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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
11
Washington Post reports a religious riot between Hindus and Mohammedans at Titaghur. The piece criticizes rulers and observers for using religion in diplomacy and notes ongoing unrest, referencing the sultan and broader imperial manipulation.
A garbled historic text discusses immigration and migration waves to New York, noting 112 29 and Americans' gold fears. It contrasts unmarried men and families returning home with some settlers staying, hoping for better fortunes in America, while others risked hardship and restrictive policies.
The piece surveys Turkish policy amid British aims and German interests, noting sultan's maneuvering, and critiques tariff politics led by Henry M Hoyt as Attorney General contender. It contrasts free trade ideals with protective duties on hides and wool, arguing policy inconsistency and labor-cost distortions.
The article discusses seasickness remedies, noting varied theories and the mental element of the condition. It highlights a transatlantic voyage where hypnotism and suggestion kept 66 first class passengers free of symptoms, suggesting a potential universal remedy and urging further tests.
The District appropriation reported by the House committee disappoints residents yet urgency for essential items remains. Congress likely to restore cut items while Treasury deficits push for needed funding to prevent crippling local services and child welfare concerns.
A jumble of notes on Dumblings, Cuba, and dumplings, with references to Venezuela, Panamas, and a New York reader. The piece blends political chatter with a nostalgic reverie on cornmeal dumpings and a remembered cook, while noting relief efforts after the Italian earthquake and Red Cross generosity.
Albany dispatch to the New York World reports the state board of charities estimates tuberculosis costs New York about 63 million dollars annually. The figure includes lost earnings from premature deaths and maintenance costs through the working life, arguing that prevention is cheaper and benefits public welfare.
Survey of the Living Church almanac notes a drop of thirteen clergy names from last year and seventeen ordination candidates, while deaths rose by thirty and depositions by fifteen. It warns that the clergy supply fails to meet expanding parishes and missions, despite some numbers improving in postulants and removals.
Miss Selma McGovern, 121, in Cleveland, tries living as Jesus would for two weeks while employed by a large business house. She finds rigid honesty clashes with management practices as department heads often justify lies to fulfill orders. She insists Jesus would refuse to write or endorse false statements and lose her job if required.
Judge Marean in Brooklyn supreme court set aside Thomas Driscoll's will of a $10,000 estate given to Trinity Church Rockaway. The court ruled the trust lacked altruistic charitable use, deeming the disposition selfish and not a valid charitable gift under existing law.
Arthur Hale of the American Railway Association told the Traffic Club that over 200000 idle freight cars do not signal prosperity. He noted the figure mirrors last year and argues railroads failed to balance capacity with demand despite earlier calls by Commissioner EE Clark in 1907 for traffic management.
From Maine to Texas residents seek hotel reservations for the Taft inauguration, with Mr. Hamilton Surney noting unprecedented demand. He says major Washington hostels will hold rooms only if guests commit to a week, reflecting expectations of unprecedented attendance and excitement.
A 1909 Brilish article details King Edward's recent rewards including seven new peerages two viscountcies and many baronetcies. It notes fees for letters patent and the return of insignia after knights die while discussing reform proposals and political financing tied to peerage bestowals.
Bruce the bulldog acted as master of ceremonies for Rev Hoag's wedding reception, heading a church committee at Clinton Street Station and guiding the bride to her new family. The dog accompanied the clergyman and Mrs Hoag to the parsonage, posing as protector and greeter with a calm, cheerful demeanor.
In Philadelphia registers court, Amanda Clemens left an estate valued at $100000 with a contested will that left £10000 to her caretaker. Testimony described Clemens as easily flattered by men, with incidents where suitors used affectionate nicknames and gifts while seeking investments. Patterson and his wife were present during a scene where Clemens allegedly received 200 for stock in an ill fated hook and eye venture.
In Spanish speaking countries young women have limited liberty compared with English lands. At plazas, men and women avoid forming couples directly, preferring to walk in separate directions while stealing glances. A suitor must improvise to gain attention by serenading or waiting under a window, and many couples still find love or marry despite strict etiquette.
The Cleveland Dispatch reports a long pending divorce case where Mrs Mary Bill maintains the home for her wages while the husband names and pays the bills with distant interactions. A daughter Mary Mary says she hopes her parents reconcile and calls them Papa and mamma.
In federal court Judge R E Campbell voided all sales and leases signed by Creek freedman Zr Mcate for 190 acres in the Glenn Pool oil field, Oklahoma, except one 15 year lease to R Litchfield representing Standard Oil. Land worth about a million dollars, with Moore to receive 10 percent royalty on oil. Defenses claimed Moore was a minor and a prisoner at Laneang penitentiary when signed.
Jackson calls for a mass meeting of delegates from 42 counties to purge eastern Kentucky of lawless acts including moonshining and blind tiger saloons. County meetings will select delegates for a statewide gathering, a first for Kentucky, aiming to curb feuds and disorder following the Callihan-Deston feud.
A New York World report outlines an alleged scheme tied to a 5 cent per pound coffee tariff. Brazilian valorization and speculative stock could funnel duties to financiers, depriving the U.S. of revenue while flooding imports within days of a tax. Chicago and Pittsburg items follow with civic alerts and a rabies outbreak prompting quarantines.
The New York World reports on possible inauguration dates for Gov elect Donaghey in Conway Arkansas. Officials discussed Fridays or the 18th as options with Thursday the 11th or Monday the 7th also floated, though Friday the 13th would be unlikely.
A compact column advocates humility and restraint, lampoons men who rely on grudges for payback, and notes self esteem pushing to extremes. It riffs on wives' pin money, riches not aiding angelic headgear, and a hit requiring striking out unless a baseball player.
A humorous reflection on marriage and social behavior. It jokes that saying one will marry is easy when not wanting to, and that a girl’s handwriting at a masquerade hints at her appearance. It notes the pleasure of car talk and the contrast between writing love letters and sewing.
National figures and Virginia moves split the talk as James Francis Burke of Pittsburg vows to pursue Knox’s Senate seat after retirement while Morgan Treat and others discuss Taft's visit and Republican gains. Comparisons span Kansas, Louisiana, and South Australia urging candidates and emigration to boost industry and agriculture.
Miss Kate Gilmour a stewardess aboard the Sardinia when it burned at Malta will be awarded a Lloyds medal marking the first female recipient. Her calmness and courage saved many lives as she refused to leave the ship until all women and children were rescued.
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