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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1909

Page

38

Publication Offices Proceylvania, Avenue, est Fouttenn street

A dense, garbled editorial style piece discusses immigration policy, labor influence, and tariff politics. It weaves in United States labor questions, Japan’s ship tonnage, and British and German maritime power while touching on Roosevelt and Taft era debates. It references Parole bill prospects, district governance, and political contrasts between democracy and Bryanism. Entires mention Washington Post materials, shipping tonnage rankings, and public sentiment on revenue and protectionism.

United States Cartier Washington Ate Rem Republican Party Sherman McAmey Reed France Rome Baker Augusta

American steam merchant marine growth and funding concerns

The article argues that the United States relies on foreign flags for much of its trade, with a domestic coastwise tonnage shortfall. It notes Britain Germany and US tonnage figures, urges larger coast trade fleets, calls for harbor investment for safer faster navigation, and mentions Mr Harriman’s railroad influence and expectations.

Japan Netherlands van Tromp Spa Great Britain Germany United States Norway France Italy Spain High Sea Harriman

Oklahoma House Debates Titles in State Legislature

Oklahoma House of Representatives votes to strip use of honorifics such as honorable and representative in official references. Debates highlight tension between radical elements and proponents of plain titles amid broader calls against titled forms in state government.

New York

Congressmen Converted on Isthmian Canal Work

Reps William Richardson of Alabama and George A. Bartlett of Nevada return from Panama with praise for Col Goethals and the canal project. Richardson says his views converted by the operation, manpower, and progress. Bartlett lauds the engineers and foresees completion by 1915. Bartlett advocates Cuban annexation, calling for Cuba to become U.S. territory and praising Havana.

Ruchaldeon Bartlett Cuba Con Sreas William Richardson Alabama George A. Bartlett Nevada Panama Uncle Sam Judge Richardson Henator Morgan Col Goethals Tom Hame Richardson Tor United States Havana Morro Castle Cube Riviera

Who Would Be President If Taft Died Before Inauguration

The article discusses a constitutional contingency if Mr Taft dies before taking the oath. It argues that resignation of President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks could trigger Congress to designate a successor, with the Secretary of State potentially becoming President until a new election.

Mulkery Potland Oregonian Taft Roosevelt Fairbanks Congress

Cabinet Officers Senator Money in the Senate

A historical note debates who qualifies as a cabinet officer. It argues a cabinet role is not defined by a constitutional office but by the president labeling someone to attend cabinet meetings. The piece questions Postmaster General status and asserts the president can convene assistants as cabinet officers by invitation.

Senator Money Senate United States Jacksom Barry Geneal

Root’s stance on senate fitness amid social matters

The letter from Root argues against a formal fitness exam for Senate qualification. He says the best approach is selecting a well known man trusted by the people to pursue their interests. He warns that answering questions under test could tempt candidates to tailor replies to public expectation.

Senate Rmit

Butte Miners Defy Judge Wright Statement

The Butte miners union adopts revolutions endorsing Gompers Mitchell and Morrison in the Buck Stove case and declares contempt for the Washington court that found Gompers and his associates guilty. The union, about 10000 members, asserts labor solidarity and quotes Patrick Henry if that be treason.

Butte Dispatch New York Tribune Butte Mners’ Union Gompers Mitchell Morrison Washington Botte Miners’ Union Preeresa Higher Humanity Human Brotherhood Gefapera Buck Stove and Range Company Bt Lenis Patrick Henry

Harvard Presidents as Yachtsmen on the Charles River

The Boston Record describes Harvard figures, notably President Biidt and Prof Lowell, as avid yachtsmen. It recalls summers at Cott on a wife’s mother’s estate where Lowell captains a fleet of boats and enjoys sailing, claiming skill and steady hands at the tiller despite breezy conditions.

Harvard Boston Biidt Lowell Cott

Famous Sassoon baronet and banking dynasty influence

Jacob Bilas Sasagon, newly made baronet by King Edward, leads the Bombay head of Axsecon banking, linked to Sir Edward Sassoon in England and to Baron Rothschild’s daughter. The Sassoon family’s vast Asian and African banking reach, wartime loyalties, and charity funding crown a centuries‑long, quiet power.

Jacob Bilas Sasagon Edward Bombay Axsecon England Sir Edward Sassoon, Bart Baron Gustav Rothschild Paris Joseph Sagsoon Arthur Sagsatm Prince of Wales Albert Award College of Selenca Saaseons Indwes Orient Asia Africa Atlantic Morocco Pacific Ching Afghanistan China Central Asia Arabia Russia Turkey Sassoon Sassoons Firanena Edward Sassoon India

Old Baldy Fox Outwits Younger Prowler for Pullet

In New Jersey a seasoned fox named Old Baldy traps a younger fox with a well sweep plan to reach a pullet up a tree. The ruse ends when Miss Warner’s farmyard alarm drives Old Baldy away and she rescues the other fox from the well as Warner vows to sell the pest to recover her pullet loss.

New York Wall Street Wiliam Warner Old Baldy New Jersey Younger Fox Baldy Warner Ol' Baldy Jim

Nose Transplant Nears Finish After Surgery on Moyer

Arthur Moyer of 1833 Vine Street underwent a long nasal reconstruction at Samaritan Hospital. Dr Wayne Babcock used forehead skin to form a new bridge and nose, with arm and forehead incisions, rubber air tubes, and flesh grafts aiding attachment. Moyer, under ether for 90 minutes, is due for discharge in two weeks with his new nose.

Sian New York Arthur Moyer Vine Street Samaritan Hospital Wayne Babcock Moyer Babcock Moyers

Muted pair rescue blind neighbors in Harlem tenement fire

In a 6 story building at 235 East 121st Street a fire drove 21 families to the street. Vic and Mrs John Lloyd, both deaf and mute, guided Mr and Mrs Pawson and the blind Paulsens to safety from the fifth and sixth floors as smoke filled stairs. The rescuers risked their lives to lead the blind couple to safety in the night air.

New York Frese East 121Th Street Vic John Lloyd Beaf Wiliam Paulsen Lloyd Theo Paulsens

Navy girdles the world as American ships sail global

A historic worldwide patrol finds U S warships and crews anchored in Smyrna and Villefranche while others cruise Naples, Marseilles, and Bluefields. Vessels from the Pacific and Atlantic fleets reinforce a global display as European officials extend cordial welcomes and awe at the mighty fleet.

Washington New York United States Pacific Philippines Porto Rico Cuba Hawaii Tilinais Wisconzin Kearcarge Mai Decatur Bainbridge Naples Messina Connecticut Sperrys Villefranche B Venezuela Chile Dubuque Bluefields Arccaragua Buffalo Honolulu Des Motess Curacao West Indies Hongkong Shanghai Canton

The Sleeping Poet Dream Poem Fragment

An experimental fragment from a poem describes winter misery contrasted with dreamlike Arcadia. The speaker longs for warmth, artful imagery, and a future of beauty, while noting the cold and fatigue of the mortal world. The piece evokes memory, longing, and idealized nature as solace.

Wealth and capital schemes in a Chicago tale

A fragmentary verse story from Chicago News about pursuing wealth through capital and schemes. The speaker fantasies rapid riches via the Midas touch and clever planning, lamenting delays, rebuffs, and the hope that capital alone will unlock success and invention.

Widow Buries Pet Bulldog With Roses Funeral

Mrs William E Benton, widow of a restaurant proprietor, buried her dead bulldog today in her home state. The ceremony included a satin lined coffin and four pallbearers, a blanket of roses, and a desire for dirge music, which was refused by the bandmaster.

Peor New York Haylain William E Benton Cit

Opium Crisis Cited in Roosevelt Conference Reports

The Cleveland Dispatch reports half a million personal crisis cases yearly from opium, cited by Rey A S Gregg of the International Reform Bureau. He references letters from Dr W Thwing, sent to China to study the opium conference initiated by President Roosevelt in Shanghai beginning February 1.

Cleveland New York Rey A S Gregg International Reform Bureau Roosevelt Shanghai W. Thwing Reform Bureau China Bureau

Jealous of Dead Husband Faces Sepulcher Charge

A Pittsburgh area woman and undertaker were arrested on sepulcher misdemeanor charges after moving the grave of a husband to sit beside his first wife’s grave. The claim arose from the deceased’s expressed wish to lie beside his first wife. Bail was set for a hearing near Thursday.

Mara Fa) Dinpatch Philadelphia Record Sarah Brisen Millvale J A Criswell Bryson Igy

Reflections at conference on opium trade action

An expert Dr Thwing urges measures at the conference to hasten ending opium traffic in New York and surrounding regions. The document cites provincial opium use in Kueichau Yunnan and Anhwei with populations and estimates a drug cost around $200,000 annually, noting fear of unemployment amid illicit trade and a quote on success in business.

Thwing New York Kueichau Yunnan Anhwel Tan Alec

Cataract surgery by a New York blacksmith once feared

A blacksmith in New York performed cataract removals in the past, aided by a doctor who funded his education. The delicate eye procedure, a mechanical feat to the smith, overwhelmed him as he learned its complex anatomy, leading him to abandon the operation.

Booth York

Pointed Paragraphs and Proverbs in Clever Verses

A fragmentary column of aphorisms and local witticisms contrasts gender roles and financial fortune. It muses that high value comes from cut-rate sales, wisdom versus fools, and happiness cast by suspicion. It notes men’s quick reactions to foot steps and women’s talkativeness.

Harriman Chicago News

Visitors discuss trade and Philippines under American rule

Gen John J. Pershing arrives in Washington and praises U S policy in the Philippines noting economic gains under the current regime. The piece also covers local graft disclosures, politicians' remarks on corruption, public health notes, and calls for river forest conservation.

Bartenders Fear Women Rivalry In Boston Legislation

Boston dispatch reports that the State AFL backs a proposed law to bar women from employment in any place dispensing liquor. The bill, supported by the Bartenders Union, aims to regulate hours and restrict wine sales to promote barmaid employment, amid fears of female competition.

Boston Dispatch New York Tribone American Federation of Labor Bartenders’ Union

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