The Washington Poet and Its January 10 1912 Issue
A fragment from The Washington Post features a poem titled Building Boston and commentary on Democratic politics in Baltimore, Maryland. It discusses the 1912 Democratic national convention, peace planning, and the need for a prepared volunteer army with reference to Senator du Pont and War Department approvals.
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Washington Post CO
Washington
Doc Canes
Paul Rh
New York
Steger Ledle
United States
Texa
Congress
du Pont
Soldler
Senate
War Department
Bay View Banquet Reflections On Democratic Unity
Fragmented notes from a Democratic banquet discuss reform, unity, and opposition to conservative Democrats. Key figures like Bryan, Jackson Day, and Senator du Pont are referenced in a critique of past campaigns and calls for stronger party cohesion amid wartime volunteer forces debates.
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Akoap Bane
Thomas
Harassa
de Democrate Arti Rot
Arvin
Sears
Novem
Conlin
Melthar
Jackson Day
Briana
New Orleans
Washington District Autonomy Feud Reaches Congress
The article describes conflict over District government reforms, with calls for independence from Congress and a push to move District matters beyond politics. It criticizes the appropriations committee for omitting school-building funds, warning of partisan cross purposes and urging Senate scrutiny to ensure a fair deal.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee
Commissioners
Board of Education
Congress
Senate
Edward Carson as Ireland's Home Rule Opponent Leader
Edward Carson stands as the era’s most active foe of home rule, leading fierce opposition in Britain and Ireland. He rose to prominence as a Crown prosecutor and later became a central figure in Irish political clashes, with a reputation for intense, decisive rhetoric and a distinctive, almost Sherlock Holmes-like presence.
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Edward Carson
St. Georges Channel
Ireland
Great Britain
Mister Orangemen’s Association
Omagh
Lev
Galwar Lamberia
Trinity College
Dublin
Sherlock Holmes
Joseph Chamberlain
Arthur Balfour
Willam O Brion
Cork
Sir Edward Carson
Songland
Treland
Balfour
Artinn Balfour
Arson
House of Commons
Oodward
Loward
Marquis of
Queens Bens
Oscar Wide
Galway
Sir Edward
Sn Ireland
Grest Briatt
Edwand Carson
Fay
Proning District Estimates and Pension Controversy
A discussion on budget estimates for the District highlights opposition to pension hikes for veterans not currently serving, objections to local salary increases, and claims of partisan cuts. The House debates the 1878 law and the Treasury’s submitted needs while sectoring costs to streetcar subsidies and cross country line items.
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Lide
Iiberality
Mie Mann
Secretary of the Treasury
Or Dowa
House
Bigelow Elected President as Ohio Constitutions Convention Opens
The Ohio constitutional convention elected Rev. Herbert B Bigelow of Cincinnati as permanent president on the eleventh ballot after a keen fight. The 119 delegates will set rules and begin clause consideration, with Bigelow’s initiative, referendum and recall planks getting strong backing and supporters including John D Fackler and the Antisaloon League active. Phct CB Galbreath elected permanent secretary, a longtime state librarian and constitutional author.
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H. S. Bigelow
Ohio
Columbus
Herbert & Bigelow
Cincinnati
Bigelow
H Norris
Marion
Anderson
Mahoning
Progressive Ideas
John D Fackler
Progressive Republican League of Onto
Antisaloon League
Phct CB Galbreath
Lbrarian
Declines Brazilian Post as State Department Finds Replacement
Thomas C Dawson, a traveling diplomat, has declined the American ambassadorship to Brazil after consultation with Secretary Knox. The department fears no suitable successor if he departs, opening the field to other candidates such as F L Clay Howard, United States Minister to Peru, as the vacancy arose after Irving B Dadles death months ago and Taft signaled desire to appoint Dawson if he could be spared.
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Thomas C Dawson
State Department
Uncle Sama
Brazil
Bra
Secratary Knox
Consideraing
Charity managers resign from Associated Charities board
At the monthly meeting of the board of managers of the Associated Charities the resignation of Henry B. Macfarland, a board member, and Walter Clephane, a member of the joint finance committee and Citizens Relief Association, was accepted to take effect immediately due to their appointments by the District commissioners to the new charities endorsement committee.
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Assocated Charities
Henry B. Macfarland
Walter Clephane
Joint Finance Committee
Citizens Relief Associaion
Charltes Indorsement
KROUPENSKY NAMED RUSSIAN MINISTER TO CHINA
Former Russian ambassador counselor in Washington and secretary of the Russian legation in Peking during the Boxer rising in 1900, Kroupensky is to be appointed Russian minister to China in succession to Borotovetz, who has been recalled and is now attached to the Russian embassy in Vienna.
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St Betersiurg
Kroupelsky
Russan Emassy
Washington
Peking
China
T J Borotovetz
Vienna
Army Orders Leases and Commissions for Field Units
Military notices assign Lieutenants and captains to posts across the United States in support of coast artillery and field units. Names include Johns, Wilson, Erick, Wert, Pepper, Herman, Goswell, and Brice with stations at Fort Wonten, West Point, Cincinnati, and Manila. Some personnel head to medical facilities, others to militia duties or inspections, with several officers scheduled for transfer to Fort Thomas and related posts.
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Fort Wonten
Samuel Ringgold
Niles
West Paint
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Nie
Kelton
Pepper
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Third Cavalry
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Cinclnati
Ohio
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Charles
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Busines
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Mo Wells
Imediewre Neeve
Setat
Thomas G Williams
Manila
Tana
San Francisco
Cal
Ames Alexander Company
Fourth Ofamtry
Fort Crook
Army and Navy General Hospital
Hot Springs
Naval Orders and Vessel Movements Reported
Nav al orders list Lieut ending to duty at ordnance in charge naval magazine Hingham. Movements note arrivals: Petrel at Enerta Barrios Trippe. Bermots, Bafowruga, Nanking. Barry and Weng called Potomac from Guantanamo for Charles ton, Vigh 204 Florids from Galveston Loy Miter ton.
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Congress Condensed: Senate Hearings Across Key Measures
Senate debates on the national monetary report and anti trust measures continue as committees hear testimonies on voting integrity and investigations. Lorimer and Burton are featured, with former Rep Robert Bonyage joining the monetary commission as hearings adjourn at 3 PM.
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Lorimer
Interntata Commerce
Tormer
Robert Bonyage
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House meets at noon for hearings on canal legislation
The House discussed Puuna Canal bills and planned tamedigle hearings. The sugar committee heard De Wiley on a sugar test while demands grew for a new report date beyond December 3. The session adjourned at 1 9 pm until noon today.
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de Wiley
White House Callers Tuesday January Inl ue
Tennessee Senator Jones of Washington Remater Gallingem of New Hampshire Representative Smith of Michigan Representative Powers of Kentucky Representative Pepper of Jones Representative Torner of ova Representation Austin of Tennessee Former Senator Elkis of West former Representative Reid advisor Einstein Tear Admiral Cowles LS ve Tawvey of Muu
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Southerners At Reception In Honor Of Confederate Veterans
Several hundred Southerners attended a large reception and dance in Washington to honor Miss Etta Taggart and Miss Anlon Griffith, sponsor and maid of honor of the camp. The event, hosted by the Washington Camp of the Bank of Confederate Veterans, drew prominent members and featured organizers from the Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Confederate Veterans assisting with arrangements.
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Anlon Griffith
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Northwest
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Wiss Grifith
Mannie Randoth Heth
Manon Butler Deut
Daughters of the Confederacy
Howell Smith
Mrs Cleveland Honored as National Forest Advocate
Mrs Grover Cleveland, widow of the late President, was elected a life member of the American Forestry Association at its thirtieth annual convention. Gov Robert M. Bassie of New Hampshire was reelected president, with Theodore Roosevelt as ex officio forest secretary. interior and agriculture officials also noted in attendance. Otto Larbkert of this city was named treasurer.
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Busy
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Fishr Curls Guild
Russa
Guy Johnson
California
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Stenographers Strike Over Pay Cut Rumor
The striking extra men who oppose the regular stenographers’ union plan to stay struck as outsiders fill positions. Dispute centers on reducing daily pay from 35 to 15 cents a line, affecting Horsd committee work and wage structures.
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Horsd
Atruck
Harvard Club Elects Beekman Winthrop President and Others
The Washington Harvard Club held its annual meeting at the Playhouse with 190 attendees. Officers elected for the coming year include Beekman Winthrop as assistant secretary and president, John Wavelcumbe first vice president, Dr Harvey Woviles second vice president, James F Curtis third vice president, Nicholas Longworth fourth vice president, John Washington Davidge secretary, and Pickering Dodge treasurer. A lecture by Thomas Riggs Jr on his Alaskan boundary commission service followed a 4/1 buffet supper.
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Wiley
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John W.lvelcumbe
Harve
Woviles Secord
James F Curtis
the Treasury
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Pickering Dodge
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George Hennax
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Sidney J Ballou
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Harriman
Wilsons Message Read Urges Simpler State Administration
Governor Woodrow Wilson declares state boards many and confusing and urges a commission to simplify and coordinate state administrative agencies. The new Jersey legislature convened with Republicans in control, Senator John D Prince elected president of the senate, and Assemblyman Thomas F Mc Graw named speaker.
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Klondike Dog Team Travels From Nome to Washington
A lone Klondike dog team traveling in a mixed wagon and sleigh drawn by eleven dogs rounded into Chicago from Nome Alaska en route to Washington. The Dog driver arrived in Chicago last night seeking shelter for his dogs. He refused to share many details about his trip but claimed he would win substantial money upon reaching the capital by a set date and said he was several days ahead of schedule.
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Equitable Lifeesurance Company
New York
Theta
Financial District
Norway Plans New Naval Build Up Amid War Fears
Norway votes to fund a 1500-strong naval expansion including torpedo boats and coastal fortifications. The move aims to modernize defenses along the western coast in response to rising tensions and a belief that Norwegian coastal areas would be pivotal in any future great power conflict.
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Storthing
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Geodetic Report 18 Issued on Coast and War Vessels
Geodetic report notes improvements and discoveries along the coast and shores. It mentions new safeguards, property issues, and year end data for Fung a0 1g11. Secretary Kagel of the Department of Commerce and Labor transmitted the document to Congress. Two branches of work have been completed.
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Urges Art for the People at City Library Gathering
A group of art supporters gathered at the city library yesterday afternoon to advocate art for the people. Miss Schmidt urged that art means nothing unless it helps ordinary people live better lives and think higher thoughts, calling for art by the people and for the people.
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France
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Ives
Taft Sympathy Noted in New York Interview Report
In a New York interview the vice president expresses greater sympathy with the people than Roosevelt. The narrative notes comments around the president's death and the Delaware body incident, highlighting public sentiment during that period.
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Taft
Rougevelt
Mantt
Delaware
Reflections From A Bachelor Excerpt On Family And Trust
A fragmentary passage from Reflections of a Bachelor notes that wise men provide and quote them, a man returns home often with humor, and a mother’s hard work goes unpaid, illustrating trust, family roles, and social irony in terse reflections.
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Interviews on Democratic banquet scene in Atlantic City
Report from Atlantic City notes visitors discussing the Jackson Day banquet and Hearst support, with references to Taft, the insurgent movement dying, and plans for the Democratic convention venue. Opposition figures and speeches are cited, along with speculation on electoral prospects and party strategy. The piece also mentions Atlantic City’s business league planning a steel and glass convention building.
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