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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1909
Page
5
Poet Laureate argues in a national crisis that stormy passions in parliament press and platform may affect the domestic hearth. The Washington Post notes Alfred Austin and others weigh suffrage, war, and gender roles, suggesting women could influence public decisions.
Fragmented OCR text mentions dogwhipg, cycles of ritualism in the south, and a vague note on mental balance. It references temptations, cultural tics, and an unclear discussion of societal ills. The piece is garbled with partial phrases and lacks coherent narrative or identifiable individuals.
A striking tale follows Violet Charlesworth, a young Englishwoman whose stock market escapades and lavish purchases sparked a London scandal. She allegedly manipulated creditors, purchased estates, and dyed herself in luxury while promising a £2,500,000 inheritance from Gen Gordon, then vanished after a staged motor accident in North Wales.
marcate business acumen displayed. one detailed knowledge of technical ties as regards both bulls of exchange and stock exchange transactions, thrasy too her courage of repeated bear transactions when scarcely a man would venture upon bear selling.
In London the Navy chief presented bullpup names to captains of four battleships, the cryptic Some Time breed to be christened Shattlesimps. amid German distrust, comments linked to King Edward’s Berlin visit and English politics surface. American social notes include Astor and Spender Clay campaigns, court presentations, and society moves from Cannes to Tangier.
The piece laments rising excitability especially among women and weak men, arguing misbelief in brain supremacy harms society. It warns against treating hysterical behavior as noble, calling hysteria a danger to the country and individuals who do not know their actions.
London hosts a large gathering of suffragettes who hear a Finnish woman member of parliament discuss Finland's vote and self government, warning that Russia plans new attacks. Mrs Spraet Zangwill and the Countess Russell add remarks as the audience applauds.
A period advertorial asserts that foul breath harms social allure for both sexes, urging use of Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges. It claims breath control is essential, praises charcoal lozenges, and directs readers to buy locally or mail for a free sample from F A Stuart Co in Marshall, Michigan.
Special Washington Post correspondence from Rome notes New Year gifts to subscribers by Italian papers. Milan offers famous zampone sausage. Messaggero gives an umbrella. Tribuna provides a photo ticket. Latta Cattolica runs Divina Commedia copies with Serra Valle comments. Householders tip for services. tradesmen gift wares to customers.
Ferdinand Hecht a leading Berlin merchant connected with George Fitzgerald & Co New York died this week after a brief pneumonia at 56 Hecht was linked to Jewish communities in New York and Chicago and served as a director in German industries as well as a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Berlin He received the title of Prussian Royal Councilor of Commerce from the Kaiser for his service to Germany's interests.
American thoroughbreds were sold in Germany at Hoppegarten near Berlin as part of a shipment to Europe. Four mares and colts fetched 1746 dollars total, with average about 42 dollars per head. Buyers from German and Austrian stables attended. bidding was cautious due to climate concerns and unsettled regulatory climate. Gold Order and other top horses drew bids from notable buyers including Count von Heydlitz and Sandretzki.
A quirky old ad touts Seventy seven as dependable for influenza catarrh pains head and chest cough sore throat prostration and fever. It claims wide usefulness for cold ailments and notes it is sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
Berlin will mark Lincoln's centenary with a commemorative address on February 12 at Berlin University. The speaker will present two bronze busts of Lincoln, replicas of the National Museum statue in Washington, by Leonard Volk.
A Washington Post dispatch from Constantinople analyzes the Turkish parliament's ethnic mix and the push toward decentralization. It notes Arab deputies seeking home rule, Greek and Bulgarian influence, and a patriotically driven revolution aimed at uniting the empire. Military service, Turkish schooling, and church-state shifts are cited as central reform pressures shaping a fragile, rising Ottoman nation.
Health notice warns that kidney disease can be hereditary and affect both men and women. It urges immediate urine testing to check kidney function and prevent inflammation, bladder issues, and potential fatal outcomes if untreated.
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