt era figures and officials, with a note of impending talks. The first book was sent to a carrier in Trenton NW 1.

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FIDDLING BOB NO MORE IN SENATE FEUD

Senator Robert L Taylor of Tennessee known as fiddling Bob has abandoned his fiddle after a talk with Kentucky Senator William O Bradley. Bradley praised Bill Fradley on guitar and suggested a duet while Taylor admitted the fiddle would break his heart to resume. The exchange ended with the guitar placed in silence as other senators reflected on past performances and charitable possibilities.

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Ships Planned for Canal Openings Spark New Passenger Line

Large fast steamers will be ready to inaugurate a passenger service between Valparaiso Chile and New York once the Panama canal opens. The plan, reported to the Pan American Union, suggests a new era in US Latin American communication. The South American Steamship Company will start vessel construction so the service can launch with the canal. Shipbuilders may be invited to bid for the construction.

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Danbury Hatters Appeal Seeks Supreme Court Review

The Danbury Hatters labor union case returns to the U S Supreme Court after the Second Circuit ordered a new trial. Danbury Conn hat manufacturers faced trebled damages and the union argued for review of antitrust limits under the Sherman Act.

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Taft Cancels Cabinet Meet to Tackle Holiday Letters

President Taft called off a cabinet meeting and canceled engagements to handle unusually large post holiday correspondence. His right hand was stiff from New Year handshaking, yet he signed many letters. The next cabinet meeting will be held today, with a successor to late Supreme Court Justice Harlan expected to be named.

Taft Supreme Court Harlan

Army Orders Transfers and Duties for Officers

A series of army orders detail leaves of absence, reassignments, and duty reports. Officers named include Second Lieutenant Frederick B. Strong, Captain Winkiam Tengaly, Captain Frangis Hinkle, Captain Edward N Macon, Lieutenant George P Stallman, and others. Assignments cover cadet duties, coast artillery, Philippine service, federal and militia duties, transport movements, and retirement actions with reporting requirements to adjutants general and various posts.

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Naval Orders and Duty Assignments Across U S Navy

A scrambled list of naval duty assignments places officers and units at West Comb HR LACENT Norfolk and Baltimore recruiting, with postings to Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay, Norfolk, Annapolis, and other ports. Mentions of Charleston, Hampton Roads, New York, Washington, and various overseas locations appear in a chaotic sequence.

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Leap Year Nuptials Prompt Two Double Weddings

In Philadelphia two young women Rose Miler and Mary Harrly obtained licenses to marry brothers Joseph and Harry Jung, leveraging Leap Year privilege. The clerk jokingly asked why the boss wasn’t present. the women explained the leap year fact. The double wedding is set for tomorrow at the license bureau.

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Battleships from Philadelphia sail for Guantanamo in winter maneuvers

Philadelphia January 2 The battleships Minnesota Idaho Missouri Mississippi and Oregon departed the Philadelphia navy yard heading for Hampton Roads then shifted course toward Guantanamo home Cuba for winter maneuvers. The movement reflects a routine fleet deployment with the ships preparing for joint exercises in Caribbean waters and maintaining readiness amid ongoing patrols.

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Bryan Wants the Last Word at Jackson Day Banquet

The Democratic Jackson day banquet near Monday evening will feature William Jennings Bryan speaking last after others present their views on principles and platforms. The organizing committee expects the event to draw prominent figures from across the United States including Henry Gage, Walter Clarke, Gra of Delaware, Josiah Quincy, William Conrad, James Hamilton Lewis, Col George Harvey, Arthur Brisbane, Louis Seibold, and Martin Flynn.

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Charities Study Committee Forms in District

A new charities study committee appointed by commissioners met in Rudolphs office to organize. Dr Charles Neill Walter Clephane Henry B F Macfarland and Weer Cohen survey private institutions in the District receiving public funds. Macfarland secretary. data collection planned on local institutions and past Retail Merchants Association charity examinations.

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Flowers Thrive on Potash at Florists Club Meet

H A Euston representing the German Potash Syndicate spoke to about 50 Florists Club members at 114 F Street last night. He urged increased use of phosphoric acid and potash in outdoor beds hothouses lawns and potted plants with precise proportions for each case. The talk followed the club’s regular monthly meeting and was arranged by committee chair NL Hammer Otto Bauer and OAC Oshmier.

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Heirs Press Tennessee Claim Against Federal Treasury

More than four thousand heirs of Gen John Sevier, former Tennessee governor and revolutionary patriot, seek 6 million from the Federal Treasury. The Senate Committee on Claims has studied the matter since organization and now faces renewed impatience as the fund grows from 1.2 million to about 36 million with time.

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Wilson to Speak for Taft at Mags Meeting

Secretary Wilson invited to attend as representative of the administration amid political maneuvering linked to Taft era events. Reported discussions suggest no plan to quit the Crescents cabinet as rumors spread during Primaries.

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California Debate Reveals Taft Favored by Some Insurgents

In Washington at the Willard Hotel, Victor Hassentealt, ex Secretary of the Navy, discusses California politics with President Taft. He notes Gov. Johnson’s push for a state primary and predicts Taft will win California's delegation to Chicago if no Roosevelt candidacy emerges.

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