Washington Post 1912 Subscription Rates and Local Commentary
The item lists subscription prices for The Washington Post including Sunday editions and mail rates, mentions delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria, and notes a Sunday-included option. A following column discusses political Twinship in Kansas, road improvements between Baltimore and Washington, and Maryland’s highway work, urging completion of the highway before the Democratic national convention for economic and tourism benefits.
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Columala Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Washington
Alexandria
Maryland
Baltimore
Marylan
Winter Sport in Washington Prompts Cautious Publicreet
An archaic and garbled piece discusses winter sport in Washington with calls to observe safety rules while enjoying sleighing and coasting. It urges restraint and orderly conduct, noting the hazards of crowded streets and the need for proper precautions to prevent injuries during the season.
Rising insanity linked to population growth warned by census
The census bureau notes rising insanity in the United States as the population grows about 1 percent in five years. Director Durand warns too much concentration and worry fuel the disease, while heredity also plays a role. The report cites New York Massachusetts and DC showing higher rates, suggesting asylum admission patterns reflect migration and social conditions.
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Census Bureau
United States
Durand
Cohumnia
New York
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
District of Columbia funding row sparks pension and Shuster disputes
The House district committee debates the organic act and half and half funding, noting misinterpretations of 1878 law and potential legal action for district outside city limits. Shuster case draws parallel criticism of State Department handling and diplomatic fallout with Persia, while pension cost estimates under Sherwood bill show budget tensions between Interior and House committees.
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Jounsen
House
Washington
Columbia
Congress
Johnson
District of Columbia
Watha
Cuairtein Jyhmson
Treasury
Charman Johnson
Secretary of the Interior
Senate Committee On Pensions
Department of the Interior
House of Representatives
Sherwood
Pension Committee
Pater James
Npon
Pete
Actress in bankruptcy tied to Mansel title saga in Leeds
Ada Alles Lea once known as Lady Mansel figures in a complex family dispute over the Mansel baronetcy. The case hinges on Scottish marriage legality, English titles, and a restored peerage tied to a former stage actress now linked to the family fortune.
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Lady Mansel
Sir Richard Mansel
Baronet
Weir Courtenay Park
Brighton
Nye
Mansel
Ada Alles Lea
Gare
Scotland
Edward Berkeley Manse
Richards
Courtenay
Col
Edward Berkeley Mansel
Court of Sessiona
Maj Courtenay Mansel
England
Sir Camitonyy
St Richard
Col Mansel
Sir Courtenay
Gawis Getcess
Aise
Wienard
Baenetys
Ivor Col Ste Tdward Courtenay
Court of Sessions
Edinburgh
College of Arms
House of Lords
Supreme Tribunal
Texas
Sir Edward Mansel
Iown
Inglish
Edward
Sir Courtenay Mansel
Mary Germain
Frederick Littlewood
John
Mangal
Movements of Naval Vessels Reported in Caribbean and Atlantic
A bulletin lists multiple naval vessels and routes including Accivad Bimingham McCall and Farragut at Bermuda, Hawkins Hull and San Diego Mis towels Tolapo Georgia Abode Tolandapa Vir ginia Guantanamo. Vessels Nashville Hufislo at Shanghai and Abarenda Waly Gatlod Parment Kom Ware biland head for San Diego and Hampton Roads.
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Accivad
Bimingham and McCall
Bermuda
Farragut, Hawkins
Hull
San Diego
Mistowel
Tolapo
Georgia
Tolandapa
Virginia
Guantanamo
Nashville
Norfolk
Hufislo
Shanghai
Abarenda We Waly Gatlod
Parment Kom Ware
Biland
Fon Peare Proble
More
Hannibal
Portsmouth
Hampton Roads
Arabuna
Rom
Key West
Dustin
Tiburen
Corlato
Growth of Art in Congress Stirs Public Appreciation
The American Architect notes progress in public respect for architecture and art in Washington. It cites shrinking ridicule of architects by Congress and the retirement of ignorant old-line politicians, signaling hope for art’s future and for capable public leaders.
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Washington
Congress
WANTS HORSES PROTECTED IN WASHINGTON WEATHER
A Washington letter urges motorists to shelter horses from sleet and snow during storms. Owners and drivers leave horses unprotected, risking illness and poor condition, which harms both the animals and owners. Citizens demand humane care and practical protection for working horses. January 18.
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Filtue Post
Washington
Equal Roosevelt's Record Probed at Justice Dept
President Taft reportedly tied President Roosevelt's trust prosecution record under the Sherman Act. The Justice Department, citing figures through the Roosevelts era, notes 1544 in seven years with 18 equity bills filed, 2% indictments, and one forfeiture begun, comparing civil suits and indictments across administrations. A Macon Ga filing and Buffalo Ny indictments mark recent actions towards the record.
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Taft
Department of Justice
Roosevelt
Rval Stores Trust
Buffalo
wageTarrison
Cleveland
McKinley
White House Callers List From January Session
A fragmented roster lists numerous elected officials from states including Illinois Tennessee South Dakota Virginia Vermont Minnesota Maryland Washington Maine Minnesota Nebraska New Mexico New York Ohio and others. It names senators representatives and a judge and a director among the White House callers on a Saturday in January.
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Aubasalor Whitelaw Reid
Smith
Washington
Simmons
New York
Knowland
California
Cuany
New Mexico
Fregussow
NYE
Holland
Obie
Gleaxley
Maine
Miller
Minnesota
Campbell
Kansas
Maguire
Nebraska
Doremus
Michigan
Ploud
Virginie
Taylor
Ohio
Sulzer
Warberton
Burke
Red Cross Protection Gaps Highlighted at Interavonal Congress
The ninth Interavonal Red Cross congress will discuss the Geneva treaty omission protecting Red Cross workers in civil wars. The article notes protection varies in wars and revolutions and cites Mexico as an example where the Red Cross offered aid but was refused.
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Congress
Geneva
Red Cross
Red Cross Congress
Eimeh ‘Nelther
American Red Cross
Girl Would Wed Hitchcock
A Houston Texas letter proposes marriage to Postmaster General Hitchcock. The writer notes the cabinet bachelor has been too busy to marry, but expresses strong interest and asks for correspondence to bring him pleasure and companionship, hoping for a reply soon.
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Texas
Hittchcack
Houston
Tex
Urged for Chief Clerk Davis May Succeed Weed
Arthur E Davis awaited appointment as chief clerk of the Post Office Department to replace Theodore Weed, recently named director of the postal savings plan. Davis, acting chief clerk for months, comes recommended by Postmaster General Hitchcock, aligning with a merit based promotion policy.
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Arthur E Davis
Theodore Weed
P O
Hitchcock
Arthur L. Davie
Davis
Weed
Department of Commerce and Labor
Land Claim Fight Over 40 Acres at Battery Cove Virginia
A dispute over 40 acres at Battery Cove in Alexandria Virginia pits the government against nearby property owners led by Southern Railway Company Marine Railway and Shipbuilding Company and the estates of Park Aggew and Richard Livvey. Government engineers created the land by channel material deposit and a fence encloses it. Lawyers contend the reclaimed area remains part of the adjoining property water front.
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Battery Cove
Alevandria
Potomac River
Congress
Department of Justice
Southern, Railway Company
The
Marine Railway and Shipbuilding Company
Park Aggew
Richard Libvey
Fire at Gright Wood School Under Incendiary Suspicion
Fire departments maintain the Thursday night blaze at Gright Wood School was incendiary as investigators seek clues. Thirty children were examined by Fire Marshal Nicholson and Detectives Springman and Weber. repairs are set to let classes resume tomorrow under Supervising Principal Stephen Bussett Kramer.
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Grightwood
Pugs
Nicholson
Springman and Weber
Chaef Wagner
Stephen Bussett Kramer
Maine relic board named to dispose of old battleship Maine
A board led by Lieut Col Edward Burr and Commander Richard H Leigh was appointed to receive and preliminarily pass on requests to salvage or relocate Maine relics. The main portion of the Maine is to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Under a special act, the remainder may be donated to municipalities, military or naval associations, or to former Maine officers and crew or their heirs.
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Maine
Havana Harbor
Edward Burr
Corps of Engineers
S&s A
Richard H Leigh
USN
Arlington National Cemetery
Congress
United States
Old
Lawson Urges Inquiry Into Carnegie Armor Cost Testimony
Thomas W Lawson criticizes Carnegie testimony in the Long Telegram context and calls for a further inquiry into armor costs. Chateman Stacley of the trust committee received a telegram yesterday detailing his objections. Lawson said he spoke for the multimillionaires and upper classes of the United States.
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Thomas W Lawson
Hurther
Chateman Stacley
Trust Committee
Thomas W la Bostén
Dea Carnegies
Itate
Lawson
United States
Army order notices leave of absence and retirements
Army order lists L Eaves and Arthur W Morse medical corps on fifteen days leave with Chaplain A Ferry Tenth Infantry extended seven days. Ferdinand Schmitter medical corps leave expires and to report to Fort Dreble. Lt Owen Fire medical corps to report to Brig Gen Ernest A Darling for duties and retirement board examination in Washington DC. Sgt William Dore Troop L Second Cavalry to retire. Sgt 1st Class Glen D Gorton hospital corps to return to duties.
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Arthur W Morse
A. Ferry
Tenth Infantry
Ferdinand Schmitter
Medical Corps
Fort Dreble
Owen & Fire Medical Corps
Ernest A Darling
Army
Weehington DC
Firot Sergi William Dore
Second Cavalry
Sergi
Glen D Gorton
Hospital Curpe
Hia Prover Utation
Democratic Budget Plea Sparks Capital Scorn
The District of Columbia appropriation bill is derided as penny wise and city blind. Democrats on the district committee prune needs and slight the capital, while modest raises for two laundresses are approved amid broader cuts and neglect.
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Vashington Cereus
Jeune
Teibane
Tinving
Disteet Committee
Podunk
Woman Suffrage On Ballot In Four States
The coming presidential election will include ballots on woman suffrage in Nevada Oregon Wisconsin and Kansas to decide if the word shall be struck from the right to vote clause. Nevada is considered most promising with public support seen as strong according to Miss Anna Shaw head of the National Suffrage Association. Senator La Follette is noted as backing the cause in Wisconsin while socialists in the state boost suffrage efforts.
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Oregon
Wisconsin
Kansas
Nevada
Anna Shaw
National Suffrage Association
Clarence
Vast funds for schools and public support gaps
Figures from the federal Bureau of Education show U S school enrollment rising 1 percent annually over the past decade while public school income increased over 3 percent. Yet several states lag in funding, prompting concerns that some regions are not aligned with democratic ideals of adequate school support. The decade started with public school income around 22000000 and ended above 40000000.
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United States
Fleccher BolQvesslur
Federal Bureau of Quacat
UN Venent
Thos
Three rifle teams tied for first in indoor league
The third week of the National Rif tle Association indoor league concluded with New Haven, Bridgeport, and Cleveland tied for first on three wins, led by high individual scores from New Haven. Results list Philadelphia 947, Manchester 935, New Haven 990, Warren Ta 974, Bridgeport 980, Cleveland 975, Birmingham Alan 0, Portland Me 96.
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New Haven Bridgeport
Cleveland
Ted
Mew Haven
Howfer
Hhe
Philadelpa
Marchester Oh
New Haven
Warren
Bridgenort
Boston
Mirmingham Alan
Portland Me
Miss Taft Snowball Prank Ends With Shocking Hit
Miss Velen Taft daughter of the president was in Tefavette Park when a boy threw a snowball at her. She retaliated with a snowball of her own and hit the lad in the face, knocking off his ear. The boy grinned and Taft walked on.
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Velen Taft
Tefavette Park
Miss Taft
Mies Taft
New York to Host Membranian Party Spring Convention
In Rochester New York January first the Membranian party plans a spring convention to elect delegates and discuss national debates. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University was chosen as temporary chairman of the convention.
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New York
Republian
Techester
Ami
Republic
Lay
Nicholas Murray Buter
Columba Unniversity
AT THE HOTELS
Boston datelines list names and places from a hotel district, including Shoreham Willard and St James entries, with scattered references to travelers and officials. The compilation mentions Raleigh and Virginia locales, plus several hotel names and persons, creating a crowded directory-like notice of accommodations and patrons.
Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Press
A satirical column discusses relationship dynamics and male behavior. It notes a man’s self-perception, parental opinions, and the risks of meddling in others affairs. It references marriage as a safeguard against divorce and exaggerates with a Bluebeard analogy.
Fragmented thoughts mix in a noisy urban paragraph
The passage mashes stray phrases about love, neighbors, and perception with jumbled lines on volcanoes and engagements. It reads as a mosaic of unrelated ideas, peppered with odd observations and cryptic references, creating a surreal, uncertain snapshot.
Chats on Visitors to the Capital and English Suffrage Debates
Lady Henry of England promotes free seed distribution and a recreation farm for poor English children while in America. She discusses suffrage, noting views differ from leaders and praising Militant methods but questioning impact. Charles Henry, liberal MP for Wellington, is highlighted alongside US election observations and agricultural concerns in Georgia and Oklahoma.
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Lady Henry
Tmgland
Btr
Charles Henry Kart
America
England
Department of Agriculture
Henry
Sir Charles
Barkshire
Mr Wison
Lagland
Masa Parkhurs
Coun Y Waleh
Califernia
Worrer
Qulorada
Emall
Charles Henry
Pariament
Shropshire
Logland
Tady
Tie jMome For
Incurables of
London
Pacter Girls Association
Wich
Arso
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